Professional Close Protection During Portland’s January Protests: Operational Brief

Professional Close Protection During Portland’s January Protests: Operational Brief

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 […]

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From Betrayal to Breakthrough: How Arux Group Began

From Betrayal to Breakthrough: How Arux Group Began

Rising from the ashes of betrayal, Arux Group was forged in the fire of tenacity, integrity, innovation, and courage. Disclaimer: All names in this article are fictionalized to protect the identities of those involved. Brendan Weed Co-Founder & CEO, Arux Group  ·  Published August 2025 After six years as a police officer, I thought I […]

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Inconvenience Mitigation: Unveiling the Fossa Program

Inconvenience Mitigation: Unveiling the Fossa Program

At the heart of Arux Group’s commitment to dynamic, elite security lies the Fossa Program, our premier close personal protection and executive protection initiative. Inspired by the fossa, Madagascar’s agile, cunning, and relentless predator known for its adaptability and precision, the Fossa Program embodies these qualities to deliver exceptional mobile security solutions. Guided by our […]

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PNW Security: Echoes of South Africa’s Private Surge

PNW Security: Echoes of South Africa’s Private Surge

In South Africa, a strained police force and rampant crime have driven a massive private security industry, with over 2.7 million registered security officers dominating the nation’s police. In the Pacific Northwest (PNW), concerns about slow police response times, lack of law enforcement officers, and stretched public services are reshaping the security landscape, pushing businesses […]

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Proactive Executive Travel Security: Safeguarding Leaders with Arux Group

Proactive Executive Travel Security: Safeguarding Leaders with Arux Group

In today’s dynamic global landscape, executive travel is fraught with risks that demand proactive, strategic solutions. As highlighted in a recent Security Technology article, the resurgence of business travel post-COVID has brought heightened threats, from wrongful detentions to geopolitical instability. At Arux Group, we believe that waiting for a crisis to act is not an […]

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Rising Protests in Portland Highlight the Urgent Need for Executive Protection and Security

Rising Protests in Portland Highlight the Urgent Need for Executive Protection and Security

In 2025, Portland, Oregon, has once again become a focal point for protests and rallies, with thousands taking to the streets to voice their concerns on issues ranging from federal policy changes to social justice. The city’s history of activism, combined with recent national and global events, has fueled a surge in demonstrations, drawing attention […]

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