Guarding a property from damage, whether from natural causes (flood) or human (vandalism, arson), can be like finding a needle in a haystack. You can only protect against what you see coming. Add in a business with multiple acres of property or a multi site campus and you’ve just increased your vulnerability factor. JOIN OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS AS THEY DISCUSS: How to recognize your vulnerabilities Internal and external triggers CPTED as a first line of defense 24/7 solutions PRESENTERS INCLUDE: … Guarding …
Orlando Ambassadors Assist Unhoused Veteran October 24, 2023 As part of the Downtown Ambassador Program , Allied Universal “ambassadors” assist visitors navigating downtown Orlando and help connect those experiencing homelessness with much-needed services. Recently, an ambassador’s report of a simple interaction with an unhoused veteran caught the eye of the area’s housing and homelessness manager because there are numerous resources available to veterans. It was discovered that a housing resource had been …
Refinery Security Team Honored for 15 Years of Outstanding Safety Performance, No Recordable Injuries October 26, 2023 During an ExxonMobil refinery’s recent Contractor Safety Awards meeting, the Allied Universal security team was presented with a Gold Safety Award for their outstanding safety performance. The award recognized the team as one of the top contractor safety performers at the refinery – as evidenced by the fact that, as of September 2023, they have gone 15 years without a recordable injury. … …
New Jersey Security Professional Saves Choking Baby Thanks to Training October 27, 2023 Security Professional Milagros recently responded to a report of a one-month-old baby choking in a shop at the mall she patrols. Upon arrival at the shop, Security Professional Milagros found the baby on the checkout counter, purple and not breathing. She wasted no time clearing the baby's obstructed airway and initiating emergency CPR until the baby began breathing on its own. When EMS and police arrived, they assessed …
Security Professional Acts Heroically During Shooting at Public Library October 30, 2023 In August, Security Professional Frederick was on patrol at a large public library when several people entered the building and headed toward the restrooms. Moments later, gunfire was heard coming from the restrooms. Security Professional Frederick sprung into action, directing patrons to take cover under the until police arrived. After ensuring the safety of library patrons, he and the library supervisor entered the …
Safety Tips for Holiday Shoppers With a rise in looting, smash-and-grabs, active assailant and other security-impacting incidents in malls and retail locations, it’s understandable why shoppers are more concerned about their safety this holiday season. The holidays mean an uptick in crime. As in the past, the severity and frequency of these incidents will almost certainly become heightened in November and December. Following are the top 10 tips for safe holiday shopping. Safety Tips for Holiday …
Oscar “O.D.” Dominguez Jr., Regional Recruiting Director Florida/ Puerto Rico Oscar Dominguez Jr. is a decorated combat veteran and a dedicated regional recruiting director for the Florida region. With 22 years of honorable service in the U.S. Air Force, he has demonstrated exceptional qualities that have translated seamlessly into his civilian career. Born and raised in South Texas, Dominguez exhibited an early passion for service and a commitment to excellence. His journey into the military began at the …
Build Life and Work Skills through Constructive Training In today’s world, the nature of employment is constantly evolving, and the skill sets required to succeed in executive protection and intelligence services are becoming increasingly intermingled. The role of executive protection (EP) agents has become more complex and multifaceted. To be successful in the role, agents must have a proactive security/service-oriented mindset that emphasizes the development of a wide range of skills, including life and …
Background and Talent Staffing To excel in executive protection, it's important to hire based on character and training aptitude, as outlined in the book The Talent War. The Talent War is a book co-authored by Mike Sarraille and George Randle that presents a perspective on how organizations can successfully recruit, retain, and develop top talent in today’s rapidly changing business landscape. Allied Universal® Executive Protection and Intelligence Services bases a large portion of its candidate …
Protective Program Guidance As organizations develop protective security policies and procedures to support individuals and groups in need, they must consider the ever-present factor of risk. It’s crucial for security program designers to take a risk-based approach to develop effective support policies that mitigate risk. This approach is particularly important in the field of executive protection (EP), where the goal is to keep people or things safe from harm or danger. While EP programs may be necessary, …