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49 hiding from

osint

lessons from business and protection services

OPERATING IN MEXICO The Uncomfortable truth

extending the protective net

understanding and responding to the unthinkable

TA C T I C A L F I R E A R M S / / / F I T F O R P U R P O S E / / / T H E C O D E O F C O N D U C T

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02 Contents 04 UK Foreword 07 US Foreword 08 Industry News 15 Hiding from OSINT CyberSecurity 5 22 A Family Affair Extending the Protective Net

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30 Confidentiality Where is the Code of Conduct 38 Anything That Can Happen, Will Happen Are You Ready For it?

42 Bodyguards in Mexico What They Don’t Tell You 56 Fit for Purpose

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62 Digital Communication How Anonymous are Your Conversations?

69 Kidnap & Ransom Understanding and Responding to the Unthinkable 76 Tactical Firearms Revolvers

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84 Ask the NABA Network 86 SIA Case Study A Fatal Restraint

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90 Global Round Up 98 Leading for the Future Lessons on Business and Protective Services

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107 Foot Steps Episode 3 Devon Taitt 112 Event Preview The International Security Expo 118 Global Events Map 120 Event Review Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2019

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122 Keeping Your Edge Image Protection & Body Mechanics 127 Classifieds

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EDITOR FOREWORDS

My phone starts ringing, and I look to see who the caller is. I see the name and notice the date and I know what it means‌ For instance, I have met with numerous companies offering different products and solutions in our industry. Meeting with some of these companies has been an education in its own right, and I find it absolutely mind-boggling how quickly technology moves. Having an awareness and knowledge of new products, services, and technology helps to enhance service delivery to the client because every service provider I meet is also a service I can offer to my clients. Of course, they will have the final say on any spend, but the more knowledge you have, the better you can service and guide any security-related decisions.

It's time for another issue of the Circuit Magazine, and yet again I find myself apologizing for another delayed Foreword from yours truly.

If only someone could come up with an invention that would give us more hours in the day, I would happily become an investor in that! But as we know all too well: time is a non-renewable resource, and we are all running out of its limited supply.

2020 is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. Since it is now becoming a recurring trend of mine to submit late magazine content (for which I have to apologise repeatedly), I have decided that one of my New Years' resolutions is not to submit late content ever again. I promise.

Time is definitely becoming more precious to me as mine seems to get eaten up by everincreasing responsibilities. As such, I am trying to become more effective with my use of it. For example, I've challenged myself to learn something new every day, separate from my usual daily running. This could be either by reading a chapter of a book, listening to a podcast, or carrying out some research in a specific area. Incidentally, I have found podcasts to be an extremely effective way of being productive with my time. There are so many good quality informative podcasts out there, so learning can even take place on your morning commute. Readers poll: who's up for a Circuit podcast?

As I round out the final quarter of 2019, I reflect on all the challenges and situations that I've encountered and learned from.

On a personal note, it was also a milestone birthday for me this quarter. Each milestone birthday brings a little less hair, a few more wrinkles and a little more wisdom to pass down to those behind me. Meanwhile, the Circuit is also approaching a significant milestone for the next issue: "Issue 50."

For those of you who regularly read the magazine, I would like to thank you all once again for the support you've shown over the years! Fifty issues are a huge achievement for such a small team, and it is you we have to thank for keeping the magazine in production. The content you provide is greatly received and consumed, providing value to all who read it. You are truly a dedicated group of hardworking professionals, and we feel honoured to be a small part of the greater effort in our industry.

Stay safe, Shaun West Editor

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PERSONAL COUNTERING VEHICLE SECURITY ATTACKS SNIPERS IN HOTELS

COLORADO 2019

DECEMBER 2019

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49

Welcome to the latest addition of the circuit magazine, within these pages our hope is to deliver a quality product that is well representative of the close protection community and associated fields.

Each month we spent a great deal of time curating content, reviewing submissions, as well as editing and laying out the articles for publication.

magazine deadline to meet. I’m also aware of the fact, that if it doesn’t get done tonight who knows what kind of downtime I would have the next day?

I always describe the above, as a labor of love, never losing sight of the fact that the majority of contributors (as well as the editorial staff) are actively working in the industry. That means the heavy lifting required to make this a success has to happen while not distracting from the focus needed to effectively carry out our “9 to 5.” I can go on record and deliver first-hand testimony of the many nights after I’ve made it back to my hotel, having just concluded an 18+ hour day and wanting nothing more than to belly flop on the bed and drift to sleep before I’m back up in a few hours to do it all over again.

Just as those sheep begin to start lining up to jump over the fence, I remember that I have a

One are the motivating factors for getting up and knocking it out is that I know that same dilemma is occurring across the water In the UK with my publishing partners. I say to myself, if those guys can do it, I can do it.

That means getting up, throwing some cold water on my face and cracking open the laptop.

Fast forward to when we close the issue, and its subsequent printing, and a smile almost always comes over my face seeing the finished product. So yes, the circuit is a labor of love, and I don’t mind being having lost a few hours’ sleep with the delivery.

Elijah Shaw Editor

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Industry News At A Glance

We cast our eye over the main stories impacting the security industry. Here's what's appeared on the radar since the last issue.

Presidential Bodyguards Killed 30th October 2019

minibus, who left the scene without stopping.

Four bodyguards of Ghana President Jerry Rawlings were killed when a car in his motorcade overturned near the West African nation's capital.

An escort car ahead of Rawlings' Jaguar somersaulted into a ditch after its driver swerved to avoid a minibus that crossed its path during a heavy downpour, the Ghana News Agency said. Police were searching for the driver of the

Two other guards and an employee in the president's office were seriously injured and were scheduled to undergo surgery.

Rawlings and his wife, Nana Konadu, were unhurt. Their car suffered light damage when it braked and was hit from behind by another escort vehicle.

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Man dead after fight with apartment security guard 29th October 2019 A 24-year-old man, Deionte Davis – aka ‘Junior’, died following a fight with a security guard.

The fight happened early Sunday morning at an apartment building near the Georgia State University campus. It started when the victim got in an argument with his friends. Ronald Myers, one of the friends, said “It was a minor argument among friends that was between us and it was handled between us,"

“He tackled Junior in my room.’” Myers said. “He took his neck and he snapped his neck down.”

Myers said he and the security guard tried to perform CPR, however doctors pronounced Davis dead at the hospital. His death has been ruled as a homicide, though it's unclear if the security guard will face any charges.

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Myers said a security guard heard the commotion and followed the group into the elevator. Words were exchanged.

What you said According to what’s contained in the story, there was no trespassing, no complaint from other residents in the building. The best he should have offered is, ”Hey fellas can y'all try and keep it down please. It's 2am and I'm trying to keep Ms. 2A from biting my head off. Thanks” Note it on my daily and get back to my post. Anything beyond that the police should be called and I'm to observe and report until they arrive, I want to be the best witness. Unless there's a direct threat to another human life it's hands off.

Donald Sadler

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INDUSTRY NEWS

England Rugby team use Security Experts to Thwart Spy Game 23rd October 2019 The England Rugby team have had two permanent security experts with them in Japan. Bill Renshaw and Fergus Michie have been accompanying the team throughout the World Cup. The responsibilities of the security officers is varied, from accompanying players on nights out to ensuring there are no breaches of privacy for the England squad.

Every team meeting room used by England during the Rugby World Cup is swept for listening devices by the security officers. The

RFU confirmed that no bugs had been found in any of the team’s five World Cup hotels.

In 2016, the All Blacks’ security detail discovered a listening device in a chair in one of the team meeting rooms at their Sydney hotel before a Bledisloe Cup game against Australia.

When England held an open training session in Miyazaki two weekends ago, the security officers patrolled the touchline to make sure none of the hundreds of locals, who were watching from the first and second floors of a car park next to the pitch, were taking photographs or videos.

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The hijinks that the former Ukrainian television reporter has pulled in the past range from hugging the crotches of Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio, crawling underneath America Ferrera‘s dress at a film premiere, attempting to hug Brad Pitt, as well as trying to plank a kiss on Will Smith.

Justin Timberlake Grabbed by Notorious Prankster 1st October 2019 While arriving at a show at Paris Fashion Week, singer, Justin Timberlake, was suddenly grabbed by notorious prankster, Vitalii Sediuk, who has become known for crashing red carpet events and coming in contact with celebrities.

Crouched on all fours among the crowd of people, Sediuk, leapt out from below and held on to Timberlake’s right ankle as he walked into the event hand in hand with his wife Jessica Biel.

Photographs of the incident showed Sediuk covering his face and clinging on to Timberlake’s leg before he was pulled away by a team of security surrounding the singer.

Over the years, Sediuk has gained a reputation for his outlandish pranks on red

Though he’s occasionally been let off the hook, his contact with Pitt in 2014 led to Sediuk’s arrest.

Despite that, Sediuk previously insisted to the Associated Press: “I’m a normal guy. I’m not crazy … I’m doing this for fun.”

He also said he hopes his antics lead event organizers to reconsider their security procedures, as well as stars to be more cautious when talking to fans.

“Don’t get offended at me. Don’t get mad at me. And just to be thankful that I show it’s easy to get access to you and maybe you have to tighten security,” Sediuk said.

“Obviously, I don’t want to say, ‘Don’t talk to fans.’ But [be] cautious.”

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Even with all the BOLOs and credentialing it is still often challenging to find the needle in the haystack. We are far better trying to manage standoff distances to give us the buffer zones to react and staying incredibly vigilant at choke points or eliminating them whenever possible as we keep our clients moving then anomalies are easier to detect and manage.

I see a lot of protectors eyes on the P and what the P +1 are doing instead of what’s going on in the crowd where threats or embarrassment may come from!

Demund Windham

This guy is however damn good at timing and exploiting blind spots.

Mark James

Maybe he needs to get hired the way casinos hire ex-cheats. To consult them on their weak spots and what to look for.

Lame response by the security...

Bending over with their arms out. That’s useless, and it allowed the subject to gain precious inches to get to the principal. Someone should have dived on that guy like a fumble during the Super Bowl.

Jared Allen

Philly Brick

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INDUSTRY NEWS The SIA Puts Cybersecurity Top of the List for 2020 Security Megatrends 23rd October 2019 The Security Industry Association (SIA) has determined that physical security, artificial intelligence and facial recognition are among top 2020 Security Megatrends for the global security industry yearly report, which will be released in December 2019.

According to the data analyzed, cybersecurity is for the second year in a row the most prevalent trend and a top concern for c-level executives, governments, and enterprises. While in SIA’s 2019 Security Megatrends report, artificial intelligence was number five on the list, it has moved up to second place in the 2020 report. A high number NYPD cop who ‘provided security’ for El Chapo’s wife busted for dealing cocaine 18th September 2019 An NYPD officer who provided security for the wife of El Chapo was busted for dealing cocaine and acting as security for other dealers in Queens.

Officer Ishmael Bailey, 36, escorted the wife of the notorious drug kingpin, Emma Coronel Aispuro, to Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán’s sentencing in Brooklyn federal court in July.

Bailey was arrested on charges of conspiracy and sale of a controlled substance for allegedly acting as security twice when a load of cocaine was transported from various locations around Queens.

Bailey did his stint as security for the drug lord’s wife in addition to his job in the NYPD, law enforcement sources said.

It’s unclear who paid him for the trial security detail, but IAB investigators began probing him when they noticed

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of respondents said facial recognition should be added as a megatrend for 2020, putting it third in the overall ranking. New trends on the list include national security concerns and identity.

“Cybersecurity resoundingly tops the list of Security Megatrends again for 2020.” said Scott Schafer, chairman of the SIA Board of Directors. “SIA also forecasts that the trends of artificial intelligence and facial recognition will dramatically impact the industry in coming years. Both AI and facial recognition are experiencing clear technology advancements, and SIA will continue to track the industry and consumer tech adoption rates and emerging applications for these dynamic Security Megatrends.”

Source him providing the security, the sources said.

Prosecutors say that on Aug. 27, the 12-year veteran met with an undercover cop who was posing as a drug dealer and allegedly agreed to act as security as cocaine was moved around the borough, according to prosecutors. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years behind bars.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 Kanye West has banned bodyguards from speaking to wife Kim Kardashian.

22nd October 2019

folded and said, 'Aren't you going to press the button?’

"(Kanye) flipped out, squealing that his time was precious and that he Kanye West's former bodyguard claims couldn't believe I hadn't called ahead the rapper won't press lift buttons to find out which floor he worked on. himself - and he's banned staff from speaking to wife Kim Kardashian.

"I was amazed by the amount of bizarre behaviour I saw in just two Steve Stanulis described the rapper as weeks. his most difficult client ever. He claims he was fired after just 14 days for Source introducing himself to Kardashian.

He said: "I had to look after his toddler daughter once and it was so much easier than babysitting the father.

