U.S. Security Associates Acquires ODS Security Solutions

ODS specializes in providing security services, including alarm monitoring, access control and video surveillance, to the healthcare and other vertical markets.

ATLANTA – Guarding and security technology provider U.S. Security Associates has acquired Richmond, Va.-based ODS Security Solutions, strengthening the company’s capabilities within the healthcare marketplace. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The acquisition will provide U.S. Security Associates, based here, with additional capacity to develop and provide unique solutions to meet its clients’ needs, according to Richard Wyckoff, president and CEO.


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“We are extremely excited to have the ODS team join with USA as we further enhance our competencies within the healthcare market. In support of our overarching value proposition to provide our clients with ‘better outcomes,’ ODS brings to us an excellent leadership team with substantial experience,” Wyckoff states.

Among its technology services, ODS provides alarm monitoring, emergency communications, radio dispatching, electronic access control, emergency call boxes, video surveillance, intrusion detection and more.

Rafe Wilkinson, former CEO of ODS, will join U.S. Security Associates and continue to lead the healthcare market segment’s strategic development.

“We are thrilled to join forces with USA. We share the same passion for customer satisfaction and employee development. Combined, we will now be able to provide an even greater level of fulfillment and expansion of services.”

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