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HAWAII'S LEADER IN SECURITY, SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PLANNING
Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaii, LLC

Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaii, LLC provides various security and safety-related consulting services that keep our communities and organizations safe and secure. We worry so you can rest easily.
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Ed Howard
Ed Howard leads the Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaii, LLC team to train, assess, design, and reduce threats across Hawaii.

His more than 40 years' security experience includes 26 years in law enforcement (retired with distinction), critical infrastructure protection, workplace violence prevention, commercial security, crisis management, leadership, training, and creating community security standards.

Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaii, LLC can help your organization reduce risk, maintain regulatory compliance, and improve your security outcomes.
Ifsec global influencers

Ed Howard received A Top Influencer in Security & Fire Award for 2021 in End-User Category by IFSEC Global Security & Fire Safety.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Business Owner of Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaii, LLC
  • Vice President, Corporate Director of Healthcare Security – Adventist Health
  • Security Manager – Sodexo Hawaii, Concession Services 
  • Lecturer for Administration of Justice Degree Program – University of Hawaii, Honolulu Community College
  • Security and Safety Director – Adventist Health, Castle Medical Center
  • Security Manager – Hawaii Region, Centerplate, Concession Services and Swap Meet
  • Supervisory Criminal Narcotics Investigator, Investigations and Enforcement – The State of Hawaii, Department of Public Safety, Narcotics Enforcement Division (State Narcotics)
  • Metropolitan Police Officer and Narcotics Investigator – Honolulu Police Department

EDUCATION
  • Associate of Arts (Liberal Arts) Degree, University of Hawaii
  • Bachelor of Arts in Justice Administration, Hawaii Pacific University

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
  • Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP)
  • Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor (CHSS)
  • Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
  • COVID-19 Compliance Officer (CCO)
  • Certified HazMat Site Security, 49CFR 172.800

CERTIFIED TRAINING INSTRUCTOR
  • Certified Instructor - Homeland Security/FEMA Course, Screening Persons by Observational Techniques (SPOT)
  • Certified Instructor - Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM)
  • Certified Instructor - Act 208 Security Guard Card, State of Hawaii
  • Certified Instructor - Field Drug Testing
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"Loyal and Protective" 




Ed Howard featured on Hawaii News Now




Ed Howard, Owner and CEO of Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaii, is interviewed by Allyson Blair in the Hawaii News Now special report:
“Unarmed, Undertrained, At Risk: Advocates for Hawaii’s Private Security Guards Want Change.”



Ed Howard on ThinkTech Hawaii – Security Matters Show



Ed Howard, Owner and CEO of Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaii, joins Andrew Lanning on Security Matters: Hawaii to discuss post-pandemic safety, workforce protection, and strategies for securing your business assets as Hawaii reopens.



Ed Howard Interviewed on Security Matters: Hawaii




In this episode of Security Matters: Hawaii on ThinkTech Hawaii, Ed Howard joins host Andrew Lanning to discuss safety and security in the healthcare setting. The conversation focuses on the growing concern of workplace violence and the importance of protecting staff, patients, and visitors. Ed shares actionable insights on proactive planning and fostering a culture of safety within hospitals and healthcare facilities.