IRVINE, Calif. — Global security and facility services provider Allied Universal today announces its acquisition of electronic monitoring company Sentinel Offender Services.
The acquisition “significantly expands Allied Universal’s electronic monitoring capabilities in North America by integrating Sentinel with the company’s existing electronic monitoring business, making Allied Universal the U.S. market leader while strengthening its global electronic monitoring business,” according to the joint announcement.
The combined organization “will provide clients with a broader portfolio of innovative electronic monitoring solutions, backed by expanded expertise, enhanced support and continued technology investment,” the announcement says.
Why Did Allied Universal Acquire Sentinel Offender Services?
“This acquisition provides our electronic monitoring business with an even stronger platform for continued growth in North America, the world’s largest electronic monitoring market,” says Steve Jones, Allied Universal global chairman and CEO, in the joint announcement.
“By combining Sentinel’s proven capabilities with our existing business, we are strengthening our ability to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional services to customers while expanding our leadership position in this important market segment,” he says.
Sentinel Offender Services provides electronic monitoring solutions and community supervision solutions. The company partners with courts, corrections agencies and community supervision programs nationwide, delivering GPS and RF electronic monitoring, alcohol monitoring, offender tracking, case management and related supervision services that promote public safety and accountability.
“The acquisition of Sentinel strengthens our leadership in the U.S. electronic monitoring market and enables us to deliver an unmatched combination of technology, expertise and customer support,” says David Byrne, Allied Universal Electronic Monitoring president, in the joint announcement. “Together, we are well positioned to drive innovation and deliver even greater value to our customers.“
Raymond James Financial Inc., a diversified financial services company, served as exclusive advisor to Sentinel for the transaction.
