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For Security & Protection Specialists

  • Gap Training – What Most Practitioners Overlook

    Many industry practitioners understand and embrace that continuing education is a necessity in a highly competitive, rapidly evolving industry such as protective services. Yet, there is a commonly overlooked issue which leaves gaps for most. When selecting training, do you find trendy topics, or do you train to fill your gaps?

    Yet, there is a commonly overlooked issue which leaves gaps for most. When selecting training, do you find trendy topics, or do you train to fill your gaps?

    Gap Training – What Most Practitioners Overlook

  • Manners Maketh Man

    The proverb ‘manners maketh man’ derives from a shared understanding that courtesy and good manners are essential to the preservation of human interaction and relationships. 

    Good manners can be applied to several aspects of human life, including how we speak, the words we use, the tone of our voice, our gestures and our actions. 

    Manners Maketh Man

  • Ex-G4S Security Contractor and Double Murderer, Fitzsimons, Secretly Extradited from Iraq

    He admitted shooting the men but claimed it was self-defence, saying they had been out drinking and the other two tried to kill him during an altercation. He later claimed he was suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Ex-G4S Security Contractor and Double Murderer, Fitzsimons, Secretly Extradited from Iraq

  • Global Risk Roundup – December 2019

    All the global incidents you need to know about from the last 30 days including, IS militant attack in Iraq, Helicopter crash in Afghanistan, shooting in Port-au-Prince and several killed in Oklahoma shooting.

    Global Risk Roundup – December 2019

  • Should protection officers be trained in unarmed combat?

    Protection officers worldwide who have extensive unarmed combat training will unreservedly answer this question with; “Of course!! How can a protection officer not have any self-defense or unarmed combat training! How can a protection officer not know how to physically protect?”

    Should protection officers be trained in unarmed combat?

Featured Articles

Fit for Purpose

Nine years have passed since I wrote my first article for The Circuit magazine and it’s been interesting to see how the … >>>

Personal Security in Hotels

It is inevitable that in the close protection business you will spend time in domestic and international hotels of some … >>>

Tapping, but not my feet…

In this article we will look at the rise in phone tapping, the use of Mobile Telephone monitoring software (spyware), … >>>

Protecting Politicians

Since the killing of British MP, Jo Cox, less than two years ago, we have heard much in the media about the threats that … >>>

How Criminals Operate

You need to be aware of how criminals and terrorists operate and what they look for in their victims; if you know this, … >>>

Top Articles

Industry News November 2019

NYPD cop who ‘provided security’ for El Chapo’s wife busted for dealing cocaine 18th September 2019 An NYPD officer … >>>

SYRIA… OH, THE IRONY

  Assad is seen as a dictator by many, pretty much the same as every other country’s leadership in the Region, even … >>>

Stress and Self Care

Let’s face it – everyone gets stressed out from time to time – whether they care to admit it or not.  Research by the … >>>

Protection

Interview: Tom Taylor author of “Armored Men”

Circuit Interview with Tom Taylor author of “Armored Men” By Derrick “Bear” Collins  [one_third] [/one_third] [two_third_last]The Circuit magazine takes a moment to speak with noted author Tom Taylor regarding his newest book “Armored Men”.  Having worked on … >>>

What is Tour Security?

The following article attempts to shine a light on what many consider to be a rather niche and unique aspect of security protection. Using the format of a question and answer session, Miguel DeCoste will venture to answer 'what is tour security' and how does … >>>

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Surveillance

Are These The Top 5 Home Security Technologies Available?

Endless new offerings on the market may seem overwhelming and daunting to customers when choosing the most efficient security system for their home’s needs.
We have done the late night research and have narrowed down the top 5 new home technologies for all homeowners, to assist with your decision making.

7 Tips to Improve Surveillance Results

Over the course of my career (17+ years), I have heard my fair share of complaints from potential clients indicating that their current surveillance/investigative partner was not achieving the desired results with the budgets provided.  The activities and behaviors of people are constantly changing and that forces us as investigators to change our approach and evaluate our practices in order to achieve optimal results.

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Hostile

Focus on: Afghanistan – March 2013

Focus on: Afghanistan - March 2013   Significant Events At least one Afghan civilian and a foreigner residing in Kabul have been injured during an explosion in District 15, Kabul.
 A magnetic IED attach to a Toyota Surf detonated at the front gate of … >>>

A Medics Experience

How the industry has changed and evolved The role of the medic working on the ground in hostile environments has evolved enormously over the last 15 years.  For the purpose of this article I will use my experiences in Iraq as this is where I am at … >>>

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Training

Administering Basic Life Support

Cardiac Arrest can happen at any time, to anybody.  Yes; some people are at higher risk of cardiac arrest with certain medical conditions or co-morbidities but very occasionally it ‘just happens’.  In 2013, in England alone, the ambulance service attended … >>>

Church Security the New Frontier Part 3

I have many happy memories as a child going to church regularly being with my friends and family.  One day however sticks out in my mind above all others.  On this day, a man keeled over in the pew in front of me and the havoc that ensued is still clear in my … >>>

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Maritime

Women in Maritime Security

A female’s perspective of being a Maritime Security Operative in the HRA. An exclusive interview with Ruth Tiik I first met Ruth several months ago on a floating platform in the Red Sea where we and many others were stuck for several days waiting for our … >>>

A day in the Life – Maritime Security

  The word on the high seas is that the first modern-day Somali Pirates were, in fact, the Somali Coastguard. With Chinese, Spanish and Italian fishing fleets invading the waters off Somalia and fishing them almost dry of Tuna it was inevitable that … >>>

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Medical

Making the right choice

Making the Right Choice   Instinctive.. shooting, unarmed defensive tactics, evasive driving.. whatever. In a sudden and urgent situation there may be no time to stop and ponder what needs to be done, no time to think through conflict management models. … >>>

Hypothermia

  You are on a ski trip with a VIP, a 45 year old male, when he falls and breaks his leg. He is unable to walk, let alone ski. He is diabetic and not particularly fit. You have been skiing in the backcountry all day and are tired and hungry. The … >>>

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