AlliedBarton Security Services Named to the 2011 Leadership 500 by Leadership Excellence Magazine

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA--(Marketwire - Jan 9, 2012) - AlliedBarton Security Services, www.alliedbarton.com, the industry's premier provider of highly trained security personnel, has recently been named to the 2011 Leadership 500 by Leadership Excellence magazine. The Leadership 500 are considered by Leadership Excellence magazine as the organizations with the best leadership development programs. AlliedBarton was listed in the large organizations category.

"AlliedBarton's leadership culture is essential to the delivery of a high-quality security program," said Jim Gillece, Senior Vice President of Human Capital Management, Chief People Officer, AlliedBarton. "It is an honor to be included on the Leadership 500 as AlliedBarton is committed to developing leaders. Leadership development allows us to provide our clients with dedicated security staffing solutions, and create personal and professional growth opportunities for our employees. Through strong leadership, we can fulfill our core purpose: to serve and secure the people, homes, and businesses of our communities."

Rankings are based on seven criteria: Vision/mission; design, content and curriculum; involvement and participation; measurement and accountability; presenters, presentations and delivery; take-home value; and outreach. There are 500 leadership development programs on the list which is divided by sub-categories: 250 large organizations, 50 small/midsize, 50 universities, 25 nonprofits, 25 government/military, 50 consultants/trainers/coaches and 50 consulting groups.

About AlliedBarton Security Services
AlliedBarton Security Services is the industry's premier provider of highly trained, responsive security personnel. Client-focused security officers and managers located across the country are supported by national resources developed from over 50 years of security experience. More than 50,000 employees and 100 offices provide security for several thousand clients in many industries, including approximately 200 Fortune 500 companies. As the most honored security officer services company, AlliedBarton leads the industry in award-winning programs. AlliedBarton has been recognized by Training magazine, ASTD, Corporate University Xchange, Leadership Excellence and the American Business Awards, among others. For more information call 1.866.825.5433 or visit www.AlliedBarton.com.

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