Allied Universal Turns 1 Today—August 1, 2017 At the outset, our mission was clear: Allied Universal provides unparalleled service, systems and solutions to serve, secure and care for the people and businesses of our communities. We put our relationships with our employees and clients at the heart of everything we do each and every day. It has been one year since Allied Universal was formed from the merger of Universal Services of America and AlliedBarton Security Services to face a new security era …
Workplace Violence: How to Respond > Download Now 5 Tips for Managing Anger or Violence When violence breaks out in the workplace, you are faced with three options: run, hide or take action. If you do find yourself in a close encounter with someone intent on inflicting harm, you or those you work with will need to decide on the best course of action based on the individual or circumstance. Evacuating or concealing your location are recommended first steps, but sometimes that is not an option. “Take …
On Becoming Certified in Security Doctors and attorneys attain it. Accountants have it. It’s the stamp of approval that deems professionals highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced to practice their craft to the best of their ability. They are certified. Similarly, professionals in the security industry also can achieve several designations attesting to their excellence. Administered by ASIS International , one of the most popular of these is the Certified Protection Professional status. The CPP® …
Protecting with Dedication and Devotion If a crisis occurs on your property or in your facility, who will be the first person on the scene? In many situations, the security officer often serves in this “go-to” role. These men and women can enhance your ability to recover and ensure the productivity, morale and safety of your employees, while protecting your brand. A security officer’s dedication to the people, property, businesses and homes of our communities is paramount to an environment’s well-being. …
Risk and Resilience in the Security Sector What’s the worst that can happen if your company has no enterprise security risk management plan? Organizations are exposed to a wide range of evolving threats that can create a multitude of security risks. A company without a comprehensive risk management plan could face serious repercussions ranging from a supply chain breakdown of a product line, reputational damage, revenue loss, market credibility and shareholder devaluation. This is why more and more chief …
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Petro Chemical & Utilities Space Spotlights Response to Active Shooter Events The United States endured 30 active shooter events in 2017. This is the “largest number ever recorded by the FBI during a one-year period” according to the June 2018 FBI Publication “A Study of the Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the United States.” At the rate these attacks are occurring, it is perceived that society is becoming de-sensitized and may be looking at this “as the new normal.” This has caused many people …
Evolution in the Active Shooter Risk and Response Active Shooter incidents are statistically rare, but devastating events (low probability-high consequence). They can be the end point of a long progression along the workplace violence continuum and should be integrated into the organization’s overall violence prevention posture. OSHA historically classifies workplace violence into one of four categories which include: Type I: Criminal Intent, wherein the violence is incidental to another crime such as …
Security Vendor Checklist: Find the Right Partner for Your Needs > Security Tools | Resource Request Use the Security Vendor Checklist to help compare the security vendors you are considering. Fill in the vendors' names on line 3, then select a number from 0–5 for each of the items listed below. Score the providers based on how you think they perform in each area. The highest score should be the vendor that best aligns with your security needs. Before proceeding to the Security Tool that you have …