Orlando Wilson

Kidnapping for Ransom

Over the past two decades kidnapping for ransom and hostage taking have become a booming multimillion dollar business. It is very difficult to get accurate figures on kidnap for ransom rates as a lot of incidents are not reported to the authorities or media, also governments keen to attract tourists and investors try to keep…

Active Shooter Response Training Europe

Our active shooter response training puts an emphasis on stress training and fluid responses to hostile situations.

Computer & Smartphone Physical Security

If you think you are under surveillance you need to establish why and who the threat is: criminals, government, a lone stalker, private investigators, or a crazy ex. You need to do this, so you can determine their potential skill level and consider what other type of surveillance is being used against you…

Close Protection / Security Management – Dealing with Difficult Clients

For me the biggest problems when running close protection jobs is firstly finding and babysitting the bodyguards I have working the job and secondly babysitting the clients and dealing with their issues…

The Extremist Threat in Europe

The people of Europe have been betrayed by their governments, but can Europe regain control and tackle the issues of illegal immigration and extremism?

THE TURKISH TAXI DRIVER

I am always skeptical of taxi drivers wherever I am since over the years I’ve bumped into quite a few that inflate prices or intentionally take detours to jack up the fees for the journeys. So, when I flagged down a taxi in Istanbul to take me to the airport I expected much of the…

Killing With Kindness – How Professional Criminals Operate

I tell my clients that I place the threat from blackmail and kidnapping a lot higher than that of assassination. Think about it, if someone is executed how useful will they be? On the other hand, if someone can be entrapped, blackmailed and manipulated they can provide the criminals with an ongoing source of funds…

Wagner Group – A Business Model For The Future of Warfare

I will say Wagner and it’s now deceased boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, have laid on the table the cold hard facts of what warfare is all about, that many, especially in the west are too delusional or terrified to acknowledge. Yes, Wagner and Prigozhin have changed the ways how wars will be fought in the future…

Kidnap & Ransom Prevention Training

While our three-day kidnap and ransom prevention courses are aimed at the individual, who travels internationally, for either business or personal reasons; these courses are also relevant for people who are concerned about the safety issues in their daily lives.

Truth Only Has Few Friends

Author: Orlando Wilson