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CONTENTS 10

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06 UK Foreword 09 US Foreword 10 Counter-Ambush Tactics for Security Professionals Part Two

18 The Fallacy of the Individual Bodyguard (IBG) 25 Executive Protection Travel Pack: Things to Consider

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Defining professionalism in the personal protection industry

53 46 Image Projection Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Psychological Advantage

53 Defining Professionalism in the Personal Protection Industry 62 Incident Report Global round up 72 Assessing Your Operational Readiness

78 Keeping Your Edge 83 Classifieds

EDITOR FOREWORDS

Welcome to the latest issue of The Circuit. The premier magazine for those serving in the protection industry. Being employed as a protector, we can become so focused on protecting others that we sometimes forget about ourselves. I am not only talking physically. As a protector, we must not only protect our principal's physical well-being but protect them from potential embarrassment and project their image.

With so much content and noise online, it's easy to forget that anything posted on social media will remain viewable to the public for the foreseeable future. That means you've just got to stop and think before you post and try to avoid putting your 'digital foot in it'; otherwise you'll spend a lot of time doing damage mitigation!

While we may be extremely good at providing this service we also need to remember to project a professional image in our personal lives. This can be easy to forget when finishing work late then heading out for a few beers. Social media has been the downfall of many. Pictures from the previous night's antics which seemed innocent enough at the time may be looked upon less favourably by our clients/ principals in the cold light of day. We all need to let our hair down every now and again, but a prudent operator would keep this offline and remain discreet.

Your social media output can have a detrimental effect on your career, your relationships, and your reputation. I follow the rule of - if you have to ask 'should I be posting this' then you probably ought not to. As humans, we come preloaded with intuition, and we should listen to our gut-feeling more often, it often knows more than we do, much of the time!

It is not just the posting of images/ videos on social media, but we must be careful when getting drawn into debates, particularly those on subjects that we feel especially passionate about. I see a lot of this from people whom I know to be consummate professionals yet they let themselves get drawn into heated discussions in view of everyone. These discussions don't always show them in a positive light!

However, one thing that I do like to see our readers posting online is feedback for this publication, good or bad. Obviously, we appreciate positive reviews, but we're a thick-skinned bunch here at the Circuit, and we can handle a little criticism too! Leaving feedback provides good social proof for others, and it helps the publication reach more people. So, If you enjoy reading this issue, then please shout about it and let others know what they're missing out on, it's hugely appreciated.

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It’s that time once again to unveil the latest issue of The Circuit Magazine, the longest running magazine devoted to Close Protection, produced by the community, for the community. As I write this I just completed a nationwide Tour with a major recording artist running 2 Countries and 63 days. The best part about it was that the Detail was comprised of 12 individuals who had one underlining thread running though all of them: They all had a love for our profession and a compulsion to not only do the job, but do the job well. Like most things in life, you can tell the things people enjoy, and the things they simply tolerate. While the VIP Protection business might be “glamorous” compared to some, when you’ve spent any significant time in it, you see through that luster. For every star studded cocktail party or yacht trip, there are three times as many halls and walls assignments or “hurry up and wait’s,” stationed in the car all

day in the hot summer sun. But if, once the shiny newness wears off, you still find yourself enjoying the hell out of your career way more than complaining about it, then this must be your calling. Think about it, it takes a special man or woman to put the needs of others before him or herself time and again, and that is exactly what we do. We are special, we are exceptional, we are professional, and it’s not an ego stroke to remind ourselves of that often. Which brings me to the point of this months foreword: Exceptional individuals need an exceptional magazine, and rest assured, we aim to deliver! Elijah Shaw US Editor

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By: Thomas Pecora

COUNTERAMBUSH TACTICS FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS Part two As protective officers, we try to use preventative strategies to protect our clients based on the tenets of Detect, Deter, and Defend.

The first two of these tenets involve soft skills which are sometimes referred to as Protective Intelligence (PI) and include situational and tactical awareness skills (route analysis and surveillance detection). The third tenet, Defend, requires hard skills such as the use of firearms and

security driving. These hard skills may be required if we were unable to prevent or avoid an attack, and we end up in a situation where we have to survive an ambush. Continuing where we left off in Part One, we will finish covering some of the soft skills involved in Protective Intelligence and

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We must be aware of our environment, looking ahead, “anticipating” problems or threats, and mentally preparing for a potential threat by playing the “What If” game

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 then move on to discuss the hard skills. Counter-Surveillance vs Surveillance Detection In the 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, several elements within the US government began to deploy specialized units to specifically augment the Surveillance Detection (SD) activities performed by the protective details. These units were called Counter Surveillance (CS) Teams. There are some subtle differences between SD and CS. In the intelligence community, SD is conducted by the target of the surveillance while CS is done by other elements that are not part of the protecteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security package. Additionally, CS may be used to actively investigate the surveillance activity. While most protective teams do not have the luxury of having a dedicated CS team there are low budget methods which provide a similar effect. One method is to assign one or more protective personnel to conduct targeted sweeps through the neighborhood where the protectee lives, through likely ambush sites, and near all established chokepoints. These activities are done separately from any of the

Assign one or more protective personnel to conduct targeted sweeps through the neighborhood where the protectee lives, through likely ambush sites, and near all established chokepoints.

COUNTER-AMBUSH TACTICS thereby allowing us to increase our accuracy. When we observe any specific suspicious activity in these critical areas we need to investigate using in-house capabilities as well as any law enforcement liaison. Of course, the CS team members and advance elements preceding the protectees motorcade also When conducting both need to be looking for SD and CS type sweeps potential deployed attack we are looking for signs teams in all likely ambush of surveillance which are and chokepoint locations. part of the attack cycle. These two elements give By honing-in on specific us the best chance to areas where surveillance avoid an ambush that has is likely to be conducted, we can reduce the number moved to the final stages of areas we need to cover, of the attack cycle. protectee’s movements. When we do these types of sweeps prior to the protectee’s movements we call them “Advances” and any surveillance detection done under these circumstances falls under the SD category. Advances are especially useful for detecting deployed attack teams.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 Attack Recognition We need to use the same skills we use when we are performing surveillance detection when we are looking for signs of a possible attack. We must be aware of our environment, looking ahead, “anticipating” problems or threats, and mentally preparing for a potential threat by playing the “What If” game (i.e. mentally asking ourselves what we will do if we see a situation developing). We also need to be ready to increase our awareness level if we notice anything unusual. This is especially critical in chokepoints and potential ambush sites.

Specifically, we are looking for unusual interest in our movements (on foot or in a vehicle), anything which slows or stops our movement, any unusual activities by pedestrians or vehicles, and of course, we are looking for any visibly deployed attack elements and/or vehicles. In a nutshell, we are looking for anything which causes us to feel that “something is wrong”. If anything unusual is observed, we must immediately raise our awareness level, find the problem, and mentally prepare to react to the environment by thinking of possible options.

COUNTER-AMBUSH TACTICS Countering the Surprise Factor The assailants do everything they can to capitalize on the element of surprise as this factor directly contributes to their ability to execute their attack with maximum effect. If we did not/ could not avoid the attack by recognizing the preattack surveillance/ ambush team deployment phase we must try to avoid the “surprise factor” (attack recognition) and implement our preplanned evasive action. If we “anticipate” and mentally prepare we will not be surprised and therefore we will not go into “SHOCK” if an attack occurs. Shock is a condition when the body reacts to great stress, releasing chemicals into the muscles at such a rate that the muscles are overloaded, interfering with their normal functioning, to include possibly freezing up. This reaction can last three seconds or more. Shock can dramatically affect our ability to think and to act in an emergency, when three seconds may be all the time we have to act and save ourselves. Avoiding being surprised directly affects the lethality

of the attack and increases survivability by the target. Some statistics cited say that the assailant has a 91% chance for success if the target (and the security elements) are caught by surprise. This percentage is dramatically reduced if the target/security element recognizes the attack any time prior to the moment that the target reaches the planned attack site – the “X”. If victims have had less than a 10 percent chance of survival when they are caught by surprise on the “X”, then a key element in our defense is to avoid being “Surprised” by an attack. We have to recognize the attack before it happens. This pre-attack recognition factor cannot be overemphasized. Evasive Action and Immediate Action Drills In an ambush situation, the attacker has the following advantages: the element of “surprise”, knowledge of the area/ terrain, greater speed and mobility, and they can easily establish total command and control of the ambush site. Security elements must understand the potential Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of the assailants, predict the

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 likely attack sites, and develop attack reaction tactics, both evasive and defensive. Historically, in assassination type attacks, 85% of these attacks occur near the residence and in or near the vehicle. If we can anticipate an attack, even for a few seconds, we have a much better chance to execute specific pre-planned maneuvers to defeat an ambush. Immediate Action Drills: For security professionals, the immediate action drills we do in training prepare us to react to a potential attack when we are caught near or on the “X”. Security teams should have planned and rehearsed these procedures until they can be done without hesitation. This includes observation and initiation

