Protecting the UK diplomatic community

G4S provides a range of intelligence, risk consultancy and security services for a number of high profile embassies throughout the world. We are ideally positioned to provide bespoke security solutions and risk mitigation procedures to diplomatic missions and their associated assets

Overview

Diplomatic staff face an ever-increasing number of risks to their safety. Embassies are frequently targeted by a range of threat groups linked with public protest and civil disturbance. Integrity of the mission is paramount; even a seemingly minor breach of security could have major implications, both locally and internationally, in terms of reputation and political stability. With the threat of terrorist and activist activity ever-present, it is vital to take preventative measures to ensure the security of your premises and your people.

Our services

Using a fully managed, consultative service, we can provide a complete solution to maintain the integrity of your operations, and the peace of mind that your security is in safe hands.

Our scope of services includes:

Ready where you are

We have unrivalled geographic coverage globally and throughout the UK, including a specialist team based in central London. With many UK diplomatic missions operating out of the Capital, we have experts available close at hand, who have a real understanding of the specific environment in which you operate. We have played an active part in Project Griffin, in partnership with the City of London Police and Skills for Security, since April 2004. The initiative aims to raise awareness of terrorist activity within the City. As one of the initial founding companies that entered this partnership we sit on the Griffin Committee, meeting on a monthly basis to share intelligence, best practice, and contribute to a safer London.

Manpower available when you need it

With unparalleled access to security officers from the UK’s largest security company, we have a surge capability to cover dropped shifts, and handle an increase in the number of staff required. Whether you  require a security presence around the clock, officers to greet your visitors and guard your embassy, or a regular patrol, key holder or response service, our experts will work with you to ensure your security  provision meets your needs.

Strategic support for your mission

We can provide a hierarchical, military-style command structure to give critical support, when you need it. We supply former Gurkha and ex-military law enforcement personnel with recent operational experience, well-versed in managing civil disturbance, and able to react appropriately to maintain your safety.

Bespoke solutions to protect your interests

Our experts can implement leading technologies to secure your embassy. Security officer activity can be tracked online and in real time via our secure web portal. We can provide access control systems to help prevent unwanted intruders, and monitor these remotely to allow contractors access out of hours.

We can install, maintain and monitor CCTV and alarm systems, and our lone worker protection system means your vulnerable members of staff have peace of mind 24 hours a day. Monitored from our secure alarm receiving centre, our staff will raise an alert to the appropriate authorities should an incident ever occur.

Expecting the unexpected

Through the application of logical and systematic risk assessment methodologies, we help organisations establish a comprehensive risk management programme. We also help customers to identify, monitor and communicate risks associated with any activity, function or process, whether they are operational, financial, environmental, socio-political, security-based or a combination of these.

Business continuity, resilience and crisis management

Initial risk mitigation planning can be engineered to develop full business continuity and resilience policies and procedures. Our experts work with you to ensure your security master plan includes emergency response plans and crisis management training and exercises.

Risk analysis and research

We offer comprehensive geo-political and security risk analysis, gathered from our worldwide security network, through our subscription services and travel advisories. Our Global Intelligence System (GIS) is a web-based knowledge portal that provides information, analysis and intelligence on over 220 countries, territories and dependencies. GIS includes political and activist group reports, country risk forecasts and travel advisory and safety reports. In addition to our subscription packages, we can develop bespoke business venture reports including risks faced by your organisation, and potential mitigation strategies. We offer detailed advice and support to enable you to make informed decisions.

Training for every eventuality

Each year, we provide specialist security training to thousands of security professionals, government officials, corporate executives and their families worldwide. These programmes, based on realistic scenarios and practical exercises, empower people to protect themselves, their families and their organisation,  wherever they are in the world. Courses such as OSAT (Overseas Awareness Training) teach individuals to analyse threats and recognise indications of danger, as well as giving them the basis for defensive action should an incident occur. We are leading the way in developing programmes to support the UK Ministry of Defence’s concept for the training of Contractors on Deployed Operations, referred to as ‘CONDO’. Our specialist driving courses can prepare executives, security personnel and drivers with the skills needed to cope with an attack on their vehicle.

Specialist facilities to meet your needs

Information security and Technical Surveillance

Counter Measures (TSCM)

Embassies work with sensitive information on a daily basis and have to protect themselves and their information against invasions of privacy and industrial espionage. Facilitated by our experienced TSCM technicians, we can offer a complete electronic security solution, including prevention, detection, business continuity support and computer forensics.

Surveillance detection

We provide specialist surveillance detection teams at high risk locations to pre-empt and counter potential terrorist or criminal activity. We also have an internationally recognised training capability in this discipline.

Abduction, kidnap for ransom and extortion services

Our specialist subsidiary, Neil Young Associates International (NYA), provides governments, international corporations and private individuals around the world with abduction, kidnap for ransom and extortion (K&R) prevention, training and response services. NYA is a recognised world leader in this highly specialised market and is an approved K&R consultancy for some of the world’s largest insurers and special risks brokers.

A calibre of security befitting the diplomatic community

• Our former Gurkha and other ex-military officers are hand selected for their experience, language skills, self discipline and presentation
• In London we have over 350 security officers with CTC (Counter Terrorism Check) clearance, and can provide SC vetted officers
• Our training instructors are predominantly former Special Forces personnel, all of whom have been carefully selected to ensure they have an appropriate mix of military and civilian experience, operational expertise in hazardous environments, and the educational qualifications to effectively teach the specialist skills clients require.

Whether you require:

• Front of house concierge-style service
• Officers to guard building entrances
• Training for your key personnel
• Mobile response teams to react in an emergency, or
• CCTV installation, electronic access control and monitoring, we can provide a premium service to protect your interests.