Surveillance Detection & Global Business As we continue this series of articles discussing surveillance … >>>
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Prometheus Viper FPOS
Prometheus Viper FPOS Course Review As the requirements and conditions of gaining employment on the circuit … >>>
Cyber-Security Offshore
The New Virtual Battlefield? Our reliance on Information & Communications Technology (ICT) is stemmed deep in our … >>>
Running the Gauntlet
Author Interview with Luke Duffy Luke Duffy is a former Paratrooper, and present day contractor on the circuit … >>>
Specialist Interviewing
Specialist Interviewing IT was in the mid 1990’s when I had a ‘road to Damascus moment’ and realised how radical … >>>
Readiness and Commitment
Are you prepared to answer that call? Very early in our training and careers, we are taught that in the … >>>
The New Bodyguard
The New Bodyguard By Kevin Horak It has been a pleasure to read and review this book, which is a fantastic read, … >>>
International Bodyguards and Working Armed
I am always being asked about which guns are best for close protection details and personal defense etc… My answer is … >>>
Non-Lethal Hostage Rescue
The horrific terrorist attack in a busy shopping mall in Nairobi, in September 2013, was a counter-terrorist team’s … >>>
The European Security Academy course
Course Review: The European Security Academy course Quite a lot can happen in two weeks but when I signed up at European … >>>
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Training, A Dying Art Or A Lying Art?
In the United States, expectations rise when people see the letters EPS following the name of someone who performs … >>>
A Formula for Surviving School Shootings
SPEED + DISTANCE = SURVIVAL As I’m writing this, my child is in the midst of a lockdown drill at her … >>>
The security challenges of Bleisure Travel
Bleisure travel, or combining business travel with leisure time, is a growing trend, with just under half of all … >>>
This one’s for your family…
Recently I was talking with a friend who has a long career in close protection and I asked him for ideas for my Circuit … >>>
Vehicle Selection For Security Professionals
A few times in my career I have been charged with purchasing vehicles for safely transporting clients. Sometimes the … >>>
Leaders – A peek behind the curtain of the Close Protection Industry.
I wanted to give you the reader, a chance to hear from some of the movers and shakers in our CRAFT, those … >>>
Leave no man behind?
Many close protection operatives consider themselves to have forged strong peer relationships through teams … >>>
Maritime Security: The Race to the Bottom
When President George W. Bush famously stood on board the USS Abraham Lincoln declaring the end of major combat … >>>
Understanding the Importance of On-going Medical Training
The Security Industry Authority currently requires all those who apply for a licence to be in possession of a recognised … >>>
Remaining Professional: Dealing with High Conflict Personality
In our roles as a security professional we will at times come across individuals with high conflict personalities, … >>>
Protection
Legal Testimony & the Close Protection Agent
Legal Testimony & the Close Protection Agent You are a well- trained, and well educated Protection Agent. You have gone through extensive training, and done everything you can to prepare yourself to be successful in the profession; you are ready … >>>
Pro Athletes & Pro Security – The Disconnect
Pro Athletes & Pros Security – The Disconnect By Michael Brown, In the United States, sports are a way of life with many athletes reaching a level of celebrity status as early as high school, many to the equivalent of famous actors or musicians. In the … >>>
Surveillance
Working Girl – October 2011
Working Girl Jacquie Davis I was sitting in a side road watching an address in London for a few days when suddenly I heard the sound of breaking glass, I called up the other surveillance team members to ask if they had heard it, yes yes came the reply over the radio. I then saw […]
Are These The Top 5 Home Security Technologies on The Planet?
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.
Hostile
Be the Change You Want to See
It is harder now than it has been at any point over the past 15 years for prospective operators looking to gain work in the security industry. And it’s not just new entrants who should feel concerned as it becomes more difficult for seasoned … >>>
Hostage Kidnap and Ransom
Hostage taking awareness info for the Security Professional travelling abroad (pre and post capture) OVERVIEW I must state from the outset that the likelihood of being kidnapped or taken hostage is very slim. However, if it does happen, your chances of … >>>
Maritime
Obtaining & Maintaining Non Residency and SED
New to the industry, got a contract working overseas and don’t know where to start? NON RESIDENCY You may have decided that a land-based career, working overseas in hostile environments is the one for you. There are many companies who are hiring … >>>
Changing Tides
Changing Tides Evolution of Gulf of Aden piracy, a personal insight: About three and a half years ago, I decided that while I was fit enough, young enough and still daft enough, I was going to buck the pension trap and have a career change. I … >>>
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. … >>>
Review: Medipro PHMT
COURSE REVIEW: Medipro Training: PHMT (Pre-Hospital-Medical-technician) Having previously completed FPOS (I) MIRA and Remote Team Medic Courses I was looking for a training course which had both industry recognition and would take my knowledge and skills to … >>>