Tag: Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center
In brief: Allied adds investigation firm, Pye-Barker at 80, report recommends locked school doors
May 27, 2026SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has acquired Investigative Risk Management (IRM), an Ontario-based provider of workplace and insurance claims investigations, as well as risk management services.
IRM will be integrated into Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations, the company’s global insurance claims services unit, expanding its investigative footprint across Canada.
The acquisition establishes a dedicated Canadian investigative workforce,...
Locked doors are a critical factor in reducing school shooting casualties, study finds
May 21, 2026SSN Staff
SAN MARCOS, Texas—Locked doors and consistent access control practices play a key role in reducing casualties during school shootings, according to new research from Texas State University’s Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center.
The report, “The Role of Locked Doors and Access Control in School-Based Active Shooter Events,” was conducted in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) and analyzes 54 school-based active shooter incidents...