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Thank You Security

Celebrating National Security Officer Appreciation Week 2021

Each day, Allied Universal security officers help maintain safe and secure workplaces, schools, shopping malls and communities providing us with peace of mind. To recognize their commitment to our safety, Allied Universal announces the 7th Annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week September 12 – 18, 2021. In celebration of this week, we invite all to submit messages of thanks to the security officers in your area.
 

Security officers are hard-working, highly trained individuals who are often our country’s first responders. These individuals deter crime, lead evacuations, work closely with local law enforcement and are constantly vigilant in their efforts to keep us safe.
 

In today’s society, a security presence has become the expectation, thus the great work of security officers across the country can easily be taken for granted. This is why recognizing our security officers is so important. National Security Officer Appreciation Week should be used to:

  • Recognize their contributions
  • Profile the many roles security officers fill
  • Raise awareness for security career opportunities

Join us in celebrating the 7th Annual National Security Officer Appreciation Week. Don’t forget to follow #SecurityOfficerAppreciationWeek to read messages of thanks that are shared on social media.
 

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About the Week

To honor these heroes, National Security Officer Appreciation Week was established in 2015. Celebrated during the third week in September, this is an opportunity to recognize security officers’ many contributions to our daily lives.

Images of security officer arm patches

How to Show Appreciation

The best way to recognize a security officer is a simple thank you. Download our editable certificate PDF and give the award to a security officer.

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Submitted by Ted Fritz, Vic… (not verified) on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 14:12

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The amazing staff of Allied Universal security professionals at Pitt has been terrific this year. You have been there when we needed you the most. You work the long hours and are not only diligent but caring! Please know we are grateful for your service to the University of Pittsburgh Community!

Submitted by Patrick Klein (not verified) on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 13:35

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It is an honor and a privilege to work alongside Security Director Carlos Quintanilla and his team at The Gardens on El Paseo in Palm Desert, CA. Carlos and his team demonstrate an ongoing commitment to providing exceptional customer service, while keeping public safety and security as their top priority. Carlos is also a proud veteran of the United States Army, where he served in Iraq. I am forever grateful for his service to our country, along with all veterans and active duty members of the United States Military. THANK YOU!!!

Submitted by Emmie Mackey (not verified) on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 13:03

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I must say throughout all the time I have worked in the 1551 N Tustin Building not once have I ever felt unsafe working late nights or really early mornings because I knew someone was always there. A big shout out to Tom for always ALWAYS making sure I was safe, and the kind good mornings and have a good days that can really just change your day!

Submitted by Linda K. (not verified) on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 12:58

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Thank you to the amazing team that covers Mission Business Center in Santa Fe Springs! Superb service, attention to detail, efficient follow up reporting, and most excellent communication from Oliver - we could not ask for more. One of the best decisions we ever made was to hire Allied Universal!!

Submitted by Law Offices of… (not verified) on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 12:55

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Thank you to our security professionals, especially Tom and Jose, for keeping our workplace a safe and happy one. Your efforts always exceed our expectations, and we sincerely appreciate and celebrate YOU!!!

Submitted by Linda K. (not verified) on Tue, 09/14/2021 - 12:55

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Thank you to the amazing team that covers Mission Business Center in Santa Fe Springs! Superb service, attention to detail, efficient follow up reporting, and most excellent communication from Oliver - we could not ask for more. One of the best decisions we ever made was to hire Allied Universal!!

Submitted by Javier Dircio (not verified) on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 09:58

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Thanks to the wonderful team of Security Professional at Amazon LAX25,Vernon city CA , for their support, dedication and extreme loyalty. We succeed as a team and I'm proud of each and every one you but most of I'm ecstatic to be your leader. BE PHENOMENAL:

Alejandro Holguin
Fernando Luna
Jose Nava Allied
Leonardo Sanchez
Lixy Rivera De La Paz
Martha Sargeant
Rosa Resendez

Submitted by Clayton A Poff (not verified) on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 08:02

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Having 2 retired military officers on the post I am responsible for makes my job a whole lot easier. Kate a Navy Veteran and Woody "Gunny" a fellow Marine veteran who both served full Military careers always provide Outstanding security service at our post. Thank you "AHS Troop 6399"

Submitted by Kevin Harrison (not verified) on Wed, 09/08/2021 - 07:05

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I wanted to take a minute out to thank my security staff at 1180 Peachtree, Atlanta GA for a great job.

