With its towering evergreens, snow-capped peaks and rugged coastline, the Pacific Northwest is known for producing explorers, innovators and standouts who thrive in demanding environments. Among them is Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services’ Detection Canine Team Mack Pruitt and Audi.

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, 2024, sparked urgent discussions among organizations about the safety of their executives. 

In the high-stakes world of security, trust, precision and vigilance are essential—qualities that brothers Chris and Jessie Sevillano bring to their work every day as Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services. 

Meet Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services Explosive Detection Canine Team Josh Swanson and his three-year-old Belgian Malinois, Attena. Since teaming up in 2023, Josh and Attena have maintained an active deployment schedule across the West Coast and beyond. 

Intellectual property (IP) theft is on the rise, with counterfeit goods flooding online marketplaces at an unprecedented rate. The ease of purchasing knockoff products creates increased challenges for organizations trying to protect their brands, reputations and bottom lines.

They call Greensboro, North Carolina, Tournament Town based on the city’s storied legacy of hosting championship sporting games. It’s more than fitting for a top-tier champion canine to be hard at work every day in this bustling hub.

In one of the largest office buildings in Manhattan—home to thousands of employees and buzzing with daily activity—security is a nonstop mission.

Active shooter incidents in U.S. schools continue to be a significant concern. In 2023, the FBI reported 48 active shooter incidents across the country, with 105 fatalities and 139 injuries. These figures represent a 60% increase in active shooter events since 2019.