David had a full scholarship to play football for a division one school. He played cornerback and can still remember his best play—a one-handed catch for an interception. And yes, they went on to win that game. He’s been a […]
The last we spoke, Navy Veteran Fatima Sheikh had filed a wage theft claim with the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement–for hours worked that her employer didn’t pay her for. At the time, Fatima was making $11 an hour at […]
Military veteran and security officer Jeremy Birchwood speaks about the importance of the Presidents Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces—which will help identify companies with serious labor law violations. The federal government should make sure the workers employed […]
Ken Wood’s family has always been willing to sacrifice for their country. His older brother was a prisoner of war in Vietnam, and Ken signed up as quickly as he could after graduating from high school, spending more than 30 […]
Eduardo Sanchez is ambitious. At age 21, he has already held the responsibilities of an assistant security supervisor for over a year. “I keep everything together,” he says. “I’ve been in charge of 7 or 8 other officers, done the […]
Troubled New Mexico-based security firm Akal Security recently lost Federal Court contracts in the 3rd and 12th circuits– which covers Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington DC. Akal Security, a privately owned security company, has a long and concerning track […]
Last week marked the 4th anniversary of the massive firing of hundreds of Paraguayan officers by one of the largest security companies in Latin America—Prosegur. The 327 officers were participating in a lawful strike over wages and safety demands. The officers were […]
Idris Aziz has seen—and created—plenty of changes in his 22 years as a security officer in Los Angeles. He’s also gained a wealth of experience, which he uses to keep people safe on his hospital’s graveyard shift. “In the hospital, […]
New Mexico-based security firm AKAL Security recently was eligible to take over the screening operation at San Francisco International Airport. They didn’t get past the screeners. “When the TSA screening contract at SFO went out to bid, 1,000 good jobs […]
Tiffany Dinkins has spent the last twelve years applying her experience in the U.S. Army to protecting people and property as a security officer. She values the discipline she learned in the army. “We’re set up to have a certain […]