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Instances of serious major crime are thankfully few and far between, however the daring attack of the Securitas cash distribution depot in Tonbridge, Kent highlights the detailed amount of planning and surveillance that was undertaken by the criminals concerned prior to the commission of this offence. Despite a number of suspects being arrested and charged in connection with the £53 million theft, some £30 million remains outstanding and there appears no immediate prospect of its recovery.
RISC specialist security division has recently undertaken a complete security review of similar facilities, encompassing a local geographic, historic, technical, and personnel perspective whereby a number of issues were identified and appropriate recommendations made to the commissioning client.
RISC’s criminal mission analysis (CMA) is predicated on a criminal high value target list (HVT). This database is maintained and updated at the client’s request, especially following any new intelligence or any relevant indicators that would elevate the threat or risk to such a facility. Relevant monitoring can be undertaken in order that forewarning can be provided in the event that there is any increase to the level of threat.
During the occasions of increased hazard, the HVT can be afforded additional assets to counter any threat and to provide added situational awareness to the risk holders to further enhance the decision making process. Further specialist reviews can be undertaken around the “Tiger kidnap” scenario, its identification, prevention and threat liability.
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