"He's 10 times worse than what you see.”

Mr Stanulis then spoke about his first encounter with the rapper.

He said: "We headed to his music studio. When we got into the elevator Kanye just stood there with his arms Saudi King Salman's bodyguard shot dead by friend 29th September 2019

said. Gen Fagham died of his wounds in hospital. Seven people were injured.

The bodyguard of Saudi King Salman has been killed by one of his friends after a "personal dispute", authorities say.

They include two people at the friend's house Gen Fagham was visiting, as well as five security personnel involved in the shoot-out.

Gen Abdul Aziz al-Fagham was visiting a friend when he had a row with Mamdouh bin Meshaal al-Ali.

Gen Fagham was well known among Saudis. He was close to King Salman and his long service included serving as the personal bodyguard of late King Abdullah, too.

A police statement said Ali left the house in Jeddah to return with a gun with which he opened fire.

He was shot dead after refusing to surrender to police, the statement

Tributes on social media described him as a "hero" and "guardian angel".

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INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY

By: James Bore

In terms of cybersecurity, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) covers any data or information which can be collected from publicly available sources.

It often comes as a surprise just how much is available and the nefarious uses it can be put to. OSINT can be applied towards defensive purposes, but this article will only be covering the malicious purposes (i.e. how a bad guy might get access to your client’s sensitive information and data).

threat, but encouraging the behavioural change needed to protect against it widely enough. It is not simply enough for a principal to stop posting Instagram pictures of their travels in order to hide them. Their colleagues, friends, family, and employees also need to be aware and cautious with information which could be misused.

One of the biggest challenges of OSINT is not merely recognising it as a

Social Media The first and simplest step is to look at any of

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 your client’s (and close associates’) social media profiles and fully review any privacy settings available. Depending on the site and the network of connections, different settings may be appropriate. The important idea to remember is that only information that someone is happy to share publicly should be put on a site.

Even where details are shared only with connections, friends, or family, the target of any OSINT operation is susceptible to vulnerability because they are then relying on the security of their connections to protect their own information.

valuable deliveries sent to an address they are not linked to. During the Christmas holidays, photos and videos of Christmas present openings will be common and, if unwisely shared, can be very popular with thieves with shopping lists.

Sharing pictures of family holidays is a common activity on various social media platforms, and when combined with a home address or checkins at locations near home, this can inform a malicious party of a valuable target property that is left unoccupied.

Burglaries are not the only options, as an unoccupied property is also useful for people looking to protect themselves while committing various forms of fraud by having

• What is your mother’s maiden name?

• Where was your first school?

• What is your birthdate?

• What was your first pet’s name?

Even when not providing targets to a potential burglar, sharing of personal data can be a serious issue. When phoning a bank, or speaking with a phone company, often personal information is requested as a security check.

Guidance for these security questions often include items such as:

Answers to all of these questions are easily available through social media postings, and a principal must be aware of this either when setting up the security questions or when posting information.

In this case, it is often a good idea to provide an

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When phoning a bank, or speaking with a phone company, often personal information is requested as a security check. Answers to all of these questions are easily available through social media postings

inaccurate, but memorable, answer to a bank’s security questions protocol.

One particularly helpful action if there is a good relationship with a bank or service provider is to request notification any time someone answers these questions inaccurately. Unfortunately, however, many do not offer this service, but it is worth inquiring about.

People Searches While social media is the most obvious and often the first target for OSINT, it is essential to recognise that it is not the only source. Various people search engines, both legal and otherwise, compile numerous sources of public information such as electoral registers, company filings, news reports, and other information that can uncover the individual identities behind the data.

These are often commercial platforms that will charge a small fee for a search, but the available information is worthwhile.

As an example, a search for me on one of these paid people search platforms reveals my name, address, house price, and positions as a director. These details

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have obviously been pulled from the UK electoral register, Companies House filings, and property search sites. Each of these requires a different approach to prevent disclosing the information, and for many people, the effort involved is not worthwhile. When it is worthwhile, in many cases, services have an option to opt-out of publication.

Where they do not, such as Companies House, the only way to hide some information is to have a separate registered business correspondence address.

There are other methods of authentication available now. For instance, one popular two-factor method

of authentication is popular and involves sending a one-time password over SMS to the phone number on file. As we’ll see, this is far from a guarantee of safety. It is vital for someone truly trying to protect themselves against particular attacks to have a secure phone number with no connections back to the individual.

SIM Swapping One of the rapidly growing attack methods is the SIM swap. While this goes beyond the scope of OSINT, it is only possible because attackers are able to put together information to enable the attack. At its simplest level, SIM swapping is an impersonation attack

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INTRODUCTION TO CYBERSECURITY – either in person or by calling customer services for a mobile provider.

Using publicly available information such as birth dates, addresses, and phone numbers, along with a few other pieces of information, the attacker persuades the mobile provider that they have lost their SIM card and need a new one. The moment they have that SIM card, they have access to the target’s mobile number.

When SMS tokens (singleuse passcodes via text message) are sent to provide ‘secure’ access to systems, they are sent to the active phone number.

It’s easy to see how a targeted SIM swap attack can grant access to vitally important systems, such as banking.

Ideally, providers would start providing better protection against this attack vector by requiring stronger authentication and using different methods than SMS messages to access accounts. Still, until this happens, a separate un-linked phone number is the best method.

Finding out more Limiting easily available information on public profiles and separating authentication phone numbers from known ones are two simple and effective tactics to prevent opportunists from using OSINT. However, things become more complex when targeted by sophisticated professionals. Dealing with the capabilities of a wellmotivated investigator is far beyond what I can go into in a short article, but here are very useful resources to look into for more information.

The best protection against such SIM swapping methods is simple. Buy a dual SIM phone with a second payas-you-go number on a • Hiding from the separate provider, which Internet: is used only for these Eliminating Personal authentication purposes.

Online Information by Since nothing is tying the Michael Bazzell is a number directly to you, very comprehensive it becomes much more work by an expert in challenging for an attacker using OSINT, going far to carry out a SIM swap.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 beyond privacy controls and into legal mechanisms to hide even from marketing companies. Probably the best reference work available.

• Open Source Intelligence Techniques: Resources for Searching and Analyzing Online Information, also by Michael Bazzell, is the mirror image of the above work, covering the tactics and tools used to collect and analyse OSINT by investigators. Again, an excellent reference work and worth a read to understand the potential for OSINT.

damaging privacy breaches to mitigate fallout. Unlike Bazzell’s works this is much more focused on practical advice for everyday persons who are concerned with attacks by malicious opportunists.

In the next article, I’ll be looking at threat modelling methods in a broad sense and how they are used by both designers and attackers to defend and attack systems. Specific, detailed methodologies have been defined by various groups and companies, but the highlevel method and aims are relatively universal with shared goals. A • The Smart Girl’s Guide quick look at attack to Privacy: A Privacy trees, personae nonGuide for the Rest grata, and the more of Us by Violet Blue is formal STRIDE method focused on privacy for used by Microsoft will women, but is useful to show how they are anyone, and covers applicable to much more how to respond to than computer security.

James Bore is a cybersecurity Jack of all trades by vocation and choice. In over a decade he has gathered experience meandering across a range of industry sectors, organizations, and disciplines in IT, always with a focus on championing and improving security. Currently he heads up security for a challenger bank, and in rare spare time runs a blog on cyber security (https://coffeefueled.org).

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By: Mark Roche EPS/FAA UAS Pilot

In our Industry, when discussing our craft and what goes on in it, we often talk about a singular protectee. We relate to the words "protectee," "client," or "boss" easily because we equate those terms and meanings to what it is that we do.

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The terms float off our tongue just as easily as "hello" or "goodbye."

They are vernacular words used to describe, discuss, or formulate plans for our primary concern: our client.

Having said that, what happens when there is more than one primary client? What happens when the "primary" becomes two, three, four, or more? What happens

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when your client instructs you that their two-yearold, is the primary "client" on a particular day or outing?

Understanding the Family Dynamic Understanding a particular family's dynamic is challenging, intimate, timeconsuming. It can be a very slippery slope, which, if mishandled, can be detrimental in many

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 ways. I also believe it is a test of how focused and abreast you are about the nuances of protection.

Think about some of the issues facing your family today: work, bills, home upkeep, spouses, children, school, college, transportation, food, travel, etc. You have some control over all these things when they are your issues because you can make first-hand decisions to resolve the challenge. Now, as a protector, take those same issues, put "client and family" in place of "your family," and try and get the same result. While it's not our job to handle our client's day to day responsibilities, they do have a tendency to bleed into your day as well.

This is a prime example of where your soft skills come into play. In your attempts to understand your clients' needs, your rapport with them will be key. Trust is a major factor in being privy to the inner workings of the family. Being trusted with sensitive knowledge makes it all the more imperative that you're able to focus on your SERVICE skills and fine-tune your attention to detail.

It takes nothing to throw a pigtail in your ear and proclaim your arrival to EP, but what is your competency level when it comes to being that same protector to a large family?

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A FAMILY AFFAIR Dynamic families have dynamic schedules; now, add children into the mix. Your emergency skills for minors must be current and well versed.

Experience with children and their needs, as it pertains to protection, is essential. So too is understanding the family dynamics surrounding those children.

EP Competency Are you competent as a protector? That's a genuine question you must continue to ask yourself. It takes nothing to throw a pigtail in your ear and proclaim your arrival to EP, but what is your competency level when protecting a large family?

coordinate the luggage, transportation, medical requirements, hotel security, check-in, daily activities, and don't forget, most importantly, the personal protection of your principal. I can go on, but in short, it's all about keeping the standard of service you provide at a high level at all times. Because after all, you're a competent, professional, protector, right?

An Approach to the Protection of Children To any parent, the most important object to them is their children. To a well-known celebrity, the most important object to them is their children, times ten. In some cases, the children are heirs Are you competent to fortunes, some are enough to prepare even heirs to royalty, movements for a weekand they all have one long international vacation thing in common: they for your well-known are the center of the client and family? Add universe for their parents, to that the request they your client. How up-tonot be photographed? date is your knowledge What about coordinating of kidnappings? How the traveling entourage will you provide the (chef, nannies, manager, best protection for the personal assistants), etc.? children and your client Are you still feeling simultaneously as a solo equipped to handle all specialist? Therein lies this? Okay, so, now the challenge for you, the

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The social media footprint for families with celebrity heads is an increasingly common problem. specialist. Keep the thing that matters most to the client, their child, safe no matter what.

I'll describe the approach that I take.

First and foremost, it must be understood what the parameters are for the child or children. What are the expectations upon you concerning the safety of the family? Clear, concise instructions must be gained and formulated between you and your client. For example, what are they allowed/not allowed to participate in? What do you need to know about their diet? Are they allergic to anything? In the event of an attack on the principal who gets coverage first? What type of transportation

should they travel in? All very real questions you need to have answers for. What decisions are you, the specialist, allowed to make concerning the child in the parents' absence?

What the acceptable boundaries for other staff members? In my experience, it's usually not a good idea for you to go against requests made by a parent when it comes to the care of their children.

Social Media Impacts on Protection for Families I'm going to be blunt in this section, because the use of social media by clients, or their families, can be very impactful. Still, even more impactful is YOUR use of social

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media! I personally find it intolerable for a specialist to post pictures of them alongside their clients, or even just photos of the client on their personal social media channels.

It's a total disregard for a client's privacy. In some cases, specialists are becoming promoters and publicists for a client they're supposed to be protecting. Â Social media can have a devastating effect on the protection of your client and his/her family. The social media footprint for

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families with celebrity heads is an increasingly common problem.

Children of celebrity parents are constantly throwing caution to the wind in their use of social media platforms. The effects are never realized until it's too late. It should be a top priority for any specialists working in a family setting. Celebrities can sometimes cause irreparable harm to themselves by making poor social media decisions. When you log onto social media, think about dropping a stone

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Being wealthy or famous doesn't change the meaning of family, it only intensifies the dynamics due to potential additional risks.

into a still pond, the initial splash is great. But when it comes to social media's impact on reallife it's the ripple effect from that stone that will hurt you, your client, or their family. Therefore, in a family protection setting, it should be a top priority for any specialist to monitor family media use to the best of their ability in order to mitigate risk.

In this modern age, the ability to monitor, advise, challenge, and change the social media habits of your client is fast

becoming an essential skill.  Being Attentive vs.

Being in The Way Being able to operate as a specialist within the confines of any family is challenging.

Being wealthy or famous doesn't change the meaning of family, it only intensifies the dynamics due to potential additional risks. As a specialist working in and around a celebrity and their family, you are privy to certain insights.

Whether it's family

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discourse, celebration, sadness, business, or just everyday life, you must find a way to be invisibly present. Celebrity families have a constant presence of staff in their homes, including security, and it can be overwhelming to the family structure. It is your job as a professional is to limit exposure within the confines of the home until needed. Again, this is a skill that is learned on the job because all

families are different.

