Manis Investigations, Inc. (the company) is a full service protection, investigative, training and consulting agency. The company is unique in that it is comprised primarily of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agents that have distinguished themselves in service to their country. They have been responsible for the handling of this country's most significant high profile investigative and protective matters. Manis Agents were responsible for the investigation and arrest of the radical right wing terrorists known as "The Order", the perpetrators of the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building, and the Unibomber, to name only a few.

Military, Law Enforcement and Tactical Experience. The company has a myriad of military and civilian tactical special operations members including agents from the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, FBI SWAT Teams, Marine Corps, Army and Navy Seals. These agents have been decorated for civilian and military valor to include the Congressional Medal of Honor, Silver Star, Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts and civilian commendations for courage and bravery. Manis Investigations is truly a "who's who" among law enforcement and military heroes.

Specialized Services, Facilities and Training. The company is a self-contained special operations group that provides it's own training for firearms and defensive tactics. It maintains on-staff certified technicians to provide technical services including electronic surveillance and sweeps. Some of the company's on-staff agents have provided special training to the CIA and the FBI Hostage Rescue Team and others were staff instructors at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Through teaming agreements with strategic partners, the company provides superior training facilities with upscale classrooms, lodging and dining facilities on site. At these facilities, training includes live fire with handguns and shoulder weapons; detonation of explosive devices; tubular assault on pressurized commercial type aircraft; and tactical driving courses geared toward executive protection.

Elite and Unique Qualifications. Majorities of Manis Investigations' Agents formerly served with the FBI or Secret Service and have a lifetime of experience in either managing, training or serving in paramilitary or executive protective services. Providing protection for the President of the United States; for Heads of State; for other designated dignitaries; and for sensitive operations and specified properties and facilities in a tactical environment has been the mainstay for Manis Agents during their professional careers with the United States government.

Manis Agents have been responsible for organizing security for the Summer Olympics of 1984 and the Winter Olympics of 1997 and 2002 in Nagano, Japan and Salt Lake City, Utah. They have participated in Nuclear Emergency Search Team (NEST) real time exercises and served as Operations Program Managers for Hazardous Materials Response Units relating to weapons of mass destruction and terrorist threats at Super Bowls, the Nike World Games and the 50th Anniversary for NATO. Manis Agents have also handled Nuclear Treaty investigations for the USA.

Multi-lingual and Internationally Equipped. Manis Investigations management staff have varied educational degrees, impressive credentials and commendable work history. Manis Agents are multi-lingual with fluency in Arabic, Russian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Vietnamese and Navajo.

Unmatched Educational Qualifications. The staff at Manis Investigations are qualified to serve in management positions having had extensive case management experience with various agencies of the U.S. government. Eight (8) possess Doctorate degrees; twelve (12) have Masters degrees and fifty (50) hold Bachelor of Science or Arts degrees. Two (2) of the staff are chemists; four (4) are embassy certified technical experts; eighteen (18) are highly trained in tactical operations and were training certified by the FBI; three (3) are pilots; two (2) are firearms technicians; and fifteen (15) possess foreign language skills.

Experiential Event Marketing Security Offers Unparalleled Investigative Services and Resources. Protect your most valuable assets, your vendors, your employees, and your brand reputation. Manis Investigations is considered an industry leader in this arena having provided security for the largest and longest running experiential event marketing programs to date performing with unparalleled success. Strategic planning and expert execution of all security measures relevant to every aspect of the event reduces the corporate liability, protects the consumer and contributes to the overall success of the promotion. Advanced planning, on-site security, due diligence background investigations and post event analysis are integrated into one comprehensive security service. The company conducts detailed background investigations with its investigative staff supplemented by approximately six hundred (600) additional investigative associates, all of whom have served as Special Agents of the FBI. These associates are located throughout the United States and are strategically placed geographically to expedite investigative efforts.

Background Investigations for sweepstakes participants and their guests. Background Investigations can provide due diligence for the event sponsor. It also provides current information to help determine whether or not the participant qualifies for a marketing event (proof of age/citizenship, etc). Background Investigations can also assist in determining whether the risk or liability is acceptable on particular participants that may have a criminal history. Manis Investigations reviews and tailors each background investigation to our client's needs and can include Federal, State and County criminal histories, professional licensing verification, motor vehicle driving history, to name but a few. The Manis network has the capability to transfer information in "real time" in a secure format. Manis Investigations has experience working in tandem with the client and other sweepstakes vendors, sharing information that can be integral to the success of an event. Background Investigations can also be done on other potential contractors or "personalities" that may be involved with the event to determine the risk of liability and/or provide due diligence on behalf of the client.

Due diligence can be performed on businesses, such as the hotel or event location. Manis Investigations can provide a full company history and background investigation that can prevent an unfavorable association between the corporate client and possible vendors. For example, one event location is chosen over another because the owner has a drinking problem/credit problems/criminal associations/etc. that would not have been discovered without the investigation. On its face, the location had as much to offer the event as the other location but there was too much risk of future problems and publicity. Manis Investigations is sensitive to the corporate client who insists on maintaining a responsible image in today's liability laden world.

On site security during the event. On site security is an often overlooked service in Event Marketing because a hotel or other site will have its own security. In our experience, hotel security protects the interest of the hotel, not the event sponsor. Manis Investigations works with the event site and client to maintain a professional relationship while demanding sovereignty to protect the client's interest. Hotel security is generally reactive rather than proactive. Should a situation rise to the level that the hotel security needs to be involved, the usual response is to bring in local law enforcement which can cause unfavorable results. The last thing a major brand would want is the arresting of their consumer. A corporate sponsor in a hotel looks at event guests and hotel guests separately. The hotel sees all guests, whatever the reason for their presence, as the same. When hotel security becomes involved, the event sponsor has little control in handling the situation.

When Manis Investigations works security on site at a marketing event, we look out for the best interests of the client (or corporate sponsor) and their guests. We make a point to explain our presence and create a professional partnership with the hotel security. Our unique brand of service provides teams of highly trained and professional agents on site to assess and diffuse problems before they rise to a level that can affect other participants, the corporate client or the success of the event. Our agents are trained and experienced in detecting and deflecting potential conflicts in a low key manner with an emphasis on guest services. Should a situation arise, we have created a Response Plan to handle these situations "in house" without involving the hotel and with minimum intrusion on other guests. Law enforcement is always a last resort and only when the circumstances are such that we are required to report it. This rarely happens in our business.

A Written Incident Response Manual. Manis Investigations can tailor a written Incident Response Plan that covers guest scenarios, weather contingencies, power problems, traffic accidents, theft, media and/or government intrusion, etc. for our clients to anticipate problems and assist with a measured response that protects a company's interests. Manis Investigations also provides written documentation for due diligence purposes throughout the event in accordance with the Incident Response Plan detailing any and all incidents for the client.

Veteran Owned and HUB Zone Certified. Manis Investigations, Inc. is a HUB Zone certified and veteran-owned small business. The company has been in existence since July 1, 1994, and has successfully completed over 25,000 investigations/assignments for some of the largest corporations in the United States.