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With just 3 days left, Houston, Texas is gearing up to host its 3rd Super Bowl. While there is no credible threat, officials have been working non-stop to secure almost three miles of security perimeter around the venue.

Due to rapid growth and expansion, Allied Universal is seeking phenomenal talent across all our regions, including Canada. We’re recruiting to fill a variety of security professional roles including account managers, concierges, dispatchers, high-rise lobby ambassadors, supervisors and vehicle and bike patrollers.

People often say “be safe” after ending a conversation with another in a variety of settings. But what does that mean to you? Does that mean you should use handrails when going up or down a staircase? Or abide by traffic rules of not texting while driving? Does being safe mean keeping your doors locked at home? It probably means some of these things and more, depending upon where you live and work.

Security planning and preparations for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump have been underway for months and will likely cost more than $100 million. In addition to the usual range of threats, officials from federal, state and local agencies are preparing this year for a record number of protests aimed at disrupting the ceremony and registering disapproval of Trump’s presidency. Government officials are planning for a crowd upwards of one million people.

With so much to do during the holidays, it can be easy to forget that safety should remain a primary concern at home, at work and on the job. The holidays are hardly the time to turn a blind eye to safety.

The Global Climate Risk Index 2017 analyzes the extent to which countries have been affected by the impact of weather-related loss. This year’s index confirms that, although less developed countries are generally more likely to be devastated by weather than industrialized nations, even areas that are typically immune from such risk would do well to prepare.

Now that the major holidays are upon us, take a few minutes to extend your safety culture. This is not only the time of year for special celebrations, it’s also prime for safeguarding your belongings and assets—especially those you’ve eagerly awaited as gifts or those you stowed away for that special loved one.
 

The emergence of smart technology into the security sector is changing risk management economics and strategy in unique ways. Such technology leverages information management at its core for a more effective security program. Case in point is the burgeoning role of autonomous data machines (ADMs or robots) that are purposely built for security. 

When making important business decisions, it is critical to undertake a proper due diligence investigation. Due diligence is defined as, “the care a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property.” Investigative due diligence refers to the research and analysis of an individual or organization done in preparation for a business transaction. Concealed or misrepresented facts can leave companies vulnerable to fraud. Due diligence investigations help mitigate risk and deliver peace of mind.

The holiday season is right around the corner. The stores have sales, you have a list and the mall management companies have security. While we don’t often think about the role of security professionals in the retail setting when we head to the mall, we experience their influence with every visit. While the overall focus is to create a safe and secure environment, the role of the security officer is varied, and changes based on the location and sometimes based on what is happening on a particular day.