However, the foundation of your Executive Protection training should be acute enough to be able to operate within a family dynamic. Working with celebrities, especially within a family structure, is a specialized skill to be honed. And if you can master it, you potentially open up a much broader customer base that can be rewarding on multiple levels.Â

Mark Roche is a US-based, full-time Executive Protection Specialist who has extensive experience in working with both celebrities and their families. He is also a FAA Licensed Drone Pilot, specializing in EP related uses and a graduate of multiple close protection programs.Â

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By: Denida Zinxhiria

Confidentiality: Personal Choice or Professional code of conduct?

Recently, a young lady, new in the industry, raised a question in a social platform questioning the practice of, or if it is acceptable for, people in our industry dropping clients' names in public.

Surprisingly, many people who took part in the thread commented, saying that they don't find anything wrong with it. Some of them even named their own old clients. Others tried to justify the practice of name-dropping by saying it was a former client, or that they didn't reveal anything personal about the client, or that they had the client's approval to post that picture or to name the client. And finally, some said their

client is already pretty wellknown and paparazzi are always getting pictures of them together so why hide it? Essentially, they are good guys, and how dare we criticize people we don't know. These were a number of the comments from individuals who either work in the security industry as operatives or own companies and hire agents to represent them.

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better. The primary reason for it being discussed as wrong goes all the way back to the very basics of Risk Assessment and Dynamic Risk Assessment.

Those who haven't had the opportunity to be taught these topics in one of their EP schools should truly seek continuing education on it, and those who fail to remember their training on how it can drastically affect the client's safety, need to go back and re-study.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 For a moment, let's talk about risk factors and who may be after your client: Media representatives (journalists, paparazzi), stalkers, unhappy former employees, former wives, girlfriends, business associates, business antagonists, people he owes money to, kidnappers and the list can go on endlessly.

For brevity's sake, let's say anyone who may want to harm him/her in any way, shape or form. That being stated, the person who is standing directly between that client and all these risk factors is you, and anyone else who works in the security detail. By linking your name or tagging the person standing next to the client is a risk in itself. How so? We will explain later.

Having worked for someone means you now know critical information regarding their security detail, estate security, what kind of vehicles are used, how many people work for them, what are the skill sets of the current agents

Now, let's address some of the individuals who have stated that these are acceptable practices.

Confidentiality is quite always associated with the less than desirable actions and events that occur during a detail, "What happens on the detail, stays on the detail" sort of thing. We have a tendency to become complacent with many other aspects of the more pleasant, day

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One could not be more mistaken. Confidentiality is about ANYTHING that involves your client and their life, and whoever was involved or interacted with the security detail.

It entails the complete protection of any/all kinds of information that someone might gain access to, who may want to harm him in some way, obtain something to use against him, or even harm his reputation.

any issues or weaknesses (divorces, custody battles, use of drugs and alcohol, illegal affairs‌), etc. You also know where the client likes to "hang out," where his good friends live, his personal family, and most importantly, you are aware of all the security "gaps" and security protocols.

How long must I maintain this confidentiality? Well, just because you worked for someone in the past doesn't mean you can or should discuss any details about them or the fact you worked for them formerly.

We write about them in our reports and address them to our supervisors.

Most of the time, no one cares to take them into consideration because of the budget, or because they don't want to "bother" the clients routine or bring inconvenience to their daily life. So the complacent prefer not to change anything, and most of us have walked in security details where protocols (even radio call signs) haven't been changed for years.

Having worked for someone means you now know critical information regarding their security detail, estate security, what kind of vehicles are used, how many people work for them, what the skillsets of the agents are (basically how good they are), if they have

So, having worked for someone in the past, even if you are no longer employed there now, doesn't make it acceptable to talk about it. You have valuable information that may harm or put anyone who worked for that client in a position to be blackmailed or harmed.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 "I have the client's approval to get a picture with him and even post it." Let's admit it, there is nothing more satisfying in our profession than to have a happy client who is okay with having a picture together. Yes, you can take that picture of the two of you, but for your own personal photo album, if you like to keep one of those... but never to post in public.

The client may be okay with it, but remember, the client hired YOU to protect THEM. They don't know about

security procedures and risk factors, and if you ask for a picture, they may think it is safe. You, however, as the security professional, the trained and educated one, must think and breath "security". You alone are the one whose acts must always take into consideration the client's and team's safety.

Many inexperienced agents mistakenly believe that since paparazzi follow their client and their face is all over the media, it's okay to post a

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However, posting anywhere on the internet and especially on social media, absolutely does. So again, you're putting a name with a face of the person who guards that client and thus presenting possible access to the client or their lives.

and this fact spares no one.

In our line of work, we are the ones who must think and prepare for all threats and take necessary measures to prevent worst-case scenarios.

Depending on who your client is (or was) talking about them doesn't necessarily cause lifethreatening harm, but it can do damage in many other forms, which you, as their security (past and present), must always protect them from, keeping them safe at all times. It may also harm anyone who worked along with you.

Just think for a moment, if someone is threatening your child, blackmailing you or threatening someone you love, would you still be able to remain quiet, hold the information and not reveal what you know about that client?

There are blackmail, extortion, and kidnappings that are never reported in the news. Predators will go after the "weak" target. Showing that there are any weaknesses, then that client becomes a candidate.

And to those who say we shouldn't criticize someone we don't know in person, please understand that you are critiqued for everything that potentially shows your professional attitude and performance. "Perception is reality" is more critical than you think. And for something like this, it only takes a misspoken statement in an interview or your personal opinion on social media. You are not necessarily judged if you are a good family person or a good friend. Someone must know you personally to have an opinion on those matters. But when it surrounds work, what you post, how you comment, and your professional behavior will be criticized, The companies who have

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It’s NOT about you… Never was, never will be. It’s all about the client and the operational professionalism you and your team provide. the biggest clients are not known to most of us and they most certainly don't go by "tacticool" logos or brand names. These companies use strict NDAs, and they are critical of how you carry yourself on social media platforms.

Some will even forbid you from having any significant social media presence.

NDAs are there for a good reason, mostly to protect any/all the information you will gain while working for the client. There are many of our colleagues who work for HNW and UHNW individuals, and you will never know their names.

For example, you'll never see anyone from some of Forbes Top 100 security teams ever mention where they work or for whom they provide protection

services.

Where you work, or who you have worked for doesn't say who you are as a professional, or how proficient you are.

We have seen excellent professionals working for great clients and less than deserving individuals working for them as well.

The name of your client or his social/celebrity status has no relationship to your level of success by any means. Each detail has its own unique aspects.

Consider the actual threat levels, the intricate advances required, the planning and realtime decisions that must be made continuously on the move. It's NOT about you… never was, never will be. It's all about the

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Most of the confidentiality issues come from people who have done celebrity protection. Rarely, if at all, will we see it with anyone who runs corporate security details, or works for foreign dignitaries or politicians. We all probably know a bad professional who said yes to a low paying job just to get that chance and get pictured next to a celebrity.

However, at the end of the day, you should measure your success by the fact you are still working as an EPO full time, it is your primary income, you bring enough money home to your family and you are keeping your client and your team happy and safe.

It is up to us, the trained and educated security professionals, to identify a possible risk and minimize the threat level. Namedropping our clients or unneeded selfies won't make it any easier, and Denida Zinxhiria Founder & CEO Athena Worldwide LLC Athena Academy

it always adds more risks. There are many colleagues, who think it is not a big thing naming or talking about your clients, but that becomes a liability and you then become a liability as well.

Tomorrow your work application may be rejected because someone saw how quick you talk publicly about your clients. You will find yourself passed over for another applicant who can remain quiet over the simple fact that you can't keep your ego aside. And you will always wonder why they didn't hire someone like you who has more work experience and more tactical skills. The truth is, many companies do genuinely care about confidentiality, and they not only see it as an ethical threat but as a very strict part of their professional code of conduct.

Think twice before you name your clients or post that picture publicly‌ it may very well leave you out of the loop!

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By: Dale June

Anything that Can Happen Will Happen‌ Even the Inconceivable

Imagine this: a hot July or August afternoon, 1972 Laredo, Texas; the middle of a high profile presidential reelection campaign.

It seemed the whole city had turned out to catch a glimpse of Mr. Nixon. The plan was to drive to the ramp of Air Force One, put the president into the car and drive from the airport to the city. The motorcade was all aligned according to standard protocol; police lead motorcycles and escort, a lead car with police and the advance agent, the new presidential limousine, Secret Service follow-up with agents and a doctor; White House staff in appropriate cars, the traveling press, a tail car and tail police car. Everything was in preplanned

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ANYTHING THAT CAN HAPPEN WILL HAPPEN…

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Pretend you know what you are doing, even if you don’t. Others around you won’t know you don’t know order, What could go wrong?

I, Agent Dale June of the United States Secret Service was the driver of the limousine, and while monitoring the radio transmission awaiting the words, “We have a touchdown” watched Air Fore One gliding down toward the runway.

It was only a matter of minutes before the plane would taxi to the arrival spot. All was in readiness, the car was running, the front and back seat air conditioners were on and inside air temperature was at a very comfortable level.

What could go wrong?

who always accompanied presidential motorcades, quickly ran and opened the hood. “The car is undrivable!” he declared.

It was estimated the time remaining before the parking of the plane was less than five minutes.

There was no time to get another limousine so a quick assessment of options was done as all the cars in the motorcade were quickly looked at as a possible replacement.

The only obvious choice was the very last car before the tail car.

The car was a “souped up” high power Oldsmobile or Pontiac (I don’t remember exactly) but it was a “four on the floor” convertible What could go wrong that seemed to roar as did go wrong as the it idled. I gulped and landing wheels of the said a quick “Thank you, plane touched concrete.

Dad” to his father and Suddenly a large puff the U.S Army who had of steam from the overheated radiator shot taught him how to drive out from under the hood! a standard transmission vehicle under some very The traveling mechanic

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ANYTHING THAT CAN HAPPEN WILL HAPPEN… difficult circumstances. In this instance, it had to be driven at parade speed of approximately 2-4 miles per hour along the main street of Laredo.

All occupants were quickly evicted from the car and I drove it to the front of the motorcade at the same time Air Force One arrived at the stopping point. There were many questions from the president, his immediate staff and the agents on the plane. The answers were quickly made and the president got into the back seat. As the car approached the city main street, President Nixon stood up to wave at the crowd with his right hand, with his other hand tightly grasped onto the back of the front seat. I can tell you my knuckles were clutching just as tight as I held the steering wheel.

My concentration was at its highest, with my foot on barely touching the gas pedal as I knew this

particular car had a lot of get up and go.

Happily everything turned out well. I later learned the Airman owner of the car was sitting at home watching the parade and eating his lunch. Suddenly he saw the President of the United States riding in his car. He jumped up and gave a loud, “The God damned President is riding in my car!”. Later an autographed photo was sent to the airman.

Even when an unexpected inconceivable event happens, pretend you know what you are doing, even if you don’t. Others around you won’t know you don’t know. In other words, move quickly and confidently! Resolve the Issue. Don’t mutter, don’t complain. The lesson learned is, What can go wrong might go wrong, even if you are already thinking about it in advance.

Dale L. June (MA) former U.S. Secret Service Agent, Presidential Protective Division at the White House serving under three US Presidents. With a distinguished career of service that has included, Law Enforcement Officer, Military Policeman, US Customs Intelligence Specialist, University Professor, and Author. An educator and teacher, Dale holds a M.A. Degree in Criminal Justice from George Washington University as well as a B.A. Degree in Public Administration, from Sacramento State University. He is the Author of the seminal piece, An Introduction to Executive Protection and the Co-Author of the best selling, An Introduction to Celebrity Protection & Touring.

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There are many misconceptions about close protection and private security operations in Mexico. As usual, most of the myths originate from Hollywood movies and fictional T.V. dramas.

The realities of working as a bodyguard in Mexico are quite different, it's definitely a lot more dangerous and a lot less glamorous than Hollywood would have you believe.

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about other than what they see in the movies or what is scantily reported in the media. There is very little factual media coverage of what's going on in Mexico as journalists that report unfavorably about the Narcos, and others tend not to live very long. Most of the mainstream media

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 channels in the U.S. etc. have stopped sending their reporters into Mexico or even taking reports from locals due to the risk and liability.

In Mexico, at the moment, the Narcos control a vast amount of the country, some estimate over 80%, directly and indirectly. In many places, the Narcos are law and order. If the military or police enter these areas, they are doing so with the consent of the local gangs or can expect confrontations. These days, Narcos are para-military organizations, especially those that are affiliated with the major Cartels. They are well-armed, trained, organized, and paid; in short, they're more than willing to fight!