Submitted by MX3 Fernandez R.E. (not verified) on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 23:52

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On behalf of Allied Universal Security Services at MIA, I would like to send the following message to all Security Professional at Miami International Airport.
We feel extremely blessed to have you as our Security Professionals officer at MIA. Thanks for your professionalism and for the quality of services that you provide each and every day. We so grateful to all S/Ps for your dedication, professionalism, enthusiasm, passion, and hard work. We really appreciate the service that you are rendering.

Best Regards,

Ebert Fernandez Rojas
MX3 Site Supervisor, Miami International Airport

Submitted by Amy Medsker (not verified) on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 23:00

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I just wanted to say thanks to all my guards who protect and keep everyone safe at SGWS and keep up the good work each and every one of you. Your supervisor Amy Medsker

Submitted by Tanya Lopez (not verified) on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 21:32

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Words cannot express how grateful I am to work with such a amazing group! We are not just a team we are a family! Thank you for your continued support and dedication!

Submitted by Nickolous Wisniewski (not verified) on Tue, 09/07/2021 - 13:02

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I want to recognize Jason Hoelsema. He has worked at our location for going on 8 years and he has always stepped up and worked whenever we need him too. Jason is the one of the best guards I have had the privilege to supervise. Thank You Jason.

Submitted by Winchester Med… (not verified) on Mon, 02/22/2021 - 01:36

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The NICU Staff at Winchester Medical Center would like to extend our gratitude to security officers: Erica G.; Seth Y.; Marquel M.; Dave E. and Kevin S. who were of great assistance on the night of Friday 2/19 into the day of Saturday 2/20 when our new Safe Place infant alarms were accidentally triggered. Both the night and day shift security officers worked to page Golden Seal to remotely reset doors, and worked with our onsite maintenance team to manage the problem until the on call technician responded back in the morning, and we are of course most grateful that during all this they were able to come unlock doors so we were still able to perform our jobs even with the intense chaos of the night.

We want to make sure they are properly recognized - Thank you so much.
-NICU Staff

Submitted by Jason Stewart (not verified) on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 15:03

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On August 24th, 2020, Security Professional Joseph Braga, was tasked with overseeing the dispatch center, which includes CCTV, phones and radio. While monitoring CCTV, Security Professional Braga observed abnormal activities by the family restroom and investigated further. It was his attention to detail and prompt thinking and acting that lead to the known sex offender to be banned from the property and was admonished by the police department.

Submitted by Tramella Archie (not verified) on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 21:17

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I have been working with some of the same individuals since 1997 when I started. Over the years there have been many changes including name changes to the building. What remains is a great crew. We have old ones we have new. I appreciate them all. Thanks my team at AT&T, Reef Parking, Dawn Of Evogue, and Center For The Visually Impaired.

Submitted by Leah Oddie (not verified) on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 18:38

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Thank you for your time, talent, and expertise, that you have given to AUS and Westfield through your active participation in observing and reporting. You have made a difference through your dedication and support. Your ideas, input, and enthusiasm has been most helpful in making valuable improvements to our team.

Submitted by Vista Mirage Resort (not verified) on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 18:37

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Big thanks to Cindy & Michael for looking after our property.

Submitted by Dean Wright (not verified) on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 18:11

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Thanks for keeping us safe, performing your duties with excellence and providing friendly customer service.
Each and every Officer is appreciated more than he or she realizes.
Our employees are able to come to work safely and leave safely because of you.
Whenever I see a Security Officer, while I'm out and about, I usually make it a point to thank them for their service.
Thank you, you are appreciated.

