Tag: Steve Jones
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...
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...
SIA announces program for 2024 Securing New Ground conference
September 5, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2024 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 8-9 at the Westin New York Grand Central in New York City.
At SNG 2024, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis.
This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends...
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,...
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...
Allied Universal to acquire J E Security Systems & Services
January 22, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Security and facility services provider Allied Universal has announced the proposed acquisition of the assets of J E Security Systems & Services Inc., a comprehensive guarding and technology provider based in St. Thomas, Barbados.
The proposed acquisition is through Allied Universal’s subsidiary, G4S Secure Solutions (Barbados) Limited and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2024.
"This proposed acquisition marks a significant milestone...
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 security professional honored by American Red Cross
November 22, 2023SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – Mark Paul, a security professional for Allied Universal, was honored by The American Red Cross at its Evening of the Stars event for his heroic life-saving actions.
Paul was recognized for assisting an individual in need and saving their life while on shift at Allied Universal’s client State Farm Park in Illinois. Allied Universal said that Paul helped a State Farm employee who collapsed from cardiac arrest by administering CPR while another worker administered an...
'Unified and stronger' - The War in Israel: Around the security industry
October 18, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine – As war rages in the Middle East, Security Systems News (SSN) has reached out to members in the security industry to gauge its impact.
More than a nexus of conflict, Israel is a key figure in the international security community with many companies based there representing key verticals from access control and cybersecurity, to defense oriented technologies. On Oct. 7, 2023, an armed conflict began when Palestinian militants led by political and military organization...