SANTA ANA, Calif., May 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Protection Service, a division of Universal Services of America and the 4^th largest provider of security services in the U.S., today announced the purchase of three companies that comprise Northwest Protective Service—the leading provider of security officer, patrol and alarm response services in the Pacific Northwest.

“We are very honored to have been able to acquire Northwest Protective Service. It is a company that we have long admired and always wanted to partner with,” said Steve Jones, CEO of Universal Services of America. “Northwest Protective Service is known as the leader in the region and has built a brand and a culture through outstanding employee and client relationships. We look forward to working with some great new people and leveraging the foundation that the Cameron family has built to launch Universal in a big way in the Pacific Northwest.”

The NW Protective companies comprise a family-owned business with offices in Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane and Yakima, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. The group serves a wide range of office, retail, marine port and mixed-use properties and employs approximately 500 security professionals.

Peggy J. Cameron, Chairman of the Northwest Protective Service Group, said, “Seventy-five years ago, my father, Anthony E. Mandery, former Chief U.S. Marshall, Western Washington, set out to build the best security service in the Pacific Northwest through innovation and a relentless focus on meeting customer and employee needs. Through three generations, our family and most recently, our leadership team, led by Randy Neely, has sought to carry on that legacy.”

“NW Protective is truly a unique company in the region. We believe the combination of Universal’s shared commitment to customer service, its national relationships and it breadth of services will provide substantial opportunities for growth. While many suitors have knocked on our door, we are very pleased to have found a partner in Universal. Steve Jones and his team have built perhaps the only national security company with a commitment to quality and serving the customer that is similar to our own.”

As Universal expands its position in the industry, the company continues to provide clients with total security solutions, personalized customer service and unmatched exceptional value. This year marks Universal’s 50th anniversary of providing janitorial and security solutions to clients. The company boasts more than 50,000 uniformed security officers and professionals nationwide.

To learn more about Universal Protection Service, visit www.universalpro.com.

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 has four unique divisions: Universal Protection Service, which offers security professionals for a wide range of commercial properties; Universal Building Maintenance, which specializes in green cleaning services for commercial facilities; Universal Protection Security Systems, which provides full-service security systems; and Universal Fire/Life Safety Services, which offers all aspects of emergency preparation. Visit us at www.universalpro.com. Keep up with the latest news at www.universal1965.com. Follow @Universal1965 on Twitter and like us on Facebook.

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