Private Eyes In Disguise

Operatives | Crook-catchers work from the inside

- As seen in The SouthtownStar, November 2, 2008

For most people, the phrase "undercover operative" conjures images of a tuxedo-clad James Bond drinking martinis and wooing beautiful women. Real life undercover work is far less glamorous, but catching the bad guy can be just as rewarding.

Many security operations are best left to law enforcement officers, because they require a high level of training or may require the use of a weapon. But civilians make ideal operatives for certain types of assignments, according to Art Hannus, president and CEO of American Heritage Security in Alsip.

>>Read Article [PDF]

Arthur J. Hannus Elected President of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

We would like to congratulate our President/CEO of American Heritage Protective Services, Arthur J. Hannus, for being elected as President of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. He replaces Scott Arney who did an excellent job and will continue to be on the Executive Board of the Foundation. Mr. Hannus looks forward to working with Executive Director Phil Cline and the other members of the Board.
>>Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Website!

Time For An Overhaul

What Some Southland Employers Say About IL Unemployment System

- As seen in Chicago Southland Business, February, 2006

It may be a business closing its doors or relocating to another state. Or perhaps a sluggish economy drives a large corporation to implement massive layoffs. Those are just two possible scenarios where employees have legitimate reasons for filing to receive unemployment benefits.
However, many business owners throughout the state say Illinois is unfair in its collection of UI (umemployment insurance) funds.
>>Read Article [PDF]

Eyes On The Future

Local Security firms adapt to the times

- As seen in Chicago Southland Business, July 2005

Back in the days of yore, city and village residents heard the familiar, "Ten o'clock and all's well" on a nightly basis, and usually on the hour.

Referred to as town criers, those bell tollers were the forerunners of modern-day security guards. Today's private security companies constitute a solid industry segment in the Chicagoland area and throughout the nation.

>>Read Article [PDF]

Sparks Will Fly

Social Security, pension concerns grate on Southland Work Force

- As seen in Chicago Southland Business, July 2005

Art Hannus is a jovial man, a "real character" we Chicagoans would say. He's animated in his speech, offering infectious chuckles, and he's not much for silence. Yet today, Hannus, who runs Alsip-based American Heritage Protective Services, has some fairly pointed questions.
>>Read Article [PDF]
(Article also featured in Daily Southtown's July 10th Business Section) [PDF]

On Alert

Attack keeps us vigilant, but remind that fear should not control us

- As seen in The Star, July 10

Hours after Thursday's London bombings, Chicago area police boosted patrols, the government placed the country's transportation system on high alert and Chicagoans were warned to be wary of suspicious activities.