Security Professional Aaron Salter, Jr. made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers at Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York. When a gunman wearing tactical gear armed with an assault rifle entered the grocery store, Security Professional Aaron confronted the attacker firing multiple shots, one which struck the 18-year-old attacker’s body armor. Security Professional Aaron was tragically killed by the return fire when he was trying to protect others. His acts were able to slow down the assault and gave time for others to move to safety.

Security Professional Alex was presented with an “On the Spot Performance Award” in recognition of his outstanding work at a client site in New Jersey. More specifically, Security Professional Alex helped prevent several unauthorized individuals from entering the facility after another site reported attempts to access the site with unauthorized IDs. Security Professional Alex assisted in confiscating 39 fake IDs and helped institute a new process for ensuring only authorized individuals gain access to the property.

Security Professional Denise went to the lobby to cover for her coworker who was about to go on a break. Upon arrival, she found her coworker choking and turning blue. Security Professional Denise immediately put her first-aid training to use by performing the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge the obstruction. The victim soon began breathing normally and recovered. Security Professional Denise’s swift response prevented what could have been a more serious incident.

While on duty in Las Vegas, Security Professional Jason observed a man who appeared to be disoriented. Security Professional Jason ran toward the man and caught him as he began to fall, preventing him from striking his head on a bench. When Security Professional Jason realized the man was suffering from a seizure, he laid the man down and cradled his head and arms to prevent damage to his neck for the duration of the seizure. After the seizure subsided, the man regained consciousness. Emergency Medical Services arrived shortly after to transport him to the hospital.

While on duty in London, Ontario, Security Professional Arshdeep found a male lying face down in a flower bed. She made several attempts to communicate with him, but he was disoriented and had difficulty responding to questions. Security Professional Arshdeep called the police and emergency medical services and stayed with the man until they arrived to care for him. Police identified the man as a missing person and reunited him with his family all thanks to Security Professional Arshdeep.

Security Professionals Noah and James were newly certified in CPR and on duty at a client site in Ohio when they were called to assist a woman having a panic attack. Security Professional Noah arrived on the scene first, but as he assessed the woman, she passed out and her breathing slowed and stopped. He Immediately began CPR. Security Professional Noah then went to the front of the facility to direct Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the location.

In Toronto, Canada, a team from Allied Universal exemplified core values by assisting a struggling former tenant. Contacted by a client concerned for her safety, Service Manager Fabio, Shift Supervisor Courtney and Security Professional Amandeep took immediate action. They contacted a community support group, provided essentials, conducted wellness checks and coordinated with a shelter to find her a place to stay. These actions reflect Allied Universal's commitment to being a trusted partner and aiding those in need.

Security Professionals Matthew and Jeff responded to an urgent call for help from their coworker in the parking lot of a client site in New York amid a lake-effect snowstorm that buried western New York in more than 80 inches of snow in four days. Security Professionals Matthew and Jeff rushed to the scene when emergency response services had come to a halt due to the storm. They found the car engulfed in flames with their coworker lying in the snow next to the vehicle, they were able to pull him to safety away from the fire and the storm.