Allied Universal®, a pioneering security and facility services company, proudly announces that its security professionals earned 31 of the 44 annual awards bestowed by California’s only industry association dedicated to advocating on behalf of the security industry.

Each year, CALSAGA (California Association of Licenced Security Agencies, Guards and Associates) recognises security professionals who have demonstrated heroism by going above and beyond their expected duties.

Top three awards

Allied Universal security professionals achieved the top three awards–two Metal of Valor Awards

Allied Universal security professionals achieved the top three awards – two Metal of Valor Awards and the esteemed Security Officer of the Year Award. 15 Allied Universal security professionals were recognised for saving a life while on duty.

I am extremely proud of the Allied Universal security professionals who received 2024 CALSAGA awards. These brave individuals deserve to be highlighted for their heroism and professionalism in the face of danger. We are fortunate to have them as integral members of our team and thank them for all that they do,” said Steve Jones, global chairman and CEO of Allied Universal.

Security Officer of the Year award

The CALSAGA Security Officer of the Year Award is given to an officer who, during the year, has either performed a heroic act involving circumstance where the officer risked their life to save another person, or the officer performed a routine take in an exemplary manner.

Recipient: Jennifer Roldan

Valor Awards:

The CALSAGA Medal of Valor is an award for bravery usually given for individual acts of extraordinary bravery or heroism performed in the line of duty at extreme, life-threatening personal risk.

Recipients: Darnell Jennings, Alejandro Soriano

Lifesaving Certificates:

Recipients: Tracy Aranda, Roi Chua, Jennifer Contreras, Emanuel Guerrero, Alberto Mejia, Cindy Mendez, Justin Modrell, Erin Moran, Ezekiel Pearson, Jeremiah Perona, Luis Rodriguez, Zoe Siavii, Gerardo Torres, Glenda Torres, Daniel Urzua

Above and Beyond - Honourable Mentions:

Recipients: Luis Jorge Baro, Burt Carter II, David Helbach, Cameren Howard-Simons, Russ Jenkins, Arturo Mendoza, Monica Ramirez, Corina Servin, Kimberly Tescum, Robert Topliff, Josh Ira Townsend, Quoc Tran, Arutyun Trtryan, Thecie Vedrine.

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