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Industries Served A Recognized Industry Leader for Security Risk Management A security breach or incident puts your property and customers at risk, and can be detrimental to your company. To keep your business and people safe, you need a security officer company like Allied Universal who specializes in security risk management for your specific industry. For more than 60 years, we have provided proactive security planning and multiple levels of protection that surpass our clients’ expectations. Our …
Hands-On Emergency Planning Is Integral to Business Continuity Deb Pyznarski, BOMA's International Preparedness Committee Chair and Senior General Manager at Lincoln Property Company, is a guest blog author for Allied Universal. Business preparedness is a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising and evaluating to ensure the effective prevention, response and recovery from natural or man-made disasters. In the planning phase, business leaders must work with management and …
Papal Visit – Critical Reminder of the Need for Emergency Preparedness When we think about crowd control, the images that most often come to mind are demonstrations and protests that are heated, unruly and sometimes violent. But those aren’t the only crowds that we need to be aware of and prepared for. Peaceful crowds and positive events of a large scale are equal concerns for business leaders. The upcoming papal visit will draw tremendous numbers of people to New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. …
Priceless Collections Require Specialized Security Security professionals understand that securing a museum differs significantly from other facilities. Given the priceless value of many collections, varied visitor populations, and integrity of historical buildings, museums require specialized services and professionals. This includes a significant investment in personnel, targeted security training and a proactive strategy for events and visiting exhibits. Proper levels of protection require integrated …
Partnering to Prevent Workplace Violence According to OSHA, it’s estimated that nearly two million Americans deal with workplace violence each year. Your security team plays an integral role in workplace violence preparedness and prevention, as well as maintaining personnel safety. By working in tandem, security and organizational management can educate employees and tenants, prepare a response plan and implement preventive measures. Whether starting a prevention program or refreshing an existing one, the …
The Five Advantages of Advancing Security through Portfolio Management There are unique challenges to managing safety and security across several facilities or geographic locations. Whether the focus is on accounting for tight budgets, overseeing strict compliance regulations or implementing best practices, security is at its best when it’s consistent and streamlined. There are true advantages to applying a portfolio management approach to security operations. Combining and standardizing security …
Managing Emerging Cyber Security Exposures - An Enterprise Issue Responsible organizations place security high on the priority list. Physical security has always been a concern and is well handled by those savvy enough to retain companies like Allied Universal to give them an across-the-board comfort level. With cyber security, however, companies are playing catch-up, with serious consequences down the road. Take the increasing risks arising from the Internet of Things, or IoT, which refers to the …
Compliance Audits: Do You Have the Records Needed to Survive? You know your teams are trained and have all required credentials. You trust that everything is up to date and your security provider is on top of it. But can you prove it? More importantly, can your security provider prove it without notice, at any time? The chemical and petrochemical industry demands strict adherence to compliance and regulation, which means executing due diligence when it comes to maintaining up-to-date training and …
Fueling Your Security Program with Stakeholder Feedback Stakeholder feedback is a valuable source of information that can be used to improve safety and security, and to identify and mitigate risk. In a recent survey, Allied Universal asked security industry leaders what was the most important measure of a security program’s effectiveness. They told us it was stakeholder feedback. Stakeholders may include executives, investors, employees, visitors, tenants, customers or suppliers, depending on the facility. …
Procuring Contract Security – Why it's Different from Temporary Staffing Security is an essential part of your business and should reflect the distinct dynamics of your particular industry. The unique culture of every organization demands a professional program that aligns security solutions and original ideas to a company's vision and mission. This requires a dedicated team of security professionals who recognize the importance of your culture and will work hard to protect your brand. The flexible …
