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Security Consultant and Private Investigator in Leesburg, Virginia
Based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, I help Leesburg businesses, law offices, retailers, and families with private investigations, security consulting, and safety training.
I am Zach Baumgart, a paramedic and former federal special agent with more than 25 years of public safety and law enforcement experience. About me
- Former federal special agent
- Licensed Private Investigator
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Nationally Registered Paramedic
B Safe Advisor Group in Leesburg
My business is based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County. Leesburg is the seat of the county government, home to the Loudoun County Courthouse, county government offices, and the law offices nearby, along with historic downtown streets, retail centers, restaurants, offices, and neighborhoods. Whether you are downtown, along the Route 7 and Route 15 corridors, or in a neighborhood nearby, I can meet you at your location. When you contact B Safe Advisor, you work directly with me, not a rotating team.
I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner, and I use more than 25 years of public safety and law enforcement experience to shape my security audits, investigations, training, and the Security Director on Demand service.
Contact me to start with a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Security and Investigation Needs in Leesburg
Leesburg combines a historic downtown, busy retail centers, county government, and growing neighborhoods. A 2023 market report describes Leesburg as home to tech, finance, and retail companies, with about ten million square feet of commercial space (Source). That mix creates a wide range of needs, including:
- Retailers and shops: shoplifting and organized retail theft, employee theft, cash handling, and payment fraud.
- Downtown bars, restaurants, and event venues: crowds, intoxicated patrons, fights, and emergency planning.
- Law, finance, and professional offices: fraud, confidential matters, insider misconduct, and workplace threats.
- Private schools, childcare facilities, and houses of worship: emergency plans for threats, medical emergencies, and missing children.
- Property and business owners: theft, vandalism, inventory loss, and employee misconduct.
- Families and individuals: threats, harassment, home security, and fraud, forgery, impersonation, and other scams.
Retail theft is a leading concern for businesses, and the courthouse area brings attorneys, clients, and heavy foot traffic downtown. I help stores, restaurants, and professional offices tighten their controls and investigate losses.
Crime Trends in Leesburg
The Leesburg Police Department reported fewer burglaries in 2025 than in 2024, from 38 to 16, and about 6% more larceny crimes, from 727 to 769. Violent crime reported to the department fell 6% over the same period, from 126 to 119 reports. Source: Virginia State Police NIBRS for violent crime counts Shoplifting is the most frequent type of crime report to Leesburg Police. Due to the substantial amount of retail establishments, shoplifting in Leesburg represented 42% of all shoplifting reports in Loudoun County.
Fraud crimes in Leesburg fell 11% from 2024 to 2025, from 380 to 337, but some fraud schemes are growing.
- Wire fraud crimes are up 56%, from 55 to 86.
- Forgery crimes are up 36%, from 59 to 80.
- Impersonation crimes are up 25%, from 40 to 50.
The practical risks for Leesburg businesses are financial fraud and retail theft, such as shoplifting, forged checks, wire fraud, and impersonation scams.
As a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Mid-Atlantic Organized Retail Crime Alliance, I help retailers, restaurants, and offices spot theft and fraud, tighten the controls that stop them, and investigate when a loss occurs. Learn about my security audits, investigations, training, and Security Director on Demand.
Concerned about fraud? Contact me for a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Counts are crimes reported to the Leesburg Police Department, not arrests or people.
How I Can Help in Leesburg
Security Director on Demand
Ongoing access to an experienced security leader, and all B Safe Advisor Group services, without the cost of a full-time hire.
Private Investigations
Independent, confidential investigations of fraud, theft, inventory loss, threats, stalking, harassment, employee misconduct, and other matters for businesses, attorneys, organizations, and families.
Physical Security Audits
An independent review of your space, cash handling, and high-risk areas, with a written report that ranks each finding by risk.
Training
Fraud awareness, emergency medical response, workplace violence prevention, and Active Threat Response, commonly referred to as active shooter or armed intruder training, customized for your team.
Emergency Procedures
Plans, staff training, and drills for downtown venues, schools, and offices, covering medical emergencies, fire, lockdown, and evacuation.
Threat Assessment and Management
I assess and investigate threats and harassment, then help you manage and reduce the risk through a mitigation plan.
Travel Security
Destination-specific briefings and training for travelers and groups leaving from Dulles and beyond.
Background Investigations
Pre-employment and vendor screening matched to the position, plus due diligence and executive background investigations.
All services are available individually or as part of a Security Director on Demand contract. See my full list of services.
I also teach two safety courses for young people leaving home: B Safe at Spring Break, a three-hour course for high school juniors and seniors and college freshmen and sophomores who are new to spring break trips, and B Safe at College, a six-hour course for high school juniors, seniors, and graduates preparing to live away from home for the first time. Sessions are planned in and around Ashburn. Training session dates are coming soon! Contact me to get added to the notification list when I finalize the dates.
Ready to talk it through? The initial consultation is complimentary.
How It Works
Initial Consultation
A confidential consultation by phone or virtual meeting lasting about 15 minutes. The consultation is complimentary.
Scope and Contract
I recommend the services that fit your needs, and a written contract sets out the scope and terms.
Work
I do the work myself and report my findings to you.
Working with Local Agencies
I can serve as your liaison with the Leesburg Police Department, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, so you have a trusted contact before an incident, not after. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
I also serve Ashburn, Middleburg, Purcellville, and Sterling, and all of Loudoun County. See my full service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Leesburg?
Yes. I am based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, and I can meet you at your location in Leesburg, including downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Is Leesburg safe?
Loudoun County, including Leesburg, reported a crime rate about half as high as Virginia's overall rate. Violent crime in Leesburg fell 6% in 2025, from 126 to 119 reports.
Shoplifting and fraud are the main concerns for businesses.
Retail theft is the largest crime category, and wire fraud, forgery, and impersonation crimes are rising. If you have security or safety concerns regarding your family, business, or organization, contact me for help.
Can you help law firms and offices near the Loudoun County courthouse?
Yes. I conduct investigations for attorneys, including locating witnesses and subjects, and I help offices protect confidential records and plan for threats and emergencies.
Do you offer private investigations in Leesburg?
Yes. I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator and a Certified Fraud Examiner. I handle investigations of fraud, threats, harassment, stalking, theft, inventory loss, employee misconduct, and other matters for businesses, attorneys, organizations, and families, and every matter is confidential.
Can you help with shoplifting and employee theft?
Yes. A security audit reviews your space, cash handling, and inventory controls, and an investigation can identify how a loss occurred.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. B Safe Advisor Group LLC is a bonded, insured, and licensed Private Security Services Business in Virginia (DCJS #11-30292), and I am a Virginia-licensed private investigator.
Do you sell guards, cameras, or alarms?
No. I do not sell security guards, alarms, cameras, or any other products or equipment, and I do not receive referral fees or commissions from any services or vendors I propose.
My advice and reports are always independent and unbiased, so you always get the best advice and the best client service.
How much does it cost?
The cost depends on the services you choose and the size and needs of your organization, such as the number of locations and whether you need a one-time project or ongoing support through a Security Director on Demand contract. As an example, a small single-location business would pay approximately $500 per month under a Security Director on Demand contract, which includes emergency plan updates, monthly meetings and drills, unlimited investigative consultations, and up to two initial threat assessments each month.
During the initial consultation, I can tailor the contract to your needs.
Can I get started online or by phone?
Yes. Call or text 571-643-2338, email contact@bsafeadvisor.com, or send a message. I respond within two business days.
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