Arrow Security, one of the nation’s leading providers of physical security solutions, celebrated its 40 th Anniversary with a commemorative Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their Long Island Corporate Headquarters on Thursday, October 16, 2025, honoring four decades of unwavering commitment to safety, service and the communities they represent.
After being wounded in the line of duty, retired New York City Police Officer Edward Ahrens founded Arrow Security Patrons in 1985 and continued to build his business over the next decade before deteriorating health forced him to retire. AJ Caro first purchased the company in 1995 with two partners to form what is now known as Arrow Security. During the next decade, he acquired sole ownership of the company, still serving as Chief Executive Officer.
After being introduced, Caro welcomed a distinguished audience of special guests, executive leadership, community partners, and members of the team at Arrow Security, and delivered an inspiring address reflecting on the company’s history and future.
“This milestone is a celebration of the people who have built this company and the trust we’ve earned from those we serve,” said Caro. “As we reflect on 40 years of excellence, Arrow Security looks forward to continuing its tradition of innovation, integrity and service across the many industries and communities we are proud to protect. The long list of distinguished guests and elected officials in attendance is a true testament to the impact Arrow has made and the strong relationships we’ve built.”
Arrow Security extends sincere gratitude to the many dignitaries who attended the ceremony, including:
Vincent F. DeMarco, U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of New York
Keith Brown, New York State Assemblyman, 12 th District
John M. Kennedy, Jr., Suffolk County Comptroller
Vincent Puleo, Suffolk County Clerk
Edward Wehrheim, Town of Smithtown Supervisor
Lisa Inzerillo, Town of Smithtown Councilwoman
Thomas Lohmann, Town of Smithtown Councilman
John Becker, Undersheriff on behalf of Suffolk County Sheriff Errol D. Toulon, Jr.
Bob Vecchio, Executive Director of the Nassau Suffolk School Boards Association
Representatives from the Offices of United States Congressman Nicholas LaLota, 1 st District,
New York State Senator Monica Martinez, 4 th District, and New York State Assemblywoman
Jodi Giglio, 2 nd District
We were honored to share the day with esteemed representatives from the business community, including members of the HIA-LI, Long Island Association and the Suffolk County Alliance of Chambers.
We also want to thank the following officials who were unable to attend in person but extended their warm wishes and presented official citations in honor of this important milestone:
New York State Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, 8th District
Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney
Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy, 12th District
Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer and the Town Board
Town of Huntington Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth and the Town Board
Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter and the Town Board
