Allied Universal celebrates security officers during appreciation week

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, is proud to celebrate all security professionals during the 2024 National Security Officer Appreciation Week starting on September 16 through September 22.

In celebration of this week, the company recognises the special honour bestowed on one of its own, Frederick Tucker, who received the 2023 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award earlier this month.

Safety and security

The award is the highest recognition a security officer can receive for an act of heroism

This award is presented each year by ASIS International, a security trade organisation, for his life-saving actions during a shooting at the Nashville Metro Public Library. The award is the highest recognition a security officer can receive for an act of heroism.

“National Security Officer Appreciation Week serves as a great reminder to thank all security professionals around the world, and at Allied Universal, we are proud to celebrate our security professionals each and every day,” said Steve Jones, Global Chairman and CEO of Allied Universal. “Please take the time this week to thank the hard-working men and women who dedicate themselves to maintaining the safety and security of our communities."

Roles and responsibilities

Everyday security professionals keep them safe by observing potential threats and swiftly responding to emergencies. These brave individuals help deter crime, maintain order in times of panic, work closely with law enforcement and are unwavering in their desire to keep them safe. Join Allied Universal in celebrating National Security Officer Appreciation Week, September 16–22, 2024.

In 2015, Allied Universal established National Security Officer Appreciation Week with the goal of recognising security professionals’ important contributions to their daily lives, debunking misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding the roles and responsibilities of security professionals and raising awareness of the numerous career opportunities in the security services industry.