Founded in 1967 in Royal Oak, Michigan, Detection Systems & Engineering (DSE) has spent nearly six decades protecting the people, property, and technology that keep organizations moving. Our story began with founder Jarvis Williams, a pioneer behind patented Hi-Sens camera technology that helped shape early-generation video surveillance. That same spirit of practical innovation continues to drive DSE today. Now recognized among the Top 100 security systems integrators in the United States, DSE combines proven physical-security engineering with modern Managed IT and cybersecurity expertise. Through our integrated Security-as-a-Service model, we support the entire technology lifecycle—from consultation, design, and installation to monitoring, maintenance, network management, and ongoing support. Bringing security and IT together under one accountable partner helps our customers reduce complexity, strengthen resilience, and prepare for what’s next. Our core capabilities include: • Financial Institution Security — Specialized protection for high-security banking and financial environments. • Video Surveillance — Intelligent, high-definition systems with AI-enabled analytics, remote visibility, and scalable management. • Access Control — Cloud-connected and enterprise-grade solutions that provide secure, manageable access across one location or an entire organization. • Managed IT & Cybersecurity — Proactive network management, endpoint protection, cloud services, and cybersecurity supporting both business operations and physical-security infrastructure. Independent by design, DSE remains financially independent, licensed, and highly specialized. We serve commercial, industrial, and financial organizations throughout the Midwest with enterprise-grade capabilities and the accountability of a long-term local partner. Trusted then. Engineered for what’s next.
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The Detection Systems and Engineering annual revenue was $4 million in 2026.
John Rathwell is the President of Detection Systems and Engineering.
7 people are employed at Detection Systems and Engineering.
Detection Systems and Engineering is based in Troy, Michigan.
The NAICS codes for Detection Systems and Engineering are [561, 56].
The SIC codes for Detection Systems and Engineering are [738, 73].