Security Resources & Information

Successful organizations work to develop comprehensive situational awareness plans to keep the continuity of operations and protect employees, tenants and visitors. 

Evolution within the security sector is a normal process. Your security programs cannot be static, but need to be tailored, adaptable and holistic. Where is your program today? Where do you want it to be?

A property crime incident occurs every 3.8 seconds, according to the FBI. And it is more than graffiti and cell phone theft, as these crimes can escalate quickly and impact the entire community.

During today's unstable times, new danger develops daily including active shooter events, weather emergencies, cyber threats and terrorism.

In order to effectively manage hostile situations in the workplace or in daily living, you can program your mind with methods to effectively respond if a situation should unexpectedly arise. 

Allied Universal provides video monitoring as a service and complete end-to-end security solutions, from cameras, access control, traditional alarms and remote audio features.

Events in Ferguson, New York City, Hong Kong, Baltimore and cities around the world have captured the headlines throughout the past year and demonstrate the increased power of groups, crowds and mobs.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most exciting and fastest growing branches of computer science. This technology can be found daily in medical diagnoses, analyzing buying habits and smartphones.

Violent situations occur in the workplace every day. To best prepare yourself and your employees for violence, it’s helpful to try to understand the violent mind.

The proposal evaluation process for smaller projects is relatively straight forward. But, for larger, more complex projects evaluating proposals and choosing a provider is certainly more involved.

The unpredictable nature of a crisis means you need a well-planned response when circumstances take a turn for the worse.

The role of healthcare security officers has advanced in recent years due to sweeping changes in the healthcare environment.

Today there are many security challenges facing the owners and operators of various facilities. The type of security and life safety threats and the nature of the occupancy will impact how these challenges are met.

Each year, security directors struggle to increase budgets, even when there is an enhanced need for security. Without supporting data, security often takes the back seat to other business needs.

A healthy workforce is one of our most important economic assets as a nation. With the recent outbreaks of Ebola and Enterovirus D68, organizations need to develop emergency preparedness plans.

What should be done to increase the likelihood that layoffs and employment terminations remain calm and safe for all concerned?

Safety and security are crucial to the success of manufacturing facilities; however, as budgets tighten, security directors and facility managers may look for ways to be more efficient.

Recent industry studies have shown that in the next 10 years, technology use by security officers will rise. How can we prepare our security officers to meet the evolving requirements of this fast-paced industry?

Hospitals and healthcare systems face the growing challenge of improving patient security, and staff safety, and securing valuable equipment, all while being cognizant of spend.

Banking security is more than responding to alarms or robberies. It's more than averting hackers from obtaining personal information.