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Overreliance on Technology For Protection; As Dangerous As No Security

Bruce Alexander, Featured Articles

By Bruce Alexander

There’s a few articles out regarding how the surveillance camera system that is so extensive in the United Kingdom failed to detect the Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices (VBIED) in London last week. I think its too soon to tell the what exactly happened that allowed the bad guys to get through the net. The U.K. forces and services are exceptionally professional and there’s no doubt they will get to the bottom of what happened.

The U.K.’s system of using cameras to conduct surveillance of public spaces works for the U.K. The U.K. has a long history of combating terrorism and over the course of time, the U.K. government, and the citizens of the U.K., have accepted  surveillance cameras as part of the price for security.

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Motorcade Operations: A Quick and Easy Overview

Doc Rogers, Featured Articles

By Doc Rogers

Motorcades have a particular configuration and organization of vehicles; this article will give you an understanding of the basic principals of a protective motorcade. This includes types of movements, types of motorcade and motorcade maneuvers and avoiding potential threats along the route.

Route Selection

Your job is to protect the client during motorcades and conduct route planning.

Evaluation

Evaluate the roads and the routes (primary and secondary) to avoid getting the client vehicle boxed in by other vehicles. Instruct your security drivers to leave an avenue of escape open should the need arise and get away quickly if there is a transportation threat.

Basic Rules

Vary the client’s route to and from work as well road movement times.

Route Planning

Advance bodyguard team establishes route planning and security operations prior to the client’s visit.

Route Security

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Surviving an Active Shooter

Featured Articles, Mark Six James

By Mark “Six” James

An active shooter is an armed person who has used deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims.  Active shooters often look for soft targets like malls, churches or schools due to their low presence of security and high access to potential victims.

The active shootings at Columbine High School, Omaha Mall, Virginia Tech, and Fort Hood left a trail of victims because the shooters were far more prepared than those who suffered in those ordeals.  Financial or emotional stressors, forced separation from a lover or a job, bullying or an overly aggressive manager or insensitive instructor may create the flashpoint which triggers workplace or school violence.

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Executive Protection-The Boston Way

Bruce Alexander, Featured Articles

By Bruce Alexander

There’s an excellent (by my standards anyway) article on Executive Protection that recently appeared on The Boston Globe’s website that is must read for those in, or aspiring to be in, our profession. The article, written by Billy Baker, is entitled “Standing Guard for Rich and Famous.” It’s a refreshing look at some Executive Protection firms in the Boston area which stress professional standards, image and approach to Executive Protection. These firms eschew the “Hollywood bodyguard” and “rapper posse” in favor of a low profile, conservative demeanor approach to protection. Call me a fool or just plain naive, but maybe, just maybe, someone in Hollywood will read this article and get it.

You can find the article by going to the following link: The Boston Way

29th Annual Executive Protection Institute Conference

Announcements, Featured Articles

This is the 29th Annual Conference hosted by Executive Protection Institute (EPI) and the Nine Lives Associates (NLA) who are graduates of EPI’s world renown 7-Day Providing Executive Protection Course and have become Personal Protection Specialists (PPS). This Conference was previously closed to members and guests only but is now open to the qualified public; Security and Law Enforcement Professionals, and those currently in the field working in EP or for those who are interested in getting into the field. Graduates of EPI, ESI, and other EP Schools are welcomed.

There will be exciting educational sessions with well known speakers, social networking, and finishing with a Black Tie Awards  Dinner. Currently in the business or looking to get into it, this is a perfect opportunity to learn, meet new contacts, and develop professional relationships.

For more information click on the following link:  Executive Protection Institute Conference

Looking Good, Feeling Good and Fighting Good

Bruce Alexander, Featured Articles

By Bruce Alexander

A few random thoughts about Executive Protection issues were swirling around in my mind this weekend and I thought I’d share them with you. Perhaps random isn’t the right word because at least one of these thoughts is a pet peeve, and the other two are concerns. I’ve titled these three thoughts as: looking good, feeling good and fighting good.

First, looking good. I cringe when I see Executive Protection professionals dressed like they are auditioning for “American Idol.” I don’t have anything against “American Idol” but then again I don’t have anything for it. It’s not my kinda show. I’m not a “fashionista” either but I believe that Executive Protection professionals should exhibit a professional appearance while on a mission.

That doesn’t mean you should out dress your principal but you shouldn’t embarrass him or her either. Attire should be appropriate for the occasion but in every instance, conservative. I also think that personal grooming falls into this category as well. What you wear off duty is your own business but I don’t think earrings on men are appropriate for an Executive Protection specialist regardless whether your principal is an entertainment celebrity or not.

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