McCray Global Protection
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Company background, leadership biographies and media contact details for journalists, editors and event organizers covering retail security and asset protection.
About McCray Global Protection
McCray Global Protection Corp. is a family-owned, operator-led security company headquartered at 745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, New York, NY 10151. It was founded in 2013 by Craig Steven McCray, a retired NYPD Sergeant and World Trade Center first responder, and has been led since January 2018 by Craig J. McCray, President and CEO. McCray provides armed and unarmed security officers, retail security and loss prevention, luxury retail asset protection, commercial and residential security, executive protection support, special event security, fire watch and mobile patrol. The company is a member of the National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association, a donor to the Loss Prevention Foundation and a sponsor of Loss Prevention Magazine.
Leadership
Craig J. McCray, President and CEO
Craig J. McCray joined the company in 2014 and has led it since January 2018. He rebranded the company and led its expansion into Canada and Europe. He holds a degree in International Studies from Boston College, is an individual member of ASIS International and spoke at NRF PROTECT 2026.
Craig Steven McCray, Founder
Craig Steven McCray served 20 years with the New York City Police Department and retired as a Sergeant. His assignments included Narcotics, Counter-Terrorism and the Joint Terrorism Task Force, and he responded to the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He founded the company in 2013, and leadership passed to the second generation in 2018.
The company’s history and operating standards are covered in more detail on the About page.
Industry Standing
McCray’s affiliations with retail and security industry organizations include:
- Member, National Retail Federation
- Member, Retail Industry Leaders Association
- Donor, Loss Prevention Foundation
- Sponsor, Loss Prevention Magazine
- Individual member, ASIS International (Craig J. McCray)
- NRF PROTECT 2026 speaker (Craig J. McCray)
The National Retail Federation has represented retail for over a century, and the Retail Industry Leaders Association convenes senior retail leaders on shared industry challenges. The Loss Prevention Foundation administers the LPQualified and LPCertified credentials for loss prevention professionals. Loss Prevention Magazine, established in 2001, publishes for loss prevention, security and retail management professionals. ASIS International, founded in 1955, describes itself as a global community of security practitioners. NRF PROTECT 2026, the federation’s event for asset protection and loss prevention professionals, was held June 8 to 10, 2026, in Grapevine, Texas.
Topics Craig J. McCray Can Comment On
- Organized retail crime
- Luxury retail asset protection
- Retail worker safety
- Officer screening and training standards
- Choosing between armed and unarmed officers
- Multi-location security programs
- Executive protection support
- Special event security
- Fire watch in New York City
- Security risk assessments
- Selecting a security provider
- Family-owned businesses in private security
A full list of the services behind these topics is on the services page, and the approach to coordinated coverage across many sites is described under multi-site security programs.
Media Resources
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Recent Insights
McCray publishes articles on organized retail crime in luxury retail, armed and unarmed officer selection, choosing a retail security provider, New York City fire guard requirements, off-duty police details and multi-location provider transitions. Recent articles are collected on the Insights page and may be cited with attribution.
Media Contact
Interview requests, speaking invitations and requests for comment can be sent to info@mccraygp.com or made by phone at 833-832-6647. Requests may also be submitted through the contact page. Requests should include the outlet, the topic and the deadline.
Common Questions
Who is the CEO of McCray Global Protection?
Craig J. McCray is President and CEO. He joined the company in 2014 and has led it since January 2018.
Who founded McCray Global Protection, and when?
Craig Steven McCray, a 20-year NYPD veteran who retired as a Sergeant, founded the company in 2013.
Where is McCray Global Protection headquartered?
The headquarters is at 745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, New York, NY 10151.
How can journalists request an interview with Craig J. McCray?
Requests can be sent to info@mccraygp.com or made by calling 833-832-6647.
Can the McCray logo be used in news coverage?
Logo files are provided on request for editorial use. Requests should go to the media contact listed on this page.
Contact McCray
Call 833-832-6647 or email info@mccraygp.com. Background on the company is on the About page, and recent articles are on the Insights page.