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Introduction

• Intelligence, Risk Management and Security Solutions

• Full range of Services to Corporates, Legal Teams and HNI’s

• UK and International Network of Professionals

• Worldwide Memberships & Accreditations

• Fully Complaint with Local Law Worldwide

Surveillance Teams | Asset Tracing | Due Diligence | Background Checks | Tracing | Risk Assessments | TSCM Surveys | Security Solutions | Worldwide Capability


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Four Phases of Preparation

• Phase 1 - Intelligence

• Phase 2 - Risk Assessment

• Phase 3 - Risk Mitigation

• Phase 4 - Crisis Management



Phase 1- Intelligence

✦ [OSI] Open Source Intelligence Mapping

‣ Internet Searches

‣ Government Websites

‣ Local & National Press and Media Reports

‣ Blogs and Chat Room Monitoring

✦ In Country Briefing Reports [UKTI]

‣ Professional Associations & Affiliations

✦ Reconnaissance

‣ Local Sources

‣ Service Providers

‣ Authorities



Phase 2 - Risk Assessment

• Intelligence Reviewing is Constant

• Assess Associated Risks

• Implement Strategy to Mitigate Risks

• Operational Deployment

• Budget



Phase 3 - Risk Mitigation

• What Processes REDUCE RISK?

‣ In-Country local advisers with local area knowledge

‣ Security Teams (Armed/Non-Armed)

‣ Transport Selection - (Armoured/Non-Armoured) Vehicles/Helicopters

• Uncontrollable Variables Affecting RISK

‣ Results from football games - hostility

‣ Unannounced demonstrations

• Risk is Dynamic and Constantly Changes



Phase 4 - Crisis Management

• ‘Action Plan’ in the event of a major crisis

‣ Continued Intelligence Gathering

‣ POC with local authorities for current updates

• PROACTIVE not REACTIVE strategy

• Uncontrollable Risks

‣ Understand local Emergency procedure



São Paulo and Rio De JaneiroHow dangerous are these cities?

• Current Risks

‣ FCO in the UK - Crime & Violence High

‣ US Department of State - ‘Criminal threat Critical’

‣ Brazilian Federal Police Chief stated that Brazil may be high risk during World Cup with terrorists taking advantage to attack ‘foreign delegations’

‣ Crime in major cities more dangerous than what you may be used to



São Paulo - Crime Statistics

Crime 2012 2013 Increase (%)Murders 586 615 5.0

Robbery Death 57 79 38.6

Robberies 58,217 60,101 3.2

Vehicle Robberies 23,028 24,113 4.7

Vehicle Theft 22,293 23,982 7.6

Bank Robberies 53 59 11.3

“Arrastoes” 48 68 41.7

Rape 1473 1621 10.0



Period from (Jan - June 2013)Period from (Jan - June 2012)

Rio De Janeiro - Crime Statistics

Crime 2012 2013 Increase (%)Murders 566 511 (-) 9.8

Robbery Death 22 14 (-) 63.6

Robberies 15,449 15,503 0.3

Vehicle Robberies 4,803 4,435 (-) 9.2

Vehicle Theft 3,238 2,903 (-) 10.0

Bank Robberies 4 3 (-) 25.0

ATM/Bank Assaults 26 33 27.0

“Arrastoes” n/a n/a n/a

Rape 840 772 (-) 9.2Period from (Jan - May 2012) Period from (Jan - May 2013)



Risk Scenario (1)

• (General Traveller) Express Kidnappings

‣ Risk of random attacks in traffic

‣ Travellers with mobile phones & cameras are possible targets

‣ ATM Cash machines

• Risk Reduced

‣ In-country Advisers - Local Knowledge

‣ Route Preparation & Planning

‣ Appropriate Vehicle and Trained Driver



Risk Scenario (2)

• VIP Traveller

‣ Travelling to/from Airport & Accommodation

‣ VIP known to general public

‣ Social time spent outside Accommodation

• Risk Reduced

‣ Meet & Greet Airport with trained security personnel (Fast Track)

‣ In-country Advisers - Local Knowledge

‣ Appropriate method of transport (vehicle or Helicopter)

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Summary

• How do our statistics and scenarios affect the traveller?

• Learn how to identify Risks

• Understand the Current Risks

• Adopt Measures

• REDUCE PROBABILITY of becoming a Crime Statistic





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