| As the saying goes, a chain is only as strong as its | | | | Executive Protection |
| weakest link. The kidnap prevention chain consists of | | | | You may need professional help in approaching the |
| various links. | | | | kidnap risks in the best possible way. The majority of |
| Threat Assessment | | | | risks can be addressed through the anti-kidnapping |
| The first link is the cornerstone of prevention because | | | | strategies and tactics found in this book. One or |
| without knowing the risks, it's impossible to guard | | | | several significant risks may be difficult to overcome |
| against them. And without knowing the threats that | | | | with certainty. In these instances consider the use of |
| you are susceptible to, you cannot build secure kidnap | | | | specialized executive protection personnel. In countries |
| prevention plans. | | | | with a substantial risk of kidnapping, executive |
| Enhanced Awareness | | | | protection personnel ensure mission success by |
| The second link in the chain is concerned with | | | | increased safety. |
| enhanced awareness. This is a prerequisite for tactical | | | | Security Consultancy |
| prevention because without awareness there cannot | | | | In countries with a substantial risk of kidnapping, you |
| be preventative action, and without action there would | | | | may need the services of a security consultant to |
| be no protective solution to the kidnap risks. | | | | review the in-country residence and make |
| Tactical Prevention | | | | recommendations for security improvements before |
| The third link in the kidnap prevention chain addresses | | | | moving in. Obtain a vulnerability evaluation and security |
| tactical prevention. This refers to the ability to | | | | audit of the residence for an understanding of the risks |
| successfully apply prevention techniques in an | | | | and appropriate security protocol in regards to physical |
| overseas business situation. Technically sound | | | | security. This would include alarm systems, CCTV |
| enhanced awareness must be established before | | | | surveillance, guarding services and other |
| conducting these active prevention tactics and | | | | countermeasures to reduce the risks. Keep Safe Out |
| principles. | | | | There and Stay Low. |