Kidnap & Ransom
Rapid, coordinated support before, during and after an attack
The threat of kidnapping, extortion, and wrongful detention remains a serious concern for businesses, NGOs, and individuals operating in high-risk regions. Response24 Connect provides expert support in managing and mitigating these risks, offering specialist guidance before, during, and after an incident. Our services include risk assessments, crisis response planning, and access to highly experienced negotiators and security professionals who specialise in resolving complex hostage situations.
We work closely with corporate security teams, insurers, and private clients to develop robust prevention strategies and ensure rapid response capabilities in the event of an incident. Through our intelligence-led approach and global network of trusted partners, we help organizations and individuals reduce their exposure, enhance resilience, and secure the best possible outcomes in high-stakes situations.
Kidnap-for-Ransom & Extortion Advisory – Guidance on structuring organisational readiness for ransom scenarios, including risk protocols, decision pathways, and escalation models
Hostage & Unlawful Detention Consultations – Advisory on detention risks in high-risk geographies, including country-specific guidance, liaison frameworks, and mitigation strategies for expatriates and executives
Protective Intelligence & Threat Forecasting – Access to intelligence teams for emerging risk assessments, HUMINT/OSINT monitoring, and geopolitical analysis linked to kidnap or unlawful detention activity
Family & Stakeholder Advisory – Consultations for corporate leadership, insurers, and families on communication strategies, expectations management, and engagement with local authorities
Accreditations & Credentials Briefings – Consultation on globally recognized certifications and field-proven methodologies in crisis negotiation, WPV prevention, law enforcement liaison, and counterterrorism operations
Kidnap Response & Negotiation Preparedness – Training modules for executives, travellers, and crisis managers covering negotiation principles, safe conduct in detention, and family/insurer engagement
Risk & Crisis Management Workshops – Scenario-based workshops for companies operating in high-risk regions, aligned to insurer expectations and international best practice
Travel & Secure Movement Protocols – Training on secure transport planning, route intelligence, and hostile surveillance awareness for employees and high-profile individuals
Tabletop Exercises with Stakeholders – Multi-party simulations (corporate, insurer, law enforcement, family liaison) to prepare leadership for the dynamics of live cases
Crisis Response Team Deployment – Immediate activation of multidisciplinary teams including negotiators, intelligence analysts, and protective operators to manage live events
Negotiation & Mediation Support – Expert negotiators provide real-time strategy, engagement with perpetrators, and alignment with insurers and law enforcement to prioritise safe recovery
Intelligence Exploitation & HUMINT Deployment – Rapid collection of intelligence on perpetrators, logistics, and safe havens, with HUMINT networks leveraged across 30+ countries
Protective Services for Release & Aftercare – Secure recovery operations, safe extraction logistics, and protective aftercare for victims and families post-release
Family Liaison & Trauma Support – Structured communication and support services for families, ensuring continuity of information and trauma mitigation
Business Solutions
Comprehensive services for kidnap & ransom clients
Private Protection
Experienced in family liaison, insurer coordination, and law enforcement engagement to secure safe outcomes
Corporate Security
Supported Fortune 100 companies, NGOs, and government-linked entities in crisis resolution across high-risk geographies
Global Experience
Directed kidnap-for-ransom negotiations, unlawful detention cases, and complex recovery operations worldwide
Trauma Management
Experts in post-incident trauma management for both the victims and others affected
Families, corporations, NGOs and journalists
Global coordination; in-country partners for rapid access
We provide specialist training, threat forecasting, develop security protocols and respond to incidents globally
Speak to our team of experts if you are interested in finding out more about how we can help you.
