Next time you go to the range, step up to your shooting lane, look down the range then take a moment to look at the ceiling slightly in front of the shooting bench to a considerable distance down range. You will undoubtedly notice countless rounds have inadvertently been fired into the ceiling. This is usually […]
The Terrorist Next Door
If ISIS is the new Public Enemy Number 1 then Al Qaeda would likely be 1A, but they don’t hold a monopoly on terror. Whether the act is a beheading, lynching or being drunk behind a pickup truck, the results are equally as brutal, senseless and catastrophic to the victim’s families or targeted groups. […]
A Short History and Evolution of Personal Protection in the US
“Assassination of royalty was a common event and it was a customary thing for kings to have bodyguards sleep in their bed. King Henry VIII of England (known to have had six wives) routinely slept with bodyguards in the royal bed. King James survived two kidnappings and four violent attempts on his life. Such experiences […]
The (BS) numbers game
Another day and yet another set of seemingly randomly generated numbers to which we must conform. The security industry, like many other sectors, is heavily regulated with an ever-increasing volume of new requirements coming into force. Depending on the nature of your operation, UK security companies will potentially be required to achieve the following British […]
Turtlegate Barriers – Providing Portable Crowd Control Solutions
Crowd control solutions should provide quick deployment with minimum hassle. Enter Turtlegate Barriers, fast emerging as one of the UK’s top barrier solutions for easy, efficient crowd control.
Do you know what you are?
Do you know what you are? An independent contractor, part-time employee, sole proprietorship, etc. Do you know what your insurance requirements are?
Be courteous and professional when answering questions
However, when you think about it, what I’m really talking about is communicating knowledge and that is vital in close protection. Security means that ensuring people understand what you mean quickly and effectively is essential, and one way to help develop communication skills is by learning how to present effectively. This article aims to provide […]
Man, That Burns!
A brief look at MACE Pepper Gel for Protection Specialists. Pepper Gel is a great option for confrontations that may not warrant a lethal force response.
Tapping, but not my feet…
Mobile Telephone monitoring software (spyware), its effectiveness as an espionage tool and its cost vs potential rewards.
One Agents Opinion, Bodyguard Or Executive Protection Specialist?
When someone asks, “what do you do for a living”? Do you say, I’m a “Bodyguard” or you’re an Executive Protection Specialist? What’s in a name?
Security industry opinion-formers coming together for SIA Stakeholder Conference
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has opened the booking for their annual Stakeholder Conference, which takes place at the Oval cricket ground on Tuesday 13th March 2018.
The Placement Of Residential Security Systems
Placing up security cameras can be a legal battlefield if you’re proven to be violating the law. Here are the things you need to know legally when considering the placement of residential security systems around a property
Obtaining & Maintaining Non Residency and SED
Got a contract working overseas and don’t know where to start with obtaining and maintaining Non-Residency and SED (Seafarers Earning Deductions)?
Dubai Police New Initiative for Expats
Dubai Police new initiative see’s artificial intelligence system detect the feelings and movement of objects, recognising gestures and hand signals up to 1.5 meters, just like a human policeman.
Essay Writing
I’m not quite sure why “essays” are scarier than “assignments” or “assessments” but for some reason, the mere mention of this word leads to sweaty palms, tears in the eyes, and furious twitching.
Judgement Index
The Judgement Index is a value-based analysis of judgement capacity, behaviour and stability; it is very abstract in its methodology yet highly accurate.
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, you can hopefully avoid becoming a victim yourself.
Managing Spinal Injury
Spinal trauma and spinal cord injury can have a life-changing impact for patients following trauma. One cannot reverse prior spinal cord damage, but with even limited training, one can prevent further damage from occurring, which can often be of great benefit for the patient.
EP For Green… When Will Our World’s Collide?
In 1920 the 18th amendment was passed marking the start of prohibition and the rise of protection teams. Will we see a repeat of that trend with protection for marijuana?
