A mantra from my previous life within the military was “prior planning and preparation prevents poor performance.” Now, as an advisor to private sector clients doing business in the Middle East, I find that these words remain quite relevant. When protecting our clients in Yemen, Syria, Pakistan, and the Gulf, our strongest recommendations are to always engage us in the planning process early and to remain utterly flexible—because in these particularly complex environments, one must expect the unexpected.
Control Risks Protective Services: Protection in a volatile world
Global organizations face threats that vary widely depending on their industry, size, geographic location, and the profiles of their executives. The aim of Control Risks Protective Services is to keep people safe wherever they are. From providing basic journey management advice, to supporting complex restructuring, wholesale, or event security management, Control Risks’ combination of skill sets, local knowledge, and a rigorous methodical approach helps companies succeed in today’s complex operating environments. Here our security experts from around the world share their personal, on-the-ground insights.
Planning for a change of plans: Protective services at a major world event in Saudi Arabia
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Ensuring safety on a risky route through rugged Tajikistan
Tajikistan, a mountainous, landlocked former Soviet republic in Central Asia, lies off the beaten path for most Western visitors. The country’s stunning landmarks and scenery have great tourist potential. It is also a major transit point for the smuggling of illegal drugs from Afghanistan, a major source of illicit income in the country.
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Threat-led approach to executive protection reduces the unpredictable
Greeted with surprising news upon landing in Acapulco, our experts had to assess and react to an unexpected security situation. Control Risks’ threat-led approach to executive protection meant that neither the client's safety nor their business continuity was threatened during the project.
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A consistent event security management approach through the years
Years of security management at the world's flagship fine art fair has required mitigating serious threats and adapting to risks to ensure the event's security.
Meet our Protective Services experts
Our Protective Services experts and consultants are proven security professionals from our extensive global network, and are integrated into management teams with country and sector experience, balanced between local national and expatriate representation. Where possible, our security professionals are locally based and trained to best practice and Control Risks’ exacting standards. Operators in hostile environments maintain personal SIA qualifications or an equivalent, and are extensively vetted.
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