K&R Resources – Free

Kidnap For Ransom – Free Resources


The open source resource links below are provided to support those who may need direct help in the event of a kidnap for ransom incident. Alternatively, it may be that you have read an article or the book and have been pointed to this page to learn more. The resources on this website are separated into three key areas.

Open Source information and links – That’s this page.

Paid for resources – If you have had an incident, there are resources to help you with you initial response, whilst you get professional help. If you are a professional, and are looking to build out your K&R programme then there are licensable templates for you.

Articles and blogs – The blog pages cover a wide range of topics, and not only from the book. If you are looking to increase your education on the subject then enjoy the reads.

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Kidnap For Ransom Resources

The Resources on this page include:

A guide to support families who are suffering from a kidnap for ransom incident

Links to famous case studies

Key webpages and contact details for major government security agencies worldwide.


Published Guides to Support Families

Below are two publicly available resources, that deal with the topic of Kidnap for Ransom.

This Guide is produced by the Federal Criminal Police of Germany and is available in English from the National Crime Agency.

Prevention and Coping Strategies Kidnap for Ransom EUNAT

You can download it here.

This resource is produced by HostageUS.org and is designed to help families cope during a kidnapping incident.

Coping During A Kidnapping HostageUS.Org

You can download it here.


Links To Famous Case Studies

The following kidnap for ransom resources are links to famous kidnap case studies. Many of them have been referenced or discussed in detail in the book How To Deliver A Ransom.

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/charles-ross-kidnapping

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/lindbergh-kidnapping

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/patty-hearst


Key Contact Details for Security Agencies Worldwide


CountryLaw Enforcement Agency NameWebsite AddressTelephone Number
United StatesFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)https://www.fbi.gov+1 202-324-3000
United KingdomNational Crime Agency (NCA)https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk+44 370 496 7622
CanadaRoyal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca+1 613-993-7267
AustraliaAustralian Federal Police (AFP)https://www.afp.gov.au+61 2 5126 0000
GermanyBundeskriminalamt (BKA)https://www.bka.de+49 611 55-0
FranceNational Policehttps://www.police-nationale.interieur.gouv.fr+33 1 49 27 49 27
ItalyPolizia di Statohttps://www.poliziadistato.it+39 06 4651
SpainPolicía Nacionalhttps://www.policia.es+34 91 582 25 00
NetherlandsNational Police Corpshttps://www.politie.nl+31 34 357 88 44
SwedenSwedish Police Authorityhttps://polisen.se+46 77 114 14 00
NorwayNorwegian Police Servicehttps://www.politi.no+47 22 66 90 50
JapanNational Police Agencyhttps://www.npa.go.jp+81 3-3581-0141
South KoreaKorean National Police Agencyhttps://www.police.go.kr+82 2-3150-0141
ChinaMinistry of Public Securityhttp://www.mps.gov.cn+86 10 6626 2114
IndiaCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)https://cbi.gov.in+91 11 2436 7261
BrazilFederal Police Departmenthttp://www.pf.gov.br+55 61 2024 8000
MexicoFederal Ministerial Policehttps://www.gob.mx/fgr+52 55 5346 0000
South AfricaSouth African Police Service (SAPS)https://www.saps.gov.za+27 12 393 1000
Saudi ArabiaPublic Security Directoratehttps://www.moi.gov.sa+966 11 401 111

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