G4S Celebrates Successful 2019 with Accolades for Global Security Best Practices, Technology Innovation, Training & Hiring Efforts

JUPITER, Fla., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- G4S Secure Solutions (USA) capped a strong year in 2019 marked by widespread recognition and awards commending the company's work, leadership, technology and employee support. As the security environment has become increasingly complex due to evolving geopolitical, cyber and corporate threats, G4S has maintained its focus to drive industry best practices and standards through its innovative integrated security solutions, protecting both colleagues and customers with care and integrity.

"Being a trusted security advisor and offering leading edge solutions is central to G4S meeting the diversifying needs of the customers and communities we protect," said John Kenning, CEO, G4S Americas. "Recognition by those in our industry validates the safety protocol and employee training and hiring processes we have in place for the work we do across a wide array of business segments."

Security Performance and Leadership
G4S's dedication to excellence was highlighted in 2019, being named Outstanding Contract Security Company by the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). In addition, G4S Director of Strategic Accounts, David Serafine, was recognized as Outstanding Contract Security Director.

Additionally, the National Safety Council recognized G4S Secure Integration with their Industry Leader Award for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting the Company's commitment to safety for both employees and customers.

Employee Training & Support
G4S is deeply committed to supporting our military veterans. Our dedicated employment efforts have been commended through multiple notable industry awards including:

    --  Military Friendly's(®) Military Friendly Employer (2019 marks 10
        consecutive years that G4S has received this recognition)
    --  Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (EAGR) Pro Patria Award (Large
        Company Category)
    --  ESGR's and U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Employer Support Freedom
        Award, Semifinalist

Across its employee base G4S also sets the bar for quality training, earning a spot-on Training Magazine's Top 125 Training Organizations, as well receiving the Learning! 100 Award from Elearning! Magazine.

Technology Innovation
Our ongoing investment in technology and best practices drove praise for AMAG Technology, particularly for Symmetry(TM) Access Control software, which was listed on Newsweek's Best Business Tools of 2019 for its ability to provide reliable, actionable data to help customers make better business decisions.

For additional information on company news and key business areas, visit www.g4s.com/en-us.

ABOUT G4S

G4S is the leading global, integrated security company, specializing in the provision of security services and solutions to customers. Our mission is to create material, sustainable value for our customers and shareholders by being the supply partner of choice in all our markets.

G4S is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has a secondary stock exchange listing in Copenhagen, G4S is active in around 90 countries and has over 550,000 employees. For more information on G4S, visit www.g4s.com.

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