Our Heroes
One of the most basic human needs is to feel safe. Allied Universal® security professionals help people, businesses and communities meet that need every day.
Read about our heroes who are commended for their courage, outstanding achievements and noble qualities
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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 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. Medical personnel along with friends and family of the victim stated that she would not have survived had it not been for the security professionals’ CPR efforts.
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 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.
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. His unwavering presence and genuine concern for the students highlights his immense heart and commitment.

