We are excited to invite you and your team to join us for an exclusive webinar where we will delve into the insights presented in the Allied Universal® 2024 Intelligence Outlook Report....
Employee theft costs U.S. companies more than $600 billion each year and “sweethearting” is responsible for nearly 35 percent of that amount....
Your organization, global or domestic, will find value in this interactive session providing you the opportunity to help develop a custom persona of a Security Manager while we create a report in real time....
Allied Universal® and MSA Security® are pleased to invite you to our webinar where subject matter experts will share insights into the current threat landscape and protection strategies to keep your organization safe from terrorism and high consequence threats....
Guarding a property from damage, whether from natural causes (flood) or human (vandalism, arson), can be like finding a needle in a haystack....
Corporate mailrooms continue to be a target for terrorists and hostile actors....
As academic institutions face continuing uncertainty, regulatory compliance is increasingly essential as both an institutional obligation and a roadmap for best practices in campus safety and security....
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, the United States has one of the highest fire death rates in the industrialized world. Each year, fire kills more Americans than all other natural...
A survey of parents by the Center to Prevent Lost Children showed that 90 percent of families will experience losing a child in a public place at least once....
Transform a residential security team from underachieving to best-in-class....
Think about what winds up in your mailbox—checks from employers, mutual funds, insurance companies and government benefits programs; statements from banks, credit unions, and credit card companies; a box of new bank checks and outgoing checks to pay bills;...
Whether you are traveling to a major theme park or attending a local fair this summer, think about these reminders that can help keep you and your family safe....
Property managers at residential communities wear a lot of hats from filling vacancies and negotiating and enforcing leases, to maintaining the building and property, and securing the premises....
Across the world, we have witnessed a surge in demonstrations, protests and civil disobedience. When encountering a rally of any kind, it is important that safety remains top of mind for yourself and those around you....
A flash mob describes a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place to perform an unusual act, such as a pillow fight or singing a song, and then disperse....
Keeping your employees safe from threats that may lurk within your walls is just as important asprotecting against active violence from external sources. Maybe even more so....
Since 2018, more than 151,000 children across the United States have endured a school shooting. This deadly threat demands an innovative approach to campus safety....
In any disaster, time is precious, and preparedness is paramount. Join Allied Universal's emergency preparedness experts for a free guided discussion on how best to navigate through chaos....
Active Assailant incidents are on the rise on our school campuses, and although they may seem sudden and unplanned, research shows a typical “path to violence” is commonly followed by most assailants....
As threats continue to rise, critical threat intelligence can get lost in the ever-increase volume of information we face every day....
With the increase of active shooters on the rise in our campuses and schools, mitigating the impacts of an active shooter incident can make a monumental impact; save lives. Watch our Risk Mitigation Strategies for Active Assailant Preparedness webinar now....
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....
Workplace violence is a recognized and increasing hazard in the healthcare industry....
Choosing the right contract security company can impact how your company is perceived and your bottom line....
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Hospitals, assisted living centers, nursing homes and other healthcare providers are under constant pressure to keep their facilities safe while managing costs....
Utilizing third-party vendors can be a smart way to retain the products and services you need, without the stress of managing everything on your own....
Is safety a top priority for your security partner? Are they as dedicated as you to creating and maintaining a safe work environment for your employees and visitors?...
When violence breaks out in the workplace, you are faced with three options: run, hide or take action....
When choosing the mix of security elements needed to protect your campus you must also think about the inevitable: your budget....
There are ways that you can help your organization create a readiness and response strategy in the event of an incident. Join Allied Universal's security experts as they discuss key strategies and tips to help you strengthen your facility's active assailant awareness....
As January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, it’s important to reflect on the important role each of us can play in combating this heinous crime. ...
Join us for a discussion on how our industry is using technology in ways that we hadn’t even considered a year ago....
The healthcare environment is one of the most complex settings to adequately secure. There are many different types of security vulnerabilities that must be considered, and workplace violence is always a top concern....
Part of Virtua Health, the largest healthcare provider in southern New Jersey, Virtua Mt. Holly’s specialty programs include a sleep center, diabetes education and treatment including wound care, asthma management and cardiac rehabilitation....
Swift technology advances in the security arena have brought exciting new ways to mitigate risk and are driving a rapid movement to integrate new technology-based security solutions with manned guarding to drive both efficiency and effectiveness of security programs....
Join our expert panel for part one of a series as we explore the pre emergency planning and coordination activities to increase organizational and individual resilience within an all hazards framework....
Join us for an informative webinar on the topic of canine security solutions....
