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Benford Protection Group llc

Security guard service · Markham, IL · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%69+4.9Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.90SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#13 of 36 security guard servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 66%
4.9 ★★★★★ 335 Google reviews · 9 photos
98%five-star reviews
4.96★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0.8%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
5%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Benford Protection Group llc at a glance

Google reviewers rate Benford Protection Group LLC 4.9 out of 5 based on 335 reviews. Positive feedback highlights professional security officers for events, informative hands-on training courses, and effective communication. However, a minority of low-star reviews cite issues with unorganized operations, lack of responsiveness to phone calls, and perceived aggressive or disrespectful conduct by specific guards. The owner replied to only five percent of these reviews.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 335 reviews (98% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 335 Google reviews (206 with written comments, 2 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 5% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 20, 2026.
  • Service: Security Guard Company serving Markham, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

Score profile vs other security guard services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction92Reliability91Craft & service100Value93Momentum100Replies to reviews69Satisfaction: 92 (median 89)Reliability: 91 (median 89)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 93 (median 90)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 69 (median 79)
Benford Protection Group llcSecurity Guard Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Benford Protection Group llc: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Benford Protection Group llc: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Benford Protection Group llc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Benford Protection Group llc: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
93
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Benford Protection Group llc: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Benford Protection Group llc: 69/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.B
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Star ratings

335 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars32798%
  • 4 stars10%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star72%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 206 written reviews

  • Praise21397%
  • Complaints73%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude9443%
  • Would recommend4621%
  • Quality & results3616%
  • Speed & response167%
  • Honesty & trust157%
  • Communication94%
  • Price & value42%

What customers talk about

We read 206 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Instructor Micheal Coates was very professional and friendly.”
    “Very unprofessional, guards fighting, sleeping, not showing up, and when you call the main office and talk to the owner or the operations personnel yo…”
  • “Overall, I would definitely recommend Benford Protection Group for event security services.”
    “I would not recommend this company to any professional companies at all.”
  • “I had a great experience working with Benford Protection Group for event security.”
    “Horrible company IF I COULD GIVE NEGITIVE STARS I WOULD”
  • “Great service, professionalism, and quick response.”
  • “They were reliable and did a great job from start to finish.”
  • “Communication was also good, and everyone I interacted with was helpful and easy to work with.”
  • “Top notch service and extremely reasonable for the elite service that they provide.”

People customers mention

  • Coates 9 reviews
  • Coats 4 reviews
  • Chicago 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Salmahi7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Instructor Micheal Coates was very professional and friendly. His class was very informative and helpful. I recommend. 10/10

Bbybratt1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 days ago★★★★★

Mr Coates is the best he’s very understanding and he’s very helpful I’ll definitely do again

Jeffery2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Mr..Coates is an excellent instructor he's , very articulate, and also very knowledgeable and very patient. It was a great experience.

Kwesi2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

I had a great learning experience with the instructor Michael,. He broke everything down which made it easy to understand.

Tammy3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Instructor coats provided very great training on my refresher for my security course

Charonda3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

I thought the class was very interesting and helpful. I love my instructor M. Coats the best.

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 335 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Salmahi Sandoval7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Salmahi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Instructor Micheal Coates was very professional and friendly. His class was very informative and helpful. I recommend. 10/10

Bbybratt brattt1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Bbybratt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mr Coates is the best he’s very understanding and he’s very helpful I’ll definitely do again

Black James1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Black has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great class Mr coats !

víctor RR1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews víctor has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mr.Coates best instructor/ teacher.

Jeffery Palmer2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jeffery has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Mr..Coates is an excellent instructor he's , very articulate, and also very knowledgeable and very patient. It was a great experience.

Kwesi Kuntu2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kwesi has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had a great learning experience with the instructor Michael,. He broke everything down which made it easy to understand.

Tammy love3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tammy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Instructor coats provided very great training on my refresher for my security course

Darren Coleman1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Darren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great training course provided by instructor coates

J'Moneyy TV3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews J'Moneyy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Coach was an amazing instructor 20/20 or more amazing .

J Montana1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews J has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great 10/10 Highly Recommended.

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