Hostile Environments One thing I am going to discuss here is something that applies to all potentially hostile environments. However, many in the security industry and especially those in close protection, are entirely ignorant about it‌ Let's call it the "Politics of Protection"‌ To describe "Politics of Protection," I will use an example from when I was

offered a job in Russia in the mid-1990s. To keep a long story short, I was asked to provide security for a couple of businessmen who needed to go to a remote region of Russia.

They wanted to settle a business dispute with a prominent politician. At the time, I had a very good and experienced network of associates in Russia who provided me with excellent advice and guidance on many occasions.

When I asked my contacts if they could help me with the project, they told me they could help, but there would be no point and just a waste of money for the clients and potential headaches for us. We could have had the best operators in the region, but they would not be loyal to us as it was in their interest to be loyal to the local politicians and government. These people live in the region with their families, why would they want to create problems for themselves in exchange for a short-term contract from foreigners.

We could hire them, but they would be reporting back to the local politician and could set us up.

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In Mexico, at the moment, the Narcos control a vast amount of the country, some estimate over 80%, directly and indirectly.

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of the region, but the risk for them would have been high. They could easily have been targeted for and arrested on trumpedup charges just to ensure the clients understood the locals were serious people.

Sadly, most clients (and even those supplying close protection services) seem to think that having an armed person following you is all there is to close protection. So, in reality, most clients have no effective security as those supplying the services have no clue how to look after themselves, let alone someone else. But, bullshit baffles brains and as long

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 as people are paying, who cares, right?

My associates and I turn down the vast majority of enquires we get for work in Mexico as the risks are too high. We know that realistically, we cannot provide protection services with the budgets most people are willing to spend. The main reason we do not offer services in certain areas is that we do not have known and trusted contacts, people who will work in our favor and not sell us out. If things go wrong in areas where we don't know

people, we can expect little help from the police; on the contrary, chances are they will be on the take from the Narcos.

Could I get people to work the jobs we are offered in Mexico and the like? Sure, quite easily, but all I would be doing is putting their lives and those of the clients at risk, not to mention putting my own reputation on the line. A few years ago, I received several enquires for services in the city of Monterrey when it was 'hotter' than usual. The

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BODYGUARDS IN MEXICO Narcos were fighting over turf, and the federal and military forces were trying to keep control. When they found out we were turning down work, I had quite a few "security" guys in South Florida begging me to take the jobs as they wanted to go.

I understood these guys' eagerness for adventure and a paycheck, but in reality, even though they were providing executive protection services in the U.S., they had no clue what they were asking to get involved in. Sure, I could have made some money, but then, I'm not sure how I would've taken the likelihood of the Narcos kidnapping, torturing, and executing these Executive Protection Specialists. No to mention the clients and the ordeal they would have been put through.

Seriously, at that time and even today, wannabe foreign bodyguards would have been identified by the local forces as soon as they landed at the airport.

If they were complete clowns and they and their clients were worthless and causing no problems, they might have been left alone. But if their clients were worth something

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or they were acting like assholes, they would have had problems, and not the type of issues you will encounter at a golf course in West Palm Beach.

In high-risk locations like Mexico realistic threat assessments and trusted local contacts are essential for successful operations.

By trusted, I don't mean people that you have just met in some Facebook group or on some industry website. I mean, really trusted since you will potentially have to rely on them and entrust them with yours and others' lives.

I remember I was contacted once by a gentleman who was moving from the U.S. to Nicaragua. He was planning to drive his camper van and possessions across Mexico and wanted a security professional to accompany him. It was a reasonable request for services, and it could have been okay if the routes and stops were correctly planned, so I gave him a decent quote. He responded that my quote was extremely high. When I asked him what he had been quoted by others, he told me a

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 Mexican company had told him they would supply a B.G. for $70.00 a day.

Now, let's put this into context. The man was emailing me from an iPad, which at the time cost around $800.00 US. He was going to be driving a vehicle full of his possessions worth thousands of dollars. So, why would someone living in a relatively lawless country go to work for $70 a day when they could just steal everything this guy had? And then possibly even sell him to kidnappers or ransom him themselves?

I don't know what happened with this guy. I hope all went well for him, but if he disappeared, it would have been due to his own stupidity. In my books, one less stupid person in this world is not too negative of an outcome.

industry. Here's what we discussed.

Q. What is the level of training undertaken by those providing protection services in Mexico A. In Mexico, most decent people in the protection business have police or military backgrounds, but many have just learned things as they went along.

There are a few security schools in Mexico, and the standards vary greatly, as they do everywhere.

Just because someone has spent a few days or even weeks on a training course and holds a certificate means little in reality. You need to know and trust those you are working with, especially in Mexico‌

Q. Is the Mexican security business open to foreigners A. I have seen internet talk and movies about Americans working in Mexico, but it's minimal Bodyguards in Mexico and usually, just corporate To understand a little more managers coming to about the realities of the oversee projects. I have bodyguard industry in never heard of foreigners Mexico, I spoke with an working as bodyguards. old friend of mine. "Jacob," To operate in Mexico is as I'll refer to him, served very difficult for Mexicans, with an elite police tactical and it's our country. A team, as well as working foreigner would not know in the private security the culture. They might

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speak Spanish, but they won't know the slang, and from a legal perspective, they won't be able to get firearms and work permits.

details exactly, but I know there is a lot of state and federal bureaucracy and it's very expensive, I think $10,000 plus. As far as I know, there are only two Q. What are the laws companies that can officially concerning the security supply bodyguard services. industry in Mexico If things are formally done, A. There are licenses for their cars must have special security companies in plates, etc., a lot of bullshit.

Mexico. I am not sure of the Security companies provide

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The Narcos are very well armed and some are at the same level as the military.

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I have never heard of foreigners working as bodyguards.

To operate in Mexico is very difficult for Mexicans and it’s our country

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bodyguards or guys work for clients directly, the laws are not enforced unless there is a problem.

Q. What are the restrictions on firearms A. Firearms are very restricted in Mexico, and officially all you can work with are .380 caliber pistols or shotguns. Unofficially, there are a lot of guns in Mexico! To have firearms legally, you need a permit, and there are two ways to get the permit. firstly, you can apply officially to the Army, which costs Mex$18,000 Pesos (approx. $950 US) and then wait; only about 2% of applications are approved.

The second option is to pay intermediaries who can influence the process. This can cost between Mex$80,000 Pesos (approx. $4500 US) and Mex$120,000 Pesos (approx. $6500 US), maybe less, depending on who you know. There is a yearly renewal fee of about Mex$15,000 Pesos (approx. $750 US) to Mex$20,000 Pesos (approx. $1000 US). If the bodyguards are police, then, of course, you don't have to worry about this and can carry 9mm's, shotguns, and carbines.

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That's the official process.

Of course, it does not apply to the Narcos and criminals, as they do what they want in the areas they control. The only time they have problems is if military units or federal police from outside their area arrive for operations. The Narcos are very well armed, and

some are at the same level as the military. You have seen the CJNG (Jalisco New Generation Cartel) and Zeta convoys‌ these guys will fight.

Q. Where do the Narcos get their guns A. Most of the pistols and carbines come in from the

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The chances are if they bought guns off the streets the dealer would sell them out to the Narcos or the local police to start with U.S. The heavier stuff like grenades, and machine guns can come in from Central America or are bought from the Mexican Army. There are A.K.'s "A.K. Chinos" now turning up directly from Asia. As for prices, a Glock costs about Mex$20,000 Pesos (approx. $1000 US), AR-15 Mex $18,000 to Mex$25,000 Pesos (approx. $950 to $1350 US), AK Chino Mex$25,000 Pesos (approx. $1350 US), it all depends on who you know, prices can be much higher. Ammo costs about Mex$1200 Pesos (approx. $60 U.S.) for a box of 50 X 9mm and about Mex$1500 Pesos (approx. $75 U.S.) for a box of 50 X .223.

Q. Can foreigners carry firearms A. NO, foreigners cannot legally own or carry firearms in Mexico. All the movies and T.V. shows about armed Americans coming into Mexico to

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rescue "Goldie Locks" and getting into fights with cartel members are bullshit.

They are cool things to watch but complete fantasy.

Could foreigners come to Mexico and buy guns and work illegally? Sure, but the chances are if they bought guns off the streets, the dealer would sell them out to the Narcos or the local police to start with.

Once they were arrested or chopped up, the dealer could buy the guns back from the cops or Narcos at a discount‌ Everyone's a winner, well almost‌.

Let's say these foreigners now have their guns and shoot someone, what will happen? The cops will investigate and want to know who did it. Generally, the police can operate quite well, there is just the corruption issue. Once caught, these foreigners will face significant charges and will be made an

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 example of. If they are in a Narco area and shoot a Narco, they can only hope and pray the police or military get to them first, though, that probably won't be enough the save them.

And, even if they live that long, they won't have fun in jail.

work. Those working for the Narcos can earn $5000.00 US a week.

Whoever you work for the risks are high, and money means little when you're dead.

Q. What are the main problems you can expect to encounter A. Getting killed and If the foreigners are your family being killed. working for Narcos, then As you know, there was they could carry but a recent incident in GTO they are totally illegal. where two B.G.'s were Maybe they're okay in ambushed and killed the areas their friend's just after they dropped control, but outside off their client at his of those areas, they residence in the evening. will have a problem if Why did the criminals stopped by the police, not ambush the car military, or rival Narcos. when the client was in If foreign bodyguards it? Because they were come to Mexico with sending a message to clients, stay in the him, he is the business safe areas, don't draw owner, the guy with the attention, or cause money. The Cartel guys any problems, then were just letting him they should be okay. know they could kill him However, if they decide at any time. What did to play Rambo, they and they want? Who knows, their clients can just money, favors, or he had disappear. pissed someone off, who knows, who cares! Two Q. What can a Mexican good guys died for that bodyguard expect to message to be sent. be paid A. It depends on the Life is valuable, but also client, but they are very cheap, and this looking at Mex$5000 is what people don't to Mex$8000 Pesos understand, once it's (approx. $250 to $425 gone, it's gone. When US) a week for legal we are young, we don't

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I am well trained and capable, but I understand that if people want me dead it’s only a matter of time before they get me care, but once you have a family, life has a different perspective.

I am well trained and capable, but I understand that if people want me dead, it's only a matter of time before they get me. I also understand that my family is more vulnerable than I am, and I can't protect them, I will die and kill for them, but I cannot be with them all the time.

Clients bring their own problems, and you must

know who they are and who their opponents or enemies are. It's very easy to end up working for clients who have issues with the Cartels or are associated with them. That's business in Mexico, so you have to be very careful. Getting involved with the wrong clients can get you jailed or killed. The main concern in Mexico is staying alive long enough to get paid, and to do so takes a lot more than having a gun.

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.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 By: Ryan Naish

Fit for Purpose A history of military physical training and its practical application in modern times Organised physical exercise can be traced far back to ancient Greek times, where it was viewed that it should be both an integral part of an individual's responsibility and civic duty to maintain health One man who made significant bounds in formulating a holistic, well-rounded assessment of how to achieve this was Claudius Galen (c.130 AD - c.210 AD).

Not only a prominent philosopher, surgeon and scientist, Galen also became the chief physician at the Gladiator school in Pergamum and later personal physician to Marcus Aurelius in Rome.

Galen's theory was underpinned by six factors external to the body over which a person had some control.

1. Air and environment 2. Food (diet) and drink 3. Sleep and wake 4. Motion (exercise) and rest 5. Retention and evacuation (avoiding dehydration, retaining minerals/proper evacuation: perspiration, urination)

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6. Passions of the mind (emotions) Of course, much of the motivation for developing physically well-rounded individuals in these eras revolved around producing effective infantry soldiers capable of marching long distances, overpowering the enemy, and winning battles.

Spanish born and former Infantry soldier, founded the first military gymnastics school in Madrid. After Napoleon's defeat, he relocated to Paris, continued to develop his system, later writing "A guide to gymnastic, physical, and moral education" in 1830.

Gymnasiums in that era were basic, designed to allow maximum Fast forward to the movement space using early 1800s, and we rudimentary apparatus see a significant shift to gymnastic based activities for developing gymnastic (bodyweight) strength, that are still practiced today. Francisco Amoros, balance, coordination,

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and mobility, supporting the body, suspending the body, promoting a healthy posture and focussing on fluid and efficient movement.

Many of the gym tests on modern-day Physical Training Instructor (PTI) courses would look almost identical to those practiced back in the day: Rope climbs, demonstrating competency in balance at height, heave (chinup) tests, box vaults, etc.

I was fortunate enough to receive my early formal PTI education under the auspices

of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps in Fox lines, Aldershot (pictured). The main gym is named after Lt Colonel Sir G.M Fox, Inspector of Physical Training 1890-97, and remained relatively unchanged in layout from this era.

