I’m sure everyone has heard the expression, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression.” So, knowing this, why would someone reach out cold to a prominent industry insider with the line “Can I get some work?”
Issue 24
Issue 24 – July 2014 [add_to_cart item=”eIssue 24″ showprice=”no” text=”Buy Now” ] [one_third] Contents: Invest in Yourself Surveillance Detection Limited Coy or Sole Trader Dealing with Fractures Review: Taser C2 Female CPO’s going hostile The Art of Blending in FocusOn: Iraq Assassinations Coping with Traumatic Stress Elitism in Protection HELP! I’m starting a […]
INVEST SOME TIME IN YOURSELF
INVEST SOME TIME IN YOURSELF AND MAKE IT HAPPEN How many people reading this article can honestly say that they put the amount of effort into finding employment that is required to find work in the security industry or to progress their career. The answer is very few, if you sit in front of the […]
Surveillance Detection & Global Business
Surveillance Detection & Global Business As we continue this series of articles discussing surveillance detection (SD), it is only natural that we explore the use of SD by global business to mitigate and prevent attacks on their businesses. The National Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism reports that around 20% of international […]
Traumatic Stress
As a bodyguard, your background, training and experience mean that generally you are more resilient and for you, what the man in the street would view as traumatic, is all in a day’s work. However, like Dave, this does not mean that you are invulnerable to post-traumatic stress!
Global Incidents: Weekly Round Up
Global Incidents: Weekly Round Up – 21 July 2014 Editorial: I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our readers and subscribers to CARMdaily, the crisis and risk management news bulletin produced by Carmdale, a renowned and respected risk management company. The Circuit magazine is proud to welcome Carmdale to our team of […]
AN INSIGHT INTO OPERATING IN SOMALIA
Somalia, a lawless country located on the east coast of Africa, should be no stranger to anyone in the security industry. The hub of maritime piracy, an area that that has been at civil war for over thirty years and a country that many western governments have tried to tame, all to no avail.
Issue 23
Issue 23 – April 2014 [add_to_cart item=”eIssue 23″ showprice=”no” text=”Buy Now” ] [one_third] Contents: Insight into Somalia Surveillance Detection Tragedy on your Team Burns Management Super Ninjas How to Spot Surveillance Countering Surveillance FocusOn: Somalia The New ABnormal Performance Reviews Contractors Workout Become More Employable Personal TSCM Kit Leadership & Delegation + Much […]
Surveillance Detection for Individuals
Individuals face a variety of threats in today’s global environment. By developing and applying a Surveillance Detection (SD) plan to the targets daily protection operations you can significantly reduce the likelihood of an attack on your target. Before surveillance detection (SD) can be used to prevent or deter an attack, you must […]
How to Become More Employable
How to become more employable by specialising in pre hospital care Many close protection operators (CPO’s) are now identifying the value of becoming specialised in other aspects that surround the role. One of these specialist areas is Pre Hospital Care (PHC), and with this in mind I would like to share my thoughts and […]
How Much Do Security Companies Make?
People who have never been a business owner might wonder ‘how much do security companies make?’ Is it a profitable industry and where is the money made? As the owner of a security company I believe, as many do, that transparency is paramount to running a reputable business. This article specifically looks at the door and event security side of the market as well as factoring in low-level security guardin
The Untrained Negotiator
The Untrained Negotiator This article will focus upon guidance for the initial responder receiving a call in the middle of the night informing them that their Principal, employee, employer or loved one has been taken hostage. The actions taken by this person – the Untrained Negotiator often proves key to the successful outcome […]
Global Incidents: 25 Apr 2014
Global Incidents: 25 Apr 2014 Critical Information Brazil: Fresh clashes in Rio over dancer’s death. DRC: Stampede leads to deaths at tribute festival. India: Nine killed in poll violence. Pakistan: Suicide bomber kills four and injures 15 in Karachi. Syria: Air strike on market kills more than 20. USA: Tornado outbreak predicted for this […]
Taliban Attack IEC in Kabul
Taliban Attack IEC in Kabul Overview: On March 29 2014, AGE launched an attack on the Headquarters of the Independent Elections Commission (IEC) in Kabul. The attack began at approximately 1220hrs, when 4 x AGE took over a disused villa close to the IEC HQ. The attackers are reported to have been disguised in […]
Serena Hotel Attack
Serena Hotel Attack 20 March 2014 At approximately 2055hrs, on 20 March 2014, the Serena Hotel located close to the Presidential Palace in Kabul was attacked by four men armed with pistols. Incident Detail At approximately 2055hrs, on 20 March 2014, the Serena Hotel located close to the Presidential Palace in Kabul was attacked […]
SIA ends paper-based licence applications
On 24 March, the Security Industry Authority will stop issuing paper-based licence applications and from 7th April, the SIA will no longer accept the outdated paper-based applications.* Charlotte Jennings, Deputy Director Operations, said: “At the SIA we are committed to providing an easier, cheaper and quicker licensing service to all our customers. […]
SIA News
Security bosses jailed for immigration and security offences 18 March 2014 On Friday [14 March], a director and manager of a security company were given custodial sentences, at Woolwich Crown Court, for security and immigration offences. Anthony Okoh, 45, and Victor Chiazor, 50, ran the security company Blue Feather Guarding Ltd without the necessary Security […]
Global Incidents: 20 Mar 2014
Global Incidents: 20 Mar 2014 Critical Information China: Two dead in Xinjiang violence. Egypt: Army officers killed in gunfight with militants. Lebanon: Protests flare across Lebanon against siege of border town. Turkey: Seven killed in armed attack. Ukraine: Pro-Russians seize Sevastopol Ukraine naval base. USA: Two dead in Seattle news helicopter crash. Africa […]
Explorer Travel Security
Explorer Travel Security Explorer Travel Security provide counter surveillance and protective surveillance services throughout the globe utilizing a small specialist team of highly experienced ex UK Government surveillance operatives with years of experience in counter terrorism, espionage and criminal operations. We provide a range of travel risk management solutions for organizations, groups and individuals. […]
Hostile Surveillance Detection
Hostile surveillance detection is one of the few security techniques that preempts danger. As the name suggests it is the art of identifying an individual or group that is attempting to obtain intelligence by placing your client under surveillance. Its main advantage as a security tool is that it is proactive rather than reactive.
