Canine Team Identifies and Clears Suspicious Item at California Hospital Within Seconds July 20, 2023 On a recent patrol sweep of a west coast hospital emergency department, MSA Security Canine Handler Michael noticed an unattended backpack. Immediately, he and Drago, his German Shepherd partner, approached the bag for a search and cleared the suspicious item within seconds. The team is a valuable addition to the hospital’s layered security plan and a proactive response to the rise in violence, …
Police Department Recognizes Security Professional for Helping Apprehend and Convict Robbery Suspects July 20, 2023 Following a robbery and assault at a client location in Roseville, Minnesota, Allied Universal Retail Security Supervisor Chih En assisted police in locating two suspects. The pair allegedly assaulted a store employee with a baseball bat, stole two guitars and fled the scene. Police eventually apprehended the suspects, and Chih En’s court testimony led to their convictions. The City of …
Toronto Security Professionals Recognized for Their Life-Saving Actions July 20, 2023 On Jan. 23, 2023, the Toronto Community Housing Community Safety Unit hosted an award ceremony to recognize five Allied Universal Security Professionals for their life-saving actions while on duty. On Sept. 6, 2022, Security Professionals Asad and Balvinder responded to a report of an unconscious person. Upon arrival at the scene, they found a male who was unresponsive and not breathing and another male in distress. …
Client Recognizes Security Professional for Preventing Fire Damage July 20, 2023 In December 2022, Security Professional Tamara was on duty at a client site in Lynchburg, Virginia, when she smelled smoke. Upon further inspection of the area, she discovered smoke and fire coming from a mechanical device. Without hesitation, she grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the fire before it could trigger the building's sprinkler systems. Then, she called 911 and notified leadership. Tamara's quick actions …
Security Professional Saves Man From Drowning in Frigid Waters July 20, 2023 While on patrol at a ferry terminal in November 2022, Security Professional Jessica heard loud cries coming from the water near the dock. She immediately responded and found a man screaming for help and shouting that he was drowning and could not feel his legs due to the cold water, which was around 42 degrees. Jessica immediately called 911 and helped keep his head above water until assistance arrived to pull the man to safety. … …
Security Professionals Prevent Potential Suicide July 20, 2023 While on duty serving a large client, Security Professional Jessica received a phone call from a suicidal employee and engaged in a conversation to help calm the individual. While Jessica spoke with the employee, Security Professional Aaron jumped into action to help support the situation by contacting the supervisor and relaying instructions to Jessica. Aaron also contacted emergency medical services (EMS) to direct them to the employee's …
Security Professional Uses CPR Skills to Save Co-Worker's Life July 20, 2023 While on duty at a client site in Evansville, Indiana, Allied Universal Account Manager Sam responded to a radio call that a fellow employee was "down." Immediately responding to the scene, Sam found his coworker and called 911 to request emergency medical services (EMS). The victim had stopped breathing and did not have a pulse. Sam began CPR and directed another employee to meet EMS at the facility's entrance. After two minutes …
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Allied Universal Ranks in the Top Five Systems Integrators List by SDM Magazine for the Fourth Year in a Row Media Contact: Kari Garcia Director of Public Relations Allied Universal Phone: 949-826-3560 Email: Kari.Garcia@aus.com IRVINE, Calif. -- July 27, 2023 -- Allied Universal ® , the world’s leading 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 …
Allied Universal’s Project THERE Program Partners with Local Food Pantry Media Contact: Kari Garcia Director of Public Relations Allied Universal Phone: 949-826-3560 Email: Kari.Garcia@aus.com IRVINE, Calif. – July 27, 2023 – The Columbus, Ohio branch of Allied Universal ® , the world’s leading global security and facility services company, launched its first Project THERE volunteer event. Employees assisted the Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program (NNEMAP) food pantry at its first “A …