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 Discovery Channel
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 Global Stunt Suppliers
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 BBC
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CTG has provided security advice, personnel protection, and specialist consultancy for the BBC, including "Inside Out" (UK News Programme) on the following:
- Documentary on UK Mainland Security, post 911 (Ferry Crossings). Consultant on travel security issues.
- Covert surveillance, tracking and eventual challenging of companies involved in the kidnapping of precious birds from Africa and illegal sale in the UK. Surveillance on target subject, and protection for under cover film crew conducted without incident.
- Car Jacking (2 programmes). Security Consultant on the rising Car Jacking phenomena. Also provided advanced training to 2 different reporters in 2 documentaries, coaching them in advances/defensive/anti-hijack driving skills.
Click here to watch BBC "Car Jacking" video
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1. The CTG Team have been exceptional in all my dealings with them. They are highly skilled, thoughtful, thoroughly professional and proves easy to work with in even the most demanding and challenging of circumstances.
They are always clear in their instructions and has a solid grasp of how television production works.
On my last assignment several of the team actually became a central characters of the film -they were teaching people how to avoid being carjacked - the extra you get with CTG is that they are often strong television performers, well versed in media requirements, extremely eloquent and consummate professionals in what they do.
I have asked CTG for advice on many subjects, from scams in Nigeria, to protection for undercover reporters. Every time, they deliver!
Morland Sanders, Presenter "Inside Out" BBC. 2001 |
2. We have employed the services of CTG for several typical TV reporter 'doorstep' interviews, following undercover observations by our crews (security also provided during those activities, by CTG). By their nature, these are tricky and potentially volatile situations - the reaction of the subject is always unpredictable, and violence is always a possibility.
On one occasion, one of their Agents came along to look after us in a personal protection role, and advise us on our course of action. I was impressed with the work he put in before the day of filming to familiarise himself with our story, interviewee, intentions and associated risks. On the day of filming, I was equally impressed with his close evaluation of the site and his thorough briefing of our crew, covering every potential outcome, before we made our approach.
As a result, it made for a much more considered approach, and I felt exceptionally confident in the level of personal protection we received. I personally felt not just protected, but in fact able to concentrate on getting my job done to the best of my ability, knowing that we were well advised and taken care of throughout. I would use CTG again, and highly recommend their services!
Lucy Hester, Producer, BBC TV 2001 |
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CTG was approached to provide security services (Bodyguard and Driver) to the President and CEO of Nobel Biocare, during a very high profile leg of her 2006 World Tour.
CTG was proud to be awarded the contract to protect this world-leading CEO and high profile President of one of the worlds leading pharmaceutical companies.
Services which CTG provided, included (but were not limited to):
- Personal driver, on call 24/7 with luxury vehicle and services
- Planning duties, to facilitate smooth running of high profile meetings, conferences, seminars, press briefings, video taping of live broadcasts and interviews.
- Medical cover provided for emergency use if required
- Liaison with all hotels, conference venues, management of all locations, local police and security staff at each site
- Assistance and close support to PA's, event directors and the country managers, with close attention to the VIP's travel, meetings arrangements and requests
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1. When I took on the initial task of searching for advice for our clients CEO, I found many companies on a google search. I contacted over 50 companies. CTG stood out to me as they were the most professional, approachable, flexible, extremely efficient and patient with all my questions! This extended even further when they looked after our client. I was so impressed with their utter professionalism and care. So much so, I have used them since for other clients. Thank you to guys whose care of my boss made me look so good!
Lucy Beesley
Account Director
www.covingtondonno.co.uk |
2. CTG provided services to my boss. My duties during part of the world-tour, included PA duties to the CEO, and also support to all the international attendees of the conference. The night before the CEO arrived, the 2 people from CTG came to the hotel to prepare. Not only did they make sure that the arrival of the CEO went smoothly, they also assisted me in my role, by typing, printing and personally delivering over 150 letters to Doctors and other guests who arrived late that night. The support and continuous assistance provided to me (and so to the CEO) during the visit was incredible. No job was too big (such as delivering over 150 letters), and no task was too strange (fixing a favorite pair of shoes at 2a.m.). I have rarely worked with such professional, kind and supportive people. I was grateful for their presence, as I know the client was also. I can not recommend them and their services more highly.
