KIDNAP FOR RANSOM RESPONSEPro-Intell security solutions

• Kidnap for ransom is a growing crime in a world made less stable by economic crises and the resulting polarization of wealth between the haves and the have-nots.

• Kidnappers target the wealthy or apparently wealthy and employees of local or international organizations. They do not discriminate against gender, age or social class.

Pro-Intell:

Pro-Intell provides global risk solutions including kidnap prevention and kidnap response services. Our response services take into account all the factors surrounding a case and whilst no two cases are the same, our experience and the continuity of our Case Officers allows us to adapt to new challenges.

The Team:

As an established response company with experience in kidnap response, our team draws on a broad spectrum of knowledge.The background of our team members is varied but includes: law enforcement; intelligence agencies; military; legal and commercial security.Pro-Intell is retained by several Insurance companies to provide Kidnap for Ransom and Extortion response services to its insured clients on a world-wide basis.

Pro-Intell is on hand to deliver a

complete solution to managing kidnap

risk for both the individual and business client.

In the event of a kidnapping, our response team is available to provide expert support to determine the most appropriate course of action to resolve the situation.Our exclusively retained team members have a wealth of experience in high risk areas such as Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.Complementing our response capability are a number of other support functions. Our global tracking and monitoring facility use satellite tracking technology to monitor clients and their assets while also providing 24-hour crisis hotlines, providing information, monitor events around the world in real time and provide alerts and up-to-date analysis of key events as they happen.

What we do:

From the moment a client makes the first call to report an incident, an Case manager will be allocated to the case. Clients receive immediate assistance and advice via telephone in the initial phase of an incident. Our goal is to have a highly qualified response consultant on-scene as soon as possible after the initial alert has been received.

Our response team provide a full range of advice and support to clients and families during incidents. These include but are not limited to:

• Communications with involved parties

• Liaison with in-country law enforcement, if appropriate

• Negotiation strategy

• The likely progression of events

Kidnap Prevention:

There is much that can be done to reduce the risk of becoming a kidnap victim.

1. Know your surroundingsSeek advice from trusted locals or local police to identify areas that are unsafe, and avoid passing through these areas. Avoid walking alone in the streets.

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2. Reduce your profile if you can

Avoid jewelry, expensive cars and accessories which indicate wealth or identify you as a foreigner or an employee of a well-known company or organization.

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3. Avoid Routines:

Routines should be avoided where possible by changing the times and routes between work and home; you are at risk if your location can be predicted. This practice should be carried out by all people on the policy.

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4. Be vigilant when travelling

Your travel itineraries should be shared with as few people as possible. Remain observant and be aware of unusual activity. If you see suspicious or unusual activity, seek out a well-populated location where a kidnapping is unlikely to take place.

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5. Take extra precautions when away from home

Do not open your hotel room door until you confirm who is visiting you. Use the door- scope or confirm with the concierge/front desk who the visitor is.

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6. Make yourself as secure as possible

Ensure that your property is fitted with functioning alarms. Carry a personal alarm and store emergency numbers in your phone via speed-dial. Using guards or armored vehicles are options which may be appropriate.