When disaster strikes, the time for planning and preparedness has come to an end....
Engaging the right security partner is critical for ensuring the safety and security of the public in a shopping center or mall as well as the tenants occupying the stores....
Join us for the first webinar in our series of “Active Assailant Preparedness” webinars as we explore the “path to violence.” Our presenters will review each step in the path and discuss the solutions and resources that can be employed to help improve security and reduce vulnerability....
How do you plan to manage your facility's security program in the face of these ongoing changes?...
Armed Assailant and Active Shooter incidents remain a critical concern within workplace, academic, and social environments. Join us for part two of our Active Shooter Response Series....
As businesses, organizations and events are beginning to reopen across the country, it is important to stay vigilant and remain prepared for the potential of active shooter incidents....
Although we must trust our employees and third party partners, it is important to remain vigilant in order to protect your organization from theft or unauthorized use of the company's intellectual property by employees or others....
Are you ready for a strike if one should hit tomorrow, next week or even next month?...
At the time of this case study, the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (NYSE: PEI), one of the first equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in the United States, has a primary focus on shopping malls and power centers located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States....
Just as the new 58-story Comcast Center has changed Philadelphia’s skyline, the developer, premier principal tenant and security company have changed the perception of security....
A large manufacturing company headquartered in Illinois, is home to heavy machinery used by farmers, ranchers and builders....
While audiences await the premiere of Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 starring Kevin James, the reality is that today’s security officer is a vital part of our homeland security and safety....
High-profile exhibitions and the special events that accompany them regularly require considerable advance planning and sometimes unpredictable, last minute additional staffing and special requests from management....
Xilinx, with headquarters in San Jose, CA, is the worldwide leader in complete programmable logic solutions. With more than 3,300 employees, and multiple offices in the United States and overseas,...
There are many challenges to protecting a financial services firm. Growing institutions like GECU need coordinated security across multiple sites. GECU assists hundreds of members daily at each service center, and they are committed to protecting their members’ assets....
When choosing the mix of security elements needed to protect your campus you must also think about the inevitable: your budget....
Organizations of all sizes and types, from Fortune 500 companies to grass-roots non-governmental organizations, periodically turn to strategic planning to reconnect with their core values....
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority in California provides public transportation for more than 140,000 passengers a day. The VTA has approximately 1,700 employees supporting three bus divisions and a light rail division....
With the increasing number of people seeking medical care at hospitals and utilizing the ED every year, Lawson’s immediate challenge was to create a concierge-type system that would augment the efforts of security officers to give hospital visitors a new comfort level and more individualized attenti...
On any weekend, more than 60,000 people gather at the port to embark to travel destinations....
At the world headquarters, there are numerous labs, research and development facilities and new product testing areas....
Finding the right configuration is vital to having a successful security program and keeping your facility, employees and visitors safe....
As we transition into the new school year, we must consider the challenges that will come with returning to class....
As we transition into the new school year, we must consider the challenges that will come with returning to campus....
LiveSafe® is the trusted and experienced leading mobile platform for safety and security risk reporting, emergency communications, and COVID-19 health assessments and mitigation....
Engaging the right security partner is critical for maintaining a secure environment in a hospital or healthcare facility....
Attendees will gain valuable insight from industry experts as to best practices, contemporary standards, as well as methodologies and services available before, during, and in the short and long-term follow-up period after a natural or man-made disaster....
With the country on the path to fully reopen after year-long COVID-19 restrictions, it is important for event venues and organizations to be able to provide a safe and secure environment for their staff and attendees....
Join us for a FREE webinar with some of the industry’s best in the business, as we share best practices, safe and affordable solutions and many other ways we are helping our clients ‘welcome back’ their employees and visitors....
The threat of an active shooter is a possibility anywhere. But as with any crisis situation, preparation and planning can help to minimize chaos and injury....
When in a crisis or an active shooter situation, you have a limited amount of time to react. In a critical situation, this can mean the difference between life and death....
According to Exabeam, as of March 2020, 58% of companies have moved over 25% of their security tools to the cloud....
Join experts from Allied Universal® and GoDaddy for a free panel discussion as we discuss ways to improve the quality, output and efficiency of your GSOC....
Impacts & Solutions for the Petrochemical, Chemical, and Manufacturing Sectors...
Join our industry leaders as we talk about the past year, how we have helped businesses adapt along the way, and how we can help in the year to come....
Join us for a virtual panel discussion as we explore key considerations that can help an executive protection program provide a good first impression as well as develop a long term plan for success....
