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Allied Universal CEO Steve Jones raises more than US$ 1.9 million in funds for human trafficking victims

Allied Universal, the world’s renowned security and facility services provider, has announced that, at their annual fundraising event held over the weekend, Steve Jones and wife Stacy Jones raised more than US$ 1.9 million for the nation’s only shelter that serves the world’s more than 40 million human trafficking victims. Jason Derulo, triple platinum and award winning singer-songwriter, performed at the event. Fund-raiser charity event for human trafficking victims All fun...

Allied Universal ranks in the top five systems integrators list by SDM Magazine for the fourth year in a row

Allied Universal®, the global security and facility services company, was recently ranked No. 5 systems integrator in SDM Magazine’s 2023 Top Systems Integrators Report. The Top Systems Integrators Report by SDM Magazine is a comprehensive list ranking companies based on their North American systems integration revenue. End-user customer These projects encompass various solutions such as design, project management, product, installation, programming, start-up and training sold dire...

Allied Universal’s Project THERE Program partners with Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program (NNEMAP) food pantry

The Columbus, Ohio branch of Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned global security and facility services firm, has launched its first Project THERE volunteer event. Employees assisted the Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program (NNEMAP) food pantry at its first ‘A Taste of German Village and the Brewery District’ function on July 14, 2023. “This was a great opportunity for Allied Universal professionals to have a direct impact on the well-being of thei...

Athena Security launches new “Security Heroes” podcast spotlighting the men and women who help keep society safe

Athena Security, a worldwide Entryway Security and Concealed Weapons Detection System Software provider, has announced the launch of a new podcast titled “Security Heroes.” The new semi-monthly podcast sheds light on the positive aspects of keeping people safe, while recognising these true heroes of society and exploring the challenges they face and the industry as a whole.  Voice for extraordinary people “There’s content out there about heroes generally, and now...

AMAG Technology appoints Pascal De Zitter as VP of Security & Information Management Solutions

AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal CompanyⓇ, has hired Pascal De Zitter as the new Vice President of Security & Information Management Solutions (SIMS). This is a newly created role designed to develop, implement and lead a new, soon-to-be-established solutions delivery team.  Customer value In this pivotal role, the VP of SIMS will generate new opportunities for both Symmetry CONNECT Identity Management and Symmetry Control Room solutions.  This strategic step is in line wi...

Allied Universal announces the appointment of Jose Ubieta as president of the company’s mid-Atlantic region

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services provider, announces the appointment of Jose Ubieta as president of the company’s mid-Atlantic region. Ubieta oversees sales, operations, profitability and growth of the company’s guarding business while partnering with other business units to expand service offerings in the region.  Ubieta most recently served as regional vice president for the company’s Miami, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Island territories where he...

Allied Universal regional HR Manger Kelly Jacobs named a HR & diversity professional of the year

Allied Universal, a security and facility services provider, announces that Kelly Jacobs has been included in the San Diego Business Journal’s (SDBJ) 2023 ‘HR & Diversity Professionals of the Year Honourees’ list. With approximately 800,000 team members around the globe, Allied Universal is the third-largest private employer in North America and seventh largest in the world. Federal and state compliance As Allied Universal’s regional human resources manager for Sa...

G4S Uganda rolls out smart safe enabling cash deposits to hit bank accounts instantly

G4S’s rollout of the Deposita® Protector 10 000d-s4 has the potential to be transformational for businesses in Uganda where cash usage remains high. From the outside, the machine doesn’t look like much, it’s a nondescript black box measuring roughly a metre tall and half a metre wide. But it is in fact a smart safe that verifies, secures, and instantly credits cash into a nominated business bank account. G4S in Uganda has partnered with eight different banks to bring this...

Allied Universal announces acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services company, and MSA Security®, an Allied Universal company, announced the strategic expansion of services in the Las Vegas region with the acquisition of Elite Tactical Security Solutions. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Las Vegas market, North America’s preeminent destination for exhibitions, events and entertainment,” said Allied Universal’s Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer...

