2020 seems to be the year that keeps on giving crisis after crisis. A global pandemic and recession, political uncertainty in traditionally democratic countries, natural disasters – the list goes on. For organizations with operations in the US, demonstrations that tip over into vandalism and violence are a concern only second to COVID-19.
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.
Security Support During the US Election
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Winning the Super Bowl in 10 Minutes: Protective Services in the United States
Anyone who conducts protective security for a living understands the difference between the daily, typical protection tasks and the truly colossal tasks that require an enournmous amount of planning and coordination. A few years ago, a client contacted us asking to assist with a project, and our task was in theory, simple.
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Advance Reconnaissance prevents Crisis in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro is well known for its natural wonders, including its famous beaches, the panoramic Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain, with its glass-walled cable car. The city is also one of the major business centers of Brazil.
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Planning for a change of plans: Protective Services at a major world event in Saudi Arabia
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.
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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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