(“Contact Right” or “Gun Left”) and then the appropriate tactical response by the security elements (especially the driver if the situation involves an ambush on the motorcade). Depending upon the terrain, the type of ambush, the vehicles being used, etc. the specific immediate actions may differ but, in general, the best reaction to a threat is to move (preferably away from the attackers). Any efforts which result in our movement off of, and away from, the “X” is better than sitting still. By moving we gain options and increase our survivability. Almost every study on ambushes have shown that any actions that gets the targets off the “X” (the attack site)

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As security professionals, we must use all the tools available to protect our clients. increases the targets chances for survival. We also need to ensure our actions/responses to an attack does not lead us into a secondary ambush. As security professionals, we spend a lot of time with our protectees in or near our vehicles and, as noted, a significant amount of attacks on protectees occur around the vehicle. We stand a much better chance of survival if we take any type of action during an attack. While there are a wide variety of actions we can take during an ambush, we can still be highly effective if we reduce this aspect down to one word – “MOVE”! CONCLUSION As security professionals, we must use all the tools available to protect our clients. We need to understand and counter the assailant’s attack

cycle. “Protective Intelligence” activities and strategies (route planning and analysis, surveillance detection and counter-surveillance) will help us to recognize hostile surveillance and potential danger areas. Additionally, we must prepare for the worst-case scenario – an ambush. By using pre-attack recognition skills, we avoid being caught by surprise, so we can use our hard skills (firearms and security driving) and implement our Immediate Action tactics (“MOVE”). Preparation is critical. The US Secret Service lives by the mantra that the overall protective capability of a protection detail never exceeds the level of preparation conducted by the security elements. In other words, if you fail to prepare, prepare to fail!

Thomas (Tom) Pecora is a former CIA Senior Security Officer who retired after 24 years of service protecting Agency personnel. He managed large security programs and operations in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East and in the war zones. He has over 29 years of experience in protective operations, crisis management, personnel/ physical security, and counter-terrorism. As Director of Pecora Consulting Services, he provides security vulnerability and threat assessments, as well as personal safety and crime prevention/avoidance skills training.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 By: Bob Shepherd

THE FALLACY OF THE INDIVIDUAL BODYGUARD (IBG) A dozen years ago, I was having coffee with the in-country manager of a blue-chip security firm operating in Afghanistan.

It was the height of British military and government involvement in the illfated NATO-led effort to crush the Taliban, and Kabul was inundated with people needing close protection services. From diplomats attempting to build infrastructure and civil institutions to corporate honchos sniffing out potential business opportunities, there was no shortage of clients for security firms to pitch. As my conversation with the in-country manager progressed, I broached the subject of IBGs – individual bodyguards. I told him in no uncertain terms that the idea of having an

individual effectively carry out the functions of a close protection team was utter and absolute flannel. His response: “Maybe, Bob. But it brings in the dollars!” Today, the IBG business is still going strong. This resilience can be credited in part to CP clients who don’t know how to assess the quality of the service they’re purchasing. They may have seen an overt “bodyguard” standing behind (or in front of, or next to) a Hollywood A-lister or VIP and think if that’s how the rich and famous do it, it’s good enough for me. Because, to the poorly informed client, a “bodyguard” is

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They may have seen an overt “bodyguard” standing behind (or in front of, or next too) a Hollywood A-lister or VIP and think if that’s how the rich and famous do it, it’s good enough for me.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 someone who is paid to protect them by reacting quickly and effectively to ferry them to safety when a threat presents itself. But as readers of this magazine know, there is no such thing as an “individual” bodyguard who can effectively react to a threat and move a client out of harm’s way simultaneously. All an individual can do effectively is proactively advise a client on how to minimise risks and when an incident arises – make a snap decision (hopefully born from serious training and experience) and choose between moving a client to cover or addressing the threat directly. When viewed through a lens of best practice, it’s pretty clear that a close protection professional looking after a client, unilaterally, is no “bodyguard”; he or she is a security advisor. And the distinction is crucial for both contractors and clients to understand if best practice is to prevail.

There is no such thing as an “individual” bodyguard who can effectively react to a threat and move a client out of harm’s way simultaneously.

Unfortunately, there is no external regulation of the private security industry, so, for now, the foxes are minding the client brochures. If an unimpeachable

INDIVIDUAL BODYGUARD regulatory body were to set and enforce criteria and standards, it could ensure that all descriptions of close protection services explain what does and does not constitute a “bodyguard”. That way, everyone would understand that an individual is only a “bodyguard” if they are operating as part of a team, constituting a minimum of two security professionals (aka buddy pairing). From that minimum, teams scale up all the way to a full-blown Presidential-style detail comprised of dozens of bodyguards complimented by a covert surveillance

team (some years ago, I built and managed a large CP team comprised of bodyguards and surveillance professionals for a high profile European client). When we consider different threat scenarios, it’s apparent that a bodyguard can only be called such when operating in tandem with at least one other security professional. Scenario A: Someone opens fire on a client. When a live fire situation goes down for real, a lone security advisor can only carry out one action at a time and must decide

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 whether to get the client immediately into cover from fire and view or to return fire toward the attacker. They cannot do both at once (despite what Hollywood action heroes pull off on the big screen). This is why whenever I’ve worked alone as a security advisor to a client or a small grouping of clients (such as a news team in a hostile environment), I’ve always explained to them why they should never consider me a “bodyguard”. Scenario B: A client group comprised of an A-lister, their spouse and small child, is walking down a street when an attacker attempts a machete attack. It’s pretty easy to see how an individual security professional would have to make some tough choices

in a split second. Do they move the most vulnerable of the group – the small child-to safety? Do they protect the A-lister first or the spouse? Do they deal directly with the threat? The point is, a lone security advisor can only execute one response at a time, and it needs to be immediate. Scenario C: A client group comprised of a news team is filming in a vulnerable location when their primary vehicle breaks down under live fire. As any seasoned security professional knows, you should never move a client from point A to point B in an insecure area without a backup vehicle. This way, if the primary vehicle breaks down, the client or clients can be cross-

This is why whenever I’ve worked alone as a security advisor to a client or a small grouping of clients (such as a news team in a hostile environment), I’ve always explained to them why they should never consider me a “bodyguard”. 22

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decked to the back-up. A lone security advisor can’t move the clients and cover them with return fire at the same time. That takes a minimum of two security advisors who together can comprise a bodyguard team. These are just some examples to help set the scene, but they hopefully drive home the point that the label “individual bodyguard” is not for real. A security

professional looking after a client, unilaterally, is a security advisor. If they work in tandem with a second advisor and they can operate in the close protection role, then it would become legitimate to call them “bodyguards”. It may sound like splitting hairs, or just a play on words, but as readers of this magazine know, attention to detail can make the difference between life or death.

Bestselling author Bob Shepherd is a security advisor and 20-year veteran of Britain’s elite Special Air Service. With almost 20-years of private security work to his credit, he has successfully negotiated some of the most dangerous places on earth as both an SAS soldier and private citizen. Combined, Bob has spent almost 40 years operating in conflict areas. Bob is a regular media commentator on security issues and has appeared on CNN International, BBC, SKY News, Al Jazeera English, BBC Radio and various newspapers and magazines. He also shares his insights on security politics through his blog; www.bobshepherdauthor.com

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EXECUTIVE PROTECTION TRAVEL PACK By: Joseph M. LaSorsa

Executive Protection Travel Pack: Things to Consider

As is common with us all, we love our gear and we can't get enough. A common discussion in our Facebook group, The Protective Security Group, is travel gear and equipment. While not meant to be a comprehensive or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cookie-cutter' list, below I share a typical packing of my â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;go-bag' which I hope you all find useful; at least as a good baseline to add/subtract from for your travel needs.

When profile is not a consideration, my new favorite bag is the GoRuck GR1. This bag is incredibly durable, well thought out, excellently structured and top quality. The pouches are well placed with durable zippers. The back panel is perfect for a ballistic plate and the

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 straps are comfortable. Additionally, the slime profile fits well under the seat in front of you on a plane with easy access to your needto-have items if you leave the zipper pulls on top. This bag was an incredible present from an associate of mine, Art Dorst.

Go-Ruck Wire Dopp with all of my charging/media accessories for my phone and others, head sets, backup phone, duct tape/e-tape/550 cord, laptop charger, and PowerAll accessories; DMR/Analog radio and charger; small bottle of Rain-X; tire pressure gauge; credentials and business cards; RiteinRight are a series the-Rain notebook, of pictures and pens and pencils; explanations which tactical pen; flashlight; display and list the PowerAll; SwissTech contents I typically Tools Bodygard; noise travel with. cancelling ear buds, cell phone chargers, Breath Note: Personal items of Life Masks; (If (like clothes) are not traveling internationally, discussed in this article. I will also pack a Smoke/ CO detector) and I In the center top pouch, also carry a SkyRoam, I put the things I need Garmin InReach and quickly and frequently IridiumGO for constant on flights or in a vehicle: communications/tracking a collapsible water capabilities. In the bottle, hand-sanitizer, outside compartment I sanitizing packets, keep my iPad Pro with napkins and IPAK smart keyboard, Quest (when not on my belt) Protein bars; gum and on the other, charging cough drops. In this accessories, lens wipes, pack, I put my laptop in chapstick and vent the back compartment mount, etc. along with a foldable convenience tray and a In the pack, I have: a ballistic plate.

