Overland Security Services, LLC

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Overland Security Services has operated locally since 1947 in providing investigative, uniformed security, and informational services to business and industry. Overland Investigation Bureau was founded by Bruno J. Zemaitis, (1917-2004). Mrs. Beth Zemaitis (1924-1996) was the chief administrator of the business until her retirement in 1994. In addition to operating Overland, Mr. Zemaitis held membership and/or office in a number of industry business organizations. Due to his work on the Central Coast, Mr. Zemaitis has the distinction of being one of the few individuals to have been deputized as a Deputy Sheriff in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, at the same time. This was due to his presence in the rural areas of the county line, including Oceano, the Nipomo Mesa and Guadalupe Dunes. Overland started operation as a merchant's patrol service. Operations were, in general to secure the doors and windows of the many shops in Santa Maria's downtown shopping district. In addition, Overland provided security to farms and ranches throughout the Santa Maria Valley and Southern San Luis Obispo County. Mr. Zemaitis was among the first civilians in this area to receive training in the operation of the Polygraph, or Lie Detector. He completed his training in 1964 at Long Beach College, now University, and returned to Santa Maria introduce this service to the Central Coast. The introduction of the Polygraph to this area is among the many achievements of Mr. Zemaitis. Throughout his career, Mr. Zemaitis has used his resources talents, and abilities to assist local law enforcement in fighting crime in this area and making the Central Coast a better place to live. In 1991, Bruno's eldest son, Edward returned to Santa Maria to assist with the management and operation of Overland. Edward ’s background includes military service, business operations, sales and work with charitable and non profit organizations. Edward resides in Santa Maria, has a daughter and four grandchildren. Following the passing of Bruno Zemaitis in 2004, Edward purchased Overland Investigation Bureau, changed the name to Overland Security Services, LLC and continues to operate under this namestyle while carrying on the best traditions of the security industry. Overland has been and will continue to be a dynamic organization. The advantage of Overland is that decisions effecting the organization and clients can be made on short notice without the limitations of a large organization. Overland prides itself on having a personal relationship with each of their clients.

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