Scott Owen Associates can protect your people - whether key individuals or an entire office - wherever they may be at risk in the world.

We have particular expertise in protecting the world's news media in hostile environments, such as Afghanistan and Iraq; and difficult environments such as Africa, Russia and South America. Our close protection consultants are recognised as the best in the world and all are SIA compliant. Their assignment to any task is based on the relevance of their experience, (whether military or law enforcement), not simply on their availability.

Media

Print and broadcast media operate in the most dangerous regions in the world and face threats that include war, terrorism, criminality and kidnap, as well as the more general risks that come from living and working in underdeveloped countries, failing states and post-disaster environments.

Scott Owen Associates has been providing operational support to the media around the world for nearly 5 years to help mitigate these threats and risks. We have operated in countries ranging from Iraq to Pakistan and from Russia to South Africa. Our consultants and advisers, who have significant experience of helping to facilitate safe and secure news-gathering and film-making, work with media teams to ensure that journalists and production staff can operate safely and securely. The wide-ranging support available includes the provision of: