About Watchguard International
Watchguard International Limited today in 2024 continues as truly British run company as it was by its founding members of the SAS. We are a unique brand in the security industry, specializing in catering to the needs of affluent clients residing in high value properties, whether they are located in remote or rural areas. Our mission is to provide comprehensive security solutions that ensure the safety and peace of mind of our esteemed clients.
We have the honour of keeping the history of Watchguard International Limited going, taking its legacy forwards “always a little further”. Respecting the role of the forebearers and their history and building on the founders principles.
“We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go Always a little further; it may be Beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow Across that angry or that glimmering sea”.
Our Company History
Sir Archibald David Stirling DSO OBE (15 November 1915 – 4 November 1990) was a British officer in the British Army and the founder and creator of the Special Air Service (SAS). Under his leadership, the SAS carried out hit-and-run raids behind the Axis lines of the North African Campaign. He saw active service during the Second World War until he was captured in January 1943. He spent the rest of the war in captivity, despite making several attempts to escape. Stirling left the Regular Army in 1947.
After the war, Stirling continued to make significant contributions and his legacy extends beyond military endeavors. In the 1960s, he conceived the idea of establishing an officially registered and state-controlled organization of mercenaries. He also founded the Capricorn Africa Society, which aimed to fight racial discrimination in Africa.
In 1965 he formed Watchguard International Limited the world’s first Private Military Company (PMC), registered in Jersey in 1965 by Stirling and John Woodhouse another former SAS colleague. Its Headquarters were in London. The first assignment was to go to Yemen to report on the state of the royalist forces when a cease-fire was declared.
At the same time Stirling was cultivating his contacts in the Iranian government and exploring the chances of work in Africa. The company operated in Zambia and in Sierra Leone, providing training teams and advising on security matters.
Our principles
We strive for excellence in providing high end security solutions for affluent clients.
Military Expertise
Tailored Solutions
Excellence in Security
We understand each client has unique needs so our solutions are tailored to meet them.
With our expertise in you can trust us to protect your valuable assets no matter the location.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
We Are:
A Business That Understands People and The Decision Cycles of Criminals To Enable Defence Against Them
Experienced in overt & covert operations including surveillance and counter surveillance and target acquisition including Drones/UAVs/UASs
Qualified Fire Safety Managers, Fire Risk Assessors and Fire Safety Trainers
Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licensed Close Protection and Security Management
Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licensed Public Space Surveillance, Security Door Supervision and Manned Guarding
Port Facilities, Port & Maritime Onshore & Offshore Security Trained Under The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), for Ship & Port Facilities Security
Qualified in Facilities Management & Logistical Operations; Leadership & Management, Training & Development (As Qualified Teachers required for provisions of Adult training)
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Internationally Accredited and Certified Security Management Professionals (CSMP®) and Members of The International Security Management Institute (M.ISMI)
Our International Qualified Security Practitioner Capabilities are follows:
Security Risk Analysis; Crime Prevention; Managing The Security Functions; Leadership & Management; Security Design; Evaluation and Surveying; Perimeter Protection; Protection of Buildings; Access Management; Video Surveillance (CCTV); Facility Counterterrorism; Protection of Information; Protection of at-Risk Personnel.
We Are Also Qualified Internationally To Teach, Train & Consult The Following:
Active Shootings; Marauding Terrorism Events; Overseas Travel Security; Personal Safety & Situational Awareness; Close Protection; Conflict Management; Home & Property Defence; Surveillance & Counter Surveillance
The practitioner can also advise and train out the range of typical terrorist tactics that are employed to attack an organisation
With the qualified ability to optimise standard security measures to mitigate the most common kinds of terrorist action
Identify and specify specific counterterrorism protective security measures to address terrorist actions that can be mitigated by the optimisation of existing security measures
Watchguard International Limited
Unique Selling Points
"We Have Experience With UK & US Defence Trials & Development of Inservice & Future Concepts Unmanned Aerial Vehicles/Drones"
"We Are An Authorised Contract Provider For The Worlds First Autonomous Drone System"
"We Are Multi Skilled Facilities, Safety & Security Risk Management Professionals Having Worked Both The Private & Public Sectors"
"We continue work the night time economy and entertainment sectors therefore understand those specific live vulnerabilities"
"We have over 40 years experience in managing safety and security for venues, bars, clubs, leisure facilities and other crowded places"
“The spectrum of our experience in the global arena regarding major international events, site logistics, buildings the facilities management of high-risk complex environments gives us the unique ability to operationally understand the logistical flows of a wide spectrum business environments"
"This ultimately allows us without prejudice to audit all aspects to the benefit of the safety of buildings, facilities, people and the workplace”
Watchguard International has a partner CAM Secure By Design Ltd who is our safety and compliance component and holds our available and copywrite and trademarked compliance library and Turn-key Security & Threat Assessment Tool.
By partnering with Watchguard and adopting our assessment tool you do not need to invest in developing your own.
This has been uniquely designed by Our Internationally Qualified Security Management Specialist Team over 15 years of studying threats to crowded places and how to meet the security challenges.
With a joint 50 years experience in the public and private sector, entertainments and security industry makes our tool unique.
Click on the link below to see our compliance partner.