Kidnap, Ransom and Extortion Response
For companies to have a kidnap, ransom and response strategy in an uncertain age is a precaution against the unpredictable. Companies in certain parts of the globe and relationships with certain nations make their employees a target for kidnap. Real or perceived wealth of individuals or their position within companies creates targets. Once an irregular event kidnaps and ransom demands are now common and unfortunately payment of the demand does not necessarily secure the safe release of the hostage. Kidnap, detention and extortion are real dangers for companies operating both overseas and in domestic markets. The threats are often overlooked on the basis that such an incident will not happen. This is avoidance of a real and present danger where the damage inflicted individually, to employees, their families, and corporately is catastrophic. To fail to appreciate the short and long term consequences of such an event and the response to it can determine the difference between life and death. Not knowing, initially, the level of danger the kidnapper presents most incidents of this type require delicate and protracted negotiations which the unprofessional is neither trained nor equipped to take on.

Alecto can give expert assistance in such matters through pre-emptive training and interactive seminars and also management of the actual event if it arises. Alecto’s professionally trained [New Scotland Yard and FBI Academy] consultants, with actual experience in hostage taking and kidnapping situations can equip companies with the ability to prepare and deal with an incident professionally and competently. Alecto has those contacts and networks that allow for dialogue and interaction with law enforcement agencies in those countries where they take over complete control for such events and outside these locations with key connections that can assist in the processes and practical arrangements to secure the very best solution and outcome.