Debbie Greenaway
Nobel Biocare |
3. CTG were asked to provide services to the CEO and President of Nobel Biocare. The services which we received, far exceeded our expectations. Nobel has employed assistance services in almost every part of the world, including in 2006 - London, Frankfurt, Baltimore, Sun City, Mumbai, Malmo, Phoenix, Tokyo, Paris, Sydney, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong, Maastricht, Dresden and Rimini. Without question, the services which Katana provided us with, including a dedicated driver, were by far the best we have experienced to date. We will use CTG again.
Nobel Biocare |
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Gumball 3000 International Rally!
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CTG was approached to provide Bodyguards to Mr. Jacob Thomsen of the Netherlands, who was to take part in the famous Gumball 3000 international rally.
Mr. Thomsen and his co-pilot, driving a black Lambourghini, were escorted during the Asian leg of the rally (from Langkawi to Bangkok), by 2 Bodyguards, using Suzuki R1 Road Racing motorbikes (to keep pace with the client and his vehicle).
A full reconnaissance of the leg of the rally (both ways) was conducted prior to the race and the arrival of the client.
Services which CTG provided, included (but were not limited to):
- Personal Bodyguard to Mr. Thomsen, provided by Damon and Ross of CTG Australia Office.
- Advance security escort to increase security during the race and at the celebrity parties on-route
- Medical cover provided for emergency use if required
- Liaison with local police and security staff at each site
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CTG to provide the driver and his co-pilot, after a personal recommendation, Bodyguards for the Langkawi to Bangkok part of the Gumball 3000!
The client was very satisfied with the services received, also the support in Thailand which was given by the London office.
Comments received from the client included :
"The Bodyguards were great. They were there for me every time I needed them, including some "interesting" moments at road check points. The pre-work they had done, was great. They knew the route perfectly, so much so that they could allow me to drive faster than I would have otherwise done, as they knew the road ahead and could lead me through the bends easily".
The only complaint made, was that the R1's never lost sight of the client :-) |
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Ford MENA (Middle East North Africa)
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CTG was asked to design and deliver Police and Special Forces Driver Training, on behalf of Ford MENA (Middle East North Africa).
The training was attended by members of the Royal Saudi Arabian Royal Family Bodyguard Teams (police and military), also Officers from the Royal Saudi Police General Security Department, and Military Officers from the Royal Saudi Arabian Special Security Forces.
The training was carried out at the Royal Saudi Arabian Police Academy, in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, during a period in which there had been recent terrorist attacks against western interests and Police Officers, also members of the Saudi Special Forces.
CTG was proud to be awarded the contract to represent Ford MENA in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to deliver the training package that we designed, and conduct a world first demonstration, combining members of the CTG Team, with members of the Royal Saudi Police and Special Forces, to show VIP Protection and Anti-Terrorist techniques, in front of Saudi National Television and an audience comprised of senior officers of the Royal Saudi Police and Military, the Ministry of the Interior and representatives from other Middle Eastern Governments.
See the 25 minute video produced by the Royal Saudi Police Force, filmed during the demonstration.
See further training provided to Middle Eastern Police Officers by CTG, at international law enforcement conference in Dubai, U.A.E, in the below video, produced by Ford MENA, all training and demonstrations designed, co-ordinate and delivered by CTG.
8 minute video, Dubai, U.A.E Ford MENA
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CTG came to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to give us training in VIP Protection, Advanced Driving and anti-terrorist tactics. I am a Captain in the Royal Saudi Arabian Special Security Force, and I have received training from many places, including the USA FBI and other agencies. The training that we had from the CTG team, was as good as any I have had from government places. The instructors were polite and professional, and very good teachers.
During a time of increased security risks in the Kingdom, the CTG team stayed and continued to work, while many other companies and agencies returned to the UK and USA.
CTG team were greatly appreciated, and their training very well accepted.
As well as being good instructors, they are obviously very experienced officers, and I hope now, good friends.