In the early 1900s, classical gymnastic exercises were being merged for practical application in the outdoor environment.

Enter Georges HĂŠbert, a French Navy Officer who, while stationed in Martinique, witnessed a natural disaster and

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FIT FOR PURPOSE coordinated the rescue effort of some 700 people.

Using this incident as a source of inspiration, he developed his ethos," Être fort pour être utile" (Being strong to be useful) and travelled extensively, witnessing the aesthetics and physical capabilities of indigenous tribes around the world. He went on to develop his own training system, La Méthode Naturelle, "The Natural Method," applying it to the physical preparation of French Marines before the first world war.

The Natural Method promotes the qualities of organic resistance, muscularity, and speed towards being able to walk, run, jump, move on all fours, to climb, to keep balance, to throw, lift, defend yourself, and to swim."

In Georges Hébert's own words: "The final goal of physical education is to make strong beings. In the purely physical sense, the Natural Method promotes the qualities of organic resistance, muscularity, and speed towards being able to walk, run, jump, move on all fours, to climb, to keep balance, to throw, lift, defend yourself, and to swim."

In the modern military era, the practical application would be on the steeplechase and assault courses, log and stretcher races, and all types of battle PT. For civilians and

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 military personnel keen enough for extracurricular activities, obstacle course races (OCR's) are becoming popular and bring all these elements together.

pankration (an early form of mixed martial arts) were the first combat sports recorded and are still practiced in military units throughout the world in various ways.

Milling is a unique combat Another critical element event that was routinely of the military training practiced throughout the model is the technique British Army, but now and physical endurance only by The Parachute to speed march, moving Regiment, as a test of quickly and efficiently courage under fire. The over differing terrain, aim is to demonstrate carrying a load. The controlled aggression second world war marked by striking towards the a significant shift in the head of the opponent speed of battle, and the with no defensive actions soldier's fitness needed to permitted. The duration match the requirement. is 60 seconds, and for many, it will be the During Operation Market longest minute of their Garden, Arnhem, 1944, life! paratroopers were dropped several miles Practical application away from their objective, It is my opinion that the where they had to march modern obsession of and run carrying all training at constant high their ammunition and intensity and building equipment to reach the excessive muscle mass rest of their battalion and for pure aesthetics is join the battle. The first detrimental to overall test on P-Company (pre health and longevity. parachute selection), the 10-mile tab (tactical There are many advance to battle), lessons that we need to reflects this. relearn from past eras, particularly the true Combat sports have meaning of physical been another key feature education (PE). Moving of physical activities efficiently, without pain, dating back to antiquity. for many years should be Boxing, wrestling, and the ultimate goal, and all

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things approached as a skill, however complex.

The traditional military model comprises four main components: 1. Gymnastics/calisthenics (bodyweight exercise) 2. Outdoor obstacle courses (moving efficiently through a range of environments) 3. Combat sports (boxing, grappling, etc.)

4. Speed marching (bipedal endurance)

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Strength Reaction speed Coordination Balance Cardiorespiratory function

If these elements are incorporated into a physical fitness programme, treated as a skill, and kept, for the most part, to a low/ medium intensity with bouts of high intensity, the result will be a well-rounded human, The main physical qualities capable of thriving in the developed within this diversities of the modern model are: life.

• Mobility Ryan is a former physical training instructor in the Parachute Regiment and now specialises as a movement and outdoor skills coach. He is active in the security industry and also runs seminars and workshops, where he shares his passion for cultivating an active lifestyle that’s fit for purpose.

Follow him on Instagram, @fitforpurpose.live, for practical tips and advice.

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By: Ian Garland

How anonymous are your conversations, really?

Maybe you’re a close protection officer, trying to arrange a safe route through a dangerous location, or a surveillance specialist trying to communicate with others in your team.

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All an attacker has to do is turn their phone into a portable hotspot with the same SSID and password as the real network and watch as people send their internet traffic through his device.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 Perhaps you just don’t trust the local government. Whatever the situation, it’ll almost certainly be easier to focus on the task at hand if you aren’t worrying about whether your messages were possibly subject to being intercepted.

Below, I’ll walk you through some of the most common misconceptions people have about digital communications and explain how to contact someone securely and anonymously using a few easily-accessible online tools.

Facebook (one of the worst offenders for bulkdata collection) recently introduced “secret conversations”, but failed to mention that while such messages are encrypted, company staff can still access them.

Myth 1: Most Messaging Services Are Safe & Secure Online privacy is a hot topic right now, and messaging apps are trying to cash in on the trend. For instance, Facebook (one of the worst offenders for bulkdata collection) recently introduced “secret conversations” but failed to mention that while such messages are encrypted, company staff can still access them. This also means

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that Facebook-owned WhatsApp (previously the messaging app of choice for privacyconscious users) can no longer be relied upon.

This isn’t to say that you can’t communicate privately online. In fact, several new platforms have appeared in direct response to the growing need for secure communications. Some of the most popular, such as Signal and Telegram, have even been used by protesters in Hong Kong. So far, these have proven to be the best of the bunch. Simply put, if there were a way to break their encryption in a reasonable amount of time (which there isn’t), the Chinese government would have found it already.

Myth 2: Using Public Wifi Networks Makes You Anonymous Communicating while on public wifi is the 21st century’s version of “calling from a payphone.” It is far less secure than people think.

To begin with, locations with public wifi (airports, coffee shops, and so

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by CCTV. Additionally, the server will almost certainly record the user’s MAC address. This means that once the authorities have access to your device, they can conclusively determine whether you were the one using the network or not.

Even more problematic, public wifi networks are prime targets for hackers. All an attacker has to do is turn their phone into a portable hotspot with the same SSID and password as the real network and watch as people send their internet traffic through his device. If you absolutely have to use a

public network, it’s best to connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN) first. These hide your true IP address and encrypt your traffic, preventing it from being read even if it’s intercepted. Just remember to choose a reputable service that keeps no logs, like ExpressVPN. Myth 3: Your Phone is Always Listening & There’s Nothing You Can Do About It To be clear, our devices do collect a lot of information by default.

In fact, depending on which services you’re signed into, it can access everything from your GPS data to your microphone.

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By keeping a watchful eye on the latest developments in encryption and surveillance, you’ll be able to better advise your clients Further, we now know that certain organizations can turn on your device and listen in remotely, while still making the device appear to be powered down.

Short of leaving your phone at home (or in the fridge, as NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden recommends), there’s little you can do to stop government-mandated tracking. You can, however, prevent most apps from monitoring your activities. First, delete any non-essential apps to limit the number of companies that have access to your device.

I’d also recommend you only connect to the internet via a VPN, and replace Google services with privacy-focused alternatives like Firefox Focus and DuckDuckGo.

Next, sign out of every account, especially Google and Facebook, turn off your phone’s location and ad-tracking settings and clear the stored data of every app that remains. You should now be able to use the internet without having your whereabouts recorded at all times.

Ultimately, digital security is a fluid and ever-evolving discipline.

However, it is just as important as physical protection. You don’t have to be an expert, but by keeping a watchful eye on the latest developments in encryption and surveillance, you’ll be able to better advise your clients as to the safest way of contacting you when pre-established

Ian is a computing graduate with a love of technology and programming, particularly in the area of machine learning.

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KIDNAP & RANSOM By: Jeff Burns, CDEP, CMAS

Every security professionals' job is preparing for the very worst, and for most, that means that your client has been kidnapped or killed, which means you must necessarily plan for your ultimate failure.

If you are a security professional with significant high-threat worldwide protective services experience, you know that depending on the client, it may not be a matter of if your client or a family member is kidnapped, but when. You also understand that it is likely that you may not even be directly providing protection for the client

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at the time it happens and unable to prevent it, especially when they are alone and most vulnerable.

Knowing what to expect and how to effectively respond during the first few hours immediately following a kidnapping can be critical to the safe recovery of the client. It will allow you to provide essential leadership and

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 advice to help you resolve the situation. This article is intended to give you an understanding of how kidnap and ransom negotiations work, your role in the incident, and provide knowledge and techniques you can use to resolve a K&R incident successfully.

The Basics Over the last thirty years, In South America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Mexico and even parts of the United States, kidnapping has become a significant and common tool of influence used by criminal and terrorist organizations to fund

and further their illegal operations and strike fear in citizens all over the globe. Simply put, kidnapping is the unlawful seizure and detention of a person usually for a ransom. The "usually for a ransom," part is the sole glimmer of hope that a skilled negotiator will focus on and exploit to achieve the safe release of the hostage.

Kidnapping is an everincreasing crime flourishing in countries where police and authorities are unable or unwilling to address the crime, and as a result, the kidnapper likely views the crime as low risk,

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The captor’s motivation in most kidnappings, is financial gain and nobody ever gets paid for a dead hostage

high reward. The good news for the negotiator and the client's family or employer is that the captor's motivation in most kidnappings is financial gain, and nobody ever gets paid for a dead hostage. With the goal being financial gain rather than harming the hostage, they (the hostage) retain their value only if they remain alive. This critical element provides the negotiator with the leverage and influence needed to affect the hostage's freedom.

The most common motivation for kidnap is financial gain, though other criteria such as prisoner exchange and political demands have also been used. Whether their goal is to force a corporate entity to provide economic assistance to local villagers, or something far broader, like pressuring a government not to support a foreign ally, in most cases, the kidnappers are trying to force a third-party to do something they were not likely to do. Typically, this means paying some amount of money. By taking and holding a

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 hostage and threatening harm, the kidnapper(s) feels a sense of empowerment. That said, the victim's company and family maintain control and influence over the kidnapper since they control what the kidnappers really want, money. For that reason, the K&R negotiator will work from a position of "If you harm the hostage, you will not get what you want."

The First Hours of a Kidnapping The initial stages of a kidnapping incident can be very stressful and are marked by both minimal and conflicting information, which often produces more questions than answers. Depending

on your role, you may not be with your protectee or even responsible for their welfare when you discover they've gone missing. Therefore, the K&R negotiator's priority must be to confirm that a kidnapping has indeed occurred. This is where security professionals who have employed effective tracking and locator technology enjoy a significant advantage.

You should have an experienced and proven K&R professional who has been thoroughly vetted and pre-selected and is available to respond to a kidnapping incident immediately.

K&R professionals usually have backgrounds in law enforcement or

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KIDNAP & RANSOM with specialized firms and have received extensive training in crisis negotiations. They should be able to demonstrate they have achieved previous successful resolutions to complex ransom, extortion, and barricaded suspect situations. The next step is to prepare for the worst-case scenario and plan for the kidnapper's initial contact. As the designated protective service professional, It is crucial that you actively assist the K&R consultant, the victim's company, and their family in carefully selecting who should take the initial ransom contact from the kidnappers.

The Communicator The foundation of your response will be the crisis management plan you have established for the protectee, which will include kidnap and ransom response protocol. That protocol must clearly state that, should a kidnapping occur, the protective services professional and K&R consultant will work together to select a communicator to be the sole point of contact

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with the kidnapper. The communicator's role is that of a mouthpiece for the victim's family or company, and to act as a link to the kidnapper.

In their position, the communicator has very limited authority and must be subordinate to the final decision-makers when speaking with the kidnapper(s). They must adhere to the objectives (determined by the family or company) and gather accurate information and intelligence that can be used to facilitate negotiations during their conversations with the kidnapper.

When assisting in the selection of a communicator, it is important to remember that the communicator must be prepared to accept coaching, be emotionally stable, and an excellent listener.

The communicator role is not to a debate with the kidnapper, but to influence and persuade.

Additionally, they must be able to convey honesty and resolve while avoiding confrontation and escalation. The communicator must have

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 the ability to maintain a low-key, calm, and patient business-like demeanor because one of their primary tasks is to establish a line of communication with the kidnapper.

The communicator should discreetly exert some control and minimize the necessity of being continuously available by arranging a specific time for contact with the kidnapper(s). If the kidnapper attempts to make contact outside of the arranged time, the communicator must not acknowledge the contact, thereby using classical conditioning to influence the captor to abide by the communication schedule.

coach the communicator on how to respond (defense) to topics that could potentially be raised by the captor. The communicator will also be given three or four key points (offense) to work into the conversation.

The conversation must be scripted with keywords and phrases prominently posted on situation boards in the negotiation operations center (NOC).

For this reason, you should acquire and secure a NOC that is quiet and convenient for all the members of the K&R team.

Once a decision is made regarding the communicator, initial contact, and key messages to be conveyed, Before a scheduled the K&R professional will contact, the communicator help draft a message should be prepared intended to convey three for and rehearse the things to the kidnapper. communication under First is a willingness to the supervision of a communicate. Next is trained K&R negotiator. the need for proof of There should be clearly possession/evidence defined objectives for of life. And the third each connection, and the requirement is for a communicator must be reasonable delay. You prepared to play both need to prepare the defense and offense communicator for during the contact. The what's coming, which K&R negotiator should will undoubtedly be a

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high financial demand, a deadline, threats of violence against the hostage, and a warning to not involve law enforcement.

criteria, understanding ransom demands, and how to calculate 'going rates' based on location.

