PRESS RELEASE
July 1, 2026
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Metro Transit Receives APTA Gold Award in the Safe, Effective, and Clean Category for Light Rail/Streetcar
Pasadena, CA – July 1, 2026 – Inter-Con Security is proud to celebrate Metro Transit’s recent recognition as a recipient of the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Gold Award in the Safe, Effective, and Clean category for Light Rail/Streetcar. The award recognizes rail transportation systems that have achieved significant safety and security outcomes through innovative programs and initiatives, and Inter-Con is honored to support Metro Transit in helping create a safer, more welcoming transit system.
Metro Transit earned the honor for its ongoing work advancing its Safety & Security Action Plan (SSAP), which focuses on improving conditions across the system, supporting employees, and strengthening engagement with riders and community partners. A key part of the plan has been expanding the presence of Metro Transit police officers, Community Service Officers, TRIP agents, supplemental security personnel, and community partners throughout the transit system. These efforts have contributed to improvements in customer satisfaction and perceptions of safety, while reducing serious crime, customer complaints, and property damage.
“We could not be more pleased to see Metro Transit receive this well-deserved recognition,” said Henry Hernandez, President & CEO at Inter-Con Security. “This award reflects the dedication of everyone involved in building a safer, more welcoming transit system. Inter-Con is honored to play a role in supporting Metro Transit’s vision, and we share in this achievement alongside them.”
Metro Transit General Manager Lesley Kandaras echoed that sentiment in announcing the award. “While our work continues, we are proud to see our efforts to create a consistently clean, safe, and welcoming experience on transit being acknowledged as industry leading,” Kandaras said. “This award doesn’t signify that our work is over but instead provides motivation to continue the positive momentum as our system continues to evolve and grow.”
The award highlights the kind of sustained, collaborative effort that defines successful transit safety programs. As a security partner to Metro Transit, Inter-Con remains committed to working alongside the agency’s teams to advance the goals of the SSAP and to support a secure environment for riders and transit workers alike.
Inter-Con looks forward to continuing its partnership with Metro Transit as the agency builds on this momentum and works toward its next milestones in transit safety and security.
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About Inter-Con
Inter-Con is a global provider of fully customized, high-touch integrated security solutions. Inter-Con is a 100% Hispanic-owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise, and is the largest minority-owned and operated security company in the world, employing over 40,000 people across North and South America, and Africa.
NEWS
May 1, 2026
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Pasadena, CA – May 1, 2026 – Inter-Con Security announced today that President and CEO Henry Hernandez was honored last night at the 2026 Latino Leaders Index 500 Awards, accepting recognition on behalf of himself and his father, Rick Hernandez. The award recognizes both leaders for their contributions to building one of the largest and most prominent Latino-owned businesses in the United States. Inter-Con is ranked as the twenty-first largest Latino-owned business in the United States.
The Latino Leaders Index 500 represents an extraordinary effort to identify, research, and celebrate the nation’s top Latino-owned and operated businesses — measuring their impact by revenue, workforce, and leadership. Inter-Con’s inclusion at #21, with an annual revenue of $1.3 billion and a workforce of more than 40,000 individuals worldwide, reflects the company’s standing as one of the largest minority-owned enterprises in the country.
Together, Rick and Henry Hernandez represent the second and third generation of Hernandez family leadership that have shaped Inter-Con Security into the largest minority-owned and operated security company in the world — a legacy built on integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to service, with operations spanning North America, South America, and Africa.
“This recognition reflects the work of thousands of Inter-Con security professionals whose dedication and commitment make this company what it is,” said Henry Hernandez. “Our family has poured everything into building this company, and it is an honor to carry that legacy forward. We are proud of our heritage, and our people, and proud to represent the strength of Latino-owned business in America.”
Inter-Con Security congratulates all honorees recognized at the 2026 Latino Leaders Index 500 ceremony and looks forward to continuing to raise the standard for excellence in the security industry.
Learn more about the 2026 Index 500 ranking here.
About Inter-Con
Inter-Con is a global provider of fully customized, high-touch integrated security solutions. Inter-Con is a 100% Hispanic-owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise, and is the largest minority-owned and operated security company in the world, employing over 40,000 people across North and South America, and Africa.
PRESS RELEASE
September 29, 2025
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New Orleans, Louisiana. — September 29, 2025 — Inter-Con Security announced that it was awarded last evening the coveted Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) Award at the OSPA’s and will be a sponsor at tonight’s Women in Security /Next Gen Reception.
“The company is honored to have been recognized by the security industry at this year’s OSPAs Award Ceremony and is very proud to be a sponsor of this evening’s ASIS Women in Security/Next Gen Reception,” said Henry Hernandez, President and CEO of Inter-Con Security.
Founded in 1973 by U.S. Army Veteran and retired LAPD Detective Lt. Enrique “Hank” Hernandez, Inter-Con has nearly tripled in size over the past three years to become one of the largest and fastest-growing security companies, employing over 40,000 employees. This recent growth has been entirely organic, and Inter-Con has neither acquired nor merged with any other security company in its 50-year history. Inter-Con remains 100% owned by the Hernandez Family, making it one of the largest family-owned, certified Minority Business Enterprises in the United States.
Mr. Hernandez added, “Inter-Con’s tremendous growth over the last several years would not be possible without the incredible people on our team who go above and beyond to support our clients and communities every day. The diversity of perspectives and skills within our organization significantly contributes to our ability to innovate and succeed in supporting some of the most complex, high-requirement programs in the world. We are incredibly proud to have won this year’s Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) award.”
About Inter-Con
Inter-Con is a global provider of fully customized, high-touch integrated security solutions. Inter-Con is a 100% Hispanic-owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise, and is the largest minority-owned and operated security company in the world, employing over 40,000 people across North and South America, and Africa.
PRESS RELEASE
August 12, 2025
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Pasadena, CA – August 12, 2025 – Inter-Con Security proudly announces its inclusion in the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, an annual ranking by Inc. Magazine that honors the fastest-growing private companies in America. This recognition marks a significant achievement for Inter-Con in a highly competitive landscape, and the second consecutive year the company has earned a spot on the list.
The Inc. 5000 is a respected benchmark of entrepreneurial excellence, spotlighting companies that have achieved notable revenue growth over a three-year period. Inter-Con’s continued presence on the list reflects its dedication to innovation, exceptional client service, and a mission-driven approach to security.
“I’m so incredibly proud of our team for this achievement,” said Henry Hernandez, President and CEO of Inter-Con. “Recognizing that Inc. measures growth as a percentage increase in revenue over the last several years, a company of our relatively large size to make this list is very impressive and serves as a testament to all of our team’s hard work.”
Inter-Con’s back-to-back recognition further reinforces its position as a trusted leader in the security industry. The company’s sustained growth underscores its unwavering mission to protect people and communities around the world while maintaining operational excellence.
To view the complete list of Inc. 5000 companies and learn more about Inter-Con’s accomplishments, please click here.
About Inter-Con
Inter-Con Security is a global provider of fully customized, client-focused integrated security solutions. As a 100% Hispanic-owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise, Inter-Con is the largest minority-owned and operated security company in the world, employing over 40,000 security professionals across North America, South America, and Africa.