A company with over 25 years of serving the community!

Men In Black is a fully bonded and insured de-escalation organization, most importantly, we have a community-focused, people-first approach to safety. We take pride and value the communities that we serve because De-escalation is about healing and repairing. MIB has a connection with the communities we serve, the way it should be! We will continue to pride ourselves in the work we do with following our CHI culture. Courage, Honor, and Integrity!

​Men In Black has an ideology that stems from its Founder and Co-Founder that emphasizes their mantra “Be Like Water”. With combined experience of over 50 years we've been successful in some of the most dangerous venues across the Twin Cities metro area... MIB was baptized by fire long ago. ​Through that rugged truth of the nightlife, one quickly develops the skillset necessary in ascertaining any given situation at any given time…quickly!

Having these skills has allowed a number of “o​n the job” dynamics that give MIB its uniqueness in the realm of de-escalation. One of our naturally developed skills embodies our mantra ‘Be Like Water”; when most choose to meet aggression with aggression, we choose assertiveness. When they push, we pull, when they go high we stand firm. Being a de-escalation specialist is about preserving the lives of ALL of the parties involved…including the aggressor. We believe in human beings…people, we believe in our brothers and sisters, and we believe in their natural ability to want to do good. We give the opportunity, through communication, for them to be their brother’s keeper. ​Gone are the days where the first response to an aggressor is to bash their head in and show who the big man/woman on the hill is. We lead with de-escalation through communication. ​

What the community says

Their presence has made a significant difference in ensuring that our patients feel safe, secure, and well-cared for at all times.

H H. Winston

"Our team has been fortunate to have the Men in Black agents working with us, and their contributions have been invaluable. Their presence has made a significant difference in ensuring that our patients feel safe, secure, and well-cared for at all times. These agents have been instrumental in handling patient complaints and de-escalations, providing accessibility and creating a positive environment in both our collocated and ambulatory sites. TJ has been a source of comfort, continuously checking in with staff and patients to ensure that we are safe and well. He stays beyond his shift to make sure that the building is emptied and secured after closing. Overall, the Men in Black agents have made an incredible impact on our team, and we are grateful for their unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone under our care."

★★★★★
"At Underground Music Venue we use Men in Black Security for a number of events ranging from private parties and celebrations to concerts and performances. Their security guards have never failed to keep our customers safe and our staff feeling protected. We look forward to continuing to use their services as we grow as a community event venue."
R RobUnderground Music Venue
★★★★★
"Men In Black has made significant changes in our clinics. Their professionalism and ability to de-escalate some of our patients through communication and coordination with our staff make our entire staff feel a part of a safer and stronger community."
T Tiphany
★★★★★
"I've worked with MIB for about 3 years for our Juneteenth celebration! I typically contract at least 15 agents for the event and when I tell you they are on time, professional, caring and just overall empathetic in the environment — I've never seen a team like this and neither has the community. They are truly a blessing."
T Terresa M.
★★★★★
"We've had security before but MIB stated they were different, and when you work with them you can see the difference when de-escalating an issue. They approach people with care and empathy and our renters seem to respond to their methods more than anything I've ever witnessed."
D Dean C.