Tag: Glen Kucera
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...
Execs scramble for protection following fatal CEO shooting
December 11, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4 has led to a surge of requests for executive protection, says Glen Kucera of Allied Universal.
Kucera, president of the Enhanced Protection Services business unit at Allied, noted that the phones started ringing at the company about 15 minutes after the story broke of the shooting. Since then, Allied has received hundreds of inquiries from existing and new customers.
“This...
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 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...
MSA hiring handlers for explosive detection dogs
December 27, 2023SSN Staff
NEW YORK – MSA Security, an Allied Universal company, has announced it is filling positions for handlers to be partnered with canines specially trained to detect explosives.
For eligible candidates, responsibilities will include conducting searches at assigned client sites, such as corporate buildings, loading docks, delivery vehicles, open areas and/or other locations as needed in Milpitas and Santa Clara, Calif. MSA is seeking candidates with experience in military and law enforcement,...
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,”...
MSA Security launches firearms detection canine services
May 2, 2022SSN Staff
NEW YORK—MSA Security (MSA), an Allied Universal Company, has announced a newly executed exclusive agreement with Shallow Creek Kennels to train MSA canines in firearms detection.
This capability enhances the company's existing threat detection offerings, creating a sophisticated new solution to address the escalating active shooter and criminal threat.
MSA Security has been a leading Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) provider for over three decades with more than 800 DHS SAFETY Act...
Allied Universal acquires MSA Security
September 21, 2021SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif./NEW YORK—Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, has announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire MSA Security (MSA), a provider of comprehensive threat protection solutions to clients nationwide, including K9 security services.
Allied Universal acquired MSA from GreyLion, a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in leading high-growth businesses. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The...