GLOBAL RISK STRATEGIES, LTD.
www.globalrsl.com
Services: Security, logistics, and facilitation services in post-conflict Iraq. Company employs many former British army Gurkhas and is working under several U.S. defense contracts for personal and facility security.
“We offer strategic level consultancy, assessment, and project management services in challenging environments. Our proven record of performance includes: management of the Voter Registration Election Programme in Afghanistan; providing security services in Iraq; delivering logistical support to commercial oil and gas extraction projects in Africa; designing specialist insurance and finance products.”
Headquarters:
GRS, 6 Stratton Street, London W1J 8LD, U.K.
Tel: 44 20 7491 7492, e-mail: [email protected]
Contact in Iraq:
Tel: 964 790 2517315, e-mail: [email protected]
GLOBAL SECURITY SOURCE
www.esi-lifeforce.com
Services: At last report, Global Security is affiliated with Executive Security International and is engaged in providing guards and personal protection for the American embassy in Iraq.
“ESI is the oldest intelligence-based executive protection, bodyguard training academy in the world. ESI offers two thousand hours of peer-reviewed certification programs for protection and security specialist in special operations, executive protection, protective intelligence, and investigation. ESI’s premier program, security specialist combines our core training curriculum in intelligence and protection into on integrated program.”
Headquarters:
ESI, Gun Barrel Square, 2128 Railroad Ave.
Rifle, CO 81650
Tel: 888-718-3105, e-mail: [email protected]
GROUP 4 FALCK A/S
www.group4falck.com
Services: Static and mobile guards, close protection, and air marshals.
“Group 4 Securicor forms one of the largest global networks of security operations worldwide, with 360,000 full- and part-time employees. Group 4 Securicor operates in more than one hundred countries on six continents.”
Headquarters:
Group 4, Falck A/S, Panchwati, 82-A, Sector 18
Gurgaon 122016 (Haryana), India
Tel: 91 124 2398888, Fax: 91 124 2397131
e-mail: [email protected]
Contact in Iraq: Abrahem Ghazarian
Tel: 971508131680, e-mail: [email protected]
HALO GROUP
www.halointernational.com (website offline)
Headquarters:
Halo Group, PO Box 1095, Clayton, CA 94517
Tel: 888-997-3275
e-mail: [email protected]
HART SECURITY
www.hartsecurity.com
Services: Marine counter-terrorism, maritime interdiction, intervention forces, internal security, customs, and border control.
“We bring extensive international experience in counter-terrorism and internal security to the task of training national security forces. Hart has a recognized track record in recruiting and training local forces and populations to meet identified security needs and provide solutions. Forces established and developed by Hart continue to serve governments and companies around the world.”
U.K. Headquarters:
Tel: 44 (0) 207 751 0771, Fax: 44 (0) 207 384 0501
U.S. Headquarters:
Hart Security Inc., 1750 Tysons Blvd., 4th Floor
McLean, VA 22102
Tel: 703-744-1345, Fax: 703-744-1344
HENDERSON RISK, LTD.
www.hrlgroup.org
Services: Security, political risks analysis and control, crisis and
contingency planning.
“HRL provides rapid response to increasing security threats: this could mean the hardening of existing security programs or it could mean managing the evacuation of company personnel from a volatile environment.”
Headquarters:
Henderson Risk Ltd., 7 Barton Buildings, Old King Street
Bath, BA1 2JR, U.K.
Tel: 44 (0)1225 470099, Fax: 44 (0)1225 448566
e-mail: [email protected]
HILL & ASSOCIATES, LTD.
www.hill-assoc.com
Services: This firm has been in Iraq since June 2003. They have offices in Baghdad and are focused on providing clients in Iraq with services to include executive protection, information services, and security audits.
“Members of Hill & Associates’ executive protection team have a strong police and counter-terrorism background and are specially selected for their expertise, experience, and proven integrity. Detailed planning and appropriate deployments surround the client with a reassuring safety zone.”
Headquarters:
Hill & Associates Ltd., 2201-05 Shell Tower, Times Square, 1 Matheson Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-2802-2123, Fax: 852-2802-2133
e-mail: [email protected]
ICP GROUP, LTD.
www.icpgroup.ltd.uk
Services: Personal security, corporate security, corporate training, investigations and intelligence collection, and high-tech security.
“Executive close protection, individual escort and teams. Harassment and stalking threat management. Personal protection and safety training for individuals, staff, and family. Spouse and family safe escort, domestic and overseas. Event security management. Risk profiling surveys and assessments for VIPs and key personnel.”
Headquarters:
2 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3DQ, U.K.
Tel: 44 0 207 591 4411, Fax: 44 0 207 584 1460
e-mail: [email protected]
ISI
www.isiiraq.com
Services: Secure services, communications, secure housing, and logistical support across Iraq.
