Tag: Glen Kucera
Executives in the crosshairs: World Security Report reveals alarming rise in targeted threats
October 1, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—Threats against high-profile executives - especially in the tech sector - are surging, driven by a volatile mix of social unrest, misinformation and digital radicalization, according to Allied Universal’s 2025 World Security Report.
Nearly half (46%) of U.S. chief security officers (CSOs) report increased threats toward executives. That number rises to 49% for publicly traded firms and 66% for tech companies.
Glen Kucera, president of Allied Universal’s...
Allied Universal’s Glen Kucera talks current executive protection landscape
July 23, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
NEW YORK—Despite the growing adoption of AI and other advanced technologies, there might not be a more swiftly changing sector in the security industry right now than executive protection, says Allied Universal’s Glen Kucera.
Security Systems News spoke with Kucera, president, Enhanced Protection Services, to learn more about how recent events are driving this change.
SSN: You recently said that executive protection is more than glorified driving. Could you elaborate...
Security strategies shift as executive threat landscape evolves
July 14, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Spending on executive protection services is surging in the United States, driven by a rise in politically motivated violence, most recently in Minnesota.
The shootings in Minnesota in June, which resulted in the deaths of a state representative and her husband, follow the assassination of a UnitedHealthcare CEO in 2024.
In response, companies have significantly increased their investment in executive security. An Equilar study of S&P 500 companies found:
The...
Hanging by a thread
December 11, 2024SSN Staff
To paraphrase a popular children’s cartoon of the past few decades, “If I had a nickel for every time I discussed an assassination on this blog, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice.”
Last week, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was gunned down by an assassin on his way to an investor meeting. I could lay out the moral implications at great length in this blog, but that’s not terribly important...
Execs scramble for protection following fatal CEO shooting
December 11, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a New York City hotel on Dec. 4 has led to a surge of requests for executive protection, says Glen Kucera of Allied Universal.
Kucera, president of the Enhanced Protection Services business unit at Allied, noted that the phones started ringing at the company about 15 minutes after the story broke of the shooting. Since then, Allied has received hundreds of inquiries from existing and new customers.
“This...
New Allied business unit a ‘one-stop shop'
October 2, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
ORLANDO, Fla.—Allied Universal’s recently launched Enhanced Protection Services business unit was a necessary integration of services designed to address the most critical threats to life and safety, says Glen Kucera.
Enhanced Protection Services combines Allied’s various specialized services into one division and incorporates recent acquisitions, including MSA Security, where Kucera served as CEO of the threat protection solutions provider.
“Allied...
Allied Universal introduces Enhanced Protection Services business unit
July 23, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced the launch of its new Enhanced Protection Services business unit.
To address the most critical threats to life and safety, Enhanced Protection Services offers comprehensive, high-consequence threat mitigation at every stage of the risk cycle from planning and preoperational surveillance to execution and completion. Leveraging extensive subject matter expertise, the team delivers unrivaled protection for government agencies and commercial...
MSA hiring handlers for explosive detection dogs
December 27, 2023SSN Staff
NEW YORK – MSA Security, an Allied Universal company, has announced it is filling positions for handlers to be partnered with canines specially trained to detect explosives.
For eligible candidates, responsibilities will include conducting searches at assigned client sites, such as corporate buildings, loading docks, delivery vehicles, open areas and/or other locations as needed in Milpitas and Santa Clara, Calif. MSA is seeking candidates with experience in military and law enforcement,...
Allied Universal acquires Elite Tactical Security
April 11, 2023SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – Allied Universal is expanding its reach in the Las Vegas market with guarding services and explosives-and firearms-detection canines, courtesy of its acquisition of Elite Tactical Security.
The security and facility services company referred to the acquisition as a strategic expansion of their services in the region. “We are excited to expand our presence in the Las Vegas market, North America’s preeminent destination for exhibitions, events and entertainment,”...
MSA Security launches firearms detection canine services
May 2, 2022SSN Staff
NEW YORK—MSA Security (MSA), an Allied Universal Company, has announced a newly executed exclusive agreement with Shallow Creek Kennels to train MSA canines in firearms detection.
This capability enhances the company's existing threat detection offerings, creating a sophisticated new solution to address the escalating active shooter and criminal threat.
MSA Security has been a leading Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) provider for over three decades with more than 800 DHS SAFETY Act...