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Disaster Preparedness

Rule number one when it comes to disaster management – preparation beats the hell out of managing in the crisis. Now is the perfect time to start preparing while there is no critical emergency or natural disaster. When it comes to disaster preparedness I think about the Family, the Dwelling, the Environment, Critical Stuff and the Plan.
Mental Illness and Addiction

Addiction. Mental Illness. What comes to mind when you hear those words? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 Americans experience a form mental illness within a given year, while about 21% of 13-18 year olds experience a serious mental illness.
Global Risk RoundUp – June 2019

Our Global Risk partners, Drum Cussac, provide in-depth analysis of global risks, here is your summary of the last 30 days. Including: Suicide Explosion in Somalia, Gunmen attack market in DRC, Bar shooting in Brazil, and campus shooting in North Carolina.
HOW TO SURVIVE A MASS SHOOTING

I’ve harnessed the knowledge and experience I’ve gleaned through two decades of Special Forces soldiering, and nearly twenty years as a private security adviser working in conflict zones around the world to advocate for a formula-guided, options-based response plan to mass shootings. I’ve taught these techniques to diplomats, the media, executives, NGO’s etc.
Keeping Your Edge – Is Politics Driving a Wedge Between Protectors?

2017 has been an interesting year for politics, particularly American politics. On these shores, we had an election for the history books, one which pitted the wife of a former President against a billionaire reality show host.

Driving in Hostile Areas

January 2013 and I am sitting in the back of a Toyota Prada on the outskirts of ill-famed Cité Soleil in Port-au-Prince, … >>>

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 … >>>

Search Tactics for Out of Work Security Professionals

Being out of work for a long time is every security professionals nightmare. 90% of men and women on the protection … >>>

Zero Days, How Do You Stop a Threat You Can’t See Coming?

This past March, WikiLeaks dumped 8,761 CIA documents collectively known as “Vault 7.” These documents contained … >>>

Personal Security in Hotels

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

Breaking the Communication Barrier

Having just returned from six months security consultancy and executive protection work in some of the darkest corners … >>>

Your Role in Hostile Terminations

At some point in our careers, those of us working in a protective capacity will likely receive a call to … >>>

Global Risk RoundUp – June 2019

Our Global Risk partners, Drum Cussac, provide in-depth analysis of global risks via in-house experts, cutting edge … >>>

First aid for a psychological injury

If you work in an environment where people are likely to get physically injured, then it stands to reason you would want … >>>

Mobile Security

The majority of attacks on mobile devices focused on human exploitation, as found in the Proofpoint Human Factor Report. … >>>

HOW TO SURVIVE A MASS SHOOTING

INTRODUCTION Given the recent atrocities that we’ve all seen covered by the world’s media. Mass shootings in New … >>>

Keeping Your Edge – Is Politics Driving a Wedge Between Protectors?

2017 has been an interesting year for politics, particularly American politics. On these shores, we had an election for … >>>

Church Security the New Frontier Part 2

More now than ever, church security is an issue that must be addressed in our modern society. Most recently in … >>>

Experiences Of Being A Hostage and Living With The Shia

An Interview with Peter Moore On May 29, 2007, IT consultant Peter Moore and four bodyguards, all British … >>>

Industry News At A Glance

We cast our eye over the main stories impacting the security industry. Here's what's appeared on the radar since the … >>>

Global Incident Report – May 2019

Democratic Republic of Congo Dozens Killed and Injured Following Train Derailment in Kasai Occidental Province At … >>>

Protective Surveillance

The nuances of personal protection and the specialist options available to High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI’s), VIPs and … >>>

Countering snipers Part 1

I am sure there are those who initially looked at the title of this article dismissed it as something that will never … >>>

How Surveillance Can Help Prevent Acid Attacks

In recent years there has been a surge of acid attacks in London and the surrounding areas. Understandably this has … >>>

Utility of Force

It seems a strange anomaly to me that as a Close Protection Officer there is no requirement for me to have any physical … >>>

Vehicle Dynamics Institute COURSE REVIEW

A few months ago, I had the honor of being awarded a scholarship to Tony Scotti’s Vehicle Dynamics Institute (TSVDI) through their “VDI Gives Back Program”. The program was designed to give 12 security practitioners a chance to attend the Institute and … >>>

Airbourne IEDS

Shiite extremists remaining in Baghdad have added a relatively new weapon to their arsenal in the fight against U.S. forces, one with more destructive power than most of the usual improvised explosive devices planted along city thoroughfares – the improvised … >>>

Choosing Camera Lenses for Surveillance

Choosing Camera Lenses for Surveillance is equally, if not more, important than choosing the camera body. Two of the most important considerations are the focal length and the speed.

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.

FocusOn: YEMEN

FocusOn: YEMEN October 2013 Significant Events October 7: al-Qaeda (AQ) militants attacked a checkpoint in al-Bayda province, killing eight soldiers. Four other soldiers are missing. October 7: the Yemeni Air Force launched air strikes against AQ militants … >>>

Rough Injustice

My name is Philip Young and I am a South African citizen incarcerated in Afghanistan. My incarceration is the result of an incident that took place in Helmand Province on the 1st of October 2009. The incident involved the fatal shooting, by … >>>

ICON Advanced EP – Course Review

ICON Advanced Executive Protection Course Review When I made the choice that I was going to make a move into the Executive Protection industry, I started researching the countless different training schools in the marketplace. I was looking for a … >>>

Managing Spinal Injury

Continuing the series of articles on the safe management and treatment of a medical emergency, Prometheus Senior Instructor, Kate Owen, discusses the management of spinal injuries. Spinal trauma and spinal cord injury can have a life-changing impact … >>>

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 … >>>

Working in the Maritime Security Industry

Working in the Maritime Security (MARSEC) Industry By Kevin ‘Knocker’ Whyte Maritime Security has become the new ‘Must Enter’ sector of the security industry, with long established MARSEC companies and new start-ups alike, picking up manpower intensive … >>>

Advice and Treatment for PTSD

Pink & fluffy? Not at all! There are many reactions that I encounter when I tell people what my profession is but the top three tend to be: The person moves closer and starts telling me about their (clearly unresolved) experience of trauma They … >>>

Mental Body Armour

Mental Body Armour – have you got your kit on? You wouldn’t dream of going on a job without appropriate physical protection and risk assessment – but how well do you protect yourself mentally? You may think that you are constitutionally … >>>

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