In the next issue, we will look at financial Jeff Burns is the Director of Operations for Burns Group International and has over 20 years of high-threat worldwide protective services and investigations experience in both the government and private sectors. He is board certified in Dignitary & Executive Protection (CDEP) by the American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, board certified as a Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist (CMAS) by the Anti-Terrorism Accreditation Board. His firm, Burns Group International, LLC provides highly specialized protection, risk and crisis management service, travel security and counterterrorism training to clients worldwide.

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By: Orlando Wilson

These days many shooters and those in the armed security business shy away from revolvers. I have heard quite a few people brush them off as being old-fashioned, obviously not tacticool enough to post on their social media. But in the real world of protection, there are a lot of revolvers in use for personal self-defense and security duties.

If you're serious about working internationally in the armed security industry, you need to know how to use and shoot a revolver.

Unfortunately, most close protection and hostile environment courses, which include firearms training tend to only train on the common semi-automatics such as Glocks. Meanwhile, most people coming out of the military have only used Berretta 92F's or Sig 226's or the like.  When I was in the British Army, the only handgun

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we used was the classic Browning Hi-Power in 9mm, which is an excellent pistol.

When I left the British Army, the first handgun I was given to work with was a Taurus 4" barrel .357 magnum revolver. To this day, I have a soft spot for 4" .357's, but the gun is entirely different to shoot than a single action semiauto like the Browning HiPower. In addition to the heavier recoil (compared with the 9mm), I also had to get accustomed to the longer double-action trigger pull.

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It’s sad, but on most close protection and hostile environment courses that include firearms training they tend to only train on the common semi-autos such as Glocks etc

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 Single Action (SA) and Double Action (DA) Revolvers and semiautomatics come in both single and double action.

With a single-action handgun, the hammer needs to be cocked before the handgun can initially be fired. With single-action revolvers, the hammer needs to be cocked every time you want to fire a round, this is usually found on cowboy guns. On single-action handguns, the trigger is used only to release the hammer and fire the gun. Most modern revolvers are double-action; however,

they can also be used in single-action mode, which is handy when taking longdistance or precise shots. Â With single-action semiautomatics, (like the Browning Hi-Power and the Colt 1911), when the hammer is cocked, the gun can be carried with a round in the chamber and the safety catch on. When a handgun is in singleaction mode, it only takes minimal pressure on the trigger to fire the gun.

Single-action (SA) guns are not recommended for novice shooters. Many carriers don't keep a round

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Giving someone a revolver to shoot is always a good way to see if they really know handguns or not.

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in the chamber, which is severely flawed from a tactical perspective.

Double-action (DA) is the process by which you cock and release the hammer when pulling the trigger. This makes for a longer and harder trigger pull, which is safer.

With DA/SA semi-autos, after the first doubleaction trigger pull, most semi-automatics fire in single-action mode until de-cocked. This makes shooting the gun easier than having a constant long double-action trigger pull.

Far too many people who own, carry or work with DA/SA semi-autos such as the 92Fs or Sig 226s seldom practice with their guns in double action.

This means when they shoot their first round, it always goes low or misses the target as they are not used to the long double-action trigger pull.

When such people use a double-action, there will be rounds going all over the place. As such, giving someone a revolver to shoot is always a great way to see if they really know handguns or not.

If someone is serious about learning how to

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 shoot with a handgun, I always recommend starting with a revolver since to shoot it accurately, they will have to gain proper trigger control.

After mastering that, shooting the DA/SA semiautos or safe action guns like the Glock will be a lot easier as they will have a solid skills foundation.

The Revolver There is, and I suspect always will be, an argument over which is better as a defensive handgun, a revolver or a semi-automatic? My answer is that it depends on what is comfortable and manageable to the individual. There are advantages and disadvantages to both types of handguns. The main difference between revolvers and semiautomatics is that semiautomatics have larger ammunition capabilities and are quicker to reload.

Revolvers are good allaround handguns, and they come in a wide variety of calibers and overall sizes. The most common defensive calibers for revolvers is .38 Special and .357 magnum. The larger calibers such as .44 magnum and .50 S&W will

undoubtedly cause serious damage to someone, but they tend to be a bit too big for duty or to carry around concealed. They can, however, be used for hunting, backcountry bear guns, or gun range novelties.

Revolvers are more straightforward to use than semi-automatic pistols and do not need as much regular maintenance. With a semi-auto pistol, you need to regularly unload your loaded magazines to keep the tension in the springs, whereas with a revolver, there are no springs under pressure when not in use. Revolvers make good guns to stash in cars or drawers in case of an emergency. The only issue with firearms that have been stashed for extended periods, even years, is that the lubricants used on them solidify and jams them up. This is why it's best to dry-clean a stash gun and keep it in a ziplock bag that you can pull the trigger and shoot through in an emergency.

Most well-maintained revolvers do not suffer from the stoppages that sometimes occur with semi-automatics. The problems that arise with

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revolvers come from faulty ammunition and poor maintenance. I have personally worked with revolvers in high-risk areas in South Africa and Latin America and have had no issues. For those who say you need more rounds, I say if you have your strategies worked out and can use the pistol properly, 5 to 6 rounds can solve most problems! In quite a few countries, semi-auto pistols are restricted for military and police only, so your only legal option may be a revolver.

In the United States, a snub-nosed revolver is a good, all-around, defensive handgun and are popular concealed carry guns.

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The most common caliber is .38 Special, which is a capable and proven defensive caliber, and its recoil is manageable for most people. The size of a snub-nosed revolver makes it easy to conceal on your person or in your vehicle. It is also easy to conceal inside the waistband of your pants or in a jacket pocket. And most important of all, with a little practice, can be deployed very quickly.

In terms of reloading, speed loaders and stripper clips are available to make reloading a revolver quicker, but like everything, you must practice with them.

Speedloaders are faster to

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A snub-nosed revolver is a good, allaround defensive handgun and are popular concealed carry guns in the United States use than stripper clips but are bulky to carry. If I need to take extra ammunition, I prefer to carry a stripper clip or two as they fit flush into a trouser or jacket pocket.

If you are considering buying and using a revolver, you should consider looking at and shooting several in caliber .357 magnum.

While these guns may be uncomfortable for people with small hands, they use both .38 special and .357 magnum ammunition. A snub-nose revolver firing .357 magnum ammunition may be uncomfortable and unmanageable to fire for most because of their recoil. However, .38 special ammunition in a .357 handgun has less recoil and is more manageable than a handgun made only for .38

special. This is because the frame of the gun is made heavier to manage the recoil of the more powerful .357 magnum round. If you can shoot it accurately, the .357 magnum round is an excellent defensive caliber. And remember, with a .357 magnum caliber handgun you also have the choice of using. 38 Special ammunition.

The bottom line is that revolvers are a handy tool to have in one's security arsenal. I personally like revolvers. A decent full size 4" barrel .357 is an excellent all-round firearm, and a snub nose .38 Special or .357 makes for an excellent concealed defensive pistol. As long as you've practiced enough to shoot them accurately, that is!

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.

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ASK THE NABA NETWORK Because in protection what you don’t know can hurt you!

Ryan Goliath Pratt

I'm looking to focus more on Tour Management & Personal

Security for Artists both on and off Tour as well as at Festivals/ One-Off Events.

I'm licensed in Las Vegas, where I live, but also in California where I do alot of freelance work.

What would any of you Veteran BG's recommend for a Young Gun, such as myself, to start doing? What goals should I start working towards? And should I start working with more concerted and reoccurring clientele? I'd really appreciate any advice!

Kory J Sci My biggest advice is being in the right place at the right time and networking. Invest in yourself and get to know those managers Elijah Shaw Figure out how to make yourself stand out from the pack. What makes you different from all the others trying for the same opportunities?

That’s the question most stumble on because they aren’t honest about the answer.

Damon Hinton Start a database of venues, hotels, and transportation, you can find all this online.

Make contact and find out hotel rates, groups, Four-Seasons, etc. Vegas is a great starting point, most casinos have rewards plans for hotels outside of Vegas, build a budget form.

Artist: On YouTube there are tons of aspiring artists with millions of followers; set up a tour budget, and try to present as an opening act.

If you do your research and pay attention you could launch an artist with major sponsorship attached if you know how to pitch social media numbers.

The NABA network is a fantastic community for getting help and advice on all matter’s security related. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheNABA/

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ASK THE NABA NETWORK Philly Brick For starters... Tour Management and Tour Security are two separate specializations.... There is not enough time in the day for someone to do both... and Tour Managers have deep experience in their field... So, trying to do both is probably not viable... Focus on one.

A lot of artists don’t have dedicated security and they put it in their rider that the venue or the event has to provide them some extra security. Which typically means they have extra uniform security from the venue or event to cover the green rooms, backstage, tour buses, etc...

It’s extremely rare to get noticed by principal talent or talent management from this type of security. You are really just another service provider on another day in another city.

Also when it comes to dedicated CP for recording artists the Tour Manager doesn’t normally have a hand in this... It’s the record label or talent management that engages this service.

Also the thing with dedicated details; which are highly coveted in this industry because they are the kind of gigs that go for years and offer good steady reliable income, is that they have a lot of international travel, and it’s very rare to get hired on one of these details without international CP experience. Once I broke that international barrier, the flood gates opened so to speak.

The reason I got the recording artist detail is because I have worked many dedicated details and have already worked most major cities around the world. Not because I have a honed resume working in the entertainment industry... Food for thought.

Dedicated details are also a bit different than one-offs and have far more soft skill, social, and political pitfalls... It’s as much about personality and character than just CP skills.

Elijah Shaw Philly Brick, great assessment and recommendation, however I would disagree with one part, Tour Managers can be extremely influential in the hiring process, particularly for emerging artist or entertainers that don’t have full time Protectors. They have intimate knowledge of budgets and know the holes that need to be filled. Their introduction by bringing you on, even a limited run tour, can lead to long term relationships.

Philly Brick Elijah Shaw thanks for the info. [In my position] I am dedicated to the talent regardless of touring or not. I was not aware of this. It makes sense though that they may bring in dedicated for just the tour and that the Tour Manager may be responsible for selection or recommendations.

Avery Mitchell I have always taught protectors “Someone is ALWAYS Watching” in the Niche you are looking at tour manager/tour accountant/production manager/personal manager/personal assistant/road manager/record label executive/booking agent are all LOOKING when attending events with the clients they work with, as Elijah said “How Do You Standout?”

1. Look Professional 2. Don’t Talk Too Much (Communicate For Work) 3. Don’t pass out business cards while working your client 4. Be respectful of people while doing your job **because you NEVER know who you are talking to** sometimes the person who is in jeans/t-shirt with a beer may OWN THE ARENA or RUN THE TOUR. On tour management: I asked early on in my career for our tour managers, especially Ron Byrd, “teach me what you do” I watched him every day, asked him questions every day and have done both roles. Both jobs have different roles, especially when it comes to sleep, because while most of the camp, including security, is sleep, the tour manager is up all night on the phone and then when it’s security time, your client doesn’t care if you have been on the phone all day conducting the business.

Very few can do both but shoot for the stars!

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life-changing impact not just on the victim but on the perpetrator themselves, their family, and their friends.

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We’ve produced this case study to help door supervisors, their employers, and also venues, to recognise how they can better protect themselves and others by reducing the need for physical intervention and to encourage appropriate training and safe practice.

 CASE STUDY – A FATAL RESTRAINT Introduction We know that the majority of door supervisors do a good job, often in the most demanding circumstances.

However, door supervisors must remember to look for every opportunity to de-escalate conflict situations - even when under pressure, such as when dealing with abusive customers. Physical intervention should only be used as a last resort. All staff involved in an incident requiring physical intervention have a responsibility to keep everyone safe.

 CASE STUDY – A F A fatal restraint SIA physical intervention training is very clear about avoiding

A FATAL RESTRAINT

fight high risk methodsThe of restraint, such as neck and other fight out in an alleyway near a night holds, particularlyAon thebroke ground, that can adversely affectclub.

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All staff involved Witness vary, but the coroner’s verdict found that in an incid everyone safe. must remember to lookaccounts for intervention have a responsibility to ke onecase door supervisor had restrained Jackson in an unsafe We’ve produced this study to help door supervisors, their every opportunity to demanner, by making contact withthey his neck.

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Jackson’s legs andof feet.

