Allied Universal Picks Up Security Services Division of Yale Enforcement

For Immediate Release
Contact: Nancy Tamosaitis, Vorticom Public Relations
Phone: 212-532-2208 Email: nancyt@vorticom.com


Santa Ana, Calif., and Conshohocken, Pa., February 2, 2017—Allied Universal, a leading facility services company and the largest security force in North America with over 150,000 employees, today has announced that it acquired the security services portion of Yale Enforcement Services, Inc. The Belleville, Illinois-based company offers a full range of solutions, including uniformed security professionals, mobile patrol, physical security and life safety. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“Acquiring Yale’s security services division is a strategic move that aligns with our goal of expansion in niche areas,” said Steve Jones, Allied Universal CEO. “This allows us continuous growth in service areas well represented by Yale Enforcement.” 

Yale Enforcement’s 1,800-plus employees serve a range of vertical markets including healthcare, manufacturing, industrial, warehouse/distribution, commercial real estate and retail throughout the Central, Midwestern and Southern states. 

“Allied Universal sets the industry standard for professionalism and we know our security services clients will be well taken care of,” says Barbara Yale, President and CEO, Yale Enforcement.


About Allied Universal
Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company with over 160,000 employees, provides unparalleled security services and solutions. With headquarters in Santa Ana, Calif., and Conshohocken, Pa., Allied Universal combines people and technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business. An unrelenting focus on clients’ success creates partnerships rooted in quality and value, and is supported by experience gained from being in business for over 60 years. Through our people and leading services, systems and solutions…Allied Universal is there for you. For more information, please visit www.aus.com.

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