Security is a central component to the effective and durable development of any nation. In states which have collapsed or which have undergone significant political upheaval the security apparatuses may well have been exploited as a tool for repression; protecting the interests of the state rather than those of the population, particularly the poorest elements. Repression inhibits sustainable development and in many cases can fuel further conflict as local communities take their security into their own hands. Providing safety, security and access to justice for insecure populations is a priority for poverty reduction and peace-building.

The concepts of Security Sector Management (SSM) and Security Sector Reform (SSR) seek to restructure national security institutions, such as the military, police, judiciary, prisons and intelligence organisations, to provide effective, efficient and rights-respecting public service to all citizens. ArmorGroup has many years expertise in SSM and post-conflict reconstruction service delivery in many different scenarios and environments, working in partnership with governments and international peace and security organisations to deliver:

• Post conflict arms management;
• Security Sector Reform - Mentoring and training;
• Security Sector Reform - Consultancy services; and
• Security Sector Reform - Election Security

This experience has given us the necessary depth and capacity to support broad SSM initiatives wherever they are needed. This experience, combined with ArmorGroup’s high ethical and regulatory standards, presents ArmorGroup as the best provider of cost effective, credible and practical solutions to meet the needs of state and non-state SSM organisations.

ArmorGroup is a leading provider in the SSM/SSR arena with experience from the following programmes:

• Iraqi Police Mentoring and Training Programme in the provinces of Al Basra, Maysan and Al Muthanna;
• Afghan National Police mentors and advisers in Helmand Province;
• Ministry of Justice Close Personal Protection/Force Protection Training School in Iraq;
• training for Afghan counter-narcotics police;
• consultancy to the Bahamian National Ministry of Security on policing strategy and security as well as training to Royal Bahamas Police Force CID officers; and
• extensive Mine Action and weapons reduction programmes worldwide.

ArmorGroup also actively participates/participated in the following United Nations Missions:

• Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Angola Verification Mission.
• Mozambique.
• United Nations Protection Force.