Throughout Michigan and surrounding areas, security-conscious companies regardless of their size, trust us to implement their security solutions. Our client spectrum spreads across a large number of vertical industries such as government, finance, hospitals, education, manufacturing and faith based organizations.

D/A Central has achieved success and growth by our staff’s passion for solutions enhanced by technology. Our security design and engineering team have the expertise, backed by skilled training designations to deliver first class quality you expect.  

Our team strives to deliver value priced technology solutions to meet your needs and stretch your purchasing dollar.

President
P. David Shelton, is the President and owner of D/A Central, Inc. With over 37 years in the industry, he is deeply involved in the success of the company with a hands-on management style.   David started his employment in 1971, selling and servicing cameras and regiscopes.  He led the company into the areas of CCTV, Access Control, Alarms, and physical banking equipment.  David went on to acquire full ownership of the business in 1989.  He has also served as an officer in a several National Security organizations:  PSA Security Network and SecurityNet, Inc.  David earned a degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from  Wentworth Institute of Massachusetts and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Miami, Florida.  David also holds many certifications, including being Certified in Homeland Security by the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute.

Systems Specialist
Systems specialists are skilled in identifying, defining and communicating your needs, so that D/A can facilitate your security solutions. The Systems Specialist take the time to understand your business and regulatory environment, performing surveys and needs analysis where required, making design and methodology recommendations, and providing a proposal that details the design and purpose.  During the installation phase, and after implementation of your new system, your Systems Specialist will continue to ensure that your expectations are met.

Project Manager
On a day-to-day basis, your project manager is your go-to person. The project manager will supervise the initial installation process; ensure quality standards are maintained, and make sure that you are thoroughly and properly trained on the system's operation as well as D/A Central’s procedures. During your project, the project manager will address your immediate needs for programming changes, service calls, training, additional equipment, or changes – any customer service need can be fulfilled by our Service and Operations Departments.

Engineer/Technical Support
Behind the front-line contacts with the client are Engineers and System Designers that design and specify the best our industry has to offer to satisfy your requirements.  We use our inhouse lab to test the latest technology to exacting standards to verify real world performance before a product is selected for your application.  We work closely with manufacturers to develop and improve products to provide you with better solutions.  In addition to providing inhouse and customer training, ask us about D/A University.

All of our staff is dedicated to ensure your system in designed, specified, installed, monitored and maintained properly.

Service
Exceptional experience averaging 15 years handling all types of Security. The service staff is effective in resolving issues the first time.

Professional Certifications:

• Certified Protection Professional  (CPP)
• Certified Homeland Security  (CHS)
• Microsoft Professional  (MSP)
• Microsoft Certified Professional  (MCP)
• Project Management Professional  (PMP)

Manufacturer Authorizations   

• AMAG
• AMD
• AXIS
• Barco
• Casi Certified
• D-Link Diamond
• Exacq
• Intel
• JDS
• Lenel Platinum and Master Certified   
• Microsoft Registered Partner
• Minuteman
• Proxim
• REACT
• Segate
• Authorized Repair Center and Parts Manufacturers Certifications