“ISI has been a specialist in the field of Iraqi security since spring 2003, after winning the Baghdad Convention Centre contract. The first post-invasion contract was to supply and vet an all-Iraqi team to provide round the clock security alongside coalition forces within the Green Zone.”
Headquarters:
ISI Baghdad Compound, Al Mansour, Baghdad
Tel: 964 1 541 7668, e-mail: [email protected]
JANUSIAN SECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT, LTD.
www.janusian.com
Services: Founded by a former British SAS soldier, Janusian has been providing security details in Iraq since April 2003.
“As companies find themselves increasingly confronted by inventive and aggressive new security threats, Janusian offers a genuine alternative in security risk management. Our reputation is for challenging the conventional, and for delivering solutions that are innovative, flexible, and effective.”
Headquarters:
Russell Square House, 10–12 Russell Square
London WC1B 5EH, U.K.
Tel: 44 0 20 7578 0009, Fax: 44 0 20 7578 7855,
e-mail: [email protected]
KROLL SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
www.krollworldwide.com
Services: Kroll Security has a contract to protect USAID employees in Iraq.
“Kroll’s experts in security, protection, engineering, business continuity, and emergency management help clients prevent, prepare for, and respond to the many threats they face at home and abroad.”
Headquarters:
Kroll Security, 900 Third Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Tel: 212-593-1000, Fax: 212-593-2631
MANTECH INTERNATIONAL CORP
www.mantech.com
Services: Maintains a telecommunications base in Iraq.
“ManTech is one of the U.S. government’s leading providers of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs supporting the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the Department of State, the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal government agencies. Our expertise covers software
development, enterprise security architecture, information assurance, intelligence operations support, network and critical infrastructure protection, information technology, communications integration, and engineering support.”
Headquarters:
ManTech, 12015 Lee Jackson Hwy., Fairfax, VA 22033, Tel: 703-218-6000
METEORIC TACTICAL SOLUTIONS
Services: Reportedly this South African firm has had several contracts with Britain and Switzerland to provide security services for installations inside of Iraq. At one time, they had a contract with the United States to assist in the training of Iraqi police. Two owners of the company, Hermanus Carlse and Lourens Horn, were arrested in Zimbabwe for their part in a coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea. Information concerning their current status is not readily available.
Contact in Iraq: Lourens Horn (Louwtjie) Tel: 914-360-3113 e-mail: [email protected]
MEYER GLOBAL SECURITY, INC.
www.meyerglobalforce.com
Services: Provides personal security, intelligence, kidnap and ransom operations, convoy escort and executive protection, helicopter transportation, and airborne operations. Meyer reportedly boasts the ability to interface directly with insurgent groups.
“Operating as a private military company we provide complete security and protection services for government organizations and private sector companies including executive protection, bodyguards, security guards, convoy escorts, and all risk-management components. We have transportation available including 4x4 SUVs, sedans, armored and rapid response vehicles as well as aircraft support.”
Headquarters:
Meyer Global Security, 105 N. Main, PO Box 1800
Joshua, TX 76058
Tel: 817-426-1199, Fax: 817-558-4868
MPRI
www.mpri.com
Services: MPRI is a division of L3 Communications. Their primary focus in Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait is the training of coalition force military units, Iraqi army soldiers, and Iraqi police cadets. They also provide Arabic interpreters.
“We serve the national security needs of the U.S. government, selected foreign governments, international organizations, and the private sector with programs of the highest standards and methodologies of proven effectiveness. Our core competencies center on security sector reform, institution-building, the development of leaders at all levels, training, education, and emergency management.”
Headquarters:
MPRI, 1201 E. Abingdon Drive, Suite 425
Alexandria, VA 22315
Tel: 703-684-7114, Fax: 703-684-3528
e-mail: [email protected]
OLIVE SECURITY, LTD.
www.olivesecurity.com
Services: Provides extensive security services throughout Iraq. Services include convoy escort, personal bodyguards, key point security, site survey, threat and risk assessment. Major client is Bechtel.
“We protect affluent and high-profile individuals and sports teams through security measures tailored to the client’s unique requirements based on an extensive assessment of their lifestyle, daily regime, place of residence, office, and other activities. We also manage every aspect of security for international travel.”
Headquarters:
Olive Security, 2 Charles Street
Mayfair, London W1J 5DB, U.K.
Tel: 44 0 207307 0540, Fax: 44 0 207307 0542
e-mail: [email protected]
OPTIMAL SOLUTION SERVICES
www.portaliraq.com/showbusiness.php?id=360
Services: Security guards, personal protection, convoy escort.
“Our emphasis is on maintaining the highest industry standards with our security personnel adhering to safety and health regulation and best work practices.”
Headquarters:
Optimal Solution Services, 4/35 Spencer Street
Fairfield NSW 2165, Australia
Tel: 61297555840, Fax: 61297559835
OVERSEAS SECURITY & STRATEGIC INFORMATION, INC./SAFENET-IRAQ
Services: Personal security, convoy escorts, training for local security personnel, threat and intelligence reporting, and provision of combat medics and equipment.