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When profile is not a consideration, my new favorite bag is the GoRuck GR-1. This bag is incredibly durable, well thought out, excellently structured and top quality.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 Shown below, the clear small hygiene kit and a clear small pill pack with Ibuprofen and Tylenol, Benadryl, allergy pills (diphenhydramine), dramamine, glucose tabs and jolly ranchers, misc bandaids and Neosporin/Polysporin packets, Tums,

hydrocortisone cream, burn jel, liquid skin, sunscreen packets, temp quick strips, oral pain relief gel, eye drops, and a mini Tide pen; PX Hero “Scout” with trauma gear (pic below) and I added a SWAT-T, Hyfin chest seals, and combat gauze and Celox rolled gauze.

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All of a sudden you have an urge to go to the toilet and now, too late you couldn’t wait. That cough is turning into difficulty breathing, you heart is pounding, you are drowning, everything is swimming around you, you collapse. For those ex-military out there, this description of a threat sends shivers down your spine. During the Cold War the NBC (Nuclear, Biological and Chemical) phase was dreaded and if it were real and you were the individual who ‘volunteered’ to do the sniff test then you had your ATROPINE (a nerve agent antidote) auto-jets handy in case you started to show any of the symptoms of nerve agent

poisoning and have to selfadminister the antidote. The assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in March in the sleepy English city of Salisbury, must serve as a wakeup call for all of those involved in security, protection, and first responding. The ease by which such a deadly agent could be carried into the country, applied to a door handle and the impact it has had is enormous. This wasn’t an assassination attempt, but this article is not aimed at just describing the Novichok incident, that is a book all by itself, for more detail feel free to visit the blog section of

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY EXPO www.greyharemedia.com for detailed comment from the author. This article is introducing the event you must be at to keep abreast of developments across the Security Industry, it is the International Security Expo. Are you ready for new and emerging threats? Do you know what the latest technologies, ideas, thinking can do to help you in your role?

The assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in March in the sleepy English city of Salisbury, must serve as a wakeup call for all of those involved in security, protection, and first responding. 33

Jerry Smith, a former inspector with the Organisation of the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and recognised chemical weapons expert, is just one of the speakers in the 12 free to attend conferences held over the 2 days of the event. These conferences include: Retail, Hotel, Education, Maritime and Transport, CNI, Crisis Response and Business Continuity, Protecting Crowded Places, Nighttime economy, Designing Out Terrorism, Cyber, Data and Information Security, Aviation and Border security and finally Facilities Management security. Held on 28th and 29th November 2018 at London Olympia, with an expected 12,500 visitors over the 2 days and with the USA,

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 Canada, China and the EU all have their own zones but it is truly international as, representatives from over 50 countries from across the globe will attend. Such is its gravitas that many UK Government departments and agencies have come on board in strength and form the core of the Government Agency and Department zone.

Detector,” and the tips from his presentation will be invaluable.

Security is diversifying, and new rules are coming out all of the time. Facebook has once again been hacked, with 50 million users at risk, so what? Well, data protection is key to understanding who could have access to threat planning material. Your Technology, best practice understanding of data and understanding are protection and potential at the core of this year’s compromise of data around event and are all covered those you protect could in the innovation banner. be important. There is an Innovation is as much opportunity to quiz the about thinking as it is about country’s leading QC on the technology and those of implications and law around us who don’t innovate in data protection. Access to effect go backwards as a QC for free, now that is things are changing at a something you don’t get rapid rate. The Protecting often. Dean Armstrong QC Urban Spaces feature is an from the London based immersive demonstration 36 Civil Chambers is the area that will showcase authority on Cyber law and physical products, GDPR and is presenting at technologies and have the cyber conference. live scenarios to illustrate how urban spaces can Keeping abreast be protected from mass of the threats, the casualty terrorist attacks. countermeasures, the developing technologies, However, no matter how having a platform to discuss much technology advances, and share best practice is people are at the heart of always a challenge for the security. So how can you security community. This ‘read’ someone, how can is where Peter Jones, the you interpret their thinking CEO of the Nineteen Group and intent? Darren Stanton, comes in. He recently said ex Police and Prison in a blog, “all I want to do, officer is “The Human Lie with my team, is something

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to help make it a little less chaotic and bring the chance of a little more safety and security. If I can do that, then it is all worth it and will leave the world a little better for my loved ones!â&#x20AC;? This is his mantra behind his event.

expert content, debate, enabling the sharing of best practice and bringing a greater understanding of how technology can help.

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Training for Tactical Shooting By: Orlando Wilson

State Duma deputy, Sergei Yushenkov, was killed in Moscow, apparently in a contract killing. He had just left his chauffeur-driven car and was walking towards his apartment block in the early evening. He was shot in the back four times by an assassin armed with a silenced Makarov pistol. April 2003, Russia Handguns are meant for close-quarter shooting. Think about it; if someone is going to attack, kidnap or rob you on the street, they are going to be close, within conversational range. Now, look around your home or business and see what the maximum distance is that you would have a clear shot at a criminal or terrorist, for

most this will be less than 10 yards/meters. This places emphasis on close quarter instinctive shooting over precision target shooting. As part of your training practice for long distance shoots (for handguns, this means over 25 yards), you should try hitting targets out to and over 100 yards. This will improve your handgun skills and

TRAINING FOR TACTICAL SHOOTING show you your capabilities and limitations, but the emphasis should be on close quarter instinctive shooting. When you have learned to shoot and hit a target safely, and when you can fire consistently aimed shots into a silhouette target at 15 yards, you will be ready to move to more advanced drills. There are two main range stances that I teach for defensive shooting: the isosceles and what can be classed as a modified weaver stance. Again, it is up to you to find out which one works for you. When training people in instinctive shooting, the isosceles stance is usually the easiest for people to learn quickly and produces decent results; this why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taught to a lot of law enforcement units. There are pros and cons to both isosceles and the modified weaver stances, try both and see which gives you the best results. In reality, the chances are you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time or be in a position to get into a formal stance in a hostile shooting incident.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 Isosceles Stance In the isosceles stance, you stand square in front of the target, both arms are pushed out in front of the body to form an isosceles triangle; your chest is the base of the triangle, and the arms make the sides with the handgun, in a two-handed grip, at the point of the triangle (see below diagram). Your feet should be shoulder-width apart pointing forward, and your knees slightly bent to form a solid stance. The isosceles is an easy stance to teach people to shoot from and is ideal for most peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs.

Many law enforcement agencies favor the isosceles because it is so simple for the reason that when they stand square in front of the target, they get the maximum protection from their body armor. The disadvantage with the isosceles is that it is a rigid stance and does not allow for a great range of movement, which is essential if you believe you will possibly be dealing with professional criminals and skilled attackers. If you are working or living in some developing countries in Latin America, Africa

Classic isosceles stance

TRAINING FOR TACTICAL SHOOTING or Asia, the chances are that the kidnappers and armed robbers are former or serving police or military personnel and will have some tactical skills. Always respect the opposition and train to deal with professionals! Modified Weaver Stance This stance is basically a boxerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stance, and if I am training a martial artist, I try to get them shooting from their guard positions as they already have muscle memory for this and we are just adding in a handgun.

Modified Weaver Stance

We will assume that you are right-handed (if you are left-handed, simply reverse the hand and foot placement). Place your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and have your left foot in front, with your right foot at about a 45-degree angle behind your left foot. You should slightly twist your body to the right, so you are side on to the target. Now, with your weapon in your right hand, bring both hands up to the level of your chest. Push the right hand out towards the target, lock the elbow and support it

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 relevance when you consider that in most places the criminals and terrorists use assault rifles and their rounds will go straight through all but the most expensive concealable body armor. Also, if the criminals are trained to fire head shots the body armor will be dead weight anyway! Instinctive Shooting In close quarter defensive with the left hand. You should now have a strong shooting, you do not aim as such, using two-handed grip. This stance gives you a greater your handguns sights, because usually, you do range of both upper and not have time for this. lower body movement You use a method known than you get with the as instinctive, or point isosceles and it also shooting. Point shooting presents a smaller target is simple - you point the to the attacker. gun and pull the trigger. You need to ensure you The reason that many law enforcement agencies have a good grip on your handgun, your wrist is do not use the modified locked, and the forearm weaver or boxer's stance of your gun hand is in line is that when standing with your handgun. side on to a target, the weak spots in body armor For instinctive or point (the side and armhole) shooting at ranges of are exposed. To me this about 3 to 10 yards, you is not an issue because should bring the handgun in reality, if someone is up with stretched arms at pointing a gun at you chest or chin level, with or shooting at you, you both eyes looking at your should be shooting back, target area. Point the gun moving, and getting at the target area (i.e. behind cover very, very, head or chest); when quickly. The issue with the target is aligned, you this stance, in relation to fire. There is no need to body armor, has minor

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You want to work up to drawing from a concealed holster, pointing and dry firing (handgun unloaded) at different points, from different position, this is good training and will improve your shooting.

use the sights, just point and shoot. I have seen students who have been taught to always use the sights on their handguns, even at close quarters, and have difficulty getting good results when shooting. More often than not, this is because they are concentrating too hard on lining up their sights. They are often amazed at how much more comfortable and faster they become and what good results they can get from point shooting. You want to work up to drawing from a concealed holster, pointing and dry firing (handgun unloaded) at different points, from different