Submitted by Evan Brown (not verified) on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:10

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Thank you to all of the Staff at Bloomington, MN Branch Office and my former Account Manager. I recently transitioned into the role of Director of Security and I wouldn't have been able to do it without their help!

Kelli Meckley
Emarie Klos
Tom Bright
Amber Schuler

Submitted by Gesi McAllister (not verified) on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 08:46

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Thank you all so much for your dedication to our clients and AUS, especially during these difficult times. Life is so busy, we don't take time often enough to tell you how much you are valued and appreciated. So THANK YOU for all that you do to make us the best in the industry :-)

Submitted by Melissa Garcia… (not verified) on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 21:34

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A big shout out to Yeshak and Benjamin for the outstanding services they provide at our hospital. They have been praised by our employees for all they do for our patients and staff! Thank you both for helping support our mission, vision and values!

Submitted by April Wright (not verified) on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 18:02

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Thank you to 650 Newport Center Drive Security team ,for remaining dedicated and on the front lines through Covid 19 . many of you stayed on task ,working daily with site employees ,to make them feel safe and protected .maintaining diligence each day assisting everyone sanitize,wash there hands and maintain social distancing. Salute!

Submitted by Brian Jackson (not verified) on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 15:46

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To SP Norman Mason from Alexandria branch, keep up the always professional & dependable service. Thanks for all you do!!

Submitted by Brian Jackson (not verified) on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 15:41

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To SP Sunamite Forence, for your great & dependable service to our client - Thanks!!

Submitted by Hilary Sproul,… (not verified) on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 12:58

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Kudos to Alisha Trent, our site supervisor, and the rest of the team at 1110 Vermont Avenue NW in Washington, DC. Thank you for all that you do. You have kept things running smoothly through some very difficult times. Couldn't do it without you!

Submitted by Robert Coop (not verified) on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:12

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I would like to say Thank You to my Aviation Officers here in Findlay, Ohio. For all the hard work you do and the team work we have. I'm blessed to have a site that we take great proud in. Keep up the good work.

Submitted by Molly Josimov-… (not verified) on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 08:57

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Thank you Kay for always keeping a keen eye open at my shopping center and everything else you do. Your commitment to your job and the safety of my tenants helps me to sleep at night!

Submitted by Shannon Bruce (not verified) on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 14:28

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Thank you to the Boeing Auburn and Frederickson Allied Universal security for all the work you do keeping our sites safe. We appreciated everything you do.

Submitted by Joseph Hasselm… (not verified) on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 14:02

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I'd like to thank all of you for your dedication to providing Security to the AbbVie Worcester building........

William Arruda
Christoper Bonneville
Hannah Chapdelaine
Patrick Dixon
Julie Fleming
Thoms Francis
Margaret Gerardi
Jason Girard
Murillo Gomes
Rachell Hammerle
Jon Haxton
Harrison Ingels
Drew Malbeouf
Debra Manseau
William O'Donoghue
Karen Peters
William Pina
Joel Ramos
Paul Tran
David Trulson

Thank you for your hard work, effort and dedication!

Submitted by Lisa Loggins (not verified) on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 13:54

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My sincerest thanks to each of you for your continued dedication and hard work since I transitioned to the Focal. And as a new focal, you have made my job much easier and I appreciate working with such a GREAT team.

Submitted by Sharon Sidney-Miles (not verified) on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 13:44

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I have so much respect for my officers they make my life easier because they take the time to make sure the getting the job done. My site supervisor is the core of my officers team with out him I would have to work harder. Thank you for everything you do.

Submitted by Jasmine DePass (not verified) on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 11:24

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TO JOSEPH ENNIS and CHUNDA SMITH, we sincerely appreciate your top-notch service and gratitude for keeping our operations running smoothly and without any sort of disturbance over the years. I feel extremely blessed to have you as our AIG Alpharetta security officers. Thanks for your professionalism and for the quality of service you provide each and every day. Your observation skills, reporting skills are outstanding. You both go above and beyond your call of duty working with me in the Administration department

Submitted by Sheela Jarrett (not verified) on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 06:00

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I would like to take this time to express my gratitude and appreciation to All the Security Professionals who has helped in maintaining a great work place at Perdue in Gainesville, Ga. Special thanks to Carla Hunter, Dahn Mensahn, and Alexus Brooks for their loyalty and dedication.

