Media Statement on Security Amidst Recent Rise of Mass Shootings from Steve Jones, Global CEO of Allied Universal “Security guards are unsung heroes who run to danger instead of away from it. It takes a brave, selfless person to move in danger’s direction. To protect others before protecting themselves. When danger arises, they are first on the scene – even before first responders. Last May, one of our security professionals lost his life when a gunman opened fire in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. He …
Heroes, Everyday Our colleague, Allied Universal security professional Christian LaCour, was tragically killed this past weekend while shielding shoppers and employees from a gunman in Allen, Texas. His grandmother wrote on Facebook that he was “such beautiful soul.” The local police chief said Christian escorted one person to safety and then remained on-site helping others before he was shot. “He just wanted us to be safe,” a store employee said. He had moved in danger’s direction. He protected others. …
Competitive Advantages of Executive Protection Executive protection can increase a corporation’s competitive advantage. Although there are more than enough terrorism and crime worries, highly prominent C-suite execs may be at over-proportionate risk of these. We know from client feedback that increased safety from threats and risks is just one part of the benefits of corporate executive protection. Other benefits such as productivity, happiness, and peace of mind are also important, but so is competitive …
Shield Your Business from Unrest: Proactive Strategies for Preparedness Form > The world is facing an unprecedented rise in civil unrest. For businesses, civil unrest can pose significant risks to their operations, including damage to property, disruption of supply chains, and loss of revenue. Organizations can implement a proactive, prevention focused mitigation program to assess risk and be prepared before any civil unrest incident occurs. Join our experts as they discuss key strategies and tips to help …
Shield Your Business from Unrest: Proactive Strategies for Preparedness > The world is facing an unprecedented rise in civil unrest. For businesses, civil unrest can pose significant risks to their operations, including damage to property, disruption of supply chains, and loss of revenue. Organizations can implement a proactive, prevention focused mitigation program to assess risk and be prepared before any civil unrest incident occurs. Join our experts as they discuss key strategies and tips to help you …
Major Healthcare Conference Spotlights Workplace Violence Improving security at hospitals and medical facilities is top of mind more than ever and IAHSS was a key venue for thought-provoking discussions. This year’s educational sessions included a large focus on workplace violence prevention and related standards recently released by the Joint Commission. We were inspired by the conversations and questions surrounding how we, as an industry, want to improve our overall security posture. Two uplifting …
Allied Universal Vice President Kelly Hunter Named One of Top 50 Talent Acquisition Professionals in U.S. For Second Year IRVINE, Calif. — June 8, 2023 — 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. The OnCon Icon Awards are voted on by peers and presented to individuals based on accomplishments at …
School Safety Insight Series Part 1: Keep Your School Safe From Active Assailants Form > Active Assailant incidents are on the rise on our school campuses, and although they may seem sudden and unplanned, research shows a typical “path to violence” is commonly followed by most assailants. Understanding this path and knowing how to intervene at each step should be the foundation of any school’s Active Assailant preparedness plan. Register for our School Safety Insight Series to have bi-weekly 30-minute …
School Safety Insight Series Part 1: Keep Your School Safe From Active Assailants > Active Assailant incidents are on the rise on our school campuses, and although they may seem sudden and unplanned, research shows a typical “path to violence” is commonly followed by most assailants. Understanding this path and knowing how to intervene at each step should be the foundation of any school’s Active Assailant preparedness plan. Register for our School Safety Insight Series to have bi-weekly 30-minute recorded …
School Safety Insight Series Part 2: Risk Mitigation Strategies for Active Assailant Preparedness Form > With the increase of active shooters on the rise in our campuses and schools, mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident can make a monumental impact; save lives. Watch our Risk Mitigation Strategies for Active Assailant Preparedness webinar now. Key takeaways in the second episode: Assessment strategies for identifying risks and threats Emergency and crisis response planning The role and …