Irvine-based Allied Universal, the world’s largest private security firm, said it acquired Elite Tactical Security to expand in Las Vegas. Terms of the deal weren’t announced.
Elite Tactical provides specialized security solutions to hospitality and entertainment clients throughout the Las Vegas area, including security and executive protection officers as well as explosives- and firearms-detection canine teams. The acquisition will become part of Allied unit, MSA Security, which has more than 800 canine teams.
“We are excited to expand our presence in the Las Vegas market, North America’s preeminent destination for exhibitions, events and entertainment,” Allied Universal Global Chairman and Chief Executive Steve Jones said in a statement.
Elite Tactical was founded in 2010 by Maribah and Richard Diaz, who previously worked in the medical field and as a fire engineer for the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue department respectively. Elite Tactical has 10 canine detection teams and 40 security professionals deployed to protect stadiums, arenas, convention centers, commercial properties and special events.
In 2021 and 2022, Allied Universal completed 23 acquisitions, including London-based G4S, which doubled its size to more than 800,000 employees.
