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Security Consultant and Private Investigator in Loudoun County, Virginia
Based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County, I help organizations and families across the county with security consulting, private investigations, 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 Loudoun County
My business is based in Ashburn, in Loudoun County. Whether your home, office, or organization is in Leesburg or in another Loudoun County community, you work directly with me, not with a rotating team.
Loudoun County's rapid growth has added new businesses, neighborhoods, traffic, and construction, so the security and safety risks that residents, businesses, and organizations face can change every year or even faster.
As a Loudoun County resident and a member of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, I am deeply familiar with these changes, and I know the diverse security needs of our community firsthand. I look forward to helping keep your family, organization, and our community safe together.
Contact me to start with a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Security in Loudoun County
Loudoun County combines fast-growing suburbs, historic towns, farms, vineyards, a large concentration of data centers, and a major international airport, Washington Dulles International Airport. It also has a significant presence of federal government offices, federal government contractors, technology companies, and aerospace companies. Loudoun serves as both a bedroom community of Washington, DC, and an employment hub on its own.
That mix creates a wide range of security needs, including:
- Restaurants, breweries, and wineries: late-night crowds, large events, and cash handling.
- Private schools and childcare facilities: emergency plans for threats, medical emergencies, and missing children.
- Nonprofits and houses of worship: open-door gatherings, large events, and donations.
- Offices, medical and law practices, and contractors: sensitive information, valuable equipment, and insider threats.
- Retail stores and shopping centers: shoplifting, organized retail crime, and payment fraud.
- Families and individuals: threats, harassment, home security, and fraud, forgery, impersonation, and other scams.
Crime Trends in Loudoun County
Crime in Loudoun County is generally low and fell overall in 2025, but fraud-related crimes and scams are rising. Violent crime fell 8% from 2024 to 2025, while fraud-type crimes are up 6%. Within that category:
- Forgery crimes are up 58%.
- Impersonation crimes are up 26%.
- Wire fraud crimes are up 13%.
Town police data shows increases in some of the same schemes. In Leesburg, forgery crimes are up 36% and impersonation crimes are up 25%. Purcellville saw an increase in credit card fraud. Source: Virginia State Police NIBRS, calendar year 2025 compared with 2024 for these crime statistics
The practical risk for most residents and businesses is financial fraud and identity crime, such as forged checks, credit card fraud, identity theft, impersonation scams, and account takeovers, not violent crime.
As a former federal special agent who investigated financial fraud and a Certified Fraud Examiner, I help organizations and families spot these schemes, tighten the controls that stop them, and investigate when a fraud scheme succeeds. Learn about my services, including investigations, training, security audits, and Security Director on Demand.
Concerned about fraud? Contact me for a confidential, complimentary initial consultation.
Percentages are based on crimes reported to police, not arrests or people. Figures come from the Virginia State Police NIBRS crime reports and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office crime dashboard. Figures reflect calendar year 2025.
How I Can Help
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.
Physical Security Audits
An independent review of your space, procedures, and high-risk areas, with a written report that ranks each finding by risk.
Emergency Procedures
An audit of your plans, new procedures where needed, and staff training and drills for critical incidents such as medical emergencies, fire, lockdown, evacuation, missing children, and Active Threat Response, commonly referred to as active shooter or armed intruder training.
Threat Assessment and Management
I assess and investigate threats and harassment, develop risk assessments, then help you manage and reduce the risk through a threat mitigation plan.
Private Investigations
Independent, confidential investigations of financial fraud, theft, organized retail crime, inventory loss, threats, stalking, harassment, and misconduct, for businesses, attorneys, and families.
Training
Customized training for your team or family, including emergency medical response, workplace violence prevention, and fraud awareness.
Travel Security
Destination-specific briefings and training for travelers and groups leaving from Dulles and beyond.
Background Investigations
Pre-employment and pre-volunteer screening matched to the position, plus due diligence, vendor screening, and background investigations of executives and people running for office.
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 Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, and town police departments such as Leesburg, Middleburg, and Purcellville, so you have a trusted contact before an incident, not after. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Towns and Communities I Serve
I serve every town and community in and around Loudoun County, including:
LeesburgPurcellvilleMiddleburgRound HillLovettsvilleHamiltonHillsboro
I also serve the major unincorporated communities of the county:
AshburnSterlingSouth RidingBrambletonBroadlandsStone RidgeLansdowneCascadesLowes IslandCountrysidePotomac FallsAldieArcolaLuckettsPhilomontWaterfordBluemontPaeonian SpringsNeersville
Nearby areas: Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, and Clarke counties. See my full service area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve all of Loudoun County?
Yes. I work from Loudoun County, Virginia, and I serve every town and community in and around the county, including Leesburg, Purcellville, Middleburg, Ashburn, and Sterling. I can meet you at your location. See my full service area.
Is Loudoun County safe?
Crime in Loudoun County is generally low and fell overall in 2025, but fraud-type crimes are rising. Loudoun's 2025 crime rate was about 54% of Virginia's overall rate, but financial fraud and identity crime are a growing risk, so I focus on fraud awareness and prevention along with physical security.
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.
How do you investigate fraud?
I am a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Virginia-licensed private investigator, and I have more than 25 years in public safety and federal law enforcement, including major investigations of financial fraud and white collar crime.
To investigate fraud, I use numerous investigative techniques based on the unique facts and evidence of each investigation. Some of my techniques include interviews, analysis of financial records, gathering evidence such as CCTV footage, surveillance, and analysis of open-source and proprietary databases.
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.
I work from Ashburn, in Loudoun County, Virginia. My consultations are confidential, and I do not sell guards, alarms, cameras, or equipment, so my advice is independent. See my full service area.
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