The LPS Group, Inc. was formed September 2003 for the purpose of providing a true loss prevention, private investigations, and security service. Our company is results-oriented with a commitment to client satisfaction.

We are committed in providing superior and time efficient services that are coupled with integrity and professional standards. Our objective at The LPS Group is to gingerly target procedural hindrances, internal, and external thefts that cause loss, control inventory shrinkages, skillfully and successfully investigate, and identify failures in safety standards.

I began my career at 16 by completing a protective services program taught by the Detroit Police Department before graduating high school. A veteran Marine of the Marine Security Force, I was trained to always protect and serve. Once I completed my enlisted years with the Marines, I began my career in loss prevention and security.

I worked in the hotel, retail, and food industry. I had the opportunity to worked with several Fortune 500 companies as a Trainer, Manager, Regional Investigator, Regional Loss Prevention Director, Southeast Divisional Vice President, and Director of Loss Prevention.

I am currently a Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) and a Licensed Private Investigator Instructor and Firearms Trainer for the State of Georgia through the Secretary of State, Private Detective & Security Agency.

I am confident that The LPS Group can provide you with tailored techniques that will provide a safe environment, discreet and effective investigations, and increase revenue and reduce losses.

It would be our pleasure to assist you with a brief survey of your needs, and gladly prepare a Summary of Services Portfolio that will allow us to best determine your needs. I hope to become your primary resource for loss prevention, investigations and/or security services.

Eric D. Echols, CFI
President/CEO

State of GA License # PDSG043727 and CFTR00099