Corporate Security

The adequate protection of human, financial and physical assets is essential to the well-being of the corporate entity. Consideration should be given to the following concerns for security:

Human Resources

Executive protection plans are being established by many corporations to counteract the increasing threat of terrorism and disgruntled worker violence. This threat has overburdened law enforcement agencies and has caused many corporations to retain private security agencies to set up and administer these plans. Through Owens & Associates Investigations worldwide network of former law enforcement officers, it can provide personnel of the highest caliber and qualifications to assess the protective risks and to establish a plan that encompasses liaison with intelligence agencies, logistics, vehicle movement, close proximity protection and seminars for executives and their families.

Financial

Illegal and unethical acts from within a company threaten the integrity of corporate assets and information. Senior management who suspect their company is being victimized by such conduct as misappropriation of assets or earnings through theft, embezzlement, fraud or other illegal means must be able to substantiate their suspicions to stop existing losses and prevent future similar activity. OAI can conduct confidential and discrete inquiries into suspect activities without premature disclosure, alerting the offenders or undermining the organization's day-to-day activities. OAI also can collect reliable information about the suspected conduct, thereby maximizing the client's ability to assess the extent of losses, attempt recovery of assets or documents and contain or prevent damaging financial impact on the company. OAI can detect these practices and provide evidence to management with a minimum of delay and publicity.

Physical

Theft, fraud, industrial espionage, kidnapping, extortion and other crimes against businesses can be greatly minimized by taking proper precautions. OAI can work with in-house staff to improve security and make it more cost-effective by reviewing existing security arrangements, determining areas of vulnerability and making recommendations for improvements, including a Crisis Management Plan.

Also included in OAI's experience base is the capability of working with company staff in providing in-depth planning prior to labor unrest. Areas covered include upgrading of physical security, the use of still and video photography, strike logs, police liaison and maximizing the safety of employees.