Press Releases

RCS JOINS FORCES WITH DATA SECURITIES, LLC.
February 9, 2012

Risk Control Strategies, Inc. (RCS) is pleased to announce they have joined forces with Data Securities, LLC. a privately held company and leader in communication security and biometric solutions for identity management and information security. This transaction substantially strengthens RCS’ service offerings in the growing areas of information and communication security.

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FORMER FBI SPECIAL AGENT JOINS RCS TEAM
February 1, 2012

Kevin M. O’Rourke joined Risk Control Strategies as Managing Director, after a 25-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he served in the New York City and Miami, Florida offices. During his last assignment, he served as Supervisory Special Agent of the multi-agency Violent Gang Task Force comprised of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

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FORMER FBI SPECIAL AGENT NEW ADDITION TO RCS TEAM
October 12, 2011

Patrick (Pat) Conley joined Risk Control Strategies as Managing Director after a 20 year career as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While with the FBI, Mr. Conley was responsible for investigating and resolving a variety of high profile investigations during his career. He also served as the Los Angeles Crisis Management Coordinator and a member of the FBI, Special Weapons and Tactics Team.

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FORMER FBI AGENT JOINS RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES
July 19, 2011

Dennis Franks, a 22-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has joined Risk Control Strategies Inc. (RCS) as a Managing Director in its newest office in Houston, Texas.  As RCS continues with its organically tactical growth plan, the selection of Franks is a strategic addition to its already robust repertoire of full time expertise.  He will take a lead role in providing RCS clients investigative knowledge in addition to a variety of security solutions, to include the bolstering of its Investigations and Travel Intelligence Practice.

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RCS LAUNCHES INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INTELLIGENCE NETWORK (ITIN)
November 15, 2010

Due to the recent increase in threat levels abroad, Risk Control Strategies (RCS) has leveraged its expertise to create a proprietary intelligence practice to safeguard its clients while traveling internationally.  International Travel Intelligence Network (ITIN) will provide intelligence for anyone looking to travel abroad.  RCS staff includes former federal and state law enforcement professionals with extensive international liaison and investigative experiences.  Whether it is a study abroad program or recreational travel, RCS will provide the information and intelligence needed to safeguard human life while overseas.

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FORMER FBI AGENT JOINS RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES
Counter Terrorism and Technical Countermeasures Expert Joins Fast-Growing Firm
September 7, 2010

David Granish, a 32-year law enforcement veteran, has joined Risk Control Strategies Inc. (RCS) as a Managing Director in its Los Angeles, California office.  As RCS continues with its organically tactical growth plan, the selection of Granish is a strategic addition to its already robust repertoire of full time expertise.  He will take a lead role in providing RCS clients investigative knowledge in addition to a variety of security solutions, to include the bolstering of its Technical Security Countermeasures (TSCM) Practice.

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RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES LAUNCHES IDENTITY THEFT COUNTERMEASURES
October 19, 2010

While no guarantees can be offered to eliminate cyber crime, Risk Control Strategies has created a proprietary product that will provide the highest level of protection available to the affluent homeowner to safeguard their human, physical and financial assets from cyber predators and identity thieves. The probability of this threat is more than evident.  In March of 2010, The Wall Street Journal reported a 22.3% increase over 2008 in reported cyber crime to the tune of $559.7 million.  Further, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that as many as 10 million Americans have their identities stolen each year.  This, in concert with the rise of home invasions/burglaries in affluent communities across the country, makes the implementation of the RCS CyberShield both timely and prudent.

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RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES DEVELOPS TERRORIST RESPONSE TEAM (TRT)
February 8, 2010

The threat of terror facing our nation is entirely different from years past. The intent is no longer focused on publicizing causes but on the desire to destroy western civilization. This is being fueled by hatred for Christians and Jews, and religious extremism which defines success by the number of American deaths they cause and the amount of financial impact they have on our economy. In recognizing this quandary our country is facing Risk Control Strategies (RCS) has been making preparations with the launch of their newest division, the Terrorist Response Team (TRT.)

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RCS ANNOUNCES NEW BOOK SILENT SAFETY: BEST PRACTICES FOR PROTECTING THE AFFLUENT
February 2, 2010

As the nations financial crisis continues to make headlines, many affluent families clear and present dangers may be flying under the radar. Wealth brings considerable attention and security exposure to families across the globe. Many take appropriate countermeasures only after costly, disruptive or embarrassing events unfold. Since the inception of Risk Control Strategies (RCS) they have provided security solutions for the high-net-worth community to include some of the most affluent families in North America. At the behest of many and driven by copious experiences it was the desire of RCS co-founders Paul Viollis and Doug Kane, to craft a true, personal security best practice reference book for the affluent and their advisors.t with Chubb, has provided other security services and background checks to Chubb customers since 2005.

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RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES PROVIDING BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR CHUBB INSURANCE
October 6, 2009

Through security-consulting firm Risk Control Strategies, Chubb is now offering background investigations on general contractors and subcontractors hired by its high-net-worth customers to complete work on or around the home. Background investigations are now offered at a discounted rate for Signature and Signature VIP customers. The security firm, which recently renewed a multi-year contract with Chubb, has provided other security services and background checks to Chubb customers since 2005.

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“RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES WORKS TO KEEP YOU SAFE FROM TERRORISM”
August 3, 2009

In the years since the attacks in our homeland on September 11, 2001, when over 3200 Americans lost their lives, we have seen the increase and decrease of new and inconvenient security measures in our daily lives. Every new threat to international security should serve as a wake-up call to us all.  Attacks, similar to what we have recently witnessed in India, further justify even more stringent and sustainable security measures in our homeland.  Additionally, corporate first responders need the requisite training to respond appropriately to a terrorist incident prior to law enforcements arrival.

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RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES OFFERS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE TRAINING ONLINE
July 14, 2009

For over twenty years, the workplace violence training offered by Risk Control Strategies (RCS) professionals has served public and private sector employers on both a national and international landscape.  Until recently, this exceptional training has only been provided through live seminars.  RCS is now offering dynamic, interactive, effective and user-friendly online workplace violence training specifically tailored to each employer and equipped with human resources monitoring capabilities.

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“RISK CONTROL STRATEGIES LAUNCHES CELEBRITY PROTECTION UNIT”
July 8, 2009

In response to the continued threat to celebrities and the segmented approach in delivering a comprehensive deliverable, Risk Control Strategies (RCS) has launched its Celebrity Protection Unit (CPU) out of its New York headquarters.

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