The recent kidnap and spectacular rescue of 11 Europeans by a combined special forces unit in Egypt has engendered media interests and reports worldwide. This, from the UK’s Times, is an example: Kidnap However, the quotation from the report to note is: ‘A Sudanese official said that the hostages had been abandoned before the rescue mission was begun…’ For many hostages, the most critical time is when law enforcement agencies attempt rescue – it is at this stage where fatalities often occur. However, with some training and awareness, potential hostages could reduce their vulnerability considerably.
Kidnap response is covered during ARC’s Security Management Stage 3 Course, as a 1-day workshop or as a bespoke, in-house course. Contact Phil for details
