Security Professional Helps Reunite Missing Man with Family in Ontario

June 14, 2023

While on duty in London, Ontario, Security Professional Arshdeep found a male lying face down in a flower bed. She made several attempts to communicate with him, but he was disoriented and had difficulty responding to questions. Security Professional Arshdeep called the police and emergency medical services and stayed with the man until they arrived to care for him. Police identified the man as a missing person and reunited him with his family all thanks to Security Professional Arshdeep.

Security Professionals Newly Trained in CPR Save Ohio Woman’s Life

June 13, 2023

Security Professionals Noah and James were newly certified in CPR and on duty at a client site in Ohio when they were called to assist a woman having a panic attack. Security Professional Noah arrived on the scene first, but as he assessed the woman, she passed out and her breathing slowed and stopped. He Immediately began CPR. Security Professional Noah then went to the front of the facility to direct Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the location.

Smart Mailroom Screening Mitigates Today’s Threats

The first recorded mail bomb was sent as part of the “Bandbox Plot” in 1712. It was named after a type of hatbox sent to Robert Harley, the Earl of Oxford and British lord treasurer. The box, with a thread fastened to the lid, contained three pistols set to shoot the recipient opening the box. According to the story, as the Earl began to open the box, author Jonathan Swift, who was also in the room, suspected foul play and disarmed the device. Over three centuries later, mail-borne terror remains a very real and persistent threat.

Toronto Team Shows Commitment to Caring and Safety Culture

June 12, 2023

In Toronto, Canada, a team from Allied Universal exemplified core values by assisting a struggling former tenant. Contacted by a client concerned for her safety, Service Manager Fabio, Shift Supervisor Courtney and Security Professional Amandeep took immediate action. They contacted a community support group, provided essentials, conducted wellness checks and coordinated with a shelter to find her a place to stay. These actions reflect Allied Universal's commitment to being a trusted partner and aiding those in need.

Security Professionals Pull Coworker to Safety in Historic New Jersey Snowstorm

June 11, 2023

Security Professionals Matthew and Jeff responded to an urgent call for help from their coworker in the parking lot of a client site in New York amid a lake-effect snowstorm that buried western New York in more than 80 inches of snow in four days. Security Professionals Matthew and Jeff rushed to the scene when emergency response services had come to a halt due to the storm. They found the car engulfed in flames with their coworker lying in the snow next to the vehicle, they were able to pull him to safety away from the fire and the storm.

Security Professional Recognized as School’s Employee of the Year

June 11, 2023

Credited to his exceptional commitment to establishing a secure environment, Security Professional Mark was honored as Employee of the Year at the school he protects in Florida. The school marked his recognition by displaying his name on a sign in front of campus and he was recognized with the Phenomenal Employee Award by Allied Universal. Demonstrating reliability, care and safety daily, he serves as a "Guardian" at the school, which caters to students with autism spectrum disorders or related disabilities from kindergarten to high school.

Allied Universal Vice President Kelly Hunter Named One of Top 50 Talent Acquisition Professionals in U.S. For Second Year

Allied Universal®, the leading security and facility services provider, today announced that Kelly Hunter, vice president for Talent Acquisition, has earned the 2023 OnCon Icon “Top 50 Talent Acquisition Professional” award for the second year in a row.