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Aviation Security Threat: Lithium Ion Batteries

On January 12, 2020 Enhanced Protection Services was preparing for a canine detection demo at a cargo warehouse in Hong Kong. When entering the facility, Technical Detection Canine (TDC), Sarge pulled toward cargo that had previously undergone security screening via X-ray, not once, but twice. Sarge persisted, passively sitting next to the screened cargo several times, indicating to his handler that he had identified the odor of a lithium ion battery.

New Year #1 Safety Goal: Get a Grip on Workplace Slips and Falls

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas come in rapid succession and the next thing you know, it’s a brand new year. A new decade even. As you look to make those new year goals and resolutions for 2020 make getting focused on safety a priority. And one safety area that should top the 2020 improvement list is preventing and reducing workplace slips and falls.

Veteran Captain Bolling H. Brown

Every day, Bolling Brown lives his life with the following motto: To always treat people as you want them to treat you and your family/friends.

Women in Security - Caress Kennedy

Caress Kennedy is always seeking out the next business challenge. She was hoping that her career would lead her to a company that she is proud to work for --a market leader, innovator, trend setter offering superior client relations initiatives as well as positive employee support. This is why she joined Allied Universal®.

Finding your career path in executive protection

The executive protection industry is growing. Every year, more people are working in protective security, serving more clients than ever before. Corporations, family offices, and individuals are hiring, too.

A Look Back at 3PK9 Take Off

In late 2018, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rolled out approved legislation permitting the air cargo industry to utilize third-party Explosive Detection Canines (EDC) as an approved screening option. This Federal security mandate requires explosive screening for 100% of cargo shipped on passenger aircrafts. This major industry development finally answered a growing demand for qualified canine teams and followed several years of debate regarding feasibility and funding.