Security screening is a fact of life – not only in airports, but in all sorts of venues open to the public including government and corporate buildings as well as major sporting and cultural events. Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services provides tailor-made screening service...
We help clients with emergency evacuations practically every year, and 2014 was no exception....
Hurricane Odile was the most powerful storm ever to hit Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. When she swept across the Cabo San Lucas resort area in September, 2014, Odile packed winds of up to 125 mph (200 km/hr.) and dumped more than 12 inches (320 mm) of rain....
As terror attacks and other high-profile crimes continue to occur at hotels around the world, many operators are scrutinizing their security efforts.Guest security is always the top priority, of course, and a well-trained hotel staff plays a vital role in providing it....
When Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands, it was not just another storm. The category five event was one of most intense hurricanes of all time and came right on the heels of another deadly storm, Hurricane Irma....
We regularly work with high net worth individuals, families and their offices. In many ways, the EP and security needs of these prominent families are similar to those of corporations....
ESTABLISHING THE DECISION CRITERIA...
We’re often approached by security directors who require protection for someone in their C-suite, but the principal wants nothing to do with executive protection. The reasons for such resistance can be many but typically fall into four categories: preconceived, negative notions of intrusive protecti...
Smooth travel logistics is one of the key building blocks of good executive protection. It enables principals to concentrate on the business rather than on the details of getting from A to B. It lets executives pack more meetings and more places into less time....
Fortunately, one of the key outcomes of effective security is altogether unspectacular: nothing happened to the principal, again. Yes, flawless logistics and carefully planned procedures always allow the client to maintain top-notch productivity....
As an international executive protection company, we go where our clients need to go – and do what it takes to keep them safe, happy and productive....
Our executive protection services depend on up-to-date information to stay abreast of emerging risks to our principals wherever they might travel....
We provide secure travel logistics for our clients so they can maintain their productivity and well-being wherever their interests take them....
For our principals, the so-called work/life balance is different than many people. They work a lot, some would say constantly. They have a profound sense of purpose and truly enjoy what they do, so the distinctions between “business and pleasure” are seldom black and white....
At Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services, helping our clients getting from A to B is something we put a lot of effort into.Keeping them safe as they move around the country and the world is our first priority, of course. But smooth travel logistics does more than that....
Knowing exactly where key employees are is a cornerstone of ensuring their security. Whether in proactive planning or in solving emergency situations, the principal’s location is a critical starting point for all EP activities.Our globalized economy adds some complexity to the issue of location....
No matter how much forward thinking a company does, we are all sometimes surprised by a sudden turn of events. It may be a competitor making a surprise move, civil unrest that balloons into a sweeping socio-political upheaval, or something as simple as a key employee getting in a car accident....
Executive protection and event security are two core things Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services offer....
We have provided safe travel and other services for a number of philanthropic organizations over the years....
Many companies routinely need to send staff abroad for periods of regular, short-term stays. The travelers can be anyone from managers setting up a subsidiary to technicians installing new production equipment....
We talk to a number of companies, large and small, about executive protection programs every week. Sometimes, the conversation starts something like this: “Executive protection?...
Protection details are sometimes started on short notice, bypassing critical foundational work required for effective programs. What’s worse, such programs can then run for years without any quality assurance evaluation....
Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services offers clients true worldwide service....
The ability to operate worldwide is one of the many ways we help our clients to achieve their business objectives. But what makes us a truly global company is the diversity of our staff and clientele....
Handling a potential threat as early and as far away from the principal is the essence of good security. This not only keeps our clients safe; it also gives them the peace of mind they need to get on with their busy lives....
Executive protection is often believed to be a service for C-suite executives, but a quality program can be scaled in a moment’s notice to mitigate risks for a principal’s family and close associates as well....
Providing effective protective security without wrapping the client within a claustrophobic bubble is inherently difficult....
We protect our principals wherever their business or personal interests take them. Regardless of the destination, we rely on our well-trained agents and extensive local networks to keep our principals safe, happy and productive....
Whether in the military, business or protective services, good strategies begin with good understanding of the current situation. Only clear insight into the factors that impact the eventual success of our plans can provide the basis for effective decisions....
A client once told us “You make traveling easier, so we travel more.” That is the essence of what we want to achieve with our secure travel services....
While it is easy to imagine some of the way’s intelligence analysts keep clients safe, companies often have a more difficult time envisioning how a specialist intelligence partner can increase their productivity....
Being a public figure is not all glam and glitz. It sometimes comes with real threats that require a security plan and a skilled close protection team....
