Bates Security, Formerly Absolute Protection Team The Absolute Protection Team began protecting homes in the Vero Beach area over 50 years ago. Now, we’re excited to start a new leg of that same journey under the name of Bates Security! Bates Security is a family-owned business, just like Absolute. Bates Security also shares a set of values identical to our own, including a focus on custom security solutions, state-of-the-art equipment, and unmatched customer service.