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The Paris Olympics: Venue Security Up Close Hugh O’Rourke | Vice President, Consulting Services As the anticipation builds for the 2024 Paris Olympics, security concerns are heightened. While this long-awaited event will showcase the world’s most accomplished athletes, the safety of all participants and spectators is paramount. Extensive preparations have been underway to achieve this crucial goal. The Threat Landscape in Historical Context The security challenges facing the Paris Olympics are …
Emergency Preparedness Planning Guide for Business Continuity Resilience Planning Guide: Prepare for the Unthinkable In today’s world of evolving risk, creating and socializing an emergency preparedness plan is critical for businesses of every scope and size. Developing an organizational emergency preparedness plan should include five key elements: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. This guide outlines the essential steps to developing a robust Resilience Plan, including: • …
Dog Detection Spotlight - Michael and Honey The city of Boston enjoys a rich history and reputation for some of the most hard working and successful Americans, from sports to academics. Among them is Allied Universal® Field Supervisor Michael Cataldo and Explosive Detection Canine Honey. Part of Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services , they are one of 1,000+ Canine Detection Teams working throughout North America. Honey, a lively six-year-old yellow Labrador, thrives on Beantown action …
Site Supervisor Discovers Footage of Mass Shooting Following Super Bowl Parade February 2, 2024 Site Supervisor Peck was on post a museum in Kansas City, Missouri, when a Super Bowl LVIII victory parade was held for the Kansas City Chiefs. Following the parade, a mass shooting occurred at nearby Union Station. Museum staff commend Site Supervisor Peck for his calm professionalism during the parade and shooting. According to the client, Peck spent time reviewing building surveillance videos and was able to …
Hospital Patient's Life Saved by Security Professional February 3, 2024 Account Manager Roberts recently received a Hero Award for her bravery and quick action that ultimately saved the life of a patient at a Portland hospital. While responding to a security call for assistance, Account Manager Roberts observed a patient was in distress and unresponsive. She quickly called a Code Blue and began chest compressions, ultimately reviving the patient. … Account Manager Roberts recently received a Hero Award for …
Las Vegas Security Professional Saves Overdose Victim with CPR Intervention March 2, 2024 Las Vegas Security Professional Gilbert recently responded to a critical situation near the Red Dragon Casino, where he discovered an individual in distress, unresponsive and showing signs of overdose. Security Professional Gilbert immediately dialed 911 and began administering CPR chest compressions. He was able to sustain the individual's breathing until the fire department arrived, at which time emergency …
Security Professionals Aid in Search for Missing Seattle Child March 2, 2024 Assistant Account Manager Kagei and Security Supervisors Gale and Tweedy were on duty at a beloved brand’s Global Security Operations Center when they received a missing child report from staff. The team searched the last known location — a retail store — and provided CCTV footage to the Seattle Police Department within minutes. Thanks to their swift response, the missing child was soon found safe. This incident highlights the …
Security Professionals Part of Cruise Line Emergency Deployment Following Baltimore Bridge Collapse March 3, 2024 The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26 forced a popular cruise line to reroute a ship to pick up passengers. Allied Universal quickly deployed 28 security professionals via chartered bus from Baltimore to Port Norfolk to meet the ship and screen boarding passengers. Thank you to everyone involved who helped keep operations running for the customer and ensured that …
Allied Universal TRIP Agents Safeguard Large Rail System April 2, 2024 A transportation operator in Minnesota has partnered with Allied Universal to provide Transit Rider Investment Program (TRIP) agents to ride light rail, check fares, write tickets, provide information to passengers, and administer first aid, including for drug overdoses. In the TRIP program’s first few months, crime aboard buses and trains declined by nearly 8%, even as the service carried more passengers. Serious crimes identified by …
Technology Solutions for Optimal Emergency Preparedness Security Technology Powers Emergency Readiness In today’s world of evolving risk, creating and socializing an emergency preparedness plan is critical for businesses of every scope and size. When looking at the five key elements—prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery—utilizing technology solutions to address organizational vulnerabilities is a critical step in emergency preparedness. This guide outlines the essential steps to …
