Consulting Services

Our Comprehensive Approach

Argus is the ideal choice when it comes to managing and safeguarding art and cultural property due to its unmatched experience, tailored solutions, and a team dedicated to addressing challenges such as theft, fraud prevention, environmental preservation, cybersecurity, emergency recovery and a host of other risks impacting your collections. We provide a comprehensive approach that ensures the security and integrity of valuable cultural assets, offering peace of mind and a commitment to preserving these treasures for generations to come.

Investigative Services

  • Theft/Fraud Matters
  • Online/Cyber Investigations
  • Covert Operations
  • Law Enforcement Liaison
  • Polygraph Services
  • NAGPRA Matters
  • ARPA Matters

Legal Support

  • Testimony Support
  • Litigation Assistance
  • Dispute Negotiations
  • Cultural Property Law/Treaty Analysis
  • Privacy Consultations
  • Foreign Government Liaison
  • Repatriations and Restitution
  • Legal and Ethical Compliance

Training

  • Law Enforcement/Customs Training
  • Crisis Management/Active Threat Training
  • Security Training
  • Curriculum Development
  • Course Audits
  • Tailored Programs
  • Distance Learning/Remote Platform

Collections Management

  • Inventory Services
  • Photography
  • Provenance Verification
  • Physical Security
  • Transportation Support
  • Security Assessments and Plans
  • Collection Consultations and Audits
  • Risk Assessments

Security Services

  • Security Assessments
  • Security Management
  • Internal Investigations/Audits
  • Development of Security Plans
  • Alarm, Access and Control Evaluations
  • CCTV Evaluations and Upgrade Support
  • Security Training
  • Disaster/Emergency Plan Development
  • Active Threat Scenario Training

Emergency Services

  • Recovery Operations
  • Site Security
  • Rapid Movement
  • Security Assessments
  • Damage Assessments
  • Non-Permissive Environment Operations
  • Development of Action Plans
  • Support Operations

“At a time when protecting cultural heritage has never been more critical to national and ethnic communities, Argus Cultural Property Consultants are world-class experts with a game changing approach that offers results and confidence.”

Mark Mitten

Mitten Media – Producer, The Lost Leonardo

“The care and protection of our museum, visitors and priceless artworks is our top priority. The leaders of Argus expertly advised us on every aspect of security; they ensured we strengthen and safeguard to the best of our abilities.”

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Fine Art Museum

Connecticut