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Top 10 Back-to-School Safety Tips for Higher Education
As the beginning of the new school year fast approaches, it is essential for parents, students, administrators, and staff to come together and review the information below.
Detection Dog Spotlight: Christopher and Rascal
In his mid-20s, Christopher Gillespie’s love of travel and adventure prompted him to enlist in the U.S. military. “My buddy was joining the Navy and although I never thought of joining the service before, I decided it was a great way to serve my country, see the world and propel a solid career,” explains Christopher. He was right.
Allied Universal’s Project THERE Program Partners with Local Food Pantry
Allied Universal’s Project THERE Program Partners with Local Food Pantry
Allied Universal Ranks in the Top Five Systems Integrators List by SDM Magazine for the Fourth Year in a Row
Allied Universal Ranks in the Top Five Systems Integrators List by SDM Magazine for the Fourth Year in a Row
Firearms Detection Canines: A Vital Tool for Keeping Healthcare Facilities Safe
On July 22nd, 2023, news broke of a hospital shooting in Portland, Oregon. One security guard was fatally shot by a visitor who was reportedly threatening hospital staff. Unfortunately, gun violence is on the rise nationwide, particularly in accessible, populated areas like hospitals and healthcare facilities.
Screener Training | Be Sure of What You Screen
Strength comes from brushing up on the basics and regular exposure to the wide variety of images and evolving threat presentations. Screeners at Enhanced Protection Services client sites throughout the globe benefit from a regular workout opportunity when connecting with experienced bomb technicians through the company’s SmartTech® technology.
Security Professional Recognized for Life-Saving Response
Allied Universal commends Security Professional Jonathan for his quick life-saving response during a recent medical emergency at a grocery store in Corpus Christie, TX.
While patrolling the customer parking lot, Jonathan was flagged down by a grocery store employee who informed him that a choking baby needed assistance. When he arrived on the scene, Jonathan calmed the panicked parents and instructed them in first aid for a choking infant. Thanks to his help, the parents cleared the blockage and the baby began breathing again.
In Memory of Christian LaCour
With heavy hearts, we announce that Allied Universal lost one of its own, Security Professional Christian LaCour, during the mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023. According to Allen Police Chief Brian Harvey, Christian “evacuated one individual to safety and was shot while courageously remaining to help others.”
Nate & Bane: A Dynamic Duo
Nate and his German shepherd, Bane, are one of more than 900 MSA Security® Canine Detection Teams working to keep people safe from mass violence and active assailants in public spaces. Since starting their deployment in November 2020, Nate and Bane have identified more than 2,000 firearms.
Security Professional Determined to Return to Post Following Assault
While patrolling a commercial real estate client site in San Diego in January 2023, Security Professional Fredrick encountered a man who was not authorized to be in the area. After asking the man to leave, the man rushed at Fredrick and stabbed him multiple times causing critical injuries. The suspect then fled the scene and stabbed three others who were nearby before being arrested by San Diego Police. Fredrick continues to recover with the determination to get back to his post.