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 positions, this is good training and will improve your shooting. To train in instinctive or point shooting at the range with live ammunition, place a silhouette target at approximately 5 yards down range. Hold your handgun with a relaxed two-handed isosceles or modified weaver/boxer’s stance and point at the bottom of the target. (below) photo of the Risk Inc. Tactical Police Training Course in Latin America

Look at the chest area of the target and raise your handgun until it is pointing at the area where you are looking at, without using the sights. When your gun is stable fire a single shot and then check the target to see where the round hit. Continue with this practice until your shots regularly hit the chest area, then move on to the head. Next, it’s time to progress to firing two quick shots; this is called "doubletapping”. You want to work up to being able to

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shoot at least five shots instinctively, rapidly and accurately into a target at 5 yards and beyond. If you are involved in a hostile situation you need to put as many rounds as possible into the criminal as quickly as possible to end the confrontation before you, your family or clients get hurt. Remember, you need to have a good grip and keep your wrist locked and forearm aligned with your handgun. As you will see, instinctive, or pointshooting is simple: just get a good grip on the

weapon then point and shoot. Above photo: Mexican Police practicing close protection drills and shooting from the hip on a Risks Inc. training course. If you are unfortunate enough to ever have to use your handgun for defensive reasons, you need to continue to put rounds into the criminal or terrorist until they go down and no longer present a threat. If you do not think you could ever shoot and possibly kill a

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 person, then don’t carry a gun and consider other non-lethal methods of self-defense. If you pull a gun and freeze, you could be giving the bad guys a weapon they could take from and used against you.

families which resulted in 8 deaths and others wounded.

The French police and security forces located Merah at his 2nd-floor apartment, and a siege situation developed. After several days the tactical Do not get into the team “RAID” assaulted habit of shooting at Merah’s apartment, which the center of mass he had barricaded to slow on police qualification down attackers. When the silhouette targets as this RAID team made entry, is usually the middle of Merah attacked them the stomach area, shots with guns blazing, in the there will kill someone resulting gun battle three in time, but there are no members of the RAID vital organs there. A good team were shot. Merah example of this could be was shot over 20 times the Toulouse (France) but still managed to jump terrorist incident in March through a window, where 2012 where the terrorist a sniper finally killed him “Mohamed Merah” was with a head shot. killed by French Security forces. The terrorist It was reported that “Merah” was responsible Merah received multiple for numerous attacks on shots to the arms and unarmed French military legs, it’s clear the RAID personnel and Jewish assault team were not

Do not get into the habit of shooting the center of mass on police qualification silhouette targets as this is usually the middle of the stomach area, shots there will kill someone in time but there are no vital organs there 44

TRAINING FOR TACTICAL SHOOTING going for headshots, the post-incident reports state over 300 rounds were fired. Especially at close quarters, you must be hitting vital organs and bones to end the situation as quickly as possible. The RAID team is very highly trained but at close quarters when

lead is flying, and there is no cover luck has a lot to do with not getting hit! So, avoid the situation or end it as quickly as possible! Blow Photo: Elite Mexican Police conducting live fire entries on a Risks Inc. tactical training course.

The director of a St. Petersburg company, Dmitry Varvarin, was shot and killed outside his home in the early evening as he left his car. He assassin fired one shot in to Mr. Varvarinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s head with a Makarov pistol. March 2000, Russia

Orlando Wilson has worked in the security industry internationally for over 25 years. He has become accustomed to the types of complications that can occur, when dealing with international law enforcement agencies, organized criminal and Mafia groups. He is the chief consultant for Risks Inc. and based in Miami but spends much of his time traveling and providing a wide range of kidnapping prevention and tactical training services to private and government clients.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 By: Wayne Roy

IMAGE PROJECTION - It’s a Psychological Advantage

The term 'Image Projection' refers to the tactic of presenting yourself as an Alpha personality in order to discourage a confrontation. In short, dressing like an Alpha personality prompts respect from people (men and women) and makes you look like a hard target (psychologically).

characteristics into how a person dresses, they become: • Dress simply to look practical. • Dress strong to look capable. • Dress functional to look efficient.

How does it work? Well, it’s based on the characteristics that people admire in an Alpha personality, regardless of whether it’s a man or a In short, dress in a way woman. that’s simple, strong, and functional. And at its most The three essential basic level that’s done by: characteristics are: • Taking a minimalist 1. Be practical in what you approach (little-to-no do. decoration) 2. Be capable in what you do. • highlighting your best 3. Be efficient at what you physical features do. (shoulders, chest, etc.) • and using dark or solid When you put those basic colours as the foundation

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Photo: An example of dressing simple, strong and functional. Pictured here in an outdoor training environment, Mark ‘Six’ James is the Founder and Executive Director of Panther Protection Services in Atalanta.

of your wardrobe. Now I’ll throw you a curve ball… the character of James Bond is a good example. Why? Because that character is a construct, a formula that

expresses how an alpha personality dresses. It’s what makes him universally attractive. And even if the James Bond character were changed to become African-American,

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 Latino or Asian, the construct would still have to remain fundamentally the same, or that universal attraction would be lost.

So taking those So now let’s look at why primal values into so many people in the industry don’t always dress consideration, it’s like an Alpha personality, especially when it’s helpful in easy to see why so discouraging confrontations. From a psychological many people in the perspective, the three primal values that influence the way security industry we all dress are: 1. To fit in and be accepted by dress to fit-it with our tribe or social group. other members of 2. To stand out and have an advantage that raises our status. their security group. 3. To be sexually attractive to potential mates within the tribe or group.

Note: Value #1 (to fit-in) is especially important to men because historically we have depended on the other men in the tribe to help hunt for food, or to fight to defend the tribe. So, considering those primal values, it’s easy to see why so many people in the security industry dress to fit-it with other members of their security group. That might mean for example: wearing all black; or dressing in tactical gear. And by doing so, we’re fitting-in to be accepted and thereby gaining the support

IMAGE PROJECTION of the group, which may be life-saving in a violent confrontation.

doesn’t need anyone’s acceptance.

I understood why he did that (to fit-in and be accepted). However, I suggested that he consider dressing more alpha, especially as his courses were expensive due to the broad range of firearms involved.

That’s a nice idea. But keep in mind that a client generally isn’t interested in your personal styling. They want you to look like you can protect them. And if it’s not apparent to them, then it’s probably not going to be visible to anyone wanting to do them harm.

In short, it would benefit It’s a primal response, and him to dress more like completely valid. But let’s a Leader, as an alpha look at that from a career or personality! business perspective. I also pointed out to him I’m an advocate of the that by wearing a polo tactic: "Always look like and pants that weren’t you're worth more than the so obviously ‘tactical’, he client is paying you! " It’s a would be able to throw on a value-added approach and sports coat and go straight can be achieved by dressing from the range to a lunch with Alpha Styling. or business meeting if necessary. Here’s an example of what I mean….. And that’s just being versatile, which is another About a month ago I character trait of an Alpha was talking to a Firearms personality! Instructor about his business... and I had Now I’m sure that many noticed from his FaceBook people would argue that posts that whenever he was you should be able to dress on the range, he liked to in a way that you prefer, as wear tactical gear, just like long as you’re good at your the people he was training. job.

In other words, by taking a minimalist approach to the way he dressed (no big logos etc.), he would make a subtle but profound statement that he was confident in who he was, and what he knew, so he

Consequently, it’s crucial that you dress like a hard target. So, my final recommendation is to structure a wardrobe that’s versatile, but still expresses the character traits of an

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Can I see James Bond wearing this in a movie? Alpha personality: • Dress simple, strong, and functional. • Take a minimalist approach with little-to-no decoration. • Highlight your best physical features (shoulders, chest, etc.). • Use dark or solid colours as the foundation of your wardrobe. And depending on your area of speciality, that might mean: Dressing in basic black. Wearing tactical polo and pants, or a polo, slacks and sports jacket. Wearing an open-neck shirt and jacket or a formal business suit, shirt and tie. If you structure your wardrobe carefully, that doesn’t have to be a big investment at all. Several

pieces will mix-and-match to suit different occasions and different clients. For example, some clients may want you to look imposing (in all black). Some may prefer a smartcasual look (polo shirt and jacket), or a relaxed business approach (open neck shirt and jacket). And some may prefer the look of a business suit, shirt and tie. So structure your wardrobe to be ready for any detail. Footnote: And if you’re ever unsure as to where what you’re wearing is maximising your Image Projection, ask yourself one simple question “Can I see James Bond wearing this in a movie?” It sounds a bit cliché I know, but it’s actually a quick and effective way to assess the psychological effect of what you’re wearing!

Author: Wayne Roy, Defensive Tactics Instructor for CounterStrike Consulting, in Adelaide South Australia. Wayne has over thirty-five years experience in teaching martial arts, and now specializes in designing Reality-Based Self Defence programs.

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DEFINING PROFESSIONALISM By: Robin Barratt

Defining professionalism in the personal protection industry

For many Close Protection Officers, finding work is harder than it has ever been.

