Background
A global engineering firm engaged RMI to conduct a comprehensive Country Risk Assessment ahead of a planned deployment to Cartagena. The assignment involved sending two engineers to the region for a seven-day project.
Client Challenge
The client identified a significant level of uncertainty surrounding the operating environment, particularly regarding security threats and local risk factors. While the project scope was relatively short in duration, the location presented a complex risk landscape, including concerns around crime, organized criminal activity, and broader national security dynamics.
As a long-standing RMI client, the organization sought a clear, actionable assessment that would enable informed decision-making and ensure the safety of their personnel while on the ground.
RMI Solution
RMI Security & Intelligence delivered a bespoke Threat and Risk Assessment tailored specifically to the operational context in Cartagena. The report translated complex intelligence into clear, practical insights, providing:
- A detailed overview of the local threat environment
- Analysis of historical and current crime trends, including types and frequency of incidents
- Context on national-level risks, including insurgent group presence and narcotics-related activity
- Practical, scenario-based guidance for mitigating exposure
Based on the findings, RMI recommended enhanced protective measures, including:
- Armed close protection support
- Use of an armored vehicle
- Dedicated secure transportation with a trained driver throughout the deployment
Following review, the client elected to adopt these recommendations in full.
Outcome
RMI successfully deployed a tailored security package as an extension of the initial assessment, ensuring the client’s personnel operated within a controlled and secure framework. The combined intelligence-led planning and on-the-ground protection enabled the mission to proceed with significantly reduced risk exposure and increased confidence for all stakeholders.
