IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 17, 2026 / Allied Universal^®, a leading security and facility services provider, today announced it has been issued a patent covering methods used in its K9-Comply^® platform, developed by its Enhanced Protection Services business unit. The proprietary compliance and documentation platform is designed to meet and exceed Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 3PK9 program requirements for air cargo canine screening processes.

K-9 Comply uses a mobile workflow to record canine inspections and associate it with key inspection data such as shipment identifiers and screening events, resulting in an audit-ready evidence package.

"This patent represents an important step forward in how regulated security operations are managed in critical environments," said Glen Kucera, President of Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services. "By integrating processes required in this important regulated industry into one platform, we've created a powerful tool that has successfully supported clients through more than 500 TSA audits. This achievement underscores the platform's effectiveness in maintaining full regulatory compliance and protecting clients from potential adverse actions."

Allied Universal's compliance team worked closely with industry stakeholders to ensure K9-Comply remains aligned with evolving canine air cargo screening (and other TSA) regulations. The solution was launched in 2020 and currently supports clients daily across more than 160 locations nationwide. The technology is managed entirely by Allied Universal canine handlers and operations personnel and focuses on reducing administrative burdens for air cargo clients. Clients have reported improvements to operational efficiency, and the seamless cargo transfer processes supported through K9 Comply enhances all regulatory TSA Compliance efforts.

"Innovation is key to our growth and this patent reflects our dedication to advancements in the air cargo screening industry," said Steve Jones, Allied Universal global chairman and CEO. "As technology continues to reshape the security landscape, we remain committed to developing solutions that enable our clients to operate with confidence in an increasingly complex world with solutions that help meet the highest canine air cargo security standards."

K9-Comply represents a major industry advancement in regulated canine air cargo screening operations, offering a cloud-based, fully integrated system that centralizes and distributes all documentation required under the Certified Cargo Screening Program-K9 (CCSP-K9) process. The platform facilitates all required cargo screening tracking, document creation, and document transfer processes to ensure full TSA compliance for AUS and our clients.

K9-Comply expands the company's patent portfolio in explosives detection technology. Its first platform using patented explosive detection technology, SmartTech^®, was launched in the early 2000s and connects on-site screening with real-time support. Upon identifying a suspicious X-ray image, an on-site screener sends the image to our Emergency Operations Center via the SmartTech solution, where specialized bomb technicians analyze the image, issuing an alert or non-detect. In 2018 the company was awarded a patent for Alarm Resolution capabilities, combining SmartTech with explosive detection canine screening. A trained canine detection team conducts an initial sweep and if a potential threat is detected, X-ray screening and SmartTech are deployed to confirm and evaluate the presence of a true explosive threat.

The patent is U.S. Patent No. 12,531,967, titled "Canine Inspection Recording".

To view canine cargo screening video visit https://youtu.be/5VPWgIuNYIE.

About Allied Universal
The world's leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500, Allied Universal^® delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit www.aus.com.

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Allied Universal
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SOURCE: Allied Universal