Tag: executive protection
Hanging by a thread
December 11, 2024SSN Staff
To paraphrase a popular children’s cartoon of the past few decades, “If I had a nickel for every time I discussed an assassination on this blog, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.”
Last week, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was gunned down by an assassin on his way to an investor meeting. I could lay out the moral implications at great length in this blog, but that’s not terribly important...
Allied Universal acquires Elite Tactical Security
April 11, 2023SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – Allied Universal is expanding its reach in the Las Vegas market with guarding services and explosives-and firearms-detection canines, courtesy of its acquisition of Elite Tactical Security.
The security and facility services company referred to the acquisition as a strategic expansion of their services in the region. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Las Vegas market, North America’s preeminent destination for exhibitions, events and entertainment,”...
Modern Defense merges with Aegis Investigators
March 9, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DALLAS – Security and risk management provider Modern Defense has announced the completion of its merger with Aegis Investigators, a specialized investigations firm.
The combined entity will continue to operate under the Modern Defense name. The merger brings together the expertise in security and risk management from Modern Defense with Aegis Investigators services to create a more comprehensive offering for clients looking for integrated security solutions, and positions Modern defense...