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Manners Maketh Man

Manners Maketh Man

The proverb ‘manners maketh man’ derives from a shared understanding that courtesy and good manners are essential to the preservation of human interaction and relationships. 

Good manners can be applied to several aspects of human life, including how we speak, the words we use, the tone of our voice, our gestures and our actions. 

Breaking the Communication Barrier

Breaking the Communication Barrier

Security Consultant, Ben Hockman, shares tips on breaking the communication barrier when operating in foreign countries where the locals do not speak your native language. Specifically, the advantages he experienced, having Spanish language skills while working on an assignment in Colombia.

Have You Got A Career Plan?

Have You Got A Career Plan?

Have you planned out a safe secure route for yourself and what you hope to accomplish? Have you made a plan that shows where you are going and how you are going to get there?

Journalists Behaving Irresponsibly

Journalists Behaving Irresponsibly

What is it with hurricanes and journalists behaving irresponsibly in such extreme conditions? As a security advisor to media teams, I can hardly believe my eyes. Understandably, a lot of pressure comes from TV bosses, sat in warm, safe studios who want to compete with other network providers by having their employees take needless risks, but it’s time for individuals to take responsibility for their own safety and set an example to younger ‘green’ journalists entering the profession.

Readiness and Commitment

Readiness and Commitment

There is no better feeling than to get ‘the call’ and you be able to say, “I’m prepared to move when you are”. You’re not “ready” because you took an Executive Protection course, or because you did a detail last week, you’re “ready” because you’re constantly prepared and stay that way and able to provide services at any moment. Follow these tips to help you remain alert and ready at all times.

Mission Creep

Mission Creep

Mission Creep   Mission creep [definition]:  Gradual increase in scope: a tendency of military operations in foreign countries to increase gradually in scope and demand further commitment of personnel and resources as the situation develops. We can all agree that there is a certain level of customer service that is needed to maintain client/protectee satisfaction.  We […]

What are the Characteristics of a Good Bodyguard?

What are the Characteristics of a Good Bodyguard?

A bodyguard should have good situational awareness, a sharp eye and be constantly scanning his surroundings. It is this quality that may identify and stop a would-be attacker or assassin before an assault begins.  It is far better to be pro-active than reactive.

A Day in the Life: Assisting On a Protection Assignment

A Day in the Life:   Assisting On a Protection Assignment   You are at home getting some rest, and your cell phone rings. It’s the call you have been waiting for. The Team Leader on a Protective Security Detail is telling you they need last minute assistance to provide security for a well known recording […]

Working in the Maritime Security Industry

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 contracts to provide Armed and Unarmed security services on board vessels transiting High Risk areas, such as the Gulf […]

Close Protection – The Softer Skills

Close Protection – The Softer Skills

Avoid the most common mistakes, follow the golden rules and perfect the softer skills of Close Protection

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Ex-G4S Security Contractor and Double Murderer, Fitzsimons, Secretly Extradited from Iraq

He admitted shooting the men but claimed it was self-defence, saying they had been out drinking and the other two tried to kill him during an altercation. He later claimed he was suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Matty Blythe – From Super League Rugby to Bodyguard Training Director, via Iraq.

Matty Blythe – From Super League Rugby to Bodyguard Training Director, via Iraq.

There are loads of fundamentals and characteristics that close protection shares with rugby league. There’s a lot of planning and preparation with video sessions, and you need to think about X, Y and Z before you think about A, B, and C in both. You’re always planning for the worst-case scenario, and you need to know the strengths and weaknesses of the opposition.

Kevin Hart Blames Woman Knocked Down by His Bodyguards

Kevin Hart Blames Woman Knocked Down by His Bodyguards

“When you walk the streets of New York you don’t assume the risk that an overzealous bodyguard will throw you to the ground and brake your face,”

Hero bodyguard throws himself in front of client after motorbike hitman opens fire

Hero bodyguard throws himself in front of client after motorbike hitman opens fire

A man on a motorbike cruises into the hotel grounds and pulls up close behind the SUV when the bodyguard places himself between the woman and the attacker.

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WHY AMERICA MUST BAN ASSAULT RIFLES

WHY AMERICA MUST BAN ASSAULT RIFLES

I was a seventeen-year old military recruit when I was issued my first rifle. That marked the beginning of what would amount to nearly forty years of carrying firearms professionally. Twenty-three of those were in the military, including nearly twenty years with the SAS, followed by almost seventeen years of commercial security work.

Gap Training – What Most Practitioners Overlook

Gap Training – What Most Practitioners Overlook

Many industry practitioners understand and embrace that continuing education is a necessity in a highly competitive, rapidly evolving industry such as protective services.

Yet, there is a commonly overlooked issue which leaves gaps for most. When selecting training, do you find trendy topics, or do you train to fill your gaps?

Should protection officers be trained in unarmed combat?

Should protection officers be trained in unarmed combat?

Protection officers worldwide who have extensive unarmed combat training will unreservedly answer this question with; “Of course!! How can a protection officer not have any self-defense or unarmed combat training! How can a protection officer not know how to physically protect?”

Global Risk

Global Risk Roundup – December 2019

Global Risk Roundup – December 2019

All the global incidents you need to know about from the last 30 days including, IS militant attack in Iraq, Helicopter crash in Afghanistan, shooting in Port-au-Prince and several killed in Oklahoma shooting.

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On The Frontline

Surviving an Active Shooter

Surviving an Active Shooter

  Surviving an Active Shooter   Active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law … >>>

A Day in the Life: Assisting On a Protection Assignment

A Day in the Life:   Assisting On a Protection Assignment   You are at home getting some rest, and your cell phone … >>>

How to survive a course you hate

How to survive a course you hate

It’s the dreaded phrase your boss says to you, usually when you are already extraordinarily busy. It often goes … >>>

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Global Incidents: 17 Jun 13

Global Incidents: 17 Jun 13

Global Incidents: 17 Jun 13   Critical Information Central African Republic: LRA raid leaves least 16 … >>>

The art of being an independent learner

The art of being an independent learner

For anyone involved in higher education, especially postgraduate courses, the term “independent learner” is probably … >>>

ALWAYS HAVE IT TOGETHER

ALWAYS HAVE IT TOGETHER

Even When We’re All Riding Our Luck!   Body armour, full (grunt style) ballistic helmet, patrol … >>>

HOW TO SURVIVE A MASS SHOOTING

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 … >>>

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