International Area Watch Group (IAWG)

Patrick de Marco created this specific international Surveillance WhatsApp  Group for residents, business owners, and security professionals, and the general public aged 13+ simply to be the eyes and ears worldwide for other security professionals or law enforcement, and report or share anything  on the international groups  and to share real-time updates and localised alerts regarding any security or safety concerns about anything they (IAWG) members and readers might have.

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Internationally recognized as a leading investigator, Patrick de Marco has had several of his high-profile cases featured on television programs such as Carte Blanche (M-Net, South Africa) and covered in renowned publications including The Sunday Times, Reader’s Digest, and other international media outlets.

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Greetings and welcome to IAWG - the International Area Watch Group created by Patrick de Marco PI.


Who is IAWG? We are a private, international forum for vetted professionals and the general public. Our goal is to facilitate seamless intelligence gathering, cross-border collaboration, and real-time information sharing to ensure we all STAY SAFE.

Why join? Safety is now just one click away on your phone. Whether you want to report an incident, make your neighbourhood safer, or highlight a specific concern - this is your platform.

Report Everything: Don't hesitate to post. Whether it’s "the good, the bad, or the ugly," your input is treated as an urgent request for awareness, not just a complaint.

Eyes & Ears: Use this group to see if the "security eyes and ears" in your area are taking action.

Get Help: Use this group if you need immediate assistance or security advice in your area.

🛡️ Group Protocols: Confidentiality: What is shared here stays here. No screenshots or external sharing without express permission.

Verified Contacts: Ensure you have the Group Admin’s number saved to receive broadcasted files and sensitive security updates.

Relevance: Focus on operational leads, AI integration, and professional inquiries.

Collaborate: You are welcome to advertise your own security requirements or any other security services here. We encourage you to add your own  "eyes and ears" to the network so we can work all together.

🌍 Become an Area Administrator: If you are interested in becoming a Group Member or an Administrator for a specific area (within a 20km/mile radius), message me directly.

I will help you create a localised group (e.g., IAWG Areas in New York, IAWG Areas in London, or IAWG Areas in Durban) to assist local law enforcement and private security in keeping your specific community connected and protected.

Thank you for your eyes and ears!

Kind regards,

Patrick de Marco 

(Private Investigator, Former CID Detective & Casino Security Surveillance Manager) 

Africa and South Africa

IAWG - International Area Watch Group

Click the link below to join and keep your area SAFE using only your eyes and ears and posting on any of the IAWG Groups:


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