Aarhus regional council and G4S collaborate to modernise building security

G4S and the Aarhus Municipality in Denmark, and Aarhus Kommune in Danish, have entered into a multi-year agreement to collaborate on a complex and wide-ranging upgrade of the burglar alarm systems and video surveillance at hundreds of council-owned and managed buildings.  In the western and southern zones of the greater city area in east Jutland, G4S will audit the existing alarm systems in 285 buildings, ranging from schools and kindergartens to council buildings such as town halls, sport...

Security Industry Association announces 2023 Executive Committee and Board Members

The Security Industry Association (SIA) presented seven new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held March 28 during ISC West, and the SIA Board of Directors confirmed its new officers during the board’s March 28 meeting at ISC West. New members The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2023 to 2025, are: Charles Burns, vice president of security, Miami D...

Allied Universal Technology Services’ Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Angela Parker appointed to SIA Board of Directors

Allied Universal, the globally renowned security and facility services provider, has announced that Angela Parker, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for its Allied Universal Technology Services business unit, has been appointed to the board of directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA). Angela Parker will join six other leading industry professionals, while serving a two-year term in support of the association’s mission ‘To be a catalyst for success within the global secu...

Allied Universal establishes a Global Program Management Office and appoints Marc Hauck as VP of Global Programs

Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, announced that it has formed a Global Program Management Office to manage Allied Universal Technology Services customer engagements worldwide. Mark Hauck has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Global Programs to lead the initiative.  The Global Program Management Office provides additional support for Allied Universal’s existing U.S. and international clients to ensure projects meet requiremen...

Allied Universal acquires Landmark Event Staffing Services

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services provider announced the acquisition of Landmark Event Staffing Services, a comprehensive event security and guest services company supporting a wide range of venue and event clients nationally. Strategic expansion “This acquisition supports Allied Universal’s growth agenda for our Event Services business which continues its trajectory expansion in the U.S.,” said Allied Universal Global Chairman and CEO - Steve Jones. He...

Allied Universal’s Deborah Pecci named to 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services provider announced that Deborah Pecci, one of the company’s prominent female pioneers, has been selected for the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100 list.   As executive vice president, Global Employment & Litigation Counsel, Pecci leads the litigation and labour and employment law functions for Allied Universal. Allied Universal is the third-largest employer in the U.S. and sev...

Allied Universal names Tom Rulon VP of Business Development for event services division

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services provider announced the appointment of Tom Rulon as vice president, of business development -- Event Services. Responsibilities Rulon is responsible for all of the Event Services division’s business development activities, including managing sales processes, responding to requests for proposals, and providing leadership to the growing business development team. The Allied Universal Event Services division is responsible for ensuring...

Allied Universal lands security contract at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services provider, announces that it has been awarded a five-year contract to help secure Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the second-largest airport in the United States. The contracted services began in January 2023. Allied Universal security professionals will support DFW’s landside operations – which is the portion of the airport between its boundary and boarding gates - including employee parking lots, warehouses, r...

Allied Universal’s team of ‘certified earthquake searchers’ participating in Turkey earthquake rescue efforts

Allied Universal, a globally renowned security and facility services company, has announced that its team of ‘certified earthquake searchers’ are participating in rescue efforts in Turkey via its international business - G4S. The G4S employee team of ‘certified earthquake searchers’ based in Turkey have been given special leave from their normal security roles to help with the painstaking search through rubble to locate and rescue survivors. Turkey earthquake rescue eff...

Allied Universal and Brian Raboin recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)

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 Alli...

Allied Universal appoints Lori Olin as Vice President of Communications

Allied Universal, the world’s renowned security and facility services provider, has announced that Lori Olin has joined the company as Vice President of Communications. Lori Olin will implement a comprehensive strategy that reaches internal and external audiences to promote the brand and enhance Allied Universal’s reputation across North America. Effectiveness of internal and external communications She will provide expertise and innovative approaches to define, drive and evaluate...

