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Allied Universal Buys Hawaiian Firm

Santa Ana-based Allied Universal, the world’s largest private security firm, has acquired Star Protection Agency, the largest locally owned security firm in Hawaii.

Star Protection Agency, which has been in business since 1991, has guard patrol services at 125 sites throughout the state and provides a range of security technology and consulting services.

“Star’s proven track record of providing quality security solutions will complement and enhance our business in Hawaii,” Steve Jones, global chairman and chief executive of Allied Universal, said in a statement.

Star owner Robin Medeiros and Vice President Anderson Hee have agreed to join Allied Universal to ensure a seamless transition for customers and employees.

“Star takes seriously its kuleana, or responsibility, to the communities we serve,” Medeiros said. “Because Allied Universal has a promote-from-within culture, our employees will have access to growth opportunities throughout the world.”

Jones has grown Allied Universal to more than 800,000 employees worldwide and an annual revenue run rate of around $20 billion.

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Peter J. Brennan
Peter J. Brennan
With four decades of experience in journalism, Peter J. Brennan has built a career that spans diverse news topics and global coverage. From reporting on wars, narcotics trafficking, and natural disasters to analyzing business and financial markets, Peter’s work reflects a commitment to impactful storytelling. Peter’s association with the Orange County Business Journal began in 1997, where he worked until 2000 before moving to Bloomberg News. During his 15 years at Bloomberg, his reporting often influenced financial markets, with headlines and articles moving the market caps of major companies by hundreds of millions of dollars. In 2017, Peter returned to the Orange County Business Journal as Financial Editor, bringing his heavy business industry expertise. Over the years, he advanced to Executive Editor and, in 2024, was named Editor-in-Chief. Peter’s work has been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post, and he has appeared on CNN, CBC, BBC, and Bloomberg TV. A Kiplinger Fellowship recipient at The Ohio State University, he leads the Business Journal with a dedication to uncovering stories that matter and shaping the local business community and beyond.
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