They kept Jackson under restraintDespite this, i restraint, such as neck with abusive customers. breathing or circulation. other holds, particularly Physical intervention until hisshould body wentand motionless. place in which people are seriously inju on the ground, that can only be used as a last Nobody goes to work with the intentio The result adversely affect breathing resort. All staff involved However, unsafe restraint techniques c On realising this, the supervisors checked or door circulation.

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him into the recovery position and called paramedics. themselves, their family, and their frien

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SIA physical intervention training is very clear about avoiding high risk methods of restraint, such as neck and other holds, particularly on the ground, that can adversely affect breathing or circulation

which people are seriously injured or even killed.

Nobody goes to work with the intention of killing someone. However, unsafe restraint techniques could result in a security operative being responsible for a death or injury that could have a life-changing impact not just on the victim but on the perpetrator themselves, their family, and their friends.

We’ve produced this case study to help door supervisors, their employers, and also venues, to recognise how they can better protect themselves and others by reducing the need for physical intervention and to encourage appropriate training and safe practice.

The fight A fight broke out in an alleyway near a night club. It escalated into several people throwing punches, at which point door supervisors from a number of nearby venues intervened to break up the fights. During this intervention, Jackson (not his real name), is alleged to have thrown a punch at a door supervisor.

The door supervisor restrained Jackson on the floor with support from a colleague.

The restraint Witness accounts vary, but the coroner’s verdict found

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 that one door supervisor had restrained Jackson in an unsafe manner, by making contact with his neck.

Another door supervisor was responsible for Jackson’s midriff, and a third door supervisor assisted for a period of time by restraining Jackson’s legs and feet. They kept Jackson under restraint until his body went motionless.

The result On realising this, the door supervisors checked Jackson’s breathing and pulse and found them to be weak. They put him into the recovery position and called paramedics.

Jackson then stopped breathing and went into cardiac arrest. Paramedics arrived at the scene and started CPR. Jackson was taken to hospital and remained under sedation for several days. The hospital eventually told Jackson’s family that he would not survive, and they took the decision to turn off his life support.

The coroner wrote that Jackson died ‘due to the fact that he was restrained in an inappropriate manner after behaving aggressively in a public place whilst being intoxicated.

The outcome The coroner wrote that Jackson died ‘due to the fact that he was restrained in an inappropriate manner after behaving aggressively in a public place whilst being intoxicated. There was a delay before he received the urgent medical treatment he required, during which time he suffered irreversible hypoxic brain damage’.

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SIA CASE STUDY Lessons to learn 1. As part of managing the health and safety of your business, you must assess and control the risks in your workplace.

To do this you need to think about what might cause harm to people, and decide whether you are taking reasonable steps to prevent that harm.

2. If you are a venue owner or a security provider you should conduct a risk assessment of the workplace and its functions at least once a year. This is to ensure you can address any new risks that have been introduced or discovered which could compromise the ability of your employees to carry out their work safely.

3. If you are an employer you have a legal obligation to ensure the safety and security of your customers and employees. This obligation includes your risk assessment of a particular venue or event, to identify the need for any additional or refresher training that a door

supervisor may require.

4. The training that we require a licence holder to complete before we grant a licence is pitched at entry level. Individuals who have completed the training must still act in accordance with the same law on the use of force that applies to any private citizen.

5. Additional training is available, and we encourage further training and on-the-job development. Individuals and security businesses can identify and risk assess whether further training is needed.

6. Unsafe restraint techniques can lead to serious injury and even death – as in this case.

Door supervisors must understand the legal impact of their actions, and the importance of using safe restraint methods. Staff need to communicate with anyone they are restraining both during and after an incident.

Further information: Violence reduction guidance - We have a section on our website that features third party guidance on tackling and reducing work-related violence towards employees and businesses. It provides information on a wide range of possible control measures and good practice that other organisations have found effective. Web: www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/violence-guidance

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Central African Republic Authorities Declare National Catastrophe as Floods Continue According to international media reports on Tuesday, 29 October, the Central African Republic government has declared that more than 20,000 people have been made homeless across several provinces and an additional 8,000 individuals in the capital, Bangui, following flooding. In Bangui, hundreds of homes have reportedly been destroyed in the floods. International media reports suggest that there is a lack of drinking water and a higher risk of epidemics, such as cholera.

The flooding has rapidly worsened following heavy rains in the last few days, especially after the Oubangi river and its tributaries, located in the southwest of the capital, overflowed on Thursday, 24 October. The flooding was reported as the worst in two decades in the Central African Republic.

Mozambique Government Forces Clash with Insurgents in Muidumbe District, Cabo Delgado Province According to local media reports on Thursday, 24 October, government forces have clashed with suspected Islamist insurgents in Muidumbe district, Cabo Delgado province.

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The fighting reportedly occurred in the vicinity of Miangalewa on Tuesday, 22 October, when security forces deployed artillery against a position occupied by the insurgents. Although a number of militants were reportedly either killed or wounded in the bombardment, operations in the area are ongoing.

Niger Tens of Thousands Displaced by Flooding in Diffa Region According to international media outlets on Saturday, 26 October, floods in the Diffa region in the southeast of the country have forced more than 23,000 to flee their homes since early October. Heavy rains have caused the Komadougou Yobe River, which flows through the semi-desert Diffa region into Lake Chad, to burst its banks, inundating villages, flooding fields and damaging crops. Multiple shelters have been opened in areas of Diffa for people affected by the flooding.

Chile Curfews Confirmed in Major Cities on 24 October According to local media sources, authorities have declared that curfews will be in place in major cities across Chile again on Thursday night, 24 October, through to Friday morning, 25 October,

due to continued unrest.

Protests have continued on Thursday, including large –scale gatherings of demonstrators at Plaza Italia in the capital and Plaza de la Independencia in Concepcion. In response, under the continued State of Emergency, curfews have been declared in the following areas: ● Arica: from 2200hrs to 0400hrs (0100 to 0700 UTC) ● Iquique: from 2200hrs to 0500hrs (0100 to 0800 UTC) ● La Serena and Coquimbo: from 2200hrs to 0400hrs (0100 to 0700 UTC) ● Santiago Metropolitan Region: from 2200hrs to 0400hrs (0100 to 0700 UTC) ● Valparaiso Region: from 2200hrs to 0500hrs (0100 to 0800 UTC) ● Rancagua: from 2000hrs to 0600hrs (2300 to 0900 UTC) ● Province of Concepcion: 2300hrs to 0400hrs (0200 to 0700 UTC) ● Valdivia: from 2200hrs to 0600hrs (0100 to 0900 UTC) Further curfews may still be declared in other areas.

Mexico Residents Set fire to Vehicles in Salvador Escalante, Michoacan According to local media sources, locals in Opopeo, in

the municipality of Salvador Escalante, Michoacan state, set fire to two vehicles on the road to Ario de Rosales on Friday, 25 October.

Around 20 locals armed with machetes, sticks and stones set fire to two commercial vehicles and parked them horizontally across the road to block traffic. The motive for their actions has not been revealed and police have been deployed to the area to restore order.

United States Tens of Thousands Under Mandatory Evacuation Order as Kincade Fire Spreads Across Sonoma County, California In an update from earlier reports, a mandatory evacuation order was expanded overnight on Saturday, 26 October, in multiple towns in Sonoma County, California, as the Kincade Fire continues to increase in size. The evacuation order was expanded from 50,000 to 90,000 residents and included the entire towns of Healdsburg and Windsor, while the evacuation zone currently extends from Healdsburg west through the Russian River Valley to Bodega Bay. Extremely high winds, with gusts up to 75 mph (121 km/h), have spread the fire to more than 26,000 acres. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection confirmed

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INCIDENT REPORT Syria, Idlib Province

was killed in a US security operation. Reports state that al-Baghdadi detonated a suicide vest while cornered in a tunnel in his compound in Barisha, Idlib province. The Syria US President further stated Top Islamic Leader Althat many of his loyalist Baghdadi Killed in US Security Operation in Idlib supporters were also killed in the operation. Al-Baghdadi Province was reported to have been International media outlets under surveillance for a report on Sunday, 27 couple of weeks, and that October, that US President several other raids had been Donald Trump confirmed in cancelled because of his a televised address that the top Islamic State (IS) leader, movements. No US soldiers were killed in the raid, with Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Saturday evening that the fire was 11 percent contained and more than 23,500 structures were in danger.

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Afghanistan Dozens of Taliban Militants Killed in Security Operation in Central Faryab Province International media outlets report on Sunday, 27 October, that at least 53 Taliban militants were killed in the central Faryab province district of Maymana in an overnight security operation.

A government spokesperson said in a statement that the operation was in retaliation of an earlier thwarted attack undertaken by the Taliban.

The security operation reportedly had US air support in conjunction with groundbased Afghan troops. Four Afghan soldiers were said to have been injured in the battle.

Iraq Several Killed in front of Iranian Consulate in Kerbala International media sources are reporting that Iraqi security forces killed three protesters in the early hours of Monday, 4 November, in front of the Iranian consulate in Kerbala. The incident occurred when security forces open fire on a

Ancient theater in Acropolis Greece, Athnes

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INCIDENT REPORT For the rest of the country, yellow warnings have been issued, with the agency also forecasting wind gusts of up to 38mph (61kph) and possible thunderstorms and hail.

Greece Police Clash with Demonstrators in Athens following Policing Law Abolition According to local media reports on Thursday, 31 October, police have fired tear gas at protesters in Athens who had gathered in opposition to the abolition of a law which prevented police from entering university premises. The protesters marched from the University of Athens towards Syntagma Square and clashes broke out near the parliament building, with protesters throwing bricks and Molotov cocktails at police, prompting crowd dispersal operations.

It is unclear if unrest in the area has ceased.

Turkey Bus Rams Crowd near Bahcesehir University in Istanbul’s Besiktas District According to local media reports on Sunday, 3 November, at least 13 people have been injured after a bus rammed into a crowd in the vicinity of Bahcesehir University in Istanbul’s Besiktas district.

It is currently unclear if the ramming was intentional or the result of a loss of control of the vehicle, however, at least one person was injured after the driver stabbed them with a knife whilst they were fleeing the vehicle.

The driver attempted to flee the scene, however, he was later detained by police. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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crowd of protesters that at gathered at the consulate.

Reports indicate the crowd of protesters had attempted to set fire to the consulate.

A further seven people are reportedly injured.

Montenegro Weather Warnings Issued Nationwide for 4 November Meteoalarm, the European weather service, has issued weather warnings and alerts nationwide for Monday, 4 November. The centre of the country, including Podgorica, has been issued with a red warning, the highest on a four-tier scale, due to forecasts of heavy rain.

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Myanmar Dozens Killed as Military Sinks Boats Carrying Kidnapped Troops in Rakhine State International media outlets report on Sunday, 27 October, that the Myanmar army sunk several boats in western Rakhine State carrying dozens of its soldiers and police officers

who were abducted by the rebel Arakan Army (AA) a day earlier. The AA said in a statement that the abduction of the members of the security forces was the second carried out in recent weeks, mostly by recruited Buddhists from the local population. The circumstances around the incident remain unclear at this time.

include Tuolazouma, Bade, Tsithrongse, Seluophe, Naharbari, Darogajan, Domokhia, Purana Bazaar B, Purana Bazaar Model Colony, Khushiabil, Siethekema Basa, Thahekhu, Imkonglenden, Kuhuboto, Khopanala, Sangtamtila and Urra Colony.

Bangladesh Fatalities Reported following Clashes India between Criminals and Casualties Reported and Thousands Left Homeless Police in Sitakunda Upazila, Chittagong following Widespread According to local media Flooding in Dimapur, reports on Tuesday, 29 Nagaland October, at least three Local media sources are suspected robbers were reporting that severe flooding caused by incessant killed in clashes with police in Sitakunda Upazila, rains has left at least one person dead and thousands Chittagong. Reports suggest that an exchange of fire of people without homes. broke out in the area of Reports from the Nagaland State Disaster Management Chhoto Kumira during the Authority (NSDMA) indicate early hours of Tuesday morning when a police that cyclonic circulation team came under attack over West Assam area and moisture incursion over the by the assailants. At least three people, thought to be Bay of Bengal has caused members of an inter-district severe flooding. Nagaland gang, have been detained received a total rainfall of and a number of weapons 81 cm (31.5 inches) in 36 hours. The villages severely were recovered from the scene. affected by the floods

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 By: Mark “Six” James CPO, EPS, CAS

Excerpts from Inside the Bubble, “Lessons Learned from a Life in Business and Protective Services” In protective services, the term 'inside the bubble' refers to the inner workings of the President of the United States inner circle. It is the operations hub of the activity.

Through my book "Inside the Bubble," I go back to my roots of business and leadership to provide you a peek under the tent of the common threads shared by highly successful leaders and high performing organizations. While the industries may change, the fundamental factors of success remain constant.

When you peel back the onion and take away style, bravado, and illusion, great leaders all share a common foundation. That foundation is built on vision, inspiration, and execution.

