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Should Executive Protection Specialist carry luggage?
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Surviving An Edged Weapon Attack
By Bruce Alexander
A while back Rich Nance from Officer.com wrote a very solid article entitled, Don’t Get Stabbed! made me think about edged weapons attacks and Executive Protection. A quick (very quick) review of major assassinations in the past 20 years revealed that pistols are the favorite weapon of choice for assassins.
However, does that mean we shouldn’t train to counter a knife or other edged weapon attack during an AOP drill? Of course not. Knife attacks happen and frequency of attack should never be the gauge on whether we train on a particular defense or not. In 1972, Imelda Marcos, wife of the late President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos, was attacked by a sword wielding assailant who was shot dead by security forces in the attempt.
Knife attacks on a principal might be rare but when you consider all of the other stabbing , slashing and cutting implements typically found in proximity of a protectee, we should probably train far more than we typically do in edged weapons defense. The best example I can think of for practicing edged weapons defense is the 21 foot principle that is used in defensive tactics training to illustrate the futility of relying on firearms alone to counter an assailant armed with a knife.
That entire scenario approximates the situation facing Executive Protection specialists. The attack comes without an obvious escalation of violence, the assailant is already inside the reactionary gap before the attack, and firearms, unless already drawn (such as in an Iraq/Afghanistan PSD) are usually not a viable option at that point.
Anyway, Rich Nance’s article is yet another reminder that defensive tactics shouldn’t be neglected by the Executive Protection community.
What city has the best opportunities for Executive Protection work?
Many of you have been around the world… but have you ever taken the time to reflect on where you had the best opportunity to find work? What city has the best opportunities for EP work?
Answer the poll to find out!
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If you noticed that your city isn’t here, make sure to add it to the comments.
P.S. We weren’t serious about Anchorage
Job Alert: Seattle,WA
Sr. Manager/Executive Protection
Location: Seattle,WA
Salary: N/A
Posted Date: July 19, 2010
Close Date: July 31, 2010
This position came in this morning, it’s a private company in the Seattle Washington area. Be advised, along with other requirements they are requiring that the successful candidate have at least five years EP experience, and a bachelors degree.
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Happy hunting
Hucky
Best Kept Success Secrets in Bodyguarding
By Doc Rogers
Many times new agents in the business think that the bodyguard industry is full of secrets. Secrets of getting successful results, getting more work and staying active in the circuit.
The veterans do have an effective strategy for getting the best out of their assignments and careers. The following is a S.E.C.R.E.T. weapon used by many pros in the bodyguarding industry today.
Seek – Seek the best EP training possible, getting the proper training can often make the difference between an average agent and a great one.
Ethical – Knowing the principles of right and wrong conduct in the business, the professional behavior standards and always doing the right thing.
Commitment – Being an agent of energy and commitment on the job. Arriving early and staying late, keeping your pledge to protect the client at all times.
Responsibility – Take responsibility for your EP assignment results and your career. It is your duty and only you are accountable for your EP career.
Exemplary – It does not matter if you are new to the EP business or a seasoned operator, on and off-duty have exemplary behavior, be a model bodyguard and person, one deserving of respect and admiration.
Teamwork – The bodyguard business depends on a lot of things; keeping clients under attentive guard, having your days organized with good planning and, above all, teamwork.
In the end, there are no real secrets to the bodyguard business, just a lot of hard work, planning, personal discipline and most importantly teamwork. By following the S.E.C.R.E.T. weapon principle you will have a marvelous rewarding bodyguard career. Keep safe and God speed.
Doc Rogers is the author of Corporate Executive Protection – A Manual for Inspiring Corporate Bodyguards and president and CEO of International Corporate Executive Protection Ltd. Doc has earned a Ph.D. in Security Administration from Southwest University and he is SE Asia’s leading expert on executive protection and corporate security. To learn how to make a full time living as a corporate bodyguard visit the websites below for more information.
http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?Book=182707
http://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Executive-Protection-Inspiring-Bodyguards/dp/1425135927