Non-Governmental Organisations

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO's) such as the United Nations, the World Food Programme, Oxfam, Save the Children and the many thousands of other Non-Governmental Organisations around the world, by their very nature, often operate in potentially dangerous and hostile environments and can be subject to quickly changing political, economic and social conditions.

An important factor therefore for any NGO must be the safety and security of its staff and of its operations, including supply lines.

Westminster has extensive experience of providing safety and security solutions to such organisations in hostile areas and Westminster's extensive network of agents and offices, many of which are in areas where NGO's will be operating, establish Westminster as the natural choice of such organisations for the provision of protection services.

Westminster can provide rapid deployment security protection solutions when camps and operations are being established and supplement these with more robust security solutions as the operations grow. Westminster also provides services related to Temporary Shelter and Accommodation.

From protective clothing for staff to the Ballistic and Blast Protection of Buildings Westminster can provide a wide range of solutions to meet all requirements. Armoured Vehicles and RF Jamming for protection of transport and supply lines are an important consideration.

Buildings and camps can be protected by a range of Building and Compound Security measures, including Perimeter Protection Solutions, Intruder Detection Systems, Controlled Access and Surveillance Equipment, X-Ray Scanning and Screening Equipment, Explosive Detection and Disposal Equipment.

Westminster can also supply high power Solar Lighting systems for safety and security in remote areas.

Lone Worker Monitoring and Tracking Systems allow NGO staff to be monitored globally, so that in the event of their being involved in an accident or taken hostage or attacked, security staff can be immediately alerted to their whereabouts. Westminster also offers Hostage and Kidnap Awareness Training to help prevent and handle dangerous situations.

In areas of high risk Westminster can provide highly trained specialist Close Protection teams comprised of ex-British Forces personnel, to provide Staff and Convoy Protection duties in a professional but discreet manner.