Ohio Team Members Collect Items for Food Insecure August 16, 2023 Ohio branch team members volunteered for the Near Northside Emergency Material Assistance Program (NNEMAP) food pantry. The team helped set up a food pantry’s fundraising event and more than 30 branch employees collected and delivered non-perishable food items and hygiene products to the NNEMAP food bank. Project THERE allows team members to get involved and positively impact their community. … Ohio branch team members volunteered for the …
Security Professionals Save Life Thanks to CPR Training August 17, 2023 In August 2023, Security Professional Jackie received a phone call from an employee at the warehouse where she provides security. The employee indicated she felt ill and thought she might pass out in the restroom. Security Professional Jackie and Security Professional Tracy arrived at the restroom and found the employee vomiting with erratic breathing. When the victim lost consciousness, the security professionals immediately called …
Security Professional Rescues Woman From Car Fire in Texas August 17, 2023 On a morning in September 2023, Security Professional Chris was patrolling a corporate parking garage in Texas when he noticed smoke and flames coming from an occupied vehicle belonging to one of the building's employees. He alerted the employee to the fire; however, in her state of shock, she did not immediately exit the burning vehicle. Instead, she attempted to remove items from it. Security Professional Chris guided her out of …
Security Professional Killed in the Line of Duty Receives Heroism Award September 10, 2023 Allied Universal Security Professional Christian LaCour has been posthumously awarded the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award for his heroism during the mass shooting event at the Allen Premium Outlets in May 2023. He lost his life after escorting one patron to safety and returning to aid others. “Christian moved in danger’s direction to protect others – the definition of a hero. His heroic efforts …
Security Professional Recognized as School’s Employee of the Year June 11, 2023 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 …
Security Professionals Pull Coworker to Safety in Historic New Jersey Snowstorm June 11, 2023 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 …
Toronto Team Shows Commitment to Caring and Safety Culture June 12, 2023 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 …
Security Professionals Newly Trained in CPR Save Ohio Woman’s Life June 13, 2023 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 …
Security Professional Helps Reunite Missing Man with Family in Ontario June 14, 2023 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 …
Las Vegas Security Professional Helps Man Experiencing Seizure June 15, 2023 While on duty in Las Vegas, Security Professional Jason observed a man who appeared to be disoriented. Security Professional Jason ran toward the man and caught him as he began to fall, preventing him from striking his head on a bench. When Security Professional Jason realized the man was suffering from a seizure, he laid the man down and cradled his head and arms to prevent damage to his neck for the duration of the seizure. …