Case Studies:

International Air Shows

MRC currently supports the Lockheed Martin Corporation, a client since January 2009, in providing protective security for their presence at International Air Shows in 10 countries.

The role encompasses a blend of subtle security provision around the clock with a strong element of customer care. For all deployments MRC coordinate all travel, visa and accommodation requirements for the Security Team.

Maritime Security: Indian Ocean

MRC have been working in partnership with a local organisation for the Seychelles flagged vessels since the beginning of 2009. The initial aim and now continuing model was to develop a series of maritime security teams that would accompany Seychelles flagged vessels on fishing operations from their base in Victoria (Mahe).

As quality and safety on this task have always been paramount all individuals engaged are required to undergo an enhanced vetting procedure beyond BS7858 standard requirements. MRC not only provided start up and ongoing recruitment support but some operational support though assisting with the development of SOPs and systems.

Harewood Security

Minimal Risk took over security at Harewood House and the Harewood Estate in May 2011. Following from a review of security arrangements Minimal Risk provide Static Security, Control Rooms and Mobile Patrols to both the award winning House and Trust and the extensive Estate.

The House, Trust and Gardens are open to the public and host special events and private functions. The Estate which comprises over 4,000 acres includes historic buildings, over 80 private lettings and a vast range of high grade office space. The Estate also hosts a variety of special activities such as location filming and conservation work throughout the year.

Forestry Security: UK

MRC won a competitive tender in 2010 to provide the Forestry Commission Wales with Security at their Operational Worksites throughout Wales. Using the experience gained on Pipeline Security and on Critical Infrastructure Projects a flexible and proactive system has been established to provide variable levels of cover and out-of-hours support for sites across Wales.

Pipeline Security: UK

In August 2006 MRC were approached by Murphy pipelines to assist with the provision of security services for the natural gas pipeline crossing Powys, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. After a brief period of consultancy MRC set about providing a complete ‘Security Service’. Under the direction of MRC we established a 24/7 control facility with static and mobile security teams supported by dog teams across all sites. Long range communications were set up and priority equipment was alarmed using wireless and GPS technology. Real time satellite tracking is also utilised to monitor and record patrol activity and response times to incidents. Online access to this system enables both MRC management and Murphy to have access for audit.

Alongside the practical solutions MRC established an information system for incident analysis and crime reporting, linking and liaising with the three separate Police Constabularies.

2007 - 2010: MRC continue to provide this service for similar pipeline contracts in Hull, Leeds, Newport and London.

Security Consultancy: Moscow

This project involved the scoping and review of security for a new flagship office being established by a US Communications and Media Company in Moscow. The organisation had not previously operated in the Russian Federation and commissioned a Report and Risk Assessment to better assess the country specific risk and suitability of the development chosen for their new office.

A full review of the building was undertaken evaluating physical design, surrounding area, systems, procedures and likely modus operandi for criminal or terrorist activity. The building security measures and procedures were assessed against ASIS Standards.

The concise report format, backed up with a detailed Risk Assessment, provided a series of recommendations for procedural and physical security enhancements against the risk of crime and terrorist attack aimed at the building or the client directly.

Security Consultancy: Middle East

During 2005 MRC specified the guarding requirement and contingency plans for a large Petro-Chemical plant in Saudi Arabia. MRC completed a detailed site audit and prepared the site Security Assignment Instructions for the National Petroleum Company (NATPET).

During 2010 MRC continue to work in the Middle East with consultants deployed to Yemen and Libya.

Security Consultancy: Iraq

2003: MRC consultants have deployed to Iraq on a number of occasions. Most notably to assist the Department for International Development (DFID) with Hostile Environment Training plus Security Management in support of humanitarian operations.

2008: MRC currently provides long term Senior Security Risk consultants and analysts on contract to Government and Corporate organisations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kurdistan.

Security Consultancy: UK

In 2004 MRC were awarded a national consultancy contract to review the manned guarding requirement and security procedures for Lloyds TSB in Bristol, Manchester and London. This project lasted four months and the testimonial can be seen on this website. Between 2007 and 2008 similar projects and audits were completed for the BBC, Plymouth City Council Education and the London School of Economics.

2010: MRC continue to provide ongoing consultancy and technical advice for companies in the UK including Reed Specialist who MRC support on various projects in the South East.

Partnerships for Schools: UK

MRC were tasked to provide Partnerships for Schools with a full security review upon their relocation to a new site in the London Borough of Westminster.

Prior to consulting MRC the Partnerships for Schools team had no previous experience of operating their own security system as the new site was the first where they were a main lease holder and had a mandate to manage security. The requirement was for a full review of their current security arrangements, including a number of legacy systems and contracts at the site, together with detailed proposals for managing security more effectively and within a budget. MRC subsequently took the approved proposal to tender and assisted Partnerships for Schools select a new security provider.

Crowd Safety: UK

MRC made a significant contribution to the British Standard 8406:2003 'Event stewarding and crowd safety services-code of practice'. The York Millennium Mystery Plays employed MRC to assist with the crowd safety and coordination for the 2002 Wagon Plays. MRC provided staff and a citywide communications system for the coordination on successive weekends at five separate event locations.

Media

Bob Cole, the director of MRC wrote a detailed article for the November 2002 issue of Stadia magazine on developments in access control. He has also been published in Security Management Today, Access All Areas, Professional Security and Leisure Management Magazines.

Bob was interviewed recently on BBC ‘Five Live’ as a consultant for the Olympic Games in London. The Financial Times has also published his advice twice, on 11th September 2006 for Travel & Hotel security, and again in May 2011.

Minimal Risk was also featured in the Times on 8th May 2011.

Project Management: Iraq

2003 - 2004: MRC was appointed by a leading risk management consultancy to project manage the recruitment, deployment, communications, training, risk assessments and day to day operational management for 35 plus teams of UK Armed Protection Officers deployed in a protective role throughout Iraq for the UK Government.

Corporate Security & Investigation: UK

A major UK electronics company retains MRC to provide advice and support to senior management. Assignments since 2002 have included site surveys to assess physical, electronic & manned guarding requirements. MRC have also assisted with an investigation, asset tracing, interviews and detailed reports.

2010: MRC provide a major corporate client with delivery tracking and counter surveillance support for tasks throughout the UK.

Travel Security & Media Protection

During the 2003 Gulf conflict MRC provided security advice and personal protection for BBC media teams working in Kuwait and Basra. The service was extended to include a high level of practical support and military liaison to facilitate day to day media reporting.

2010: MRC provided a series of pre-travel briefs and seminars to several corporate clients.

Heritage Security Design

In 1999 MRC designed the access control, CCTV, intruder detection and user friendly security procedures incorporated into the National Centre for Early Music. An upgrade was specified by MRC in Jan 2003.

During 2008 - 2009 MRC conducted audits for Museums and Art Galleries in Rochester and Bournemouth.

Working Internationally

During the period 2002 to 2011 MRC consultants have travelled to Egypt, Brazil, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kenya, Sudan, South Africa, DRC, Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria, India and extensively across Europe providing Specialist Security Consultancy support.

In November 2008 MRC were awarded a contract to support International Air Shows in Asia, Far East, Middle East, Moscow, China, Yemen, Libya, France, Seychelles and Europe.