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Internationally acclaimed crisis management expert Bruce Blythe will speak about understanding the violent mind AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, will host a seminar on the Components of a Comprehensive Workplace Violence Preparedness Program on Wednesday, August 19, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Memorial Health Auditorium located at 4700 Waters Ave., Savannah. Expert Guidance Bruce Blythe, an internationa...
Wendel will make an equity investment of approximately $670 million, for a c. 96% ownership in the company Wendel (MF.FP), a global investment firm, recently announced that it has agreed to acquire AlliedBarton Security Services, one of the largest security officer services companies in the United States, from funds managed by Blackstone, one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers, for approximately $1.67 billion or. c. 11.6x FCF1 for the twelve months ended M...
The furniture used for the exhibit booth will be donated to U.S.VETS, non-profit provider of comprehensive services AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained commercial real estate security personnel, will create a sustainable trade show exhibit at the 2015 Every Building Conference & Expo, presented by BOMA International and Buildings Magazine. The furniture used for the exhibit booth will be donated to U.S.VET...
Nancy’s leadership and integrity will be an asset to this influential group AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces that Nancy Peterson, Vice President/Deputy General Counsel, has been elected to the board of the Committee of Seventy. “It is an honor for Nancy to join the board of the Committee of Seventy,” said David I. Buckman, EVP and General Counsel, AlliedBarton. “Nancy&...
This selection exemplifies Paul's commitment to investing in the future of the community AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of security personnel, announces that the Inner Harbour Project has selected Paul Stab, Vice President Business Development and Sales Effectiveness, as a board member. The Inner Harbor Project, a local youth advocacy group, serves as an agent of social change for local teenagers who are leaders among their peers. The Project...
The award was presented during the New York ASIS 25th Security Conference & Expo AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces that George W. Anderson, Vice President of Operations, received the ASIS New York City Chapter’s Eugene J. Casey Award for Service. The award was presented at the annual Person of the Year luncheon honoring Commissioner William J. Bratton during the New York ASIS 25th Sec...
Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015 PSA Security Network®, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative, recently announced changes to its Board of Directors. Elections were held on May 5, 2015 at the Annual Stockholder Meeting held in conjunction with TEC 2015. The Following PSA Owners Were Elected Or Appointed To Positions On The Board: Ron Oetjen, Securadyne Systems, Chairman of the Boar...
Buying security services can be a tricky business, and success requires a strategic approach involving multiple stakeholders and careful evaluation of proposals, including a scoring system that targets the most important criteria. “Buying security services is a special beast,” says George Councils, AlliedBarton’s vice president of strategic sourcing and acquisition integration. “Evaluation requires special considerations.” I listened in on a recent AlliedBarton web...
Top 2014 Symmetry Authorized Resellers were presented with Eagle Awards Top performing integrators from throughout the US and Canada were awarded AMAG Technology’s coveted Eagle Award at the company’s annual Eagle Award reception held at ISC West on April 17. Top 2014 Symmetry Authorized Resellers were presented with Eagle Awards in recognition for their commitment to selling Symmetry products and exceptional sales efforts. “We appreciate the bus...
This is the fifth consecutive year which AlliedBarton has been recognized as a LearningElite organization AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named a Gold LearningElite organization for 2015 by Chief Learning Officer magazine, published by Human Capital Media (HCM). This is the fifth consecutive year which AlliedBarton has been recognized as a LearningElite organization. The LearningElite is composed o...
AlliedBarton has also been named in Leadership 500 in 2011 and 2012 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to the Leadership 500 by Leadership Excellence magazine. The Leadership 500 are considered by Leadership Excellence magazine as the organizations with the best leadership development programs. "Leadership is an essential part of our culture, and our commitment to employee growth and development...
The seminar will focus on civil unrest and health panic and will be held in Moot Court Room 623 at 899 10th Ave. NY AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, and the Academy for Critical Incident Analysis at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, will host a seminar on Obstacles to Business Continuity on April 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Jay College. Focusing on Civil Unrest and Health Panic, the seminar will be...
The security industry has been earning more than its share of accolades for employing military veterans. With big companies such as G4S Secure Solutions employing more than 9,000 veterans in various positions – 22 percent of its workforce – the industry has become distinctly “military friendly.” In fact, the company and rival Allied Barton Security Services were both named 2014 Military Friendly Employers by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs. Both have also won the G...
With the industry’s largest security trade show just weeks away, we spoke with leading systems integrator Securadyne Systems, Austin, Texas, for their assessment of ISC West and how they use the show to benefit their organization. Terry King, vice president and regional general manager, shares his thoughts on what Securadyne Systems plans to accomplish at this year’s event. SourceSecurity.com: What is your take on ISC West and what do you get out of it? Terry King: ISC West has al...
Veterans are able to use their skills from the military to help develop strategies Ex-army officers/ military veterans bring considerable skills and invaluable experience to security companies. Not only do they play an important role in frontline positions, but also their exposure to a diverse array of security challenges make them increasingly valuable in formulating security management strategies. At the same time, such companies also offer the veterans an alternative and r...
