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DSI Security Services’ Alan Clark Receives NASCO’s Edgar B. Watson Award

DSI vice chairman Alan Clark was recognized for decades of leadership and lasting contributions to the private security industry.

  • Feb 11, 2026

DSI Security Services is proud to announce that Alan Clark, vice chairman, has been honored with the prestigious Edgar B. Watson Award, one of the private security industry’s most respected honors.

Presented by the National Association of Security Companies (NASCO), the Edgar B. Watson Award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the private security field. The award recognizes exceptional leadership, a commitment to elevated industry standards, efforts to advance positive public awareness, and acts of valor within the security profession.

For nearly 50 years, Clark has played a defining role in DSI Security Services’ evolution—from a local guard provider, into a nationally respected company known for reliability, integrity and service excellence. His dedication to strengthening the private security profession, improving service quality, and mentoring generations of security professionals has had a profound and lasting impact on both DSI and the broader industry.

“Alan embodies the values, leadership and integrity that this award represents,” said Eddie Sorrells, CEO of DSI Security Services. “He hasn’t just built a successful company, he has built people, created opportunities, and shaped futures. His commitment to excellence has left a lasting mark on our organization and the broader security community, and we are honored to celebrate this achievement with him.”

The award is named in honor of Col. Edgar B. Watson, who served the private security community for 35 years with Security Forces, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, and contributed 14 years of leadership to NASCO, including his tenure as Chairman in 1989–1990. Established in 1994, the award recognizes individuals whose superior leadership, advocacy, commitment to higher standards, and distinguished service have advanced the private security profession.

Clark was formally presented with the award at NASCO’s Annual Contract Security Industry Leaders’ Roundtable in Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 3. NASCO is the nation’s largest contract security trade association, representing companies that employ more than 250,000 highly trained security officers serving every major business sector.

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