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Staying Vigilant Against Explosives

The threat from extremists who attempt to use improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to cause harm is persistent and pervasive. High-profile international incidents frequently make the headlines, yet explosive occurrences are rising sharply here in the U.S. as well. According to Justice Department statistics, there were 428 incidents in 2020, up 71% from the year before. The threat to Americans will likely remain high over the coming decade as instructions and materials for IEDs are readily available online.

Veteran - Shellie Crandall

At age 20, Shellie Crandall realized her job on a construction site operating a commercial crane, sometimes referred to as a cherry picker, wasn't challenging enough — even though she won the crew's lunch money by balancing open soda cans on the claw block and swinging it in every widening arc without spilling a drop!

The Many Faces at Allied Universal - Ira Mozee

With nearly 25 years of experience in the security industry in roles ranging from Security Professional and project management up to strategic client relationship management, Ira Mozee understands the benefits and advantages of having a diverse workforce.

New Year, New Security Challenges

A new year always brings opportunity for assessment, evaluation and improvement – not only in our personal lives but also in our professional ones. Today’s threat landscape delivers significant challenges for security professionals at organizations of every size. Cities across the nation are experiencing crime at record levels. More than a dozen major U.S. cities, including Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chicago, are experiencing homicides and violent crime at the highest numbers in decades. Smash-and-grab retail robberies, car jackings and assaults are surging from coast to coast.

Concepts of Coverage: Planning and Training for the Athletic Principal

Executive protection professionals face a myriad of challenging global threats. This asymmetrical environment creates the need for highly trained, professional executive protection practitioners who possess the leadership, technical, physical, and communication skills to effectively safeguard their respective principal(s).  

Veteran - Tim Petronico

When he was 13 years old, Tim Petronico knew he wanted to join the U.S. Army for the training and experience.

Veteran - Carmen Randall

Following in the footsteps of her three older brothers, Carmen Randall joined the U.S. Army in 1988 to see the world and lay the groundwork for a college education.