Our mission
Protect people, property and information through professional and innovative solutions.
Protect today. Prepare tomorrow's security.
Our mission is to protect people, property and organisations through integrated security, prevention and risk-management solutions.
Who we are
A private security company rooted in Senegal
Lock Down Security (LDS) is a private and institutional security company based in Senegal. We protect people and property, prevent threats and help our clients manage their risks.
Our approach is integrated: trained and disciplined human teams, supported by modern security, access-control, video-surveillance and cybersecurity technologies, as well as premium concierge services.
We are developing our activities from Senegal with a clear ambition: to become a reference player in West Africa, creating jobs and developing local skills.
- Private and institutional securityProtection of people and property
- Integrated approachHuman security, technology and risk management
- Modern technologyVideo surveillance, access control, cybersecurity
- Local roots, regional ambitionFrom Senegal to West Africa
Mission and vision
What guides us, where we are heading
Our vision
To become a benchmark in integrated security and operational excellence in Senegal and West Africa.
Our values
Four principles, no compromise
Integrity
Act with integrity and transparency, in every circumstance.
Honesty
Keeping our word, with clear commitments to our clients and to our teams.
Honour and duty
Serve with rigour, discipline and a sense of responsibility.
Excellence
Aim for the highest level of operational quality, every day.
Experience and leadership
Expertise forged by experience
The founder of Lock Down Security, Djibril Diallo, brings to the company more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, public safety, crisis management, training and close protection.
His career, from National Guard non-commissioned officer to leading a police department, shapes the methods, standards and supervision of LDS teams.
Law enforcementPublic safetyCrisis managementTrainingClose protection
- 2002 – 2008
Sergeant, National Guard
Service in the U.S. Army National Guard, with 27 months of deployments in the United States and abroad; security of military installations and training of new recruits.
- 2009 – 2021
Lieutenant, federal police
Supervising civilian law-enforcement officers, planning deployments and large events drawing up to 5,000 people a day; member of a crisis team.
- 2021 – 2023
Patrol Captain
Leading patrol operations, developing programmes and operational plans, evaluating and developing teams.
- Since 2023
Chief of Police of a garrison
Directing and supervising police and security operations, planning, budgeting and coordination with authorities and partners.
Training and certifications
- Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (level 2)
- Incident management: incident command system and national crisis-response framework
- Physical security: electronic systems, exterior lighting, locks and key control, secure storage
- U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy
Working languages
FrenchWolofEnglish
Career presented as a summary; certifications issued by third-party bodies.
Our team
A team of experts
Highly qualified professionals for uncompromising security.
Officers, supervisors, technicians and concierge staff: a diverse, trained and well-managed team that works with discipline and a sense of service, day and night.
Our commitment to Senegal
Contributing to the development of our country
Beyond security, LDS aims to create lasting value for people and for the country.
Professionalising security careers
High standards, clear procedures and well-supervised teams.
Training and skills development
Invest in training to help every team member progress.
Creating professional opportunities
Open positions in security, technology, support and management.
Developing local talent
Identify and support talent from Senegal and West Africa.