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Featured coverage
By Dana Barrett
Forbes profiles Chris Rich’s entrepreneurial path and his effort to bring a more accessible, technology-enabled model to the security industry. The feature explores leadership, persistence, and the early thinking that preceded Hawque Protection Group.
Perspective
Security Insights · August 8, 2022
Another incident at a premier Atlanta shopping destination highlights the rising risk to shoppers carrying luxury goods.
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Security Insights · May 24, 2022
Understanding the distinct and complementary roles of public law enforcement and private security in protecting people and assets.
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Security Insights · April 30, 2022
Atlanta’s luxury high-rise residences are seeing an increase in criminal activity, raising concerns for residents and property managers alike.
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Atlanta Business Chronicle has selected Hawque Protection Group for its 2026 Pacesetter Awards, marking the company’s fourth consecutive year among Atlanta’s fastest-growing privately held companies.
Hawque Protection Group founder Chris Rich joined Anna Roach for a wide-ranging conversation on security trends, political violence, and the company’s journey from a social venture to a growing force for impact.
Recent recognition
2026 · Atlanta Business Chronicle
Selected for a fourth consecutive year among metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing privately held companies.
2025 · Atlanta Business Chronicle
Recognized among metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing privately held companies.
2024 · Atlanta Business Chronicle
Recognized among metro Atlanta’s fastest-growing privately held companies.
Independent reporting
By Kim Leoffler
FOX 5 Atlanta spoke with Hawque founder Chris Rich about increased demand for protective services following a high-profile act of political violence. The report considers how public figures and organizations are reassessing security planning and protective coverage.
By Eryn Rogers
WSB-TV spoke with Hawque founder Chris Rich about increased demand for threat assessments, travel protection, event security, and workplace coverage following a high-profile act of political violence.
