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Information:
In the
Gambia Group 4 Security Services (Wackenhut) currently employs 793 uniformed security guards who
mainly provide manned protection services for diplomatic personnel,
non-governmental organizations, public bodies, private houses,
companies.
For example Wackenhut has been appointed to handle the port
security and implement any necessary changes and access is monitored
on a 24hr basis. It has been operating in the country in one form or
another for over two decades and has over four decades of
expert involvement in Gambia.
G4S Security Services Offered
in Banjul:
• 24 hour security services with on-site guard & building perimeter
patrols
• CCTV installation and regular monitoring
• Thorough security threat evaluation & consultation
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Fixing and checking fire & burglar alarm systems
• Employee
profiling
• Building risk management and consultancy
• Fitting and monitoring of vehicle tracking system
• Auto
fuel consumption tracking & investigation
• Emergency
installations help
They are the largest business owned by U.S. investors
in The Gambia.
Group 4 Security, Parent Company:
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Quick Facts:
It was formed in 2004 from the merger between Securicor plc and Group
4 Falck A/S’s security business.
It has a turnover from continuing operations for the year from January
- December 2007 was £4,490.4 million. PBITA for the
same period was up 16.8% to £312.1 million.
G4S has operations
in over 110 countries including The Gambia and, after Wal-Mart, is
the world's second largest private sector employer.
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