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Today’s Healthcare Security Officers are Real-World Action Heroes So many kids see Superman as the ultimate hero, sometimes even wanting to BE him when they grow up. It’s indeed intriguing to think that much of the time Superman wasn’t actually Superman, but rather the mild-mannered, unassuming journalist, Clark Kent, who never took credit for the heroic actions of Superman. Most of today’s well-trained healthcare security officers are just like Clark Kent – a humble “Superman” every day. Healthcare …
Allied Universal Uses Artificial Intelligence to Rapidly Fill Vital Security Roles During Hurricane Ian Hurricane Ian touched down in Southwest Florida six months ago. It would become the third costliest weather disaster in the nation’s history and Florida’s deadliest hurricane since 1935. More than 160 lives were lost, 13 remain missing and the 162-mph winds caused nearly $113 billion in damage according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Per the Department of Defense, when …
Canine Detection Team Sniffs Out More Than 2,000 Firearms at National Mall Following high school graduation and as he turned 18, Nate Beckstrand joined the local fire department. He worked as a firefighter for five years in Nevada and Utah and considered it a privilege to serve families and communities. During that time, Beckstrand collaborated with arson teams and got a first-hand look at the incredible sniffing capabilities of canines. “Looking back, that’s when I first became interested in canine …
MEDIA STATEMENT: Allied Universal Mourns Loss of Security Professional in Allen Premium Outlets Mass Shooting Media Contact: Kari Garcia Director of Public Relations Allied Universal Phone: 949-826-3560 Email: Kari.Garcia@aus.com IRVINE, Calif. — May 8, 2023 — “The Allied Universal® team lost one of its own during a mass shooting in Allen, Texas, on May 6, 2023. We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Christian LaCour, our security professional who was tragically killed while …
Media Statement on Security Amidst Recent Rise of Mass Shootings from Steve Jones, Global CEO of Allied Universal “Security guards are unsung heroes who run to danger instead of away from it. It takes a brave, selfless person to move in danger’s direction. To protect others before protecting themselves. When danger arises, they are first on the scene – even before first responders. Last May, one of our security professionals lost his life when a gunman opened fire in a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. He …
Heroes, Everyday Our colleague, Allied Universal security professional Christian LaCour, was tragically killed this past weekend while shielding shoppers and employees from a gunman in Allen, Texas. His grandmother wrote on Facebook that he was “such beautiful soul.” The local police chief said Christian escorted one person to safety and then remained on-site helping others before he was shot. “He just wanted us to be safe,” a store employee said. He had moved in danger’s direction. He protected others. …
Competitive Advantages of Executive Protection Executive protection can increase a corporation’s competitive advantage. Although there are more than enough terrorism and crime worries, highly prominent C-suite execs may be at over-proportionate risk of these. We know from client feedback that increased safety from threats and risks is just one part of the benefits of corporate executive protection. Other benefits such as productivity, happiness, and peace of mind are also important, but so is competitive …
The world is facing an unprecedented rise in civil unrest. For businesses, civil unrest can pose significant risks to their operations, including damage to property, disruption of supply chains, and loss of revenue. Organizations can implement a proactive, prevention focused mitigation program to assess risk and be prepared before any civil unrest incident occurs. Join our experts as they discuss key strategies and tips to help you combat threats associated with civil unrest. Presenters Include: Marcus …
The world is facing an unprecedented rise in civil unrest. For businesses, civil unrest can pose significant risks to their operations, including damage to property, disruption of supply chains, and loss of revenue. Organizations can implement a proactive, prevention focused mitigation program to assess risk and be prepared before any civil unrest incident occurs. Join our experts as they discuss key strategies and tips to help you combat threats associated with civil unrest. Presenters Include: Marcus …
Major Healthcare Conference Spotlights Workplace Violence Improving security at hospitals and medical facilities is top of mind more than ever and IAHSS was a key venue for thought-provoking discussions. This year’s educational sessions included a large focus on workplace violence prevention and related standards recently released by the Joint Commission. We were inspired by the conversations and questions surrounding how we, as an industry, want to improve our overall security posture. Two uplifting …
