The GSN 2015 Digital Yearbook
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Once this was in place, extensive background investigations<br />
were carried out. When the details for the trip<br />
were addressed the group was able to travel to the most<br />
recognized and scenic landscapes in South America.<br />
Many of the locations visited while famous and beautiful,<br />
were also located near crime-ridden communities<br />
known as Favelas. It was an early indicator as to some<br />
of the possible challenges to security these games could<br />
face. To prepare for a large group, visiting a region of<br />
the world with known security risks, takes a great deal<br />
of arrangements. GEG places a premium on advance site<br />
visits. During the planning phase we reach out to local<br />
and federal authorities, when reliable, in advance of the<br />
trip. <strong>The</strong>re is also a strict schedule to adhere to taking<br />
advantage of daylight hours, optimal travel times and<br />
to ensure there are enough vehicles for the duration<br />
of the trip. All of this attention to detail takes time and<br />
skill. Other considerations because foreign visitors can<br />
become a target is to map out routes away from high<br />
crime areas, thorough inspections of vehicles, multiple<br />
egress routes, pre inspection of facilities and secured<br />
communications are just some of the procedures used<br />
to mitigate the risks associated with high profile security<br />
protection services. Contingency planning is an invalu-<br />
able asset to any assignment and having multi-layered<br />
preparations will ensure the likelihood of a successful<br />
outcome. GEG staff is steeped in experience at every<br />
level of law enforcement and military experience earned<br />
in the most civilized and roughest regions of the world.<br />
Our programs incorporate experience with superior<br />
communications and technology usage.<br />
52