Intercon Security, Ltd. is a global security

Security

Security is the degree of protection against danger, damage, loss, and crime. Security as a form of protection are structures and processes that provide or improve security as a condition. The Institute for Security and Open Methodologies in the OSSTMM 3 defines security as "a form of protection...

 solution provider with headquarters in Toronto

Toronto

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, Canada

Canada

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Intercon Security provides services for a wide range of organizations and individuals. Over 2,500 security personnel are employed worldwide in various roles ranging from uniformed Security Officers to biometric system installation and analysis.

Intercon Security/ADT Advanced Integration is a division of ADT Security Services

ADT Security Services

ADT Security Services, originally American District Telegraph, now also known as simply ADT, is a division of Tyco International and a worldwide supplier of electronic security systems, fire alarm systems, communication systems, and integrated building management systems.-History:There were many...

, itself a division of Tyco International

Tyco International

Tyco International Ltd. is a highly diversified global manufacturing company incorporated in Switzerland, with United States operational headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey...

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Standard Self-Defense Tactics

As part of its mandate, Intercon Security instructs officers in self-defense tactics and techniques. Guest trainers regularly develop special training courses for exceptional Security Officers and unique enforcement and/or surveillance assignments. In BC, Intercon Security Guards are prohibited from carrying any type of self defence weapon, or restraint device by legislation. Guards in Ontario usually carry handcuffs and/or a "ASP F-21" baton, provided they are trained in their use by Intercon's Training Academy.

Services

• Uniformed Officers
• Mobile Uniformed Officers
• Alarm Monitoring
• Dispatch
  Dispatch (logistics)
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  /Call Centre
  Call centre
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• Private Investigator
  Private investigator
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• Bodyguard
  Bodyguard
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• Consulting
  Consultant
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• Intrusion/Panic Alarm/Access Control Systems Installation & Service

Sale to ADT

FirstService

FirstService

- Subsidiaries :*Colliers International - Commercial Real Estate*FirstService Residential Management - Residential Property Management*The Continental Group, Inc.*TFC - Property Services**BrandPoint Services**California Closets**CertaPro Painters**College Pro...

 Corp., owner of Intercon Security has sold its integrated security division to Tyco International

Tyco International

Tyco International Ltd. is a highly diversified global manufacturing company incorporated in Switzerland, with United States operational headquarters in Princeton, New Jersey...

's ADT Security Services

ADT Security Services

ADT Security Services, originally American District Telegraph, now also known as simply ADT, is a division of Tyco International and a worldwide supplier of electronic security systems, fire alarm systems, communication systems, and integrated building management systems.-History:There were many...

 for $187 million USD moving forward to focus more on its real estate services and business.

Chief executive Jay Hennick in a statement said "While the future prospects of our security division are excellent, particularly its strong internal growth potential, we concluded that accelerating the growth of our three real estate services platforms through a combination of internal growth and acquisitions would create greater long-term value for the shareholders of FirstService,"

The deal was accepted by the boards of both companies.