Allied Universal® announces acquisition of Century Event Security & Staffing

Allied Universal®, the security and facility services company, is continuing its strategic expansion with the acquisition of Century Event Security & Staffing based in Orlando, Florida. Century Event Security & Staffing provides comprehensive security and event services in Las Vegas and Orlando, two of the nation’s top exhibition industry cities. This acquisition increases Allied Universal’s ability to staff major events in these popular event destination locations wit...

Allied Universal and G4S have signed a MoU with Shell to accelerate the transition to sustainable solutions for customers and employees

Allied Universal®, the global security and facility services company, and its international business, G4S, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shell to accelerate the transition to sustainable solutions for customers and employees through global collaboration in sustainability and security. This collaboration enhances the companies’ long-standing business relationship and has already delivered results in the mobility sector. For example, Shell’s Mobility and Fle...

G4S re-signs the Armed Forces Covenant in the United Kingdom (UK)

G4S in the UK has re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant reaffirming its support for those who serve, or have served, in the Armed Forces. The re-signing took place at the Royal Hospital Chelsea by G4S UK & Ireland (UK&I) Regional HR Director, Paul Edwards, who was joined by Brigadier Andy Wright and other members of the armed forces.  “By signing this pledge, we are demonstrating our commitment to the Armed Forces and their families,” said Paul Edwards, adding “I do...

G4S helps in securing Turkey’s remote and large-scale Öksüt Gold Mine

Protecting a site that is 15 km squared and has a perimeter measuring 19 km is quite an undertaking. Add in high winds which rule out the use of drones in the area and no phone or internet reception either and have a challenge on hands. This was the situation G4S in Turkey was faced with when they took on a two-year contract in 2022 to secure Öksüt Mine. Based in the middle of the country to the east of Ankara, it is owned by Centerra Gold and is forecast to produce 4 million tonnes o...

Allied Universal receives three major security performance awards at the OSPA event at the Global Security Exchange 2022

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company, received three major security performance awards at the Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) event at the Global Security Exchange 2022 (GSX+) held on September 13th, 2022. These awards include the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Heroism Award announced earlier, Outstanding Security Team, and Outstanding Security Partnership. Earlier this month, ASIS International announced the late Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal...

Allied Universal to present explosive & firearm detecting canines, Risk 360®, an allied universal enterprise risk management approach, and thought leadership sessions at GSX 2022

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, will showcase explosive and firearm detecting canines and Risk 360, an Allied Universal approach to security risk management, at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) conference (Booth #2710) slated for September 12-14th 2022 at the Georgia World Congress Center. The company is also proud to participate in two expert sessions at GSX 2022. Tailored security solutions "Staying ahead in a world of evolving risk with uniquely tailored...

Allied Universal’s Tia M. Eskandari recipient of 2022 SIA Women in Security Scholarship

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Tia M. Eskandari, PMP®, Director of Service, Allied Universal Technology Services® (AUTS) as a recipient of the 2022 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship, a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry. “I am deeply honoured to have been chosen for this scholarship,” said Tia M. Es...

ASIS International announces that Former Buffalo Police Officer Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal Security Professional, is a recipient of the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Award

ASIS International announced that the late Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal security professional and a retired police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers at the Tops Friendly Market during a mass shooting, is the recipient of the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award. The award will be accepted by his son, Aaron Salter III, on September 13th at the 2022 Global Security Exchange Conference.  Recognition for outstanding se...

How technology addresses worker shortages in security

It’s clear that despite recent layoffs in the tech industry and general unease about the economy, there are still significant gaps in the number of jobs available and the amount of workers available to fill them. According to the Labour Department, there are 5.5 million more job openings than workers available. The physical security industry is not immune to these shortages. Last fall, Allied Universal reported being unable to fill thousands of open roles nationally while other smaller s...

IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire Selects Ray O’Hara as Top Security Executive

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, is proud to announce that company pioneer, Ray O’Hara, CPP, EVP Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, was selected as a top security executive by IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire 2022.    IFSEC Global IFSEC Global is the pre-eminent news source for security and fire safety, with a trusted reputation and a global footprint. It covers developments from across the industries, fro...

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