Rapid industry growth has led to insufficient vetting and training of guards, leaving them underprepared for the dangers they'll face on the job.

Jamar Patterson, now 40, was up for a job in 2022 as an unarmed security guard. But the offer was rescinded when he informed his prospective employer, Allied Universal, of a previous drug conviction ...

The stage is set for some contracted city workers to go on strike. Security guards employed by Abacus aren't part of a union — but they have had enough of what they call unfair labor practices and ...