Captain HS
Royal Saudi Arabian Special Security Force 2002 |
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Prime Ministers Office, Bangladesh
Special Security Force - VIP Protection
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CTG was asked to design and deliver Police and Special Forces type VIP Protection training, for members of the elite Bangladesh Special Security Force.
The SSF is tasked with the protection of the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, as after the independence of Bangladesh there was no organization dedicated for the security of the President and the Prime Minister. Initially Bangladesh Police and later Bangladesh Police together with a contingent of Bangladesh Army personnel used to provide state member security. This make-shift arrangement failed to address new security threats and challenges and so an alternative was sought.
Serious security breaches were often noticed, which warranted having a force which is trained and dedicated to the role of VIP Protection for government and public figures. Therefore, on 15 June 1986, the Special Security Force was raised through an ordinance called “Special Security Force Ordinance 1986” for the protection of the President and Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
CTG is proud to have been selected from all the available bodyguard training providers in the world, to design and deliver training to Officers from this elite Presidential and Prime Ministers Bodyguard team.
Training centers around VIP escort techniques, IED and EOD protection (bombs), and then concentrated on VIP Protection Driving and Anti-Ambush skills.
CTG continues to provide this training to the SSF, through the Prime Ministers Office and the SSF Training HQ. |
1. CTG received our team of 3 officers from SSF, during one of their bodyguard training courses. We arrived at the army camp, after being collected from the airport by the CTG instructors. it was cold and wet! However our rooms were ready and waiting for us, our names were on the doors and every effort had been made to prepare for our arrival.
The food we were given was very nice, and our dietary needs were considered, thank you.
The instructors were very professional and kind, and we enjoyed the training very much.
We were shown clearly many techniques which will benefit me in my employment in my country.
I hope to come back to the UK again to take more training from CTG, and I will recommend that other officers from SSF also come to CTG, now and in the future.
Captain M
Bangladesh (SSF) |
2. Letter of appreciation:
To the CTG Team,
I hope that you are all fine. I am just back from the final exercise at the end of 10 very long weeks course. This ex we conduct which is very close to real scenarios as VIP comes to the venue with aircraft and keeps visiting numerous venues for two days. Some of these venues are sensitive in nature like Gas Field where with security, safety is also a great concern. This ex involves many organisations. Trainees also carry out recce the day prior and submit their advance plan. This is basically two sided ex with a extremely hostile enemy group. Numerous motorcade ambushes also take place.
So, that was the reason for which I am sorry for being late to send my extreme gratitude to you, as our officers came back from their training with you, with a great deal of new experience.
The officers and the authority are extremely pleased with the standard of your training. Hopefully we shall keep sending our officers in CTG courses.
I am really honored to receive the CTGlapel pin and badge of CTG.
Many thanks,
Regards
Major M
Special Security Force (SSF)
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D. Payne, a CTG "Close Protection Course Graduate"
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D. Payne, attended the Close Protection Officer Training Course with CTG.
Having worked with leading publishers in the UK, Mr Payne had no previous police, military or security industry experience.
Since attending the CTG CP Course, Mr Payne has worked as Bodyguard to undercover film crews (targeting he leading drugs ring in Europe), also provided BG and Escort Services to one of the worlds most successful female CEO's, during her world tour (London phase).
Mr Payne is now a freelance Bodyguard. |
"For most of my adult life I knew that I wanted to be a Close Protection Officer, but like a lot of people I had taken some bad advice prior to contacting CTG, and thought that it was essential for me to have some kind of prior related experience, such as in the Armed Forces.
After speaking with CTG I realised that this was not necessarily the case and that I could attend such courses and become a fully licensed CPO without any previous training.
So, after completing my research into many training providers I was more than happy to chose CTG due to their friendly attitude and professional approach, not to mention the employment history of the trainers who would be teaching me.
I was just as happy once I arrived on the course and felt that as well as being instructed to the highest degree my welfare was also cared for properly with as much help always being given on a professional and personal level.
I was also not disappointed when I left the course, being given and trusted with jobs such as the security of a 5 person film crew whilst they were conducting research/interviews on a known criminal fraternity, and the round the clock safety for the CEO of an international company during a visit to the UK."
D. Payne
Close Protection Officer
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