OVERVIEW

Issue 28 marks the start of a brand new series of articles on the topic of, Crisis and Risk Management, this issue focuses on: Defining Protection: Underpinning Crisis and Risk Management. Our cover story takes us back to Moscow in the 1990’s in the aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union. We also bring you features on; the Advance, Working with Children, Exit Strategies, and How to Improve your Shooting Accuracy. We have all your regular contributors and advice on medical matters, distance learning, trauma support and career guidance.

FEATURED ARTICLES

Defining Protection – Underpinning Crisis & Risk Management

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Working with Children – Challenges and Considerations

As an Executive Protection Professional you might find yourself working with a variety of age groups, and as those who have done it can tell you, working with children and teenagers in any environment can be both rewarding and challenging. It presents challenges which will vary depending on the person’s age, background, and lifestyle. Your own personal comfort level will also factor into the equation as well, to be sure. The child’s age and comprehension will determine how much direct interaction you will need to have with them and how much feedback (and sometimes grief) you will receive from them in return. Read More>

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Remaining Professional – Dealing with High Conflict Personalities

In our roles as a security professional we will at times come across individuals with high conflict personalities, especially if you are working in a team leader / management type role. To be successful it is essential that we learn to deal with each of these personalities in a professional, tactful and respectful manner. High net worth circles can provide you with these challenges on an almost daily basis; this may be from personal assistants, house/estate managers or other heads of department within your Principals organisation  Read More>