Not because there is less work out there, in fact, the opposite is probably true. With global threat levels at an all-time high, there is more work in the security industry now than there ever has been and the security industry is booming, but it's harder to find work because there are now thousands more so-called 'qualified' CPOs chasing after every position. It is a fact that most licensed operators have never

actually done a day's close protection work in their lives. At the time of writing this article, there are over 14,000 valid, UK, CP licences. Yes, over fourteen thousand people in the UK currently have a license to operate as a Close Protection Officer. There are probably hundreds of thousands of US bodyguard licenses, and globally... who knows how many Protection Officers there are.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 Before licensing, one protection based position would have probably attracted just ten to fifteen highquality, experienced applicants. Now literally hundreds of people apply for every single position, and so if you don't have the right background, the proper training or the right experience, your CV is unlikely even to get looked at, let alone get yourself invited for an interview. Prior to licensing, the close protection industry was selective, discreet and understandably fairly elitist - it had to be, as ultimately the job could involve protecting someone's life. But now virtually anyone can train and get an license to protect; all you need to do now is pay your money and turn up for your course. It really is as simple as that. Back in the '80s and '90s training was tough, demanding and unforgiving, and only the very best of the best would pass and

Virtually anyone can train and get an SIA license to protect; all you need to do now is just to pay your money and turn up for your course. It really is as simple as that. Back in the '80s and '90s training was tough, demanding and unforgiving, and only the very best of the best would pass

DEFINING PROFESSIONALISM go onto a career in this specialised sector of security. Now, however, in the UK at least, fails are rarely given, and many CP training companies actually have a money back guarantee; they will pass you just because they want to market and sell their training courses as a guaranteed 100% pass rate. It's hard to believe, but it's true. Before the licensing, training was extremely practical, with drills practised over and

over and over again, until perfect. Now, for many companies, training is mainly classroom based because they want to run the course in a short time as possible, to cut costs and increase profitability. According to government criteria, all CP courses should take a minimum of 140 hours - which in theory means that if you train for 12 hours a day, you can complete your course

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 in just under 11 days straight. How can people learn everything that is needed in close protection in only 11 days? How can someone protect another person's life after just 11 days of training? When I first trained back in the early 'late '80s, it took three to four days alone to master embuss and debuss procedures; we practised over and over and over again, for hours upon hours each day.

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Reconnaissance Close Protection Foot Drills, Route Selection Close Protection Journey Management Search Procedures Incident Management and Venue Security.

Additionally, the Conflict Management Module should cover: ● Avoiding Conflict and Reducing Personal Risk ● Defusing Conflict ● Resolving and Learning from Conflict But not now. According ● Application of to the SIA website, Communication Skills an accredited course ● Conflict Management should cover (deep for Security Guarding breath): and Close Protection ● Roles and Responsibilities of the All this critical training Close Protection in just 140 hours! ● Operative Threat and And so, because of Risk Assessment this, every wannabe ● Surveillance regardless of aptitude Awareness and attitude - with a Operational Planning couple of grand and ● Law and Legislation two weeks spare can ● Interpersonal Skills get a license to, quite Close Protection possibly, protect the Teamwork and life of another human Briefing being. The Police ● Conduct Service has strict

DEFINING PROFESSIONALISM admission criteria, extensive training and a rigorous passor-fail policy. The Fire Service and Paramedics are the same, yet the close protection industry, in the UK, has a 'pay your money, and you'll pass regardless' system that most would agree has both lessened the value of a license to operate, and significantly deprofessionalised a once fairly professional industry. So, because there are thousands of CP licenses, does this mean there are thousands of brilliant and expertly trained, professional

CPOs? Definitely not! There are more unprofessional, and under-trained CPOs in the industry now than there ever has been. By its very nature, this industry should be professional and should be elitist, and most security industry professionals would agree with me. Most wannabes, however, would not! In most countries, you would be laughed at if you said you were a professional protection officer after just having attended a 140-hour training course. Yet most CPOs have no other training whatsoever aside from their initial

Just because there are over fourteen thousand SIA CP licenses, does this mean there are over fourteen thousand brilliant and expertly trained, professional CPOs? 57

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training. Also, many CPOs don't have any close quarter combat experience either (I'm not talking martial arts or self-defense but close quarter combat skills that enable you to disarm and disable a potential attacker and defend your client), and unbelievable, there are also qualified protection officers who don't even have a driver's licence. The simple fact is that by over-

commercialising close protection training courses, finding work in the industry is extremely difficult because a standard CP course does not guarantee professionalism as it should. How can it, if virtually anyone, from any background, can attend a course and pass? All that the initial training (and a license) shows is that you have acquired a very basic understanding of CP operations and

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It is a fact that most people who are currently working in protection still originate from the Military or emergency services. Probably as many as 75% of all working CPOs have a services background.

procedures and that everyone has trained at roughly the same level as everyone else - 'roughly' being the operative word! So how does one define professionalism in the close protection industry? It is a fact that most people who are currently working in protection still originate from the Military or emergency services. Probably as many as 75% of all working CPOs have a services background. However, despite this fact, and contrary to popular belief, you don't have to have a military career to enter and achieve success within the world of close protection (there are some brilliant CPOs that do not come from a military background). But, because you are mostly competing with former Military and Services personnel, you must be driven

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It is easy in CP to find excuses for not finding work, or for not attending further training courses, but for those that don't depend upon excuses for their failings, it is possible to achieve, and achieve big. and goal-oriented, and be willing to overcome the many obstacles that fall in front of you, and of course, you need to be resilient. But it is possible, and over the years I have known many non-military personnel who have had outstanding careers as Protection Officers. However, industrywide, there aren't so many, and in order to be successful, they've had to specialise in skilled areas where they needed to invest heavily and commit to a lot of professional development. These are the people who define professionalism.

There is a good saying that I like to use: "If you really want to change your life, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find excuses." In the protection industry it is easy to create excuses for not finding work, for not attending further training courses, and for not studying the industry in your spare time, or for not going, two or three nights a week, to a close quarter combat class, but for those that don't depend upon excuses for their failings, it is possible to achieve, and achieve big. It's up to you though.

Robin Barratt is a security consultant specialising in HR and close protection recruitment. He is based between Norfolk, UK and Manama, Bahrain. Email: Robin@RobinBarrattCloseProtection.com

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GLOBAL ROUND UP

AFRICA

Burundi Aid Workers Arrested for Defying Government Ban on Foreign Relief Agencies: Three aid workers were arrested in western Burundi, for allegedly defying the ban on foreign relief agencies that was imposed on 1 October. The individuals are of Burundian and Congolese origin and are believed to work for the US-based International Rescue Committee (IRC). Burundi's National Security Council decided in late September to suspend the activities of all foreign aid agencies for three months until they abide by a strict new law controlling their operations. Democratic Republic of Congo New Ebola Deaths Reported and UN Worker Infected as Outbreak in DRC Continues: According to a statement by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health ministry. five new Ebola deaths have been confirmed and a worker with the United Nations peacekeeping mission is among several new cases under treatment as

the countries outbreak continues to spread. The statement said that the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC is now 170, with 95 people dying from the virus so far. Health workers have expressed concern at the rising rate of new infections since the beginning of October. One of the new cases was reported to be a plumber working for the UN mission in a health centre where an Ebola victim was being treated. Mali Idaksahak Community Members Killed in IED Attack in Ansongo Circle, Gao Region: Local media sources report that at least three civilians, belonging to the Idaksahak community, were killed after their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) 80 kilometres (50 miles) southeast of Talataye, Ansongo Circle, Gao Region. No group has yet claimed the attack. In the past weeks, similar incidents targeting members of the Idaksahak community have been claimed by the Islamic State in the Great Sahara (EIGS) group.

Ghana Attempted Piracy Attack in Takoradi Anchorage: According to intelligence sources a suspected pirate attempted to board the Switzerland-flagged cargo vessel Glarus, in the Takoradi Anchorage. The Glarus was at anchor in the Takoradi anchorage when the attempted attack occurred. The attacker gained access to the Glarus through the vessel's hawsepipe. The individual was spotted by international ship and port facility security (ISPS) onduty personnel, who raised the alarm. As soon as the alarm was raised, the individual escaped from the vessel.

surge will continue along the Florida Panhandle, Big Bend and Nature Coast. Between the Tyndall Air Force Base and the Aucilla River inundation levels are reaching from 5-10 feet. Due to heavy rainfall brought by Michael parts of Florida, southeast Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas and southeast Virginia are at risk of flash floods. The hurricane is predicted to move in a northeasterly direction continuing to exhibit winds of 90 mph (145 kmh) into Thursday.

