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We talk to a number of companies, large and small, about executive protection programs every week. Sometimes, the conversation starts something like this: “Executive protection? Yeah, we tried that a few times, but it didn’t really work out for us, so we gave up the program.” At times, the conversation ends there. There are other times when this makes for the beginning of a great dialogue.

Providing effective protective security without wrapping the client within a claustrophobic bubble is inherently difficult. You need to be prepared for anything and everything – usually with little to no warning – and at the same time enable clients to get on with their lives without feeling encumbered by ever-present protection teams. A cornerstone of the Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services approach is our ongoing dedication to adapting our services to the client’s personal preferences and corporate culture. Flexibility is key, but so is unswerving devotion to risk mitigation. Balancing these competing demands is what keeps our clients safe without being inconvenienced.

Protection details are sometimes started on short notice, bypassing critical foundational work required for effective programs. What’s worse, such programs can then run for years without any quality assurance evaluation. So, while security directors know they have programs in place, they may not have the means to know how effective the programs actually are in preventing and responding to emergencies and thus no way to measure program ROI. Third-party audits address these critical situations by providing expert evaluations of operational and tactical readiness, then suggesting actionable improvements that lead to measurable quality corrections.

Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services offers clients true worldwide service. Our global network of vetted and trusted partners gives us the unique ability to draw on the knowledge and insights of locals that know their cities and enable our clients to do business when and where they need to go. We boost our clients’ efficiency with seamless logistics and that help them maximize their time abroad and minimize unnecessary expenses. Our local expertise and global dedication to client satisfaction came together on a recent trip that included Hong Kong and China.

We protect our principals wherever their business or personal interests take them. Regardless of the destination, we rely on our well-trained agents and extensive local networks to keep our principals safe, happy and productive. This is especially helpful in high-risk areas such as San Pedro Sula, Honduras – home to our Latin American office and widely considered to be one of the most dangerous cities in the world.

The ability to operate worldwide is one of the many ways we help our clients to achieve their business objectives. But what makes us a truly global company is the diversity of our staff and clientele. In addition to serving American businesses that operate at home and abroad, we also work for entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals and corporations from around the world.

Whether in the military, business or protective services, good strategies begin with good understanding of the current situation. Only clear insight into the factors that impact the eventual success of our plans can provide the basis for effective decisions.

Handling a potential threat as early and as far away from the principal is the essence of good security. This not only keeps our clients safe; it also gives them the peace of mind they need to get on with their busy lives. One of the ways that Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services mitigates risks at an early stage is our dedicated team of intelligence analysts. Intelligence forms an integral part of strong security programs. It bolsters EP details, supports secure travel services and reinforces residential protection.

A client once told us “You make traveling easier, so we travel more.” That is the essence of what we want to achieve with our secure travel services.

Security screening is a fact of life – not only in airports, but in all sorts of venues open to the public including government and corporate buildings as well as major sporting and cultural events. Allied Universal® Executive Protection & Intelligence Services provides tailor-made screening services for a number of clients both as standalone services and as integrated components of other protective services. These are usually planned far in advance. In this case, we had only four hours.

Transform a residential security team from underachieving to best-in-class.

Being a public figure is not all glam and glitz. It sometimes comes with real threats that require a security plan and a skilled close protection team.