Media and Entertainment

There are no fields exactly like the entertainment and media industries. They benefit from – and endure – the world's spotlight like no other; they produce and market creativity, not assembly line products; and they have more individuals in the public eye than does any other field.

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Financial Institutions

Because cash, securities, and other monetary instruments are primary targets for theft, embezzlement, and other related crimes, banks and financial institutions require an extremely professional level of security planning, prevention and protection.

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Energy Critical Infrastructure

There is no area more important to our nation than its critical infrastructure, highlighted by its oil and gas and energy-related producing facilities. They present both conventional and unique security challenges.

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Shopping Centers / Malls

Shopping centers have become major marketing and merchandising centers drawing millions of people to them daily. The combination of today's costly property developments, expensive merchandise, and large crowds of shoppers, has exposed centers to a broad range of potential security vulnerabilities.

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Educational Institutions

Because educational institutions and their campuses play host to a broad range of faculty, staff, students, notables, and the general public, an extremely professional level of security planning, prevention and protection is a necessity.

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Residential Estates

As the nation's population tops 300 million people, residential real estate of all types has experienced an unprecedented growth spurt.

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Commercial Real Estate

Because commercial real estate has become one of the nation's most successful growth areas, real property is a primary target for theft, vandalism, property damage, and litigation, as well as the life safety issues of the industry's most valuable assets, its tenants and visitors. And as commercial real estate continues to be developed – and values continue to escalate – developers, owners, and managers of property require an extremely professional level of security planning, prevention, and protection.

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Technology

The continuing evolution and increasing importance of technology to our society has made it one of the most important sectors of the American economy. The importance of technology to industry, communications, national defense, and many other fields, makes it among the most sensitive to the nation and its economy. And the creative processes which give rise to new technology products and services are themselves at risk.

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Pharmaceutical

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most diverse fields, encompassing research, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, with a broad range of potential security vulnerabilities.

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Industrial & Manufacturing

With the evolution of America's industrial and manufacturing sector into a highly sophisticated and automated segment of the economy, its demands for security have become ever more substantial.

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Healthcare

The healthcare sector is not only one of the nation's largest, it represents a particular set of security challenges and issues. Facilities and other assets, people, property, equipment, medicines, and medical supplies, have all become a primary target for theft, vandalism, property damage, and litigation. And as the industry continues to expand and become more technologically oriented, healthcare owners and operators require an extremely professional level of security planning, prevention, and protection.

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Maritime

Maritime industries deliver vital trade and transportation services, conveying vast numbers of people and goods every day. Ensuring the safety and security of port facilities, cargo ships, terminals and cruise lines requires highly specialized protection services.

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Government and Defense

All organizations need to take steps to protect their people and property from security threats and breaches. For government agencies and other such highly visible public organizations, that risk is exponentially higher. Therefore, protecting these sites requires an even greater level of cooperation, coordination, communication, and standardization of security measures than traditional security providers are able to deliver.

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Strike Security and Labor Unrest

Labor strikes can disrupt business operations and harm reputations. In worst-case scenarios, facilities can be damaged and employees injured. Effective strike contingency planning can help companies save millions of dollars in avoided production and delivery delays, decrease risk to company assets and personnel, and prevent lawsuits or National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) violations.

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Canada

Andrews International Security Services, Inc. provides full-spectrum uniformed security services, consulting and investigations through its Canada operations in Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.

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Mexico

Mexico is an attractive location for global companies to expand into due to economic advantages. The region, however, also faces geopolitical and economic challenges for businesses, including risks such as kidnapping, carjacking, extortion, theft, money laundering, harassment and assault. Companies, employees and assets – as well as business travelers, high-profile individuals, and expatriates who live or do business in the region – can be targets of these threats.