Corporate travelers are often accustomed to a greater degree of service – including security service – when they are on the road for the company compared to personal vacations.But as this case illustrates, sometimes just a little bit of travel intelligence and a single security driver can go a long ...
While we always recommend that clients’ travel plans include provisions for foreseeable challenges, when trouble hits in the form of a natural disaster or a sudden change in the social climate, our emphasis turns to evacuation.Speed is of the essence for evacuations, and it is imperative to get an a...
International business travel continues to grow. By utilizing our team of security professionals, intelligence analysts and global network of vetted partners, Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services can help companies make the most of their time abroad....
When an entrepreneur taps a gold vein in the burgeoning digital economy, valuations can skyrocket overnight – as can personal wealth and public prominence. And along with increased prominence can come higher threat levels....
We become so used to constant accessibility to business connections and family members that we organize our lives – and peace of mind – accordingly....
2021 is off to a turbulent start!...
Emergency preparation and planning is important in any facility. However, the need is heightened in commercial real estate because of the potential for large numbers of people to be involved....
When you make your New Year’s resolutions, will personal safety considerations play a role? Daily work-outs and healthier fare may top your resolution list, but the vows...
Our country’s police departments are under immense pressure to keep crime rates low despite whittled-down budgets and a reduction in manpower....
Push aside any old notions of low skilled security officers. The security officer of the future has arrived. Today’s security officer may be using a Segway to conduct patrols....
Viral outbreaks of diseases like Influenza, Ebola and Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) can spread quickly with devastating consequences....
The immediate security risk of civil unrest leading up to, during, and after the 2020 presidential elections; which currently includes the presidential debates, the SCOTUS nomination, and the potential for contested results poses unique challenges to security departments across all segments of the b...
Whether it’s a natural disaster, cybersecurity breach, active shooter situation, power outage or act of terrorism, who will be there to step up and provide the support and leadership you need?...
Today's security landscape is dynamic, and so are the countless threats that impact day-to-day and future operations. How do Security Leaders respond to today’s emergencies while effectively planning for the emerging threats of tomorrow?...
With campuses preparing for the start of the academic year, there are a number of threats that colleges and universities are facing in 2020....
Proper planning can help your company quickly recover from a hurricane event. View this free webinar about employee safety and security resilience planning that is essential to your overall business continuity plan....
So much has changed in the past 10 years...has your security program adapted to meet today's changing needs?...
During these times of uncertainty, it is important to have a security program that meets your organization's needs....
Disasters can occur in just a few seconds. What type of emergencies have you personally experienced? How many have you seen on the news? Do you have a plan in place? Personal preparedness is essential to help lessen the impact on families, workplaces and communities....
The number of criminals who are seeking to leverage the COVID-19 pandemic against our population appears to be on the rise....
The best way for businesses to manage risks is to identify and evaluate all possible scenarios and create a contingency plan detailing how to deal with the emergency if it occurs....
Computer viruses can easily spread through the Internet and email, causing potential harm to a computer’s data, files and hard drive....
If you have an emergency preparedness plan or are creating one, you are moving in the right direction. Being prepared can help minimize the loss of property and life. ...
Many metropolitan hospitals are facing unprecedented challenges. Take the opportunity to hear from some of our NYC Security Leaders and Emergency Directors as they navigate this ever-evolving crisis....
Free webinar: The Allied Universal ® Risk Advisory and Consulting Services team discusses best practices in the use of situational intelligence tools to determine where and when risk is most likely to turn into threat....
Attend our free one-hour webinar for expert insight from Senior Advisor William Besse and VP of Consulting Services Brian Dusza....
Every day, there are frightening stories in the news about active shooters. In 2019 alone, there have been at least 17 incidents—an average of one every 12.7 days....
Every day, there are frightening stories in the news about active shooters. In 2019 alone, there have been at least 17 incidents—an average of one every 12.7 days.If such an unfortunate event should occur, what would you do?...
Join us for a free one-hour webinar on how to evaluate the problem and review leading practice methods in responding to it....
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, at 2:00 a.m. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour, per the observance that has been in place for the first Sunday in November since 2007....
Watch this webinar to learn how building trust between leaders and their employees is a key factor in creating a safe and secure workplace....
Unfortunately, violent incidents are becoming more and more common in today's workplace. Recovering from a violent event or disaster in the workplace can take months, but having a plan and sources of help prior can make the process much smoother....
The healthcare industry is growing rapidly, but unfortunately, the staff who is dedicated to promoting wellness, healing the sick and caring for the vulnerable, is burdened by workplace violence on a regular basis....