Following his high school graduation, on his 18th birthday, Nate Beckstrand joined his local fire company. He was a firefighter for five years in Nevada and Utah and considered it a privilege to serve the families in those communities. During that time, Nate had an opportunity to collaborate with the arson team for a first-hand look at the incredible sniffing capabilities of a canine. “Looking back, this was when I first became interested in canine handling.

With Hurricane Ian approaching the coast, Allied Universal’s operations team in Florida needed to quickly recruit a large number of security professionals for “on deck” hurricane deployment duty. 

Healthcare security officers are vital members of a healthcare’s patient care support team and frequently find themselves in the position of initial responders to traumatic and sometimes dangerous events.

We love our dogs and we want them to live long, healthy lives. While they come in all shapes, sizes and personalities, every dog needs to be fit – mind, body and spirit. In honor of National Canine Fitness Month, we’re taking a look at some ways we can promote a healthy lifestyle for our best friends.

In recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programs, Allied Universal® has earned a 2023 Training APEX Award from Training magazine.

Civil unrest can take many forms, including protests, riots, and acts of violence, and can be sparked by a variety of factors, including political, economic, and social issues. As a business owner or manager, it is important to understand the potential risks of civil unrest and take steps to mitigate these risks.

In the United States, active shooter incidents have been occurring with alarming frequency. Houses of worship and faith-based organizations are increasingly at risk of being targeted by violent extremists.

When Allied Universal^® Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones was asked to deliver the keynote address at the Orange County Business Journal’s (OCBJ) 2023 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards Program, he knew who he wanted to see in the audience: the next generation of entrepreneurs.

When the “shots fired” call came through the radio from mall security dispatch, Enhanced Protection Services handler Justin Stein and his canine partner, Cigan, sprang into action. They immediately responded to the incident scene, working in collaboration with local first responders and on-site security personnel to secure the area and clear shoppers from the mall safely while law enforcement pursued the suspect. The team conducted a follow-up search through the mall, in which Cigan alerted on a trash can, recovering the gun tossed by the shooter following the incident.  

Robert “Powl” Smith is a celebrated military combat vet and Enterprise Accounts Portfolio Manager who uses leadership skills developed in the U.S. Army to manage some of Allied Universal’s largest accounts.