“We provide in-country ‘hands on’ management of highly trained and experienced South African security personnel by former U.S. intelligence officers with paramilitary backgrounds. Services include close protection of VIPs, general personal security of employees, convoy escorts of personnel and equipment, training of local security personnel, provision of armored and unarmored vehicles, threat and intelligence reporting, and provision of combat medics with proper equipment. Our approach is responsive, personalized, and cost-effective.”
Headquarters:
OSSI, PO Box 52067, Atlanta, GA 30355
Tel: 404-307-4072, Fax: 413-208-6069, e-mail: [email protected]
PILGRIMS GROUP
www.pilgrimsgroup.co.uk
Services: Security officers, dog services. Specialties include training the media to cope with challenges in dangerous countries.
“Our management and our training teams have been carefully selected from a wide range of backgrounds including special forces, military, police, customs, security services and other complementary backgrounds. This gives us a comprehensive experience and knowledge base from which our procedures, advice, and systems are developed.”
Headquarters:
Pilgrims House, PO Box, 769, Wokin, Surrey GU21 5EU, U.K.
Tel: 44 0 1932 349 943, e-mail: [email protected]
RAMOPS RISK MANAGEMENT GROUP
www.ramops.com
Services: Security services, close protection, site security, communications security, information technology security, uniformed security, risk assessment.
“All RamOPS security consultants have military special operations or federal security service backgrounds; they are also required to maintain their training in order to recognize emerging threats and advances in the industry. All RamOPS security personnel have military or law enforcement backgrounds augmented with training from today’s top security academies.”
Headquarters:
RamOPS, 7312 Hihenge Court, Suite 8, Raleigh, NC 27615
Tel: 919-740-4597, e-mail: [email protected]
RONCO CONSULTING CORPORATION
www.roncoconsulting.com
Services: Mine clearing, security services, environmental remediation. Ronco is also involved in training Iraqi mine-clearing teams.
“Ronco Consulting Corporation, involved in the design and implementation of mine clearance operations since 1989, has developed an integrated humanitarian demining system that is highly accurate, safe, and cost-effective in mine-infested countries.”
Headquarters:
Ronco, 2301 M Street, Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20037
Tel: 202-785-2791, Fax: 202-785-2078, e-mail: [email protected]
RUBICON INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
www.rubicon-international.com
Services: Asset protection, personal protection, investigation and intelligence, security training.
“Whatever the security challenge, we can provide a combination of intelligence and threat assessments, security surveys, staff training, technical security equipment, and contingency planning to equip you with the inner resources needed to be confident that you are ready to react.”
Headquarters:
Rubicon, 70 Upper Richmond Road, London SW 15 2RP, U.K.
Tel: 44 0 20 8874 0055, Fax: 44 0 20 8874 5522
e-mail: [email protected]
SALADIN SECURITY
www.saladin-security.com
Services: Bodyguards, security officers, security consultants, crisis management.
“Using its specialist knowledge, Saladin has the capability of looking at the situation from a terrorist’s point of view to identify the weaknesses which would be exploitable. In addition, the company utilizes past experience to recommend the most appropriate technology and equipment to counter such weaknesses.”
Headquar
ters:
Saladin Security, 7 Abingdon Road, London, W8 6AH, U.K.
Tel: 020 7376 2655, Fax: 020 7 937 5805
e-mail: [email protected]
SCG INTERNATIONAL RISK
www.scgonline.net
Services: Provides security, intelligence, technical, and training solutions.
“SCG International Risk provides the highest caliber security personnel available. Our people are recruited from the world’s elite military organizations and further trained to provide your organization with services unmatched by any other risk mitigation firm.”
Headquarters:
SCG, PO Box 6671, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Tel: 757-689-2148,
Fax: 703-995-4550,
e-mail: [email protected]
SOC-SMG
www.soc-smg.com
Services: International force protection, personal security details, convoy security operations, security consulting, and threat assessment training.
“Our core services include international force protection, consulting, security services, armed protection, threat management, investigation, and large-scale security operations. We provide clients with comprehensive solutions to special problems. These include counter-terrorism expertise, surveillance, electronic countermeasures, explosive device detection, and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) specialties, covert video, overseas special operation protective teams, and intelligence gathering, among others.”
Headquarters:
SOC-SMG, 2393 Heybourne Road, Minden, NV 89423
Tel: 866-369-9100, 775-783-9366,
e-mail: [email protected]
STEELE FOUNDATION
www.steelefoundation.com
Services: Business investigations, executive security, behavioral sciences, crisis management, information security, environmental services.
“The Steele Foundation specializes in the areas of physical threat assessments, social contingency planning, crisis management, architectural and personal safety and security, information and intelligence management, and corporate program development.”
Headquarters:
Steele Foundation, 388 Market Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Tel: 415-781-4300, e-mail: [email protected]
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