Mazar-e-Sharif is a northern Afghanistan province and the location where seven U.N. workers were killed by a mob in retaliation for the threat of burning of a Holy Quran in the U.S.
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 survival are deemed as very high. Hostage taking or kidnapping is a terrifying experience […]
What's in your GO Bag – Going Digital
What’s in your GO Bag – Going Digital Your Principal has a known stalker that has sent letters and threatening emails. You are at a small venue for a public appearance, and suspect that they might show up. You need to remain with your client in a holding room, but what could make life […]
Cuthys200 Q&A
The BBA recently teamed up with Tom Cuthbertson of Cuthys200, a local charity, to offer our support. The BBA will be looking at working locally within the community over the coming years and this felt like a great cause to start with. Tom, thanks for taking the time to talk to us about the Cuthys200 […]
Counter Terror Expo, London Olympia
The 2011 expo was the BBA’s 1st venture into exhibiting and was something that the BBA Team was very much looking forward to. Whilst we had all attended various expos over the years none of us really knew what to expect from an exhibitors point of view. We booked our stand, ordered our pull-up advertising […]
Specialist Interviewing
Specialist Interviewing IT was in the mid 1990’s when I had a ‘road to Damascus moment’ and realised how radical the changes to the criminal justice system were in relation to the support offered to child witnesses. The ‘Memorandum of Good Practice on Video with Child Witnesses for Criminal Proceedings’ a joint Home Office/Department […]
Train Hard, Fight Easy!
For me, the last three months has seen some well earned time off and a chance to get over to the States and train at some of the top fight gyms. It was a pilgrimage of sorts, visiting the stomping ground of great fighters past and present. My aim was to push myself physically, […]
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 school that wouldn’t just show me PowerPoint presentations all day or give me 10,000 […]
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 me, of an Afghan citizen. The shooting came about when the […]
Surviving an Active Shooter
Surviving an Active Shooter Active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation. An active Shooter is an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill […]
Bodyguard Diary
Just under a year ago I graduated from a recognized executive protection training course. After doing some pretty consistent work for the sponsor company, I was then presented with an opportunity to join a team escorting a very prominent VIP. I was absolutely floored. While not my first detail, this was the first with a […]
Issue 17
Issue 17 – October 2012 The Circuit undergoes a complete makeover for the newest issue and has taken on a fresh, clean and modern design. Features include: an insight into the people who keep the media safe, the Russian protection industry, how to make a good first impression and the definition of an industry catfish! […]
Mexico Risk Factors
What was I doing hanging outside a Mexican prison riot waiting for it to kick-off in the blaring sun surrounded by heavily armed, ill-tempered Policeman and armed only with some sunscreen and a smile?
Afghan Endgame
Afghan Endgame OEF – Why it failed and what next… After more than a decade of bloody operations, is it finally time for NATO to concede defeat on the battlefield and switch tactics? Operation Enduring Freedom – The chaotic legacy of the Bush administration outlives its architect and wears on into a tenth year. […]
Training, Why Is It So Important?
Training is so important for many obvious reasons such as new skill development and progression within an industry or sector but there are less apparent benefits too, such as demonstrating an individuals value, boosting morale and getting more buy-in to the company mission.
Working Girl
Working Girl Sitting on a beach in 90 degree heat under an umbrella whilst you watch your principal roasting in the sun is not all about keeping the would be assassin away from them.
Issue 16
Issue 16 – July 2012 The biggest modern day security operation is about to be put to the test in the UK as the Olympics arrive but are the security services ready for it? The Circuit Magazine digs deep to give you an unparalleled view from behind the scenes. In this issue we also bring […]
Issue 15
Issue 15 – April 2012 Maritime Security – the lifestyle may not be as glamorous as you thought, we dispel the myths. Read first hand accounts and get tips on making the transition. We have advice on where to look for work and we even tell you how to stay fit at sea. Also […]
Issue 14
Issue 14 – January 2012 January 2012. A new year and a new way to read your favorite magazine as we debut in the Apple app store. In this issue we debate strategies for ending the involvement in Afghanistan and Stuart Pagett takes us into murky waters as he explores the growing industry sector that […]