Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company in North America, and a Double Platinum Award Winner in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program Winner, and Recognized in their Third Consecutive ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Security Integration, Inc., a security systems company based in San Rafael, Calif.
Security Integration, Inc. is a world-class industry leader in security installation and monitoring provides innovative cost-effective electronic security solutions and monitoring to help solve complex security challenges for a wide variety of customers across northern California.
Founded in 2006, the company’s technical experts serve any size security application from small, single site installation to large, multi-site, multi-location projects.
“Having seen the maturity of the national and international marketplace for Security Integrators, we had a choice of partners, and Allied Universal best fit our culture of putting the customer first,” explained Dennis Raefield, CEO of Security Integration.
“We are excited to be part of the go-forward Allied Universal team.”
The addition of Security Integration, Inc. will expand the company’s rapidly-growing Allied Universal® Technology Services division, which provides electronic access control, video surveillance, fire/life safety, alarm monitoring, emergency communications, hosted /managed services and a variety of Global Security Operating Center (GSOC-as-a-Service) offerings.
“The acquisition of Security Integration is an important step in our long-term strategic plan to leverage technology across our entire business footprint especially in Northern California,” added Steve Jones, Chairman & CEO of Allied Universal.
Allied Universal provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business.
With offices located throughout the nation as well as internationally (Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom), Allied Universal is responsible for protecting more than 50,000 client sites covering multiple specialty sectors such as higher education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc.
“This acquisition will expand our geographic reach in the Bay Area while providing our clients with superior customer service and highly advanced tech solutions,” said Carey Boethel, President of Dallas-based Allied Universal® Technology Services.
(Reducing your risks is not a one-size-fits-all solution. With experience and deep industry knowledge in multiple industries, Allied Universal is a proven partner to help you safeguard your people, assets, and reputation. By leveraging the right combination of manpower, data, and technology, Allied Universal is able to deploy smarter security for our customers. With customized solutions ranging from situational awareness and threat intelligence platforms, to remote video and alarm monitoring, to integrated commercial security systems, to web and GPS-based patrol route management, Allied Universal provides full lifecycle support of cutting-edge technology to improve your security. Courtesy of Allied Universal and YouTube. Posted Sep 21, 2020.)
Allied Universal Wins Double Platinum in 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards program is in its Fifth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public Safety fields.
2020 has been a very challenging year for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the much heralded AST ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners Presentations and exclusive Luncheon at the Jacob Javits Center in NYC has been canceled and rescheduled for 2021 due to the virus.
However, the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program was again a huge success and many new categories were added including a section for COVID-19 Detection and Innovation.
Allied Universal (First of Two)
Best Airport/Aviation Security Program
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AUS – Miami International Airport (MIA)
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MIA encompasses 3,230 acres of operational space with more than 100 airlines serving MIA to approximately 150 destinations around the globe.
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Due to the expansive nature of MIA, the risk for insider threat is greatly increased due to the volume of individuals legitimately accessing the secure areas of MIA on a continual basis. The possibility of employees gaining access to secure areas, via non-secure areas, is a serious area of concern and needed to be addressed.
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Additionally, the potential for the introduction of prohibited and/or illegal items via employee belongings can potentially be multiplied by the number of employees accessing the facility, at any given time. These vulnerabilities are known by adversaries (both domestic and foreign-influenced), and represent security challenges that are unique to aviation.
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Allied Universal assumed the role of security partner and provider in 2008 and is the largest provider of internal security services at MIA and has established a sound working relationship with multiple MIA partners and takes pride in the agency’s reputation of professionalism, competence, and integrity of operations.
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The MIA Aviation Security Program is recognized as being on the cutting edge of internal/employee screening, and a premier service provider in this market.
Allied Universal (Second of Two)
Best Maritime/Seaport Security Program
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AUS – Port of Houston
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Each year, more than 241 million tons of cargo move through the greater Port of Houston, carried by more than 8,200 vessels and 223,000 barges, and the port is consistently ranked 1st in the United States in foreign waterborne tonnage; 1st in U.S. imports; 1st in U.S. export tonnage and 2nd in the U.S. in total tonnage, as well as the nation’s leading breakbulk port, handling 41 percent of project cargo at Gulf Coast ports.
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The expansive area of coverage includes over 25 miles of a perimeter fence line, 26 active security checkpoints, 39 TWIC controlled turnstiles, 8 facial recognition stations, and 4 traffic control points.
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Being the largest bulk cargo facility in North America comes with several challenges and threats, and Allied Universal Professionals are the front line in deterring and detecting narcotics, counterfeit goods, and human trafficking.
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Additionally, cybersecurity threats have grown exponentially over the past three years, and Allied Universal Security Professionals are responsible for managing the systems which provide clearance and access control for visitors and employees of the Port of Houston.
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Allied Universal Programs have been recognized in the 2019 and 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs.
Supported by vast experience gained from being in business for over 60 years, Allied Universal provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business.
Through world-class customer service, highly advanced systems and cohesive technology solutions… Allied Universal is There for you™.
To Learn More, please visit www.aus.com.
The 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was sponsored by ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, Desktop Alert, X.Labs and Reed Exhibitions, every one a returning Sponsor from 2020, 2019 and More.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
Comprehensive List of Categories Include:
| Access Control/ Identification | Personal/Protective Equipment | Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism |
| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
| Facial/IRIS Recognition | Body Worn Video Product | Cyber Security |
| Video Surveillance/VMS | Mobile Technology | Anti-Malware |
| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | And Many Others! |
| COVID Innovations | And Many Others! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
With the unprecedented occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus of the safety and security industries has realized the need to increase innovations to address the daily growing challenges.
As such AST aims to make sure these firms and professionals are reflected in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, so we’d like to encourage you to submit appropriate categories recommendations and include COVID-19 Frontline Professionals in your Nominations to see that these Professionals, Facilities, and Vendors receive the Recognition they Deserve!
Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
Why American Security Today?
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.
American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers eyes throughout the story with cutting edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.
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The AST Digital Publications is distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals in federal, state and local levels.
‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’
AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.
Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
These experts are from Government at the federal, state and local level as well as from private firms allied to government.
AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
To learn more about the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, Check Out the New 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2020 ‘A Year in Review’.
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of the ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firms products and services, includes video interviews and more.
It is your Go-To source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2020 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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For a complete list of 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, click here.
For more information on All Things American Security Today, and the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.
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