Jamaica State of Emergency Extended till New Year in Sections of Kingston: In early October, Prime Minister Andrew Holness received unanimous United States approval from the House of Category Four Hurricane Michael Makes Landfall in Representatives to extend the State of Emergency Florida: (SOE) that was declared On Wednesday, 10 October, in parts of Kingston. The Category Four Hurricane declaration of a State Michael made landfall near of Public Emergency in the town of Mexico Beach sections of the Kingston in Florida. Prior to making Central, Kingston Western landfall Hurricane Michael and St Andrew South Police was exhibiting wind speeds Divisions came into force up to 155 mph (249 kmh). on 23 September after an Multiple settlements in Michaelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path have suffered upsurge in gang-related violence. The SOE was due significant damage to infrastructure and buildings. to expire on 2 October, but has now been extended According to the National until 7 January 2019. The Hurricane Centre a storm

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SOE gives security forces extraordinary powers to tackle crime, such as searching people, buildings and detaining individuals without a warrant. Haiti Casualties and Damages to Infrastructures Reported in Nord and Artibonite Departments Following Earthquake: Multiple casualties and localised damages to infrastructure have been reported in the departments of Nord and Artibonite following the 5.9 magnitudeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earthquake that struck 20km (12.4

miles) North West of Portde-Paix in early October. In Gros-Morne, Artibonite Department, one fatality was reported after a section of the city's auditorium collapsed. Three others fatalities have been reported in Port-de-Paix as multiple homes were damaged. Unconfirmed social media feeds state that the AlmaMater hospital in GrosMorne has no longer the capacities to receive further wounded. The Gros-Morne police station is reportedly damaged, and prisoners had to be released. Emergency operations are ongoing across the affected areas.

Brazil Increase in Hate Crimes Reported as Tensions Rise in Lead-Up to SecondRound Election Runoff: Political tensions in the leadup to the second-round election runoff on 28 October have led to several hate crime attacks in Brazil. As the election comes down to its last two candidates, one far-right and one farleft politician, the polarised atmosphere is believed to be fuelling the trend. A 63-year-old was murdered on Monday 8 October, after the attacker discovered the victim was supporting the far left candidate, then reportedly went home to collect a knife before returning to murder the victim in a bar. In another incident, a woman was attacked in the southern state of Porto Alegre. The woman was allegedly attacked after being seen with an LGBT flag and an anti-far-right sticker. The victim, in this case, was left scarred after a gang of men carved a swastika into her skin with a penknife. AntiLGBT rhetoric continues to grow, with football fans increasingly chanting antiLGBT chants. LGBT charities have noted there has already been nearly as many LGBT

deaths this year as in 2017, and are concerned that violence will increase further. Yemen Floods and Evacuations Reported in Southern AlMahra Governorate: Severe floods in the areas of southern Al-Mahra governorate were reported as tropical cyclone Luban made landfall. Roads were closed and several villages were evacuated. Severe floods were reported in the coastal city of Al-Ghaydah. Further flash floods and landslides may occur in southeastern Yemen. Palestine/Israel Multiple Fatalities as Palestinians Breach Border Fence Along the Gaza Border: Four Palestinians have been fatally shot after breaching the Gaza-Israel border fence and then approaching an Israeli Defence Force (IDF) military post. A further two Palestinians were also killed in protests on the same day, however, these were unrelated to the border breach. The fatalities come as tensions continue to rise with almost daily mass protests along the Gaza border.

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GLOBAL ROUND UP Egypt Dozens of Suspected Militants Killed in Operations Across Sinai Peninsula: Security forces have killed 52 suspected militants during two separate operations on the Sinai Peninsula. Three soldiers have also reportedly been killed during the operations, which are aimed at driving out militants who have been waging an insurgency on the peninsula. Last week a militant group there confirmed that its leader Abu Hamza al-Maqdisi had been killed in an air strike. Mountains of Sinai, Egypt

Libya Security Forces Capture Militant Leader in Derna: The spokespeople for the Libyan National Army have stated that they captured a prominent Egyptian militant during security operations in the city of Derna. The militant, Hesham Eshmawi was previously an Egyptian officer but has fled to Libya and helped stage attacks on Egyptian forces as well as an assassination of its minister of interior. It is not yet clear if the operation in which Eshawi was captured was a joint effort between Libyan and Egyptian forces.

Austria Multiple Casualties Following Tram Accident at Kliebergasse Station, Vienna: At least seven people have been injured after two trams collided at the underground Wien Kliebergasse tram stop in Vienna. Tramcars of the lines 1 and 2 were involved in the collision. The circumstances of the accident remain unclear and are under investigations. Wiener Linien, the company running the majority of the public transit network in the

city of Vienna, declared that commuters should anticipate extensive disruption to public transportation operations. France Fatalities Reported After Flood in Var Department: Two fatalities occurred in Saint-Maxine and Isssambres, following a flood caused by torrential rain in the Var department. Both victims were into their vehicles when it got swept away by the flash flood, after the river Garonnette burst its banks on Wednesday, 10 Vienna

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Philippines Militants Killed during Counter-Terrorism Operation in Hagonoy, Davao del Sur: Two suspected Islamic State militants were killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Barangay Aplaya, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur province. The authorities state that the security operation managed to halt a series of bomb attacks planned in the Mindanao Russia, Georgia, Armenia region. The operation forms Thousands of Troops Take part of the 'search and Part in Ongoing Exercises destroy' policy launched by President Rodrigo Duterte in the Caucasus: and his government to At least 20 people were combat extremism in the killed and a further 20 regions where militants had injured following a blast at previously held sway. an electoral office of the Balochistan Awami Party Afghanistan (BAP) in Dalbandin, Russian Emerging Reports of and Armenian militaries Explosion at Election as well as the forces of Campaign Rally in the breakaway Georgian regions of South-Ossetia and Lashkargah, Helmand Abkhazia are conducting joint Province: A large explosion has taken military exercises. As many place at an election rally as 45,000 personnel are in Lashkargah in Helmand taking part in the exercises Province. Unconfirmed which will carry on until the sources suggest casualties end of October. Due to the ongoing exercises traffic and are reported. Nobody has claimed responsibility military presence near the for the attack. However, border areas of Georgia and the Taliban has stated the breakaway republics of its intention to disrupt Abkhazia and South Ossetia upcoming elections in are likely to increase. October. Additionally, several other vehicles have been swept into the sea by strong flows water in the area between Saint-Maxime and Roquebrune. Meteo France (MF) issued an Orange Flood Vigilance alert for the Var department until 1300hrs (1100 UTC), 11 October. The alert indicates that there is a high risk of flooding leading to major overflows in the area.

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the country through a campaign of such attacks. Myanmar Journalists Arrested for Incitement in Yangon, Yangon Division: Three journalists belonging to the Eleven Media Group have been arrested in Yangon on charges of incitement. The arrest is being labelled as an attack on press freedom

by media watchdogs and political observers alike, as the country comes under increasing scrutiny of how they handle journalism. The arrest came following the release of an article that was critical of the Yangon regional government. The three are currently being held in Insein Prison and if found guilty, could face up to two years in prison each.

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While many will want to debate why their sector is so different from another, in my humble opinion, they all boil down to effective risk mitigation within the scope of your available resources

ASSESSING YOUR OPERATIONAL READINESS

By: Mark “Six” James CPO, EPS, CAS

As an agency owner, protective services practitioner and training instructor, I am blessed to have been exposed to many protection specialists both domestically and abroad. Throughout those travels, I have seen a variety of performances at varying levels across all protective services sectors whether Dignitary Protection, PSD, Executive or Celebrity Protection. While many will want to debate why their sector is so different from another, in my humble opinion, they all boil down to effective risk mitigation within the scope of your available resources;

whether human, financial, or equipment. You'll often hear people say, “fake it until you make it.” But when time equals life, our industry is one of the few, that if we make a mistake, someone could get severely injured or worse; or perhaps their company or personal brand might suffer a severe financial hit. So, hope alone will never be a sufficient protection strategy. Also, one of the other critical lessons

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 I have learned is never to confuse enthusiasm with competency. Enthusiasm may help foster interest, but interest in the absence discipline and skill doesn’t enhance readiness.

critical for conducting threat assessments and risk analysis, and the components of the protective advance (site advances, route and contingency planning).

When it comes to personal operational readiness, I typically break it down into four distinct areas: ● Competencies ● Equipment ● Health & Wellness ● Operational Execution

How well do you perform in protective and evasive driving, first aid, or conflict resolution (de-escalation)? How are your negotiation and communication (oral and written) skills, level of computer savviness, understanding of physical security infrastructure (barriers, barricades and the role of environmental design), knowledge of defensive tactics, and proficiency in weapons training etc.?

