Tag: Allied Universal
Allied Universal security professionals sweep 2024 CALSAGA awards
October 30, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced that its security professionals earned 31 of the 44 annual awards bestowed by California’s only industry association dedicated to advocating on behalf of the security industry.
Each year, CALSAGA (California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates) recognizes security professionals who have demonstrated heroism by going above and beyond their expected duties. Allied Universal security professionals achieved...
New Allied business unit a ‘one-stop shop'
October 2, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
ORLANDO, Fla.—Allied Universal’s recently launched Enhanced Protection Services business unit was a necessary integration of services designed to address the most critical threats to life and safety, says Glen Kucera.
Enhanced Protection Services combines Allied’s various specialized services into one division and incorporates recent acquisitions, including MSA Security, where Kucera served as CEO of the threat protection solutions provider.
“Allied...
Allied Universal security professional honored for life-saving actions during shooting
September 17, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal security professional Frederick Tucker has been honored with the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award for his life-saving actions during a shooting at the Nashville Public Library. The award is the highest recognition a security officer can receive for an act of heroism.
Tucker will accept the award on Sept. 22 at the 2024 Global Security Exchange Conference (GSX) in Orlando, and his story will be featured in the Allied...
Women in Security profile: ‘The industry needs to embrace diverse voices at the table,’ says Rachelle Loyear
August 28, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Rachelle Loyear, vice president for integrated solutions at Allied Universal, believes a range of perspectives are required to effectively address complex problems in the security industry.
“The industry needs to embrace diverse voices at the table, beyond just gender, sexual orientation or race,” she said. “We need to reflect our customers better to craft effective security programs. Diversity should include different backgrounds and experiences,...
Allied Universal introduces Enhanced Protection Services business unit
July 23, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit.
To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team delivers unrivaled protection for government agencies and commercial...
Allied Universal releases special report on physical security ahead of 2024 election
July 11, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — Allied Universal has released a special report in advance of the US elections this year titled “Physical Security During an Election: Expect the Unexpected and Prepare for it All.”
The report utilizes intelligence and experience to identify potential physical security threats that could impact the safety and operations of businesses and their assets in the U.S. during a presidential election.
“A partisan environment is seething with hostility and division,...
Elite Interactive appoints Valdez VP of sales
May 30, 2024SSN Staff
LOS ANGELES — Elite Interactive Solutions (EIS) has named John Valdez as the company’s new vice president of sales.
A senior leader with 25 years’ experience working for Fortune 500 companies and start-up ventures, Valdez’s new responsibilities will include heading up Elite’s sales department with oversight of business development representatives and a lead generation call center.
Valdez’s 12-plus years of security industry experience kicked off with...
Allied Universal receives Employer of the Year Award from NextOp
May 24, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. — Security and facility services company Allied Universal has received the Employer of The Year Award from NextOp, a non-profit organization that assists military members and veterans find employment.
"Allied Universal is proud to partner with NextOp to support veterans and military members transition into civilian careers,” said Elton Bradley, general manager of Allied Universal’s New Orleans branch. “This collaboration is a testament to our commitment...
AU Global CEO Steve Jones receives 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award
May 6, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – In an awards ceremony held on May 6 at California State University, Fullerton, Allied Universal Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones received the 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award from the university’s Giles-O’Malley Center for Leadership.
“I am honored to be recognized for the innovative strategies Allied Universal has implemented to further the security industry,” Jones said. “Leadership and innovation have always held...
AMAG Technology unveils new strategic direction, user experience, solutions
April 16, 2024SSN Staff
HAWTHORNE, Calif.—AMAG Technology, a provider of access control and identity management solutions, has announced a new strategic direction that focuses on an expanded view of the company’s product portfolio and improved customer experience for channel partners and end users.
The strategy has the full support of Allied Universal, AMAG Technology’s parent company and the world’s leading security and facility services provider.
“This isn’t just a shift in strategy,...