The threat environment for aid workers globally is fluid and complex. The number of major attacks on aid workers hit an all-time high in 2011. Kidnapping has emerged as the number one threat to the sector. FocusPoint is well positioned to support the safety, security and crisis response needs of the space. We work diligently to maintain the integrity of the security posture with as little impact to the mission as possible. Our focus is on enabling the execution of the mission through proactive planning and partnering with the communities in which we operate.

Our exposure includes embedded security support for INGO’s; predictive intelligence and on-going threat monitoring for remote operations; journey management and static security for staging and relief operations; and crisis response to address matters of extortion and kidnap.

Key services and areas of focus include:

• Country Risk Assessment
• Remote Security Teams
• Predictive Intelligence
• Threat Monitoring
• Security Briefings
• Close Protection
• Journey Management
• Incident Management & Crisis Response
• Kidnap for Ransom & Extortion Resolution
• HEAT Training (Africa Only)