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Allied Universal has been recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for its efforts in keeping the city safe, by providing daily alerts of events in the downtown Los Angeles area, in California, USA.

The Allied Universal team provides the LAPD with critical communication alerts about events, marches and protests in the area that play a vital role in keeping the city and its residents safe. Brian Raboin, the Regional Director of Security for Allied Universal’s southwest region, was notably recognised for his many years of service as a valuable LAPD partner.

Brian Raboin and his Allied Universal team recognised

These critical alert communications also help alleviate traffic issues

Brian Raboin and his team were recognised by the Los Angeles Police Department’s Special Events team of the Operations Central Bureau for their daily communications of vital information, such as street closures, rallies and protests, which assist in proper event planning and placement of law enforcement resources to keep personnel and the community safe.

These critical alert communications also help alleviate traffic issues and enable local businesses and stakeholders to notify employees and members of the community of upcoming events.

Allied Universal team attain LAPD’s Certificate of Appreciation

Brian Rabion, Allied Universal’s Regional Director of Security for Southwest Region, said “I’m so proud of our team and the vital support we provide the LAPD each day. This commendation not only recognises our close daily work with the department, but in particular, the important daily alerts our team provided during the riots and protests from May 2020 to Feb. 2021 throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, which continue today.

Brian Rabion adds, “Our partners at the LAPD informed us that daily shift briefings didn’t begin until they received our daily alerts. That is an impactful statement illustrating the importance of our jobs as security professionals to local law enforcement agencies.

Key partner in assisting the Los Angeles Police Department

We want to thank the entire Allied Universal team led by Brian Rabion for their invaluable support of the LAPD"

Mike Flanagan, the Retired Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Sergeant, said “We want to thank the entire Allied Universal team led by Brian Rabion for their invaluable support of the LAPD and its service to the Los Angeles community. This team of security professionals has been an important partner is assisting LAPD with one of its most important core values ‘Service to our Community’.

Scott Harrelson, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Commander, said “Brian is a trusted and valued partner of the Los Angeles Police Department and has shown repeatedly through his words and actions that he is not only dedicated to Allied Universal, but also to the diverse communities of Los Angeles.

LAPD’s long-standing relationship with Brian and Allied Universal

Marc Reina, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Deputy Chief, said “The LAPD has a long-standing relationship with Brian and we count on his continuous communications and sharing of information to ensure public safety. Our partnership is the key to keeping the LA Community members informed. He is a true professional.

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