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THREAT RESEARCH is an international security management consulting firm, established in 1988 to provide professional threat analysis and disaster recovery planning, as well as associated investigative and security assistance, to targeted individuals, institutions, and corporations. In this regard, THREAT RESEARCH is a “boutique” security consulting firm specializing in timely, workable solutions to acts or threats of violence - including terrorism and bombings. |
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THREAT RESEARCH is the acknowledged leader in the development of successful protocols to combat the probability of the “No Threat” bomb and to reduce the need for costly and dangerous evacuations. THREAT RESEARCH requires that a principal of the firm personally directs and participates in each security contract and insures that appropriate and relevant expertise is confidently applied to the client's problem. This personal involvement assures that our response will be timely, deliberate, thoughtful, and eclectic. |
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Corporate management often views the security threat as a low probability based on statistical sampling. Unfortunately, employees and their families often view the same threat possibility as unpredictable and unmanageable, but nevertheless of high consequence. |
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Successful security planning must bridge this gap in perception by reducing personal and organizational vulnerability, perceived or otherwise, without creating a “barricade mentality.” “Ceremonial security” - a superficial veneer of protection - fails to include those most affected by the threat of violence, and fails to establish a psychologically healthy and physically safe environment. |
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THREAT RESEARCH has conducted risk assessments and security evaluations of corporate headquarters, industrial facilities, office buildings, shopping centers, medical and residential housing, and private residences. We have developed corporate security plans and specific countermeasures, usually incorporating quick response and cost-effective solutions. |
THREAT RESEARCH is practiced in developing creative problem-solving solutions to difficult security concerns.
Innovation is our reason for being.
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The principals of THREAT RESEARCH have solid, extensive backgrounds in law enforcement and have successfully performed as managers with unique criminal justice expertise. As a result of this operational background, THREAT RESEARCH enjoys a close working relationship with a distinguished cadre of security professionals around the world. These are not generalists or names from a security directory; they are highly qualified professionals who have worked together on critical security assignments over the years. |
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This security expert network maintains a knowledge base of security and threat related information which is critical to THREAT RESEARCH'S ability to provide global servicing of our client's needs, particularly since crime, violence, terrorism, and industrial espionage do not recognize territorial borders. |
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THREAT RESEARCH has been contracted for services in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and throughout the United States. Clients have ranged from Fortune 50 and 500 corporations to "not for profit" organizations, from elder care facilities to wealthy investment bankers. THREAT RESEARCH has effectively and successfully responded to threats against high visibility, high risk, and sometimes very controversial, organizations and individuals. Our expertise has also assisted successful litigation strategies involving disaster recovery and we have provided expert testimony in federal and state courts. |
William F. McCarthy, Ph.D.,
CPP (wfm@threatresearchinc.com) served as
commanding officer of the NYPD Bomb Squad, the largest civilian bomb unit in the
U.S. He has provided consultation in bomb security and threat response
procedures to hundreds of at-risk organizations. He implemented the bomb
security plan for the 40th Anniversary of the U.N. and chaired the explosive
device subcommittee for the Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. He is a
graduate of the FBI National Academy and the U.S. Hazardous Devices
School. Dr. McCarthy is an active member of the International Association
of Bomb Technicians and Investigators and holds a doctorate in Criminal
Justice.
Dr. McCarthy has given expert testimony on terrorist bombings in federal court and has been involved in bomb incident recovery litigation. He has been a featured speaker at numerous seminars on bomb security and terrorism and published “What is Acceptable Professional Practice in Bomb Disposal.” He has appeared at the Terrorism Conference of the American Society for Industrial Security. He is also the author of the autobiographical novel, VICE COP, published by William Morrow & Co.
Robert C. Quigley, CPP (rcq@threatresearchinc.com) is a
twenty-eight year veteran of the FBI who has provided threat analysis and
security planning at the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Games, national political
conventions, and major special events. He was a special commentator for
NBC Sports during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. As Chief of the FBI Bomb
Data Center, he represented the U.S. in an international network of bomb
experts, chaired an international conference on terrorist explosive devices, and
administered the Hazardous Devices School, the nation’s only bomb squad training
facility. Mr. Quigley is a member of the International Association of Bomb
Technicians and Investigators and the Association of Threat Assessment
Professionals.
Mr. Quigley has provided security consulting for individuals
and organizations throughout the U.S. and has conducted business in more than 35
foreign countries. He served as Director of Investigations for the
Appropriations Committee of the U.S. Congress and was a faculty member of the
FBI National Academy. Mr. Quigley lectures frequently and has published in
Police Chief, Security Management, and the FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.
He graduated from the Defense Language Institute (Arabic) and was a Director of
the International Association of Professional
Security Consultants.
Feel free to contact us at: admin@threatresearchinc.com to request additional information about our services and qualifications.