Layne Consultants International, Inc (LCI) provides comprehensive security planning, assessment, design, and training
services to business, industry, and government worldwide. We have been in continuous
operation since 1973. Our associates are respected leaders in the fields of security
management, workplace violence prevention, loss prevention, emergency preparedness,
disaster planning, fire protection, public safety, human resources, investigations,
customer relations, business continuity, and system design, engineering and specification.
We are an independent, non-product-affiliated firm, offering a variety of security consulting and training services at any
location. This means that when we recommend a service or product, we do so with
complete integrity and objectivity, having no influence from financial gain or
special relationships.
Clientele
Layne Consultants International provides service to a wide variety of clientele,
including cultural facilities of all size and scope (museums, libraries, historic
sites, state and national parks, performing arts centers, galleries, aquariums, botanic gardens, science centers, zoos, art institutes),
schools, colleges, universities, shopping centers, high rise buildings, corporate offices, detention facilities, government facilities, retail centers, small businesses, food service centers,
health care facilities, manufacturing centers, industrial complexes, transportation
services, and executive residences.
Services
Layne Consultants International offers several distinct security consulting services
to international clientele. Professional services include comprehensive physical
security planning, detailed risk analysis surveys, security system design and
specification, fire protection design and specification, project coordination,
vendor pre-qualification and selection, staffing studies, employee search &
placement, policy evaluation, emergency management planning, and security system
audits.
Risk Management packages include complete program development, and a comprehensive evaluation of the client’s protection program, electronic protection, physical
security, staffing levels, specific vulnerabilities, emergency planning &
response strategies, policies & procedures, and budgetary considerations. Deliverables include detailed, user-friendly reports, outlining our professional
findings, recommended improvements, and long-term planning in the form of our
signature Conceptual Protection Plan.
Professional Security & Safety Presentations and Training Services are universally
recognized as dynamic, professional, and unmatched in quality. Our presenters and instructors are among the nation’s leaders in their respective
fields. Each is a popular speaker at national conferences and protection-related
meetings. Several are regular security trainers for business, industry, and government. Programs are tailored to the audience and industry-specific for direct suitability. We are often asked to provide keynote presentations, or "open the show" to set
the tone for major events.
Approach
The LCI approach to security planning is holistic - assessing threats, the client's
vulnerabilities to those threats, and the application of appropriate countermeasures. We understand the synergy that must exist between client operations, emergency
plans, coordination with outside agencies, security personnel, appropriate written
policy, employee involvement, and technology enhancements, to enable the proper
and comprehensive layering of security.
Because we understand the unique nature of varying security programs, we are
very well suited to meet the challenges related to striking a balance between
security, safety, and client operations. Our service philosophy considers all
practical, environmental, cultural, historical, educational, architectural, and
budgetary requirements. This means that LCI's planning, assessment, training,
and design services include a thorough understanding of each client’s business. Simply, there is no other security consulting firm that provides the same level
of resources and expertise.
While meeting all of the technical and experiential qualifications necessary
for each unique project, we are also recognized for our reputation for professionalism
and emphasis on customer service. LCI consultants have the temerity and proven
ability to accomplish client objectives with integrity and professionalism.
Reputation & Experience
LCI consultants are leaders in the field of security and safety, recognized throughout
the world for our special expertise in protecting assets; safeguarding staff,
visitors and others; developing innovative solutions for mitigating threats; evaluating,
specifying and designing electronic systems; and evaluating staffing and other
resources.
LCI clients provide our best references, and we are happy to put prospective
clientele directly in touch with anyone for whom we have provided service. A consultant thrives on reputation, and principal consultant, Stevan P. Layne, CPP, CIPM, CIPI, is recognized nationally as a leading authority on security management, risk
assessment, emergency preparedness, violence prevention, and loss prevention. He is also widely known as a dynamic program presenter, seminar leader, and
trainer. In reviews by conference attendees and seminar audiences, Steve is consistently
rated as the “top presenter,” “outstanding instructor,” and “experienced professional”.
Operations Manager, Robert Layne, CIPM, has earned a reputation for his professional approach to project coordination
and management. Rob is directly responsible for the coordination of all LCI services
and project activity. He also works closely with a number of agencies in his
role as Executive Director for the International Foundation for Cultural Property
Protection, Business Manager of the Protection Alliance, and active participant
in several other security & safety organizations.
Associates of LCI are Certified Institutional Protection Managers and Certified Institutional Protection
Technicians through the International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection, and Certified Protection Professionals through the American Society for Industrial Security. Some are Certified Fraud
Examiners, Professional Engineers, and Certified Fire Protection Specialists.
Technical expertise is enhanced by attendance at technical workshops and seminars
and active participation in professional associations.
LCI consultants regularly serve as expert witnesses for cases involving "standard
of care" in security. We are often selected to present special seminars and workshops
for security and law enforcement groups as well as business and industry trade
associations. Our articles and research papers appear in many national publications
and association journals. Our textbook publications, The Cultural Property Protection
Manual, and Business Survival Guide are widely distributed throughout the country.
LCI associates are carefully selected for their ability to provide the high quality
of service on which our reputation is based. With a vast network of experienced
professionals, we strive to provide our clientele with the finest service available,
in an efficient, cost-effective manner. LCI clientele join our growing family
of owners, managers, and business groups who appreciate our worldwide availability,
and instant service response. We're never unavailable, and ready to assist 24/7.
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