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Charter Security and Rapier working together
The association between the two companies extends the range of services and operational expertise that both companies can offer to the benefit of their respective clients.

The Rapier Group, based in Ireland, is committed to providing clients with a total security package incorporating all areas of security and business risk. The Rapier Group comprises the following sub divisions: Rapier Security Ltd, Rapier Investigations, Express Security Ltd (Cork) Ireland, Rapier Fire and Safety, Rapier Health and Safety and Rapier Aviation Services. By having separate divisions we ensure our specialist staff can apply themselves exclusively to their field of professional expertise.

Managing Director: John C Lawlor M.Sec.II, BSIA, AIRM
John Lawlor has extensive experience in the Security industry globally, most recently in Ireland as Managing Director of The Rapier Group, Previously in the UK he held a senior position on the development of Canary Wharf, (Phase One), from a green field site to its completion. This site covered 72 acres, 8.5 million sq ft of property, including Europeʼs tallest building and 250 security officers along with an on site Ambulance/Fire Dept. He has over 15 years in security management at a senior level and has worked in America. He has written and spoken on numerous security related topics with national and international media. He is considered as a highly efficient and dedicated security professional.