SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and one of the largest providers of security services in the U.S., is excited to announce that they have acquired All Phase Security, Inc. Since 1994, All Phase Security, Inc. has been providing top quality uniformed security services and investigations in the Northern California area.

“This acquisition further increases our presence throughout California, as well as in what we consider to be a very strategic marketplace for our company,” said Steve Jones, Co-CEO and COO of Universal Services of America. “We are also excited to add several of the key managers of All Phase to our team, along with their impressive list of clients, and are confident that this acquisition will strengthen our service offerings to all of our clientele.”

The acquisition of All Phase Security, Inc. will expand Universal’s security force throughout California and will allow Universal to provide additional technology services and security solutions for their clients.

“We are ecstatic about bringing All Phase onto our team. They met our criteria with great accounts and great management,” said Brian Cescolini, Chairman and Co-CEO of Universal Services of America. “As we continue to acquire in the marketplace, we look to find exceptional companies within our geographic markets that will help solidify our presence and offerings. We look forward to building on our services in Northern California and bringing our customer the best and most responsive security services available.”

Universal Protection Service is the 5^th largest security company in the U.S. and the 3^rd largest U.S. owned security organization. Universal Protection Service is a division of Universal Services of America, which includes Universal Building Maintenance, Universal Protection Security Systems, Universal Fire/Life Safety Services, Security Forces LLC and SFI Electronics. As they move ahead with their recent expansion, Universal looks forward to continuing to provide their clients with the best security solutions, personalized customer service and unmatched value available.

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About Universal Services of America
Founded in 1965, Universal Services of America combines an innovative mix of tradition with cutting edge systems and technology to keep pace with the ever-evolving needs of today’s business environments. Headquartered in Santa Ana, Calif., with offices located nationwide, Universal employs hands-on, highly experienced management teams and continuous training to deliver consistent, high quality security solutions. Universal is made up of four unique divisions: Universal Protection Service, which offers a wide range of security professionals for commercial properties of every type; Universal Building Maintenance, which specializes in green cleaning services for every kind of facility; Universal Security Systems, which provides full-service security systems; and Universal Fire/Life Safety Services, which offers all aspects of emergency preparation. (State licenses: 1003458, 14417, 1025514, 0600, 58361, 11-1376, A2000170). Visit us at: http://www.universalpro.com. Keep up with the latest news at: http://www.universal1965.com.

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