UTG, Inc.

Mexico has experienced a 28% increase in kidnappings for the month of June compared to the previous month.

Last year when UTG traveled to Rio de Janeiro, these were the type of crimes that the Brazilian police had to deal with as they prepare for the upcoming 2016 Olympics. When traveling abroad or to areas that have a high crime rate, there are many things to consider in advance. Security and safety is not a concern that is restricted to only the corporate executive, but rather a concern for all those who travel for pleasure.

UTG has now expanded services in Brazil. This expansion will increase UTG's footprint throughout Latin America and allow us to better serve our clients. With the upcoming 2016 Olympic Games, security services have increased in this region and UTG is poised to deliver its Travel Security Programs that are second to none.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Security and Intelligence offering a degree in Cyber Intelligence and Security. The College of Security and Intelligence is the first of its kind in the United States.

This has been a growing concern for many of our clients. We have seen a growing trend in Active Shooter Training programs for corporate executives and employees. Please share with your organization.

Security teams who understand the art of CS are an important element to any security program.

Staying ahead of the game in the EP world.

Here is when low profile protection requires a highly skilled Protective Surveillance Team (PST). Always ensure that members of your PST have the skill set and certifications before assigning them to your Travel Security Program (TSP).

When it comes to protecting a High Risk Client, it becomes necessary for the PST to work in partnership with the CPT, provided that the security program has these two protective elements.

One of most important factors to consider in any protective security detail, regardless of destination, is to expect the unexpected. Contingency planning is a must in every phase of the detail as you may have to adjust your security operations plan due to changes in the principal's itinerary. Know your environment and capabilities for each assignment as certain parts of the world may have limited resources.

Relationships are key to the success of any long-term partnership. Equally important is your relationship with the Executive Assistant.

UTG has been invited to the January meeting of the San Francisco ASIS Chapter where we will give an Active Shooter Presentation and review and discuss the Naval Shooting video.

A corporate client once told me that their executive management team had decided not to move forward in developing a global security program. They simply stated, "Since nothing has happened yet, we don't feel that security is a priority." Keep in mind that this is a multi-billion dollar corporation in the Silicon Valley with offices around the world, including the Middle East. The value in being proactive outweigh the costs in being reactive.