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"AboutBlackwater was founded in 1997 from a clear vision developed from an understanding of the need for innovative, flexible training and operational solutions to support security and peace, and freedom and democracy everywhere.Our founder is a former U. S. Navy SEAL. He created Blackwater on the belief that both the military and law enforcement establishments would require additional capacity to train fully our brave men and women in and out of uniform to the standards required to keep our country secure.Blackwater USA consists of five separate business units: Blackwater Training Center (the largest private firearms and tactical training center in the U. S.), Blackwater Target Systems, Blackwater Security Consulting, Blackwater Canine, and Raven Development Group. We also have relationships with our strategic partners, Aviation Worldwide Services and Greystone Ltd.We are not simply a "private security company." We are a professional military, law enforcement, security, peacekeeping, and stability operations firm who provides turnkey solutions. We assist with the development of national and global security policies and military transformation plans. We can train, equip and deploy public safety and military professionals, build live-fire indoor/outdoor ranges, MOUT facilities and shoot houses, create ground and aviation operations and logistics support packages, develop and execute canine solutions for patrol and explosive detection, and can design and build facilities both domestically and in austere environments abroad.Blackwater lives its core values of excellence, efficiency, execution, and teamwork. In doing this, we have become the most responsive, cost-effective means of affecting the strategic balance in support of security and peace, and freedom and democracy everywhere."
"Innovation Begins with Experience
Blackwater Worldwide efficiently and effectively integrates a wide range of resources and core competencies to provide unique and timely solutions that exceed our customers’ stated needs and expectations."
We are guided by integrity, innovation, and a desire for a safer world. Blackwater Worldwide professionals leverage state-of-the-art training facilities, professional program management teams, and innovative manufacturing and production capabilities to deliver world-class, customer-driven solutions."
Our corporate leadership and dedicated family of exceptional employees adhere to essential core values- chief among these are integrity, innovation, excellence, respect, accountability, and teamwork."
Company Core Values
"Integrity: We are committed to the highest standards of ethical and professional behavior and endeavor to instill universally recognized and accepted core values of proper conduct in all our employees and independent contractors."
"Teamwork: We operate as a coordinated body of collective wisdom and experience. Everyday our employees and independent contractors strive to discover and implement cohesive solutions to challenges by using the best minds we can assemble."
"Innovation: We value, encourage and empower our independent contractors and employees to dream, to innovate and challenge conventional wisdom. We strive to raise expectations and break through barriers others deem impossible to breach."
"Respect: We honor the rights and beliefs of our fellow associates, our customers, our employees and our community. We treat others with the highest degree of dignity, equal opportunity and trust. We respect the cultures and beliefs of people around the world."
"Accountability: We act ethically and legally as we work to meet our contractual commitments. We take responsibility for our behavior and our performance. We are accountable everyday. We support quality assurance and personal discipline in all our endeavors."
"Excellence: We meet or exceed all professional and contractual expectations and obligations. We strive to deliver superior quality products and services on time and under budget. Our employees and independent contractors are dedicated, loyal and honorable."
"Efficiency: We create value with limited resources everyday. Our employees create exceptional products and services in response to specific customer needs. We operate a streamlined organization that prides itself on solving issues in a lean, economical manner. We deliver great value for a great price."
"Alumni Association
The new Blackwater Alumni Association would like to invite you to join what will become one of the most important and far-reaching tools used to keep the Blackwater family connected and informed. During the next several months, we will be conducting a new membership push and can use your help to spread the word. The Blackwater Alumni Association is attempting to reach those who have trained here, those employed here and those who were once employed here and left in good standing. Blackwater's executive staff also reserves the right to authorize membership to other persons considered to be a part of the Blackwater family."
"As the Blackwater Alumni Association grows, you will find programs and opportunities to be involved including projects of good will and the chance to participate in alumni-exclusive events. In the near future, an annual Blackwater Alumni Association shooting tournament will be announced, limited to association members."
"As a charter member, you will receive: # A subscription to SERVIAM , a bi-monthly private contracting industry magazine # A monthly Alumni newsletter available at the Blackwater Alumni Association website (www.blackwateralumni.com) bringing Blackwater news to its family # A certificate for the face value ($35) of your membership that can be used toward the cost of tuition in a Blackwater training course # A current training course calendar # E-mail alerts with sign-up at www.blackwateralumni.com # Source to send anonymous suggestions regarding anything Blackwater at [email protected] # A unique membership identification card that can be used for a 10% discount in Blackwater's Pro Shop (in person or online at http://proshop.blackwaterusa.com) (some restrictions apply) # A distinctive alumni lapel pinMembership applications are available online or by contacting [email protected] . For questions, comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us
We look forward to growing with you,
Eric R. Poole, Manager Corporate Communications Blackwater Alumni Association
The Backup Online Training Company
Blackwater Worldwide Acquires Leading Online Training Company
Blackwater Worldwide, a global leader in advanced law enforcement and military training, is proud to announce the acquisition of The Backup Training Corporation www.thebackup.com, a leading digital training company.
Established in 1997 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The Backup Training Corporation has maintained their goal of providing U.S. law enforcement with useful low-cost training tools, up-to-date professional information, and state-of-the-art training tactics.
The Backup Training Corporation provides superior computer based training courses and online access to training coursework. Their training products are used in over 9,600 police departments nationwide. With this acquisition Blackwater Worldwide continues to build its core capability as a premier training provider, delivering efficient, effective, and economical training solutions for the 21st century. The Backup has pioneered a program of providing FREE computer-based training for law enforcement that is available to any sworn officer in the USA. The Backup also produces digital training for federal, state, and local agencies.
For more information about FREE TRAINING for law enforcement and all digital courses provided by The Backup, please visit www.thebackup.com or call 1-800- 822-9398. "