Competencies How well do you know the role of the protection specialist? Do you understand the complexity and diversity of the core requirements of the job? Where did you receive your initial training? How often do you utilize the concepts and principles you were exposed to? Remember, training exposes you to concepts, but only proper practice and execution builds skills. If you do not make those concepts part of your day to day life, how can you enhance that skill? Remember it is only a skill if you can do it on demand. For example, strong attention to detail is

Equipment Based on your preferred sector, do you have the minimum equipment required, whether that be: Clothing (suits, uniforms, casual clothes, footwear) Technical equipment (computers, smartphones, earpieces, radios) Ancillaries (chargers, international adapters, flashlights, batteries)

ASSESSING YOUR OPERATIONAL READINESS Travel necessities (luggage, noise cancellation headphones, passport) Role-specific equipment (body armor, individual first aid kits, firearms and knives if required). This is not an all-inclusive list; rather the bare minimum requirements. When it comes to gobags for your kit, I have found that approximately 70% of my go-bag was made up of standardized components required for use on any protection assignment regardless of the client; while the other 30% of the equipment was mission or client specific. When it comes to items like batteries and chargers, always think times two and carry a spare. If your clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cell phone starts to die, who do you think he or she is going to ask for one? After you give up your only charger how will you maintain power levels on your electronic equipment? Particularly your cell phone as you are the conduit between the

driver and other critical resources. Keep a couple of hundred dollars worth of local currency with you, and a credit card for your own emergencies. Health & Wellness Health & Wellness is not about a diet or an exercise program; instead, it's an ongoing commitment to living a healthy lifestyle which involves sound nutrition and continuing strength and conditioning to help build and maintain muscle mass and enhance cardo levels; both of which are critical to longevity in both our career and life. Capabilities will always vary from one operator to another based on their individual bodies and wellness objectives; however, the guidelines below show what is often referred to as the protective gold standard for fitness of the US Secret Service. While every agency and department may not adopt the same goals, it at least gives us a baseline for ongoing discussion. For simplicity, your department or

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MALE FITNESS REQUIREMENTS

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ASSESSING YOUR OPERATIONAL READINESS agency may choose to proportionally reduce both the time and performance requirements while maintaining the core guidelines.

the real test is maintaining the discipline to dance it each time like it's the first.

The principles of protection lie in the discipline, not the dance.” How do you maintain adherence to Operational Execution the protection strategy This area of operational and ensure no critical readiness is often details are missed; most noticeable during through a physical the movement of the protectee. When it comes checklist, a security app or a mental checklist? to operational execution the common denominator, This is not about the paperwork it's about I've witnessed, which the process. Process separates the best empowers productivity protectors, whether and technology enables individuals or teams, process, so before you is discipline. While protective service is often can ever automate a process, you must first dynamic, it should never build a sound approach. be random. Everyone Also, a word of warning; tends to focus on the populating an app on bright lights of the board your cell phone with data, meetings, political rallies, or red carpet events, 75% without understanding the rationale around of what we do, typically, the inputs, means that happens before the you're left unprepared protectee ever arrives. I often say, “We have done to maintain that level of execution if the device this dance a thousand goes down. times before. However, Mark “Six” James is Founder and Executive Director of Panther Protection Services, LLC. He is an internationally published author, keynote speaker, security consultant to educational institutions and frequent contributor to a number of print, broadcast and online media, and the author of a number of security, firearm and protection publications. Panther Protection Services is a full-service protection agency focusing on Risk and Crisis Mitigation, Protective Services, Self-Defense Training, and Firearm Instruction.

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Keeping Your Edge: Measured Responses in Tour Security (Part II) In the first part of this ongoing series, we discussed the challenges faced by Protectors who work with entertainers that spend at least some of their career involved in stage performance.

Keeping Your Edge: Action vs. Reaction

These challenges can take the form of unintentional harm coming by way of a prop, stage equipment, or something as simple as a slip and fall caused by a long dress and high heels. Whenever we can, we as Protectors must try and anticipate, correcting

By: Elijah Shaw

or counteracting the occurrences that can cause this harm. This is usually done during the Site Advance at which time we do a walk-thru of the areas that the VIP will be visiting, in this scenario, the stage. It is at that time we will perform a visual inspection of the stage and the props,

KEEPING YOUR EDGE go hands-on with items the Protectee might come into contact with, such as the guard railing, and enlist the help of experts to answer questions that are beyond our realm of expertise, such as how the overhead lights are connected to the scaffolding.

the Protectee’s mind, they know you were there and responded to a potential crisis. The act of being in the right place allowed us to be effective and never is that more true than when dealing with the other category of intentional/ unintentional harm, namely the stage crasher. Be it the individual who’s so caught up in the excitement of the night and can’t contain themselves, so they leap on stage to party with the performer or, the disturbed or disgruntled person who evades the other rings of security and has an intent to do harm or embarrass. Regardless, we are the last line of defense.

Even in the event of the before-mentioned trip and fall, we may not be close enough to catch the Client because of the proximity issues discussed in Part 1 (issue 42). However, we should see the incident as it occurs, and be in motion to render aid in the shortest window of time conceivable. In many instances, the entertainer will wave you back off into the wings, give a shrug, along with a joke to the audience in attendance, Again, if this individual has reached the stage, and carry on with the there have been a number show. Yet, in the back of

We should see the incident as it occurs, and be in motion to render aid in the shortest window of time conceivable. 79

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 of breakdowns that have occurred. The concentric rings mentioned in the last edition have been penetrated and now the moment of truth is upon you. You have to do something, but what? At the moment when you recognize that there has been a stage breech, you may not be able to ascertain the person's intentions immediately, all you see is a body moving towards your Protectee. However, in whatever time it takes for them to cover the distance to reach the entertainer you have to have at least one thing running through your mind - Protect the Client, Protect the Client’s Image. The tough part is, I see members of our community get the first part right but still ultimately fail because they neglected to think about the importance of the latter: Protect the Client’s image. We have all heard the phrase, 'image is everything', and that’s a truism in the entertainment business. Much of a performer's career is centered around the image that the paying public receives. This is truer than ever with the rise and popularity of social media. Not only will

I see members of our community get the first part right but still fail, simply because they neglected to think about the importance of the latter: Protect the Client’s image.

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accomplishments be shared far and wide, but embarrassment or scandal will spread further and wider. So let's rewind to that moment of truth; you identify a twenty-

something-year-old male approaching from stage right, running with arms outstretched towards your Protectee who happens to be a solo pop star with a slender build. You are positioned stage left, and immediately spring into

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Headlines now read some variation about how “_____ bodyguard kicked the crap out of a fan.” action, you dart past your client reaching the crasher before he can get to them. Once there, you then initiate a foot sweep, drop him to the floor, before picking him up by his collar and belt and tossing him, head first, back into the audience, quickly exiting stage right. The entire incident took seconds; the client wasn’t touched and was able to finish their performance to rounds of applause. However, the next day you are brought into a meeting with the client’s management and informed that there will be a separation of service. How did this happen? Unbeknownst to you, the stage-crasher, who

was thrown back into the audience, is claiming to have suffered substantial injuries as a result of your actions and has retained legal counsel and plans to sue. But more than that, the replay of the event is trending on social media, and overshadowing the client's stellar performance. Headlines now read some variation about how “_____ bodyguard kicked the crap out of a fan.” The client’s person was protected but not their image, and it’s a failure on our part, as it is our job to safeguard both. In part 3 of this series, we will discuss alternative responses to dealing with stage crashers of all types.

Elijah Shaw is the National Director of the North American Bodyguard Association and the CEO of ICON Global, and International Executive Protection Consulting Firm. Elijah, who has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, and Portfolio, runs the ICON Academy, an EP Training Program specializing in Celebrity & VIP Protection. He also currently sits on the Board of Directors of Executive Security International (ESI), the United States oldest Executive Protection Training School.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 Prosec Consultancy Limited are dedicated in providing a professional service, which covers a whole range of security services throughout the security industry. T: 01373 228055 W: www.prosec-ltd.co E: info@prosec-ltd.com ProTouch Security ProTouch Security is one of the UK’s key providers of event safety, event security, crowd management, door supervisors, stewards, event management and health and safety. T: 01724 279 522 W: www.protouchsecurity.co.uk Python Security and Protection Ltd Providing Close Protection Officers and Door Supervisors for Events and Venue Security. E : mattleekane@hotmail.com Radoslav Savkov - CPO / Security Consultant Oxford - United Kingdom I would introduce myself as a high calibre Security professional with strong customer oriented skills and managerial experience in the Security Industry, interested in a challenging position, which would fully utilize competences gained and provides opportunities for professional and personal development. With 15 + years of international experience in the sector at all levels and a military background (National Service) as well as a practical Close Protection experience in an executive environment, corporate intelligence and investigations. As a Security professional, I never consider my training and development as a complete, therefore I always look to update further my skills and knowledge. In personal plan I am very loyal, discreet , independent and willing to embrace challenges. E: r.savkov@gmail.com T: +44 (0)7886591525 RSM Security UK Ltd London, UK RSM Security UK Ltd offers the experience and expertise necessary to provide security personnel of the highest calibre when you need them. T: 07850091979 or 07792948523 W: www.rsmsecurity.co.uk E: info@rsmsecurity.co.uk RWSSI Rob W is a professional security consultant with world wide experience and capabilities in Security, Surveillance and Investigation; I can support you to overcome any problems and enable you to achieve your goals E: rob@rwssi.co.uk T: +44 (0)7818 220985 SDS Solutions SDS solutions provide our clients with protective solutions that are second to none, our consultants will discuss every aspect of the problems that you are facing that dictate the need for a protective solution, we promise our clients a tailor made service to meet individual requirements. Whether based in the UK or abroad our protective service T: 01453 887815 E: info@sds-solutions.org

