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Physical Security Sector’s Mission to Hire Veterans

October 8, 2019

As CEO of Allied Universal, I believe that veterans, service members and reservists are unsung heroes who serve, secure and care for the people and communities in every corner of our world.

Private Officer Public Safety Foundation Starts Program to Feed Injured Officers

August 13, 2019

The Private Officer Public Safety Foundation® announced a new program to help feed officers who have been injured on duty and who are currently at home recuperating.

PA Governor Tom Wolf Signs Bill Allowing School Security to be Armed

July 15, 2019

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation that will allow security personnel to carry firearms on campus.

Top Trends in Addressing Operational Challenges Through Technology in Physical Security

Tim Lozier

June 21, 2019

In the Security Guard industry, there is a tremendous level of complexity and market factors that are creating various challenges to reduce costs, improve profitability and operate in the most efficient manner possible.

Oregon Senate Passes 'Kaylee's Law' About Campus Security

April 24, 2019

The Oregon Senate has unanimously voted to pass "Kaylee's Law," which would curtail some of the policing authority from security officers hired to patrol college campuses.

Customer Service Vital to Security Officer Sector

From welcoming employees and guests with a warm and friendly smile to giving directions, the customer service role that security personnel play is infinite.

Brent O'Bryan

March 19, 2019

What is a required to create a customer-centric culture in your security enterprise?

Take the 2019 Guarding Benchmark Report

February 12, 2019

Security magazine has partnered with Valiant to discover the top trends in guarding and security officer training and use.

What Will the Latest Mega-Merger Mean for the Present and Future of Guarding Companies?

From Allied Barton + Universal, to Allied Universal + U.S. Security Associates

Keith Oringer

July 25, 2018

When Allied Barton merged with Universal Services of America a couple years ago, I stated that the combined company would be expected to generate revenue of $4.5 billion, making it the largest in North America and third largest in the world.

Texas Governor Unveils Plan to Reduce School Violence

June 1, 2018

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled a slate of policy and legislative changes to keep schools safe.

SC School District to Use Armed Security Officers

June 20, 2017

The Horry County, SC school board approved 18 armed security officers who will patrol the 15 schools that Horry County police previously patrolled as well as three new schools scheduled to be open by next year.