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 prevented a catastrophic …
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 …
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 …
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 of CPR, the employee began breathing and EMS arrived shortly …
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 Learn how you can become a hero …
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 comprehensive list ranking companies based on their North American systems integration revenue. These …
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 Taste of German Village and the Brewery District” function on July 14, 2023. …
As the beginning of the new school year fast approaches, it is essential for parents, students, administrators, and staff to come together and review the information below. Fostering awareness, and prioritizing prevention can have tremendous impacts and life-changing outcomes. It’s a great time to unite, get reacquainted with safety and prevention, and promote a positive, welcoming academic year. 1. Understand Campus Safety & Security Services Be familiar with the security and safety services on campus. …
As the beginning of the new school year fast approaches, it is essential for parents, students, administrators, and staff to come together and review the information below. Fostering awareness, and prioritizing prevention can have tremendous impacts and life-changing outcomes. It’s a great time to unite, get reacquainted with safety and prevention, and promote a positive, welcoming school year. 1. Understand Your School’s Safety Protocols Parents, Guardians, and Students should be familiar with the …
Media Contact: Kari Garcia Director of Public Relations 949-826-3560 Kari.Garcia@aus.com MEDIA STATEMENT FROM STEVE JONES GLOBAL CEO OF ALLIED UNIVERSAL “Like people around the world, I watched in shock as the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history devastated Maui last week. I worried about the safety of our valued team members, our customers and the community. My worries were realized. The Allied Universal team lost a security professional in the fire. Several others remain unaccounted for. We extend …