Many security company employees say they first learned about opportunities in the field through other employees The nation’s security companies are increasingly turning to U.S. military veterans to fill the ranks of both uniformed guards and management personnel. Getting the best former soldiers, airmen and sailors into the civilian workforce requires recruiting, and some of the best recruiters are other veterans. A wide variety of current security company employees say...
The award recognises an alumni who has made a great impact in the community while achieving their personal goals AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of industry personnel, announces that Winning Futures has selected Jason Gordon, AlliedBarton Business Development Manager, as the inaugural recipient of the Sam Cupp Alumni Community Service Award. Winning Futures is an award-winning nonprofit in metro Detroit that empowers middle and high schoo...
As more veterans exit the military at the end of tours, an increasing number will likely be turning to security firms for employment You can identify the military veterans among private security guards by the way they wear their uniforms, according to one security company executive. Each veteran looks comfortable in the uniform and exudes a confidence you don’t often see among those without a military background. It comes as no surprise that security companies like to h...
Caress Kennedy will work with fellow industry executives to help deliver a comprehensive security education for students AlliedBarton Security Services, www.AlliedBarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces that Caress Kennedy, Vice President/General Manager, has been appointed to the newly created Homeland Security Academic Program Advisory Board, College of Professional Studies at St. John's University. "The primary objective...
AlliedBarton hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2014 AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry’s premier provider of highly trained security personnel, hired more than 5,000 military veterans and reservists in 2014, working toward their goal of 25,000 veteran and reservist hires in five years. To reach military hiring goals, AlliedBarton works closely with military assistance groups such as the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Wounded...
Reinvention of go-to-market models proves integration business is place to be Suffice it to say 2014 was a pivotal year for the majority of alarm dealers and installers. Many have had to change their way of thinking and their method of doing business, while adapting to ever-changing technology. But those who continue to reinvent their go-to-market model prove that the integration business is the place to be – and there’s money to be made, albeit it not in simply...
AlliedBarton was selected based on criteria that included having a formal leadership process in place AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has been named to Chief Executive magazine's 2015 Best Companies for Leaders within the private companies category for the second consecutive year. "A successful leadership program is an essential part of operational excellence," said Bill Whitmore, Chairman and CEO, AlliedBa...
Johnson will serve as a Class B director The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has announced the elections of two new members to its board of directors: Jon Evans, president and CEO of Atlantic Community Bankers Bank of Camp Hill, PA, and Carol J. Johnson, president and COO of AlliedBarton Security Services of Conshohocken, PA. Evans's three-year term begins in January 2015. Johnson will fill an unexpired term that ends in 2015 before she begins a three-year term in January...
AlliedBarton actively seeks out and hires family members of veterans through employer assistance groups AlliedBarton Security Services implemented its program to hire veterans five years ago. “Our CEO Bill (William C.) Whitmore announced one day that ‘we’re going to have a lot of American heroes coming home soon, and I want to give them jobs,’” said Jerold Ramos, Director, Strategic Recruiting and Military Liaison with AlliedBarton. &ldquo...
The event offers new educational programs, special events and updated technology, such as the new ISC East mobile app ISC East, sponsored by SIA, the largest security convention in the Northeast United States, expects to see increased attendance at this year’s event, set for Nov. 19-20, at New York’s Javits Center. Additionally, plans have been finalized for a number of special events in which attendees can take part during the two-day show. “We’ve inv...
Ranking fifth out of the Top 100, this is AlliedBarton's fourth consecutive recognition AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has earned the 2015 Top 100 Military Friendly® Employer designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse. Ranking fifth out of the Top 100, this is AlliedBarton's fourth consecutive recognition. "AlliedBarton is honored to receive this recognition for the f...
AlliedBarton was recently honored as a U.S. Veterans Magazine Best of the Best Top Veteran-Friendly company AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces its partnership and pledge to the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs that 10% of all new employees hired in Los Angeles will be military veterans. "I'm proud to announce that AlliedBarton is fully committed to ensuring that at least 10% of all new employees hi...
Mike Smidt will join the Executive Board for 2015 and 2016 as the Board Secretary AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the election of Mike Smidt, Vice President/General Manager, to the Executive Board of the California Association of Licensed Security Agencies, Guards and Associates (CALSAGA). He will join the Executive Board for 2015 and 2016 as the Board Secretary. CALSAGA, is the only industry asso...
The AlliedBarton|EDGE eLearning courses have been completed by AlliedBarton employees at all levels AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, announces the completion of two million AlliedBarton|EDGE® training courses since 2009. The AlliedBarton|EDGE eLearning courses have been completed by AlliedBarton employees at all levels and help to develop skills useful in their everyday work environments. This milestone w...
Coleman leads AlliedBarton's services to the commercial real estate industry and is a long standing member of BOMA AlliedBarton Security Services, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, is pleased to announce that J. Michael Coleman, Vice President, Commercial Real Estate, received the inaugural BOMA/Philadelphia J. Michael Coleman award at the association's TOBY awards ceremony. "We are proud to present Mike Coleman with this inaugural namesake...
