Tag: Steve Jones
Ex nihilo nihil fit
May 10, 2023Ken Showers, Managing Editor
There were no words, I thought, after this weekend’s tragedy in Allen, Texas that would express the frustration and hopelessness that rises from an endless chain of tragedies that just keep on repeating in this country.
However, to say nothing is not a fitting tribute or legacy as a response to these incidents, so I’ll speak my mind instead. I was heartened to hear the response from Allied Universal speaking out about the incident in memory of its fallen employee, security professional...
As country mourns, Allied Universal issues condolences and a statement
May 9, 2023SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – The country is reeling following the aftermath of a brutal mass shooting that occurred at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas, on May 6.
Nine people were killed in the incident, including the shooter, and at least seven others injured. Among those killed was 20-year-old security professional Christian LaCour, a member of the Allied Universal team.
The company issued the following statement about LaCour:
“The Allied Universal® team lost one of its own during a...
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,”...
Allied Universal acquires Landmark Event Staffing Services
March 13, 2023SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – Allied Universal has announced the acquisition of Landmark Event Staffing Services, a comprehensive event security and guest services company to add to its range of clients and venues.
“This acquisition supports Allied Universal’s growth agenda for our event services business which continues its trajectory expansion in the U.S.,” Allied Universal Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones said. “The acquisition of Landmark is an example of the type...
Lasse Glassen named Allied chief communications, investor relations officer
January 20, 2023SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – Allied Universal has announced the appointment of Lasse Glassen to the role of chief communications and investor relations officer.
The security and facility services company stated that Glassen will be responsible for developing and accelerating communications to the company’s global customers and its 800,000 employees worldwide. He’ll also be tasked with lender and external shareholder communications to position the company appropriately with...
Allied Universal acquires Century Event Security & Staffing
October 24, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal, a provider of security and facility services, announced it has acquired Century Event Security & Staffing, based in Orlando, Fla. Terms were not disclosed.
Century Event Security & Staffing provides comprehensive security and event services in Las Vegas and Orlando, two of the nation’s top exhibition industry cities. This acquisition increases Allied Universal’s ability to staff major events in these popular event...
Allied Universal pros from Puerto Rico help Floridians impacted by Ian
October 4, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif. —Allied Universal, a provider of security and facility services, spotlighted 11 of its security professionals from the company’s branch in Puerto Rico who volunteered to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Ian.
“I am so honored to lead such a dedicated group of security professionals,” said Alejandro Rivera, Allied Universal General Manager. “They performed extraordinarily well under the most difficult conditions and stayed true to our...
Former Buffalo PO Salter announced as winner of ASIS Ralph Day Heroism Award
September 1, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—ASIS International has announced that the late Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal security professional who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers at a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, N.Y., during a mass shooting, is the recipient of the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award.
The award will be accepted by his son, Aaron Salter III, on Sept. 13, 2022, at the 2022 Global Security Exchange Conference in Atlanta.
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Allied Universal announces three acquisitions
June 20, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal, a leading security and facility services company, is continuing its global expansion with the acquisition of three companies located in New York, the Netherlands and Denmark.
The largest of the three companies, International Protective Service Agency, is headquartered in New York, N.Y. and provides comprehensive security and event services for clients located throughout New York and New Jersey. IPSA Founder and Owner Jerry Heying, as well as its 350...
Allied Universal acquires South Carolina-based American Security
May 17, 2022SSN Staff
SANTA ANA, Calif.—Allied Universal announced the acquisition of American Security, a top security provider in the Southeast region of the United States.
"I'm pleased to welcome American Security to the Allied Universal team. The transition will be seamless as American Security and Allied Universal share a deep commitment to our employees, as well as our customers and the communities we serve," said Steve Jones, Global Chairman & CEO of Allied Universal. "American Security will complement...