Our Heroes
One of the most basic human needs is to feel safe. Allied Universal® security professionals help people, businesses and communities meet that need every day.
Read about our heroes who are commended for their courage, outstanding achievements and noble qualities
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An Allied Universal security professional was on duty when he an outside contractor alerted him that a worker who was experiencing a heart attack and needed urgent medical attention. After quickly radioing the Security Command Center to report the emergency, the security professional accompanied by another site employee moved the victim to a safer area. The security professional directed incoming EMS vehicles, while the site employee began chest compressions. As emergency vehicles entered the property, the security professional rushed back to the victim’s side to take over CPR until medical teams were ready. His quick actions helped ensure the victim received seamless, life-saving care during those critical moments.
A security professional responded to a medical emergency during a memorial service at a cemetery. He quickly called 9-1-1 and performed life-saving CPR until paramedics arrived and took over.
“Our security professionals are true heroes. They respond to dangerous situations with poise and do their job diligently. They must remember their training, stay levelheaded, and work tirelessly to help keep everyone safe and calm,” Jones said. “As a company we recognize the sacrifice and professionalism this requires and we are proud that these heroes wear the Allied Universal patch.”
The Allied Universal mall security team received a call reporting that a young woman had collapsed in a store. A security supervisor and security professional responded immediately and found the woman unresponsive. They quickly began CPR and used an AED to help restore her breathing and pulse until paramedics arrived at the location.
While on patrol, a security professional found an unconscious patron who was not breathing. She pulled the patient to a safe location and began CPR. After performing CPR for 10 minutes, she was able to successfully revive the patient prior to the arrival of EMS. In recognition of her life-saving efforts, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners and the Chief of Police formally declared an appreciation day in her honor.
Allied Universal team members witnessed a serious motor vehicle accident near their training facility. A cement truck crossed the median and struck a passenger vehicle travelling in the opposite direction causing the vehicle to become airborne and roll multiple times. A training and quality assurance manager and two elite security professionals rushed to the scene. They quickly provided aid to the injured driver by stabilizing his neck with a cervical collar and worked to control his bleeding. Due to the effective care provided by the Allied Universal team members, the EMS team was able to immediately focus on extricating the victim from the vehicle and airlifting him to hospital for further treatment. The quick thinking and training of the Allied Universal team played a critical role in saving the driver’s life.
