Brendan Weed Co-Founder & CEO, Arux Group · Published February 2026 In the high-stakes world of security, trust is the ultimate currency. Yet a hidden practice is quietly destroying that trust. It is not from external threats. It is from the deceptions we allow inside our own profession. I’m Brendan Weed, co-founder and Chief Executive […]
Ethan Ogdee Co-Founder & Chief Training Officer, Arux Group · Published February 2026 Throughout the 1960s and 70s, special operations units and select military contractors were issued watches as standard equipment. Navy SEALs received Tudor Submariners. Blackwater issued custom Breitlings to contractors. Delta Force and British SAS operators carried unit-specific timepieces. Today, those military-issued watches […]
Throughout January 2026, Arux Group provided close protection services during multiple ICE protests across Portland, Oregon. These assignments required sustained security presence in contested urban environments marked by unpredictable crowd dynamics, extended event durations, and elevated threat profiles. This operational brief details the professional close protection work conducted throughout the month. Operational Overview: January 2026 […]
Arux Group now offers state-approved security training in Washington State. We provide Washington CJTC Firearms Certification, Washington CJTC Firearms Refresher, LEOSA Annual Qualification, and Washington DOL Unarmed Security Certification. All programs are led by instructors certified by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission and Department of Licensing, with operational backgrounds in Special Operations, law […]
As Pacific Northwest schools and universities move into 2026, educational security has moved well beyond locks and visitor sign-in sheets. Today’s threats require layered strategies combining trained on-site security personnel, professional assessments, and coordinated emergency response. For administrators, security directors, and policymakers across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, understanding this landscape is foundational to protecting students […]
As we enter the final weeks of 2025, Pacific Northwest business owners and community leaders face two developments requiring strategic awareness: encouraging crime reduction trends alongside seasonal security vulnerabilities, and potential secondary impacts from federal immigration enforcement operations. This Executive Advantage Intel Brief provides data-driven analysis and actionable recommendations for businesses operating in Portland and […]
Arux Group is a Portland Trail Blazers Small Business Partner for the 2025/26 season. This partnership marks a meaningful milestone for our team and reflects the trust our clients have placed in us throughout a year of steady growth across the Pacific Northwest. What This Partnership Represents The Trail Blazers Small Business Partnership recognizes businesses […]
The holiday season transforms ordinary gatherings into events requiring serious security planning. Corporate parties, retail promotions, community celebrations, and private functions bring together large crowds, valuable assets, and elevated threat profiles during what should be the most enjoyable time of year. The festive atmosphere introduces vulnerabilities that demand professional attention. This guide gives event planners […]
Portland businesses face a distinctive security landscape in 2025. Violent crime has dropped sharply, with homicides down 52% according to the Portland Police Bureau. Property crime remains a persistent challenge. Business owners across the metro area, from the Pearl District to Division Richmond and Alberta Arts, need security strategies that reflect today’s actual threat environment. […]
Six Arux Group team members recently competed at The Tactical Games in Fairfield, Utah, putting their capabilities on the line alongside military veterans, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and security professionals from across the country. The results reflect the standard we hold ourselves to every day in the field. What Sets Arux Group Apart from Traditional […]