Advanced Protective Services, Inc. (APS) was founded in March of 1998 Doug Jones became a full partner in 1999, and in August of 2002 became President & CEO. Mr. Jones brought with him 17 years of experience in the celebrity/ VIP executive protection details of the entertainment industry. In 2006, the company was restructured in a transaction with APS International, LLC. The vision was to create a private protection/ investigations business with professional and ethical standards serving the private and public sectors, effectively, “raising the bar” in the security and investigations industry. Our clientele include, The Gaylord Entertainment Center (Nashville Arena), The Exxon/Mobil Corporation, Nashville Gas, Central Parking, The Governor's Club (an Arnold Palmer golf course and private gated community), Sprint PCS, Barbara Orbison & Company, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Coach Jeff Fisher, Steven Seagal, Gary Chapman and many other groups, corporations, celebrities and government officials (including courtrooms, judges, senators, law flrms, etc.)

Security is no longer a luxury, but rather a necessity in today’s world. Advanced Security & Controls, Inc. is a leader in the security market. We have provided security solutions since 1984 and today, as security needs grow and technology develops, we continue to lead the industry in physical and electronic security solutions.A partial list of products that we regularly Sell & Service: Burglar Alarm systems, Keypad Entry Devices, Security Systems, Pushbutton Locks, Camera Systems, Fire Systems, DVR's, Security Monitoring Svc, CCTV, Electric Gates, Access Control, Home Security Systems, Card Readers, Security Cameras, Electric Locks, Alarm Monitoring, and Gate Operators. You'll find no remedial level of security systems here. Advanced Security & Controls designs and installs a range of security systems and products, including burglar alarm, ID card and telephone entry, camera surveillance, closed circuit television (CCTV), fire alarm, gate entry, and monitoring systems. In addition to design and installation, it offers repairs and maintenance, as well as security assessment and consulting services. The company serves commercial and residential customers in the southern US. President Al Aitken owns Advanced Security & Controls. He founded the company in 1984.

When the sparks fly, it helps to be under the aegis of Aearo Technologies. The company sells personal protection equipment in more than 70 countries under brand names such as AOSafety, E-A-R, Peltor, and SafeWaze. Products include earplugs, goggles, face shields, respirators, hard hats, safety clothing, first-aid kits, and communication headsets. Aearo also sells safety prescription eyewear and makes energy-absorbing foams that control noise, vibration, and shock. Bear Stearns Merchant Banking previously owned a controlling stake in Aearo, which in 2006 was acquired by private equity firm Permira for $765 million. 3M Company acquired Aearo in 2008.

AFI International provides elite security, risk management and investigative services to protect people and property, both in times of crisis and through regular business operations.Look to us for a complete array of security solutions that span contingency planning and labour dispute resolution to executive protection and undercover investigations. With more than 20 years of experience operating in both city centers and extremely remote locations, we bring specialized resources and expert guidance to safeguard companies across North America. A strike means that this company is in. AFI International Group provides labor dispute services to manage disgruntled employees during company strikes and other work stoppages. Other security services include corporate investigations, crisis and emergency management, and personnel protection. Through its AFI True Team program, the group provides physical security testing and analysis of existing processes, as well as survey services to measure the effectiveness of workplace contingency plans. Its customers have included ABB, Atlas Van Lines, Nabisco, and Pepsi. AFI International Group has expanded its operations by partnering with security firm TransNational Security. CEO Darrell Parsons founded AFI in 1986.

Since its establishment in 1980, Akal Security has grown from a small local firm to one of the largest contract security companies in the United States. Started with a $1,200 loan from one of our founders, Akal has grown steadily by exceeding client expectations, and by remaining dedicated to service and employee development.Today, Akal is the largest provider of contract Judicial Security services, protecting federal courthouses in 40 states. Akal specializes in providing security for critical federal government facilities, state and local government agencies and military installations. Akal also provides security for corporate clients, including leading companies in transportation, energy and technology.Akal is one of America’s largest security personnel firms. We’ve grown over 26 years from a small New Mexico start-up, securing small businesses in our local communities, to a major global services provider, and one of the top 100 government contractors in America. Akal Security’s unlimited commitment to serving our clients, employees and communities remains the foundation of the exceptional services our people provide every day, across the nation and around the world.

Forced entry sets off warning bells at this company. AlarmForce Industries is a leading provider of home alarm systems and monitoring services in Canada, with more than 90,000 subscribers using its warning systems. The company's AlarmVoice system alerts monitoring stations of a possible break-in, activates an alarm, and enables two-way voice contact between the AlarmForce staff and the suspected intruder. It also links clients with company staff in medical emergencies. The AlarmPlus add-on system uses wireless technology to notify controllers of a cut telephone line. In addition to Canadian customers, AlarmForce serves selected markets in the US.

Allen-Vanguard strives to outgun, outmaneuver, and outthink terrorists. The company manufactures and markets counter-terrorist equipment systems to governments and private-sector clients worldwide. Its technologies, tools, and training focus on defeating or minimizing the effects of hazardous devices and materials, whether chemical, biological, radiological, or explosive. Allen-Vanguard's products have been used in Afghanistan and Iraq, at G8 summits, the Olympics, and Republican National Conventions in the US. Clients include the FBI, the Secret Service, the US Army, and fire and police departments in the US and Canada, among others.

Allied Security Holdings offers a secure ally for its customers. One of the largest private security firms in the US, the company does business as AlliedBarton Security Services, and primarily provides security guards for more than 3,300 clients, including shopping malls, office buildings, hospitals, residential communities, government facilities, and universities. The company, with more than 100 offices nationwide, also provides background verification and screening services through its HR Plus subsidiary (formerly VanElla). Allied Security began doing business as AlliedBarton Security Services after acquiring Barton Protective Services in 2004. It is owned by private equity firm Blackstone Group.

Allied Security Innovations (formerly Digital Descriptor Systems) sells computer-based image capture devices and management systems. Its Compu-Capture system incorporates such features as fingerprint matching and description text identifying aliases, hair color, facial scars, or physical deformities to law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities worldwide. Its Compu-Sketch product allows a person with no artistic ability to create composite sketches of potential suspects. The company's CGM Security Solutions subsidiary makes security seals, tapes, and related packaging security systems.

Altegrity is a global security solutions and specialized law enforcement training company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. We help our clients Make Decisions Smarter® by providing them with superior investigative services, specialized training, contextualized data mining, and cutting-edge software solutions. It doesn't take a great detective to find that this company is a leader in security services. Formerly US Investigations Services, Altegrity is one of the largest US providers of background investigations, employment screening, and related consulting services. Its flagship USIS unit offers a variety of security services for both government agencies and private sector clients, including investigations, training, and risk management services. Altegrity's HireRight subsidiary specializes in employment screening services, while its Explore Information Services offers database mining and other information services to insurance companies. Formed in 1996, the company is controlled by Providence Equity Partners.

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