Akal Security Exceptional Service

Employees have received important awards, that reflect unlimited commitment to quality, compliance and our clients’ security programs. Akal has been honored as an employer, and for its integrity. Akal employees have received awards for answering the call of duty by protecting, and in some cases saving the lives of Government employees and members of the public.

Akal Recognized for High Ethical Standards

In February 2003, Akal was chosen as a finalist for the 2003 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Business Ethics Award by the BBB of Central/Northern Arizona. Akal was one of three finalists in the 50-99 Employees Category.

The Business Ethics Award recognizes businesses for their demonstrated high standards of ethical conduct and practices. The program was established to honor outstanding businesses whose commitment to ethical business practices help to uphold a fair marketplace. Winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges comprised of community leaders.

Akal Security Named "Employer of the Year” by State of Texas

Akal Security, Inc. was named the 2005 Texas Workforce Employer of the Year at the Ninth Annual Texas Workforce Conference held from November 2 through 4 in Houston. Akal, nominated by the Central Texas Workforce Board, also won an Employer Award of Excellence.

Large Employer National Award

Disabled American Veterans gave Akal at Fort Hood the "Large Employer National Award" for 2004

CSO of The Year Awards

Each year the U.S. Marshals Service recognizes outstanding employees for valor, distinguished service, contributions to the Equal Employment Opportunity program, and special acts deserving commendation. We are proud of the dedication of these professionals:

2006 - CSO Roger McClenny, U.S. District Court Kansas City, Kansas Akal CSO Roger McClenny was awarded 2006 Harry Belluomini CSO of the Year by the U.S. Marshals Service at the U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Kansas, for his actions when a defendant suddenly ran to the front of the courtroom and attempted to stab the probation officer with a pen. McClenny confronted the defendant and prevented the attack. Marshals took the defendant into custody.

2005 - CSO Joseph Gese, Western District of Washington (Seattle) For heroic actions when a deranged person entered the courthouse then removed a hand grenade from his backpack. CSO Gese was instrumental in isolating and negotiating with the individual in the courthouse lobby while the other CSOs and USMS personnel evacuated the courthouse and deployed their armed response. Eventually the Seattle SWAT Team shot and killed the individual.

2004 - CSO Adrian Perez, Southern District of Texas Court Security Officer Adrian Perez was honored both locally and nationally for his actions outside the Corpus Christi Federal Courthouse June 21, 1994. The situation started when 81-year-old Walter Kloesel pulled up to the courthouse and left his vehicle with a .410 shotgun. Police say he fired two shots toward the bay then turned around and fired two shots at the courthouse. That's when court security officer Adrian Perez sprung into action. "I timed my run to where I figured I could stop the man before he reloaded and shot at me and basically that's what I did," said Perez. He knocked Kloesel to the ground and took the shot gun from him. Kloesel was then taken into custody. "You've heard about people getting adrenalin rushes. That's was one of the biggest adrenaline rushes I've ever had in my life," Perez said. "Literally you put your life on the line."

2003 - CSO Robert Booher and LCSO Ronald Tatro Jointly awarded 2003 Harry Belluomini CSOs of the Year.

2001 - Joseph Carrieri For safely evacuating employees and other Southern District of New York citizens from the court structures at Foley Square on September 11, 2001.

2000 - James Carman CSO James Carman, assigned to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Little Rock, Arkansas, was awarded the Harry Belluomini Court Security Officer of the Year award. Carman was honored for saving the life of U.S. District Judge Henry Woods after he collapsed on the way to his vehicle following a meeting at the courthouse. Assigned to escort Judge Woods to his car, Carman radioed for medical assistance, requested additional CSO support and administered CPR until EMTs arrived at the scene.

1999 - Phil Tortorici In 1999, CSO Phil Tortorici of the Southern District of Florida received the Harry Belluomini Court Security Officer of the Year award for effective, courageous emergency medical assistance provided Judge Lenore Nesbitt. When Judge Nesbitt lost consciousness, Officer Tortorici immediately administered CPR, restored her heartbeat and breathing and continued until an ambulance arrived. Judge Nesbitt credits Officer Tortoricic with saving her live.