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A gunman entered the parking lot of a large supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, on March 22, 2021, killing 10 people. Three years later, active shooter events continue to be on the rise throughout the country, particularly for soft targets. Shopping malls, schools, houses of worship, theatres and offices are attractive to terrorists seeking to inflict mass harm. Today’s most persistent threats are not exclusive to firearms. For example, in our last blog, we explored the recent uptick in bomb threats aimed at these same soft targets.

In the second installment of our series, "Securing Your Assets in a Volatile World," we delve deep into the heart of the matter, exploring two critical dimensions: "Security and Civil Unrest" and "Terrorism and Crime."

After many successful years on the job, there is just no slowdown in this pup! Meet Enhanced Protection Services Explosive Detection Canine Milo. His handler, Erik Georgi, is proud to work alongside the eight-year-old black Labrador who he says consistently impresses him with boundless stamina and passion for their work.

In today's interconnected world, businesses often find themselves tackling a range of challenges. One challenge that stands out is the ever-evolving landscape of global risk. To help you navigate the complexities of the coming year around the globe, Allied Universal® has released its 2024 Intelligence Outlook.

We’ve all heard the metaphor “smart as a whip” that has been used to describe mental sharpness and keen ability since the mid-nineteenth century. Well, meet Enhanced Protection Services Explosive Detection Canine Whip. Alongside her Enhanced Protection Services Canine Handler Melissa Carrero, this 6-year-old black Labrador is really living up to her name every day.

While Valentine’s Day is behind us, we can’t pass on sharing a feel-good love story. Meet Enhanced Protection Services canine handler Austin Sprankle and his partner Zane II. After separating for a year while Austin deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps, the pair recently reunited to resume their work as an Enhanced Protection Services Explosive Detection Canine Team. Austin admits it was extremely hard being away from his partner for 12 months but says that the love they have for one another – and their work in sniffing out explosives – is as strong as ever.

In recent months from coast to coast, the Nation has experienced an uptick in bomb threats. Schools, retailers, houses of worship, government offices and businesses have all been targets. In just three days, three different Iowa schools received bomb threats requiring evacuation. Last month, a Florida man was arrested after claiming to plant a bomb at a local big box retailer and dozens of Colorado schools and synagogues were evacuated after receiving bomb threats.

Countless people shopped at the Nation’s malls this holiday season in search of just the right gifts for family and friends. Enhanced Protection Services Canine Handler Joe Rios and three-year-old German Shepherd Zeus also spent many days at a prominent retail shopping center in a New York City borough – carrying out searches of a different kind.

Allied Universal® is proud to be a trusted partner to more than 400 of the FORTUNE 500. Relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) recently welcomed Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones and other Allied Universal® representatives for a tour of the exchange, trading floor and an exclusive interview with NYSE TV.