Shadow Close Protection A leading company specializing in Executive Protection as a professional sector, with participation in high and low risk missions, providing global security solutions and consultancy to individuals, corporations and national agencies worldwide. W: www.shadowcp.gr E: info@shadowcp.gr T: + 30 6948539664 Shaun West United Kingdom SIA licensed, Highly Experienced Frontline CPO. Ronin SA trained. Providing security for both corporate and hostile environments. E: sw@shaunwest.co.uk T: +44 (0)7830 109 601 W: www.shaunwest.co.uk Mark Claydon-Smith – CP Team Leader and Medic I have spent 13 years in the Royal Navy Culminating in the rank of SNCO Petty Officer. In 2004 I started my security career and have worked in Hostile environments. I have held several positions including Operations Manager, Team Leader and Rig Site Manager. I have worked in Kurdistan, Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the UK and Europe. E : mark@claydon-smith.com T : +964 (0)7815 970433 Philip Shearman MSyl – CPO, Risk Manager A professionally Qualified Close Protection and Surveillance Operator and Team Leader with over twenty two years of experience gained in the Military Police, the last fifteen of which were spent with the Military Police Close Protection Unit, working in various hostile countries throughout the world. Since leaving the Army in Nov 06 I have worked in the Private Security sector. I have gained valuable experience in demanding and challenging operational environments, where I have proved to be a self motivated and resourceful individual, performing well under pressure, communicating effectively at all levels whilst exercising tact, diplomacy and integrity. E : benshearman10@hotmail.com T : +44 (0)7930 277586 Spotllght Protection Services Essex based business which provides a broad and growing range of security services to businesses and organisations large and small. T: 07870560208 E: info@spotlightprotectionservices.co.uk W: www.spotlightprotectionservices.co.uk VIPA Tactical Training A specialist training academy dealing with four specific areas of combat: VIPA Civilian Self Protection Program, VIPA Close Protection Combat System, VIPA Police Defence Tactics and VIPA Military Close Quarter Combat. BBA Member. W: www.VIPAtacticaltraining.com Yoji Security We established Yoji Security in response to our perception of declining professional standards across the security industry. We strive to provide first class customer service in everything we do, drawing on our

extensive experience in the fields of special operations, intelligence, counter terrorism and close protection. T : +44 7903231076 E : enquries@yojisecurity.com Europe & Africa International Security Academy P.O.Box 5833, Herzeliya, 46000, ISRAEL. Our graduates are more recognized, respected and sought after by Distinguish Protection service “consumers” and by most of the “Providers” of Protection services worldwide. Organisers of the 2008 International Summit of Protection Officers. BBA Member. T: + 972 9 950 0969 W: www.SecurityAcademy.org.il Javier Galan Spain Security specialist available for operations around the world. E: oejju@hotmail.com T: 34.637080771 Military Grade Encryption Phones PO Box 52310, Limassol, CYPRUS Built-in encryption software which converts your voice to encrypted data using a constantly changing mathematical formula. It uses a dual layered RSA/AES combination and a changing session key which modifies the encryption algorithm every second. € 1,398.00 + VAT. All prices include new Nokia N73 phone. BBA Member. T: + 357 7777 7276 W: www.protechcy.com/new TPT Firearms Training Bratislava , Slovakia and Rome , Italy We know from our extensive experience within the industry that it can be daunting when initially carrying a firearm and being responsible for protecting a clients life, but learning the proper techniques and having the ability to understand the weapon will make the job a lot easier and more enjoyable. Hopefully you will never have to use the weapons you carry, but should this prove necessary you will be confident and knowledgeable enough to handle the situation professionally and effectively. T : +44 (0) 7734101910 E : info@tacticalprotectionteam.co.uk W : www.tacticalprotectionteam.co.uk Security Concierge Group SCG Special Projects Ltd, Avenida, Bartolome Vicente Ramon No 10, B16, Ibiza, 07800, ESP Security Concierge Group is a privately owned and fully independent provider of exceptional security services to an interesting and varied range of clients. T: 00 34 600 665 275 W: www.securityconciergegroup.com E: joe.buckle@securityconciergegroup.com Americas Bodyguard Careers Bodyguard Careers is an informational site with the purpose of providing bodyguards with all the information and tools necessary to succeed in the Close Protection Industry Info@BodyguardCareers.com www.BodyguardCareers.com Canadian Use of Force Systems

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 43 7975 Yonge St. # 7124, Innisfil, ON, L9S 1L0, CANADA A professional Use of Force and Defensive. Tactics organization teaching a full range of controlled response options for Self-Protection and Use of Force considerations in public and professional environments. BBA Associate Member. T: + 1 705 456 4333 W: www.canadianuseofforce.com

Contact Front Photography Contact Front Photography is the world’s 1st photography studio dedicated to the Close Protection Professional. Stop putting generic or pirated photos on your website; instead commission custom shots to best represent you or your agency. T: +1 (612) 369-6134 E: Info@ContractFrontPhotography. com W: www.ContactFrontPhotography. com Decisiones Estratégicas Buenos Aires – Argentina Executive protection specialists we have experienced in all Latin America, for multinationals companies, also providing support in project throughout Latin America to consulting first the US. and UK. We have a team of specialists and psychologists in assistance and crisis negotiation. T: +54(911) 6415 1941 E: jbenitez@d–estrategicas.com W: www.d–estrategicas.com Detective Lacerda P.O.BOX 25996, São Paulo, 05513-970, BRAZIL Providing the full range of security and investigation services throughout Latin America. BBA Member. T: + 55 (11) 3452 4388 W: www.detectivelacerda.cjb.net Giovanni Rossi South Africa Doctorates in Criminology, Vessel Security Officer, ASP Instructor, ISSPC Member, BBA Member, IAPPA Member, American Bodyguard and Protection Instructors Association - Lifetime Member E: rossi1@mweb.co.za T: +2783 415 9205 USA Global Bear Protection PO Box 11488, Jackson, Wyoming, 83002, USA Provision of British and US Ex Special forces security/medical specialists. T: 307 413 3619 W: www.globalbearprotection.com E: bear@globalbearprotection.com

Icon Services Corporation 1043 Grand Ave. #312, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA A full service security and investigative agency specializing in providing high-level security and bodyguards to international celebrities, public figures and corporations. Licensed, bonded and insured, our diverse roster of clients reads as a virtual who’s who in the corporate, motion picture, fashion and recording industry. Entering into our 10th year, Icon has been the hand picked choice to provide Executive Protection to everyone from Superintendents to Supermodels. BBA Member. T: + 1 651 695 8778 W: www.Industry-Icon.com Imperial Protective Service, LLC 15849 N. 71st Street, Suite 100, Scottsdale , Arizona, 85254, USA Imperial Protective Service’ (IPS) is a security consulting and services firm founded in 1978. IPS provides both national and international corporate, executive and celebrity protective services. BBA Member. T: + 1 480 281 1588 W: www.executiveprotect.com Panther Protection Services 3695F Cascade Road, Suite 2207, Atlanta, GA 30331 Panther Protection Services is a full service protection agency offering such services as threat assessment, executive protection, self-defense training, firearms instruction, and high risk tactical protection. Our executive protection specialists have over 75 years of experience. Panther can handle your protection needs whether around the corner or around the world. Member: BBA and NABA T: (404) 349-9117 W: www.pantherprotectionservices. com Rouven Rohler - Security Consultant / HSE liaison Romania I am a very fit and mentally robust Security Specialist with quality experience gained in the security (Military, Maritime and Commercial Operational Security (Oil& Gas). I have improved the effectiveness of protection teams and significantly enhanced clients’ awareness. My career commenced in the Australian Army, which included hostile environment deployments to Iraq and the Solomon Islands and I have since been operating on various contracts throughout Afghanistan and Iraq. I am now looking to make a continued significant contribution within similar High Risk contracts. E: rouven@y7mail.com

T: +40 (0)746 642 739 SILVER STAR PROTECTION Executive protection, site and event security with global experience. Serving southern Minnesota with integrity and professionalism. Former USSS, ICON Alumni. available for domestic and international travel. Robert E. Jones Manager/CEO W: www.silver-star-protection.com E: rejones@silver-star-protection.com TSICS (T6) Miami, Florida, USA TSICS (T6) provides the following services in Central America: Executive Protection, Individual Bodyguard, Close Protection Training, Corporate Invest. W: www.security-professionals.org/ members/saldrix E: tsics.t6@gmail.com T: +502 6645 6822 Tony Scotti’s Vehicle Dynamics Institute 1162 St. Georges Ave, Suite 277 , Avenel, NJ 07001, USA The first name in advanced driver training, offering our highly acclaimed Protective/Evasive Driving Programs. Designed specifically for today’s executive chauffeurs, executive protection professionals and others who are responsible for providing safe and secure transportation services. BBA Member. T: + 1 732 738 5221 W: www.vehicledynamics.net Vindex Personal Protection & Investigation Inc. 497 Hooksett Rd #365 Manchester NH 03104 603.289.3161 / Full service Private Investigations & Executive Protection. 10 years combined Law Enforcement, Private security, close protection work, & security contracting. NY Mayors, U.S. President’s, NFL owners, and VIP’s are some of the protection work I’ve gained experience with. ICON alumni, NABA member. T: + 1 732 738 5221 E: vindexinc@aol.com W: www.vindexinc.com Asia Pacific Asia Protective Group Ltd Asia Protective Group (APG) is a Hong Kong based risk management company, specializing in executive protection, overseas travel security and security consultancy services. APG has an extensive network of security specialists operating throughout the Asia Pacific region. W: www.asia-pg.com E: jim@asia-pg.com E: yvonne@asia-pg.com

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