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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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Blackstone sells off AlliedBarton to Wendel

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.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

Confronting security challenges posed by legalized marijuana

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.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

Obamacare’s impact on contract security providers

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.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

All Pro Security switches to Aladtec’s online system and cuts time spent scheduling staff by 80 percent

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.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

Should guards be paid for on-call 'sleep time?'

July 25, 2014
California class action lawsuit seeks to provide clarity on issue
Protective Operations & Guard Services

U.S. Security Associates opens new office in Chattanooga, Tenn.

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.
Protective Operations & Guard Services

Carol Johnson named president and COO of AlliedBarton

Nov. 21, 2013
Johnson to be responsible for guard firm’s operations and business development
Protective Operations & Guard Services

AlliedBarton challenges ASIS 2013 to support military veterans

Sept. 23, 2013
Company creates opportunity for conference attendees to help raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project
Protective Operations & Guard Services

NASCO to host annual 'Private Security Breakfast' at ASIS 2013

Sept. 17, 2013
U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms Terrance Gainer scheduled to speak at event