Submitted by Barbara Boss (not verified) on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 18:07

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This is a HUGE shoutout to the Tyson Foods Team in New Holland Pa. You have all been profoundly outstanding in ALL of your hard work and dedication to the betterment of our team. You each bring a very unique and valuable asset to our team. It is such a honor and a great joy to call you my colleagues as well as being apart of a team that you all exemplify. I am so incredibly proud of each and everyone one of you and will forever be proud, thankful, and honored to have worked with each and everyone of you!!

You have been the best team to work with!!

Much love, 💖

Barbara B.

T.E.A.M (Together Everyone Achieves More)

Submitted by Marion Marshall (not verified) on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:44

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Officer Derrick Poole just completed a one year deployment with his Army Reserve Unit. Officer Poole has rejoined our work force at a time when we needed assistance due to two officer's sudden departure. Officer Poole stepped right back into the rotation and picked up the slack as though he never left. Thank you again Derrick for your dedication to your unit and to our job site.

Submitted by Shawn Carter -… (not verified) on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:31

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Day in and day out our Security Professionals show up to handle the unknown in our healthcare facilities. I appreciate their hard work and dedication to providing a safe environment where our community feels safe to seek medical attention and for our medical and non-medical staff to work without fear! They do a great job! I also want to thank our Account Manager Zelenne Vidrio and her Security Management team for tirelessly meeting goal after goal and handling the daily operations at each of our facilities! We really have a rock solid team of security professionals and management! Thank You! You all deserve more than a week of appreciation!

Submitted by William Brady (not verified) on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 12:03

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Thank you for your Commitment and professionalism during Scary times. Your efforts will not be forgotten or unappreciated.

Submitted by Lucia Boyer (not verified) on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 11:53

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Exceptional officers that work at this Location. I want every officer to be recognized with all the hard work that they do. It is a challenging site but all the personnel that work here are understanding and respectful of each other. It makes everyday a new experience. The officers here are very professional in what they do and very understanding and respectful. They take pride in what they do everyday. That is what working at Fed Ex gives us the pride in what we do everyday.

Submitted by ALLAN THOMAS, … (not verified) on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 17:36

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Thanks to the wonderful team of Security Professional at Smith Ranch Homes, San Rafael California for their support, dedication and extreme loyalty. We succeed as a team and I'm proud of each and every one you but most of I'm ecstatic to be your leader. BE PHENOMENAL:

TAYCHA SOLIVAN
FRANCES DEL ROSARIO
ANGEL ESCOBAR
DONNA ESCOBAR
ALEXANDER AGCACOLI
RAJENDRA PRASAD
DONALD DOYLE
JONATHAN VERANO
BIENVENIDO RAZOTE
RONALD LUMANG
ROBERT COOPER
DEONTAE WILLIAMS
FELIX MANGARON
ANATOLY GLADISH
RAJWINDER HUNDAL
JOSUE SANTOS-URIAS
RAFAEL AFRICA

THANK YOU ALWAYS

Submitted by Peter Boffelli… (not verified) on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 16:29

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A huge THANK YOU to all of our Security Officers, Supervisors and Managers. For ensuring the Safety & Security of our employees and our work locations is always being taken care of. WE THANK YOU for a job WELL DONE!!!!!!!

Submitted by Andrew Deininger (not verified) on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 16:02

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Since being promoted to Site Supervisor at FedEx Ground in Pittston PA. I have had the great opportunity to have a great team of Security Professionals. With out them I would be lost. They making coming to work enjoyable for everyone that enters and exits the building. So to all our guards at FedEx Ground Pittston PA I say THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Submitted by Aymen (not verified) on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 16:00

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Many thanks to all the Security officers and their managers in the DFW metroplex, keep up the good work and stay Phenomenal!

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