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    Security firms are facing new operational challenges as tax-exempt overtime policies make long hours more attractive to guards but harder for companies to manage under fixed-rate contracts.
    Rodney Bosch
    July 28, 2025
    From scheduling automation to client reporting, Trackforce’s James Benum explains how firms are adopting new tools to stay competitive in a shifting labor market.

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    George Campbell is emeritus faculty of the Security Executive Council and former CSO of Fidelity Investments.
    George Campbell
    Sept. 21, 2015
    Risk prevention and response is a core competency in security management service excellence
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    Bill Whitmore, President and CEO of AlliedBarton noted: “We thank Blackstone for being a tremendous partner over the last seven years and I appreciate the contributions made by Peter Wallace and the entire Blackstone team. Blackstone’s counsel and invaluable support have been instrumental to the development and growth of our business, which has resulted in a successful investment outcome for all equity holders. We also look forward to working with Wendel to continue AlliedBarton’s extraordinary growth and achieve the next level of success.”
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    June 30, 2015
    French investors prepare to diversify security portfolio in North America
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    Without reconciliation of banking laws at a federal level, local businesses, such as those popping up in Alaska, will need security to handle cash.
    Joel Griffin
    Oct. 1, 2014
    Panel discusses strategies for providing security to burgeoning cannabis market during ASIS 2014 session
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    The implementation of the Affordable Care Act will undoubtedly have an impact on companies the provide contract security services.
    Joel Griffin
    Oct. 1, 2014
    ASIS 2014 session examines the challenges and some of the strategies for dealing with the law’s implementation
    All Pro Security recently switched to Aladtec's online employee scheduling system.
    Aladtec
    Sept. 19, 2014
    Free trial convinced company to stop scheduling their 80 employees at 20 different sites on spreadsheets
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    Pittsburgh building owners are suing the city, claiming City Council didn't have the authority to pass an ordinance that mandates training for security guards.
    Joel Griffin
    July 25, 2014
    California class action lawsuit seeks to provide clarity on issue
    New office to help company support large contract with Volkswagon, other clients in the area
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    A new study by researchers at Michigan State University found a lack of nationwide standards or training requirements for security guards.
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    From l-r: David Chandler, Southern California Vice President for CALSAGA; Mark Merideth, District Manager, AlliedBarton; Myisha Pullum, AlliedBarton Security Officer and CALSAGA Security Officer of the Year; Mark Tsuji, Northern California Vice President for CALSAGA.
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    Carol Johnson has been named president and COO of AlliedBarton.
    Nov. 21, 2013
    Johnson to be responsible for guard firm’s operations and business development
    AlliedBarton
    Sept. 23, 2013
    Company creates opportunity for conference attendees to help raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project
    Sept. 17, 2013
    U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance Gainer scheduled to speak at event
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    The STRANDS project, which is being led by the School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham in the UK, is developing robotic technology that could one day be used in security applications.
    Joel Griffin
    Aug. 30, 2013
    British researchers developing robotic technology that will be tested at security site
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    Allied Barton has been awarded the security services contract at Newark Airport after FJC Security Services had their contract terminated following fraud charges.
    July 25, 2013
    AlliedBarton assumes contract at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey