Allied Universal® Acquired MSA Security® in 2021 and Became the World’s Largest Private-sector K9 Security Company

Allied Universal Canine Detection services deliver unrivaled high-consequence threat mitigation experts for government and business entities. Secure your environment with proven, reliable solutions.

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    Expert-Led Instruction

    Our scenario-based courses are developed and delivered by seasoned security professionals with real-world experience. Their insights and practical techniques empower your personnel to anticipate threats, respond decisively, and maintain compliance—building confidence and resilience across all operational environments.

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    Customized Courses

    Every organization faces unique security challenges. Our programs are tailored to your specific needs, helping to ensure relevant and practical instruction that aligns with your policies, risk profile, and operational environment—delivering maximum impact and measurable improvements in security readiness.

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    Enhanced Organizational Resilience

    Specialized training strengthens preparedness for high-consequence threats, from active assailant scenarios to fire life safety. By equipping personnel with actionable skills, organizations are better able to reduce risk, help safeguard assets, and create a culture of security.

Are you fully prepared to mitigate the rising threats of explosives and firearm-related incidents in your organization's environment?

In today's world, where security risks are increasingly unpredictable and evolving, a proactive and reliable detection strategy is crucial. Our 900+ Canine Detection Teams are expertly trained and provide a sophisticated layer of security, ensuring that your premises are not just monitored but actively protected against potential dangers.

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Unleash Safety with Allied Universal Canine Detection Teams

Allied Universal specializes in providing top-tier Explosive and Firearms Detection Canine Teams, offering the largest private sector fleet of highly trained canine teams globally. We are deployed to protect high profile targets throughout the country and around the world, from national landmarks and sporting venues to transportation hubs and government agencies. Our commitment to excellence delivers unmatched safety and protection where it matters most.

Explore Our Capabilities

  • Executive Protection Agent Training

    Successful executive protection agents use a complex set of skills to help protect their principal in dynamic threat environments. Allied Universal’s Executive Protection Training Academy develops highly skilled protection agents equipped to meet the demanding requirements of today’s high-stakes assignments. Our program blends classroom instruction, hands-on field exercises, and online learning to help empower  agents to meet the unique risks facing today’s organizations.
    Students build advanced capabilities in threat assessment, protective intelligence, defensive tactics, and executive movement planning – skills that support safer travel, smarter decision-making, and stronger overall risk mitigation. They gain expertise in conducting advances, risk analyses, and management of complex security operations with professionalism and discretion. By focusing on both technical proficiency and situational awareness, our academy produces protection specialists better equipped to enhance organizational safety, uphold privacy, and inspire confidence across every engagement. 

  • X-ray Interpretation

    Mailrooms and screening checkpoints are critical access points in your facility – bypassing frontline security to reach critical personnel and operations. Protecting these vulnerable entryways requires highly trained X-ray screeners who can quickly and accurately detect weapons, explosives, and other hazardous items—helping to keep your people, assets, and operations safe.

    Enhanced Protection Services provides on-site, online, and e-learning x-ray interpretation courses for screeners operating cabinet x-ray machines. FBI-trained bomb technicians train screeners to identify improvised explosive devices, weapons, and other contraband on an x-ray image. The course emphasizes real-world scenarios, best practices in threat detection, and techniques that enhance both operational efficiency and overall facility safety. Graduates leave prepared to strengthen frontline security and reduce risk across high-volume screening environments.

  • Active Assailant & Workplace Violence Preparedness

    Active shooter incidents and workplace violence pose a critical threat to organizational safety and security across industries. Enhanced Protection Services’ Assailant and Workplace Violence Training programs prepare organizations to more effectively respond to threats and safeguard employees, visitors, and facilities.

    Training programs are customized to each client based on a comprehensive review of security programs and policies. Combining classroom instruction, hands-on exercises, and scenario-based simulations, the program teaches participants how to recognize warning signs, de-escalate potential incidents, and respond decisively during an active assailant situation. Designed for security personnel and staff alike, the training emphasizes situational awareness, emergency communication, and coordinated response strategies, helping organizations reduce risk, enhance readiness, and create a safer, more secure workplace.

  • Fire Life Safety

    Enhanced Protection Services’ online Fire Life Safety training course provides building management, staff, and occupants with a convenient method for the delivery and management of regulatory-compliant emergency preparedness and response training. Our flexible training course serves as a central solution for various emergency scenarios, from natural disasters to power failures.  

  • Customizable Solutions

    Understanding that security needs vary greatly across different environments, we offer customizable canine detection services tailored to meet the specific requirements of each client. Clients can elect to deploy an approachable sporting breed canine, such as a Labrador Retriever, or a herding breed, such as a German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois for a stronger visual deterrent. All breeds selected and deployed by Allied Universal meet the same stringent training and testing requirements. Our adaptability allows us to provide effective security measures for a varied range of venues, from corporate campuses to international sporting events.

  • Efficient Field Management

    Allied Universal utilizes state-of-the-art technology programs to facilitate scheduling and performance management. Our software program, EPay, delivers schedules directly to handlers, notifies them of any changes in real time, allows them to clock-in on post with location confirmation, and stores site-specific post orders accessible to personnel at all times.

Business Benefits

Risk Mitigation Across Diverse Threats

Organizations face escalating risks. Our specialized training helps equip in-house personnel with actionable skills to identify, prevent, and respond effectively. This helps reduce vulnerabilities and safeguard people, assets, and operations.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety Standards

Meeting fire life safety and emergency preparedness requirements is critical for operational continuity. Our programs help facilitate compliance with industry regulations while delivering practical strategies that enhance the protection of employees and visitors during high-stakes incidents.

Operational Continuity During Emergencies

Disruptions caused by security incidents can halt business operations and damage reputation. Our scenario-based training prepares teams to act more decisively, help maintain safety, and restore normalcy quickly—minimizing downtime and financial impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Question: What is specialized security training?

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    Specialized security training provides in-depth instruction for in-house security personnel to handle high-risk scenarios. Our custom programs span multiple disciplines including executive protection agent training, x-ray screener training, fire life safety training, and workplace violence preparedness. These programs strengthen organizational resilience and improve compliance with safety standards.

  • Question: Why is physical security training important for businesses?

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    Physical security training equips personnel with practical skills to help prevent, detect, and respond to threats. It helps organizations to better reduce risk, protect assets, and maintain operational continuity during emergencies.

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