The common mortar that holds that platform together is "simplicity as a standard." However, one fundamental trait that I found absent from many was rejuvenation.

Through the years, I have witnessed many executives who were great at running organizations, but horrible at adding value at home. Others delivered phenomenal business results but left a series of body bags along the way.

Without some level of balance in their lives, many become victims of their own success, and it manifests itself in ulcers, high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks, and other stressrelated illnesses coupled with estranged family relationships and divorces.

Those same challenges are

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LEADING FOR THE FUTURE also a major concern in the protective services industry. The industry has, unfortunately, learned to erroneously attempt to measure value based on stamina and testosterone versus strategy and sound tactics.

Value-driven leadership doesn't mean you tolerate underperformance, it just means excellence can be achieved with balance and inspiration and doesn't require intimidation to garner results. Also, you are not going to intimidate a bunch of type A personalities, which is what we often see in the protective services industry. I don't believe success and performance have to be punishing for the leader, their employees, families, or for the client relationship either.

As a leader, unless you have clarity in vision, you can never inspire others to follow. People don't mind being led, as long as they know you understand where you are going.

Vision always precedes inspiration. Thus, vision is the only real superpower.

As a leader, your job is to make your actions scale.

You are no longer a doer per se; you are an enabler

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of doers, that is your force multiplier.

When it comes to execution, the simpler you can make things, the easier it is to execute them. I remember one day; I was teaching defensive tactics at a bodyguard training academy. I always start by informing the students that engagement is not our objective; courtesy and diplomacy are our greatest assets, and an escape beats an encounter every time. I tell them if we cannot evacuate and we are forced to engage, things must be efficient because if you are engaging – your client is unprotected. Then a student approached me saying, "I wrestled in college, and I can hold my own."

"Protective services is not about wrestling," I responded.

"But you don't understand, I wrestled for three years in college and lettered all three years."

I smiled and said, "I understand."

He continued, "What would you do if someone grabbed you like this?"

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 He then grabbed me by the arm and shoulders and proceeded to attempt to wrestle me. I immediately put my thumb in his eye.

He turned me loose immediately and yelled, "Ouch that hurt! What did you do that for?"

I answered, "I told you protective services is not about wrestling. My objective was for you to break contact and turn me loose immediately, you did.

Putting my thumb in your eye was the simplest, most effective action that would bring about immediate results. It is also size and strength neutral. No matter how big the attacker or how small the person being attacked, it works."

Simplicity is always the goal; how do you standardize the process, so it works for all members of the protective team?

Eric Konohia, an agency owner, and phenomenal protection specialist has a way of simplifying one of the key components of the protective advance, the site advance. He has his team focus on just four questions, especially if it's a hasty advance: · How do I get in? · Where do I put my stuff?

· How do I get out? · Where do I go if things turn bad (safe haven)?

There are always a multitude of things employees can be doing in your business, however, there are only a handful of things that actually drive your business, client satisfaction, or enhance the protective strategy. That is where you must place the organization's focus.

The following passages (taken from my book "Inside the Bubble") have been selected specially to help readers achieve growth through focus and balance. I have split it across four core sections: 1) Business 2) Leadership 3) Life 4) The Things That Really Matter

Six on Business If you look at the best performing organizations, whether they are business organizations, sports teams, or high performing military units, they all have found ways to standardize success. Whether it is a corporate bench strength program or a sports farm system.

Long-term, sustainable

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Stay busy. Always maintain a sense of urgency and purpose. Focus on developing multiple "what if" scenarios in your go-forward strategy

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results can never be achieved through random acts of brilliance. They can only be achieved through an ongoing commitment to excellence and standardizing success.

High performing organizations continuously share best practices in protective services this is often achieved via the 'hot washes' or after-action reviews. What separates the top 5% from the top 25% is consistency. Both do great things; the top 5% just do them more frequently. When you share and standardize best practices, you allow the top 25% to perform at a higher level (often like a five or ten percenter).

Because of their competitive drive, the top 5% will continue to charge harder and work even smarter as they enjoy being high performers. So, high tide floats all boats, and success becomes contagious.

Your clients receive value from activating your agency's services, so when you help your clients accomplish their objectives, funding your security initiatives becomes a necessary by-product. That is why

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 we have post orders and standard operating procedures to ensure we consistently deliver value and results.

fixes skill issues. Only honest, candid feedback and performance improvement plans can address will issues. The acid test is if I threatened Six on Leadership you with severe bodily One of the most harm if you didn't perform evident signs of a high the task and you can do it, performing organization then it is not a skill issue. is how it manages underIt is a will issue. performance. Managing

with courage does If, after initial training, not mean managing we have an employee by intimidation. It who previously added is managing with value, but cannot step up clarity, honesty, and to the new requirements objectivity. The focus of the job, then we must is on performance identify where their skills and performance are best utilized in the enhancement, not organization. Focus on personality. reassignment rather than

outplacement. That may Unlike antiquated mean moving them from management models the role of a protection wherein excessive specialist to that of a amounts of time were security driver. placed with nonDon't tolerate negativity or performers, today, insubordination. most high performing

organizations and agencies I have seen many represent 'up or out potentially great protection cultures.' They set their teams ruined my highly focus and time with those skilled agents with bad who are having a positive attitudes or a sense of impact on the business. entitlement. Don't waste time with negativity Best of breed find or people who are not ways to trim the fat committed to the success of underperforming of the protection team or employees. They focus client. Negativity drains on correcting skill issues; the energy of the unit. they don't waste time

with will issues. Training In one of his books on

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LEADING FOR THE FUTURE leadership, General Colin Powell says, "I hate weak generals. They talk behind your back and undermine the success of mission or unit." They should be cut out like a cancer because if they will undermine the leader, they will undermine the team and, ultimately, the client.

As a leader, we should encourage an open-door policy and sharing points of view. The best solutions are often created by those closest to the client, so never suppress feedback.

As the agency or detail leader, you still reserve the ability to say no and implement your individual strategy. That is the accountability that comes with responsibility.

However, never tolerate insubordination. And once the decision is made, then we all must move in the same direction with no additional discussion outside of execution.

Six on Life At some point, in all of our lives, we reach a point of stagnation, plateau, or comfort. Whether it is the result of signing a large contract, receiving a large lump sum payout (severance package,

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insurance settlement, lottery win), or other windfalls, eventually, all good things will come to an end.

One of my clients, a multimillionaire business executive, and entrepreneur says it best, "Don't run out of runway."

Stay busy. Always maintain a sense of urgency and purpose. Focus on developing multiple "what if" scenarios in your go-forward strategy as you prepare for the next juncture in your life. The best time to start working on that plan is right now. The longer you wait, the longer you risk running out of runway and never allowing your idea or the opportunity to take off.

Just remember, planning is a passive action. Until the plan actually goes into implementation, it is just another great idea.

Six on the Things that Really Matter What we do for a living doesn't constitute our lifestyle. Just as we provide comfort and value to our clients, we also have to make sure we are taking care of our home. The long hours and ongoing travel can be hell on a relationship and family. Before you

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 consider an opportunity with extensive travel, make sure your family has full disclosure of the requirements of the job and the sacrifices you all will collectively have to make.

It has been proven many times over, direct deposit, and the perceived glamour of a job is not enough to hold a family or relationship together. A less-traveled spouse may not understand there is no joy in long security lines, delayed flights, bad airplane food, and small seats. But remember, your family's perception is their reality.

So, that is all that matters.

If your job is securityfocused and you're not able to bring your loved one along, consider using Skype or other video chat services so you can connect face to face. If you can't connect face to face, the good ol' surprise postcard from afar is another way to let them know they are on your mind. When you get back home, don't forget to take some personal time with those you love. Not only do they want to hear about your trip, they genuinely want to see you and tell you what has been happening in their lives. Show the same

I inform them if we cannot evacuate and we are forced to engage, things must be efficient because if you are engaging – your client is unprotected.

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LEADING FOR THE FUTURE genuine interest in things going on in their worlds as what is happening in yours.

Your most important 'principal' is the family you leave behind when you grab your go-bag. If things are out of balance at home, it will filter over into your assignment.

It will manifest itself in lack of focus, loss of attention to detail, lack of sleep, service failures with your client, and lack of adherence to your standard safety protocols or operating procedures.

Never be so focused on getting stamps on your passport that you miss stamping the most critical destination called home.

or dad, it's okay, deep down, when the other kids had their parents around, they missed you. Never let your job make you lose focus on the things that really matter.

When you burn the candle on both ends, it burns twice as bright but half as long. Learn to allow yourself time to recharge the engine. Use your vacation time, you have earned it. Studies have shown unless you allow yourself time to recharge the batteries, you are actually limiting your ability to maximize your performance. As we grow in our careers, we stop getting paid by the hour and start getting paid on output. So, complete Clients will come and go, the project, and take but we only have one some time to clear your family, and we will never head, rest the body and have another opportunity come back fresher than to capture those important ever. This will increase moments in our children's your capacity, and better lives. While they may prepare you for the next always smile and say, mom big detail or task.

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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An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring

by Elijah Shaw & Dale June

This is a "Real World" look at the business of VIP Protection and a MUST READ for anyone wanting to learn more about the job, written by those who know it best. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

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Episode 3: Devon Taitt (Founder, Kingdom Risk Mitigation)

You and I know each other on a personal level but for those that don't, can you give us an insight about your background and how you broke into the private sector?

All my life I wanted to go into Law Enforcement , I

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wanted to be the closest thing to a superhero. possible. Sounds funny , but it's true. I started working loss Prevention at 19 and after graduating the reserve police academy I started working the night clubs eventually leading my

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 own team at 21. Soon after I was introduced to Executive protection and I thought it was something I could be successful in and decided to jump in industry with both feet.

With that said, I still have every intention to work in Law Enforcement as a reserve police officer.

some of our tougher incidents. We did what we could, but there was room for improvement.

The private security sector has many options for one to grow, Executive Protection being the most popular goal.

Which area would you You've worked security like to specialize in? in different capacities, Right now I have which one is your a huge passion for favorite and what training and instructing would you recommend others in self-defense , for those new to situational awareness, private security? de- Escalation, and overall Nightclubs. I believe safety. As I grow in this everyone should spend at business overtime I would least a year working the like to travel and train clubs on the weekends. various security teams You will develop your self- that directly impact public awareness, situational safety. Whether it be awareness , verbal and hospital security teams , nonverbal communication mall security, city safety skills, and overall ambassadors , houses of confidence. Its controlled worship safety teams , chaos. The perfect nightlife , etc. training ground.

I want to give them If you could retrace the tools to effectively your footsteps what execute their jobs with would you change or confidence which in do differently? return will hopefully bring That's a difficult question confidence to their clients because we really put and patrons making the all our energy into that environment a hard target operation to make it the and safer place overall. best we possibly could.

But if I can change one Who are some mentors thing , I would have tried that have helped you in to do more to de-escalate your career thus far?

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The list goes on and on with the individuals who have helped me grow in this business , all I can say is that I am truly blessed.

I've got so many that have helped me. Eric Parker invited me to train with him for FREE and now I'm a proud graduate of Select International and a member of the Select Few. Adam Jarrell and Zachary Rugen have been like older brothers to me mentoring me in different aspects of this business. Brian Leek of FAM International funded registration and hotel room for the IPSB Close Protection Conference, and in my short time of having a relationship Elijah Shaw he’s given me a tremendous amount of his time and energy advising me on branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship. The list goes on and on with the individuals who have helped me grow in this business , all I can say is that I am truly blessed.

Continuing education is important in this industry because it allows one to constantly grow whether it be mentally or physically. What are some continuing education courses you would recommend?

That would all depend on the niche you'd like to enter into.I attended a training course on

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Do not buy into the whole "these moves are too deadly for sparring " thing. Go out and compete advanced threat assessments and workplace violence that I found a lot of value from.

It's also not a bad idea to seek a college education if your finances allow for it.

I learned a lot in my courses leading to my Associates degrees , I look forward to learning a lot more in my courses to obtain my bachelor's degree in Security management.

What are some vital books that have increased your knowledge and overall abilities when it comes to this industry in particular?

The books I found a lot of value in that contributed to my growth in this business, were actually not industry related books at all. Those books are : - "Think and Grow Rich " - " The 21 Irrefutable

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Laws of Leadership" "How to Win Friends and Influence People" " Extreme Ownership" Relentless The 48 Laws of Power

These books helped me develop as a man , and that trickled over into my professional life and gave me a bigger return that I ever expected. Everyone should do themselves a favor and read all of these books. You'll be glad you did.

Doing this type of work requires some level of physical fitness, I know you currently hold a 2nd degeee black belt rating in Hapikdo.

What martial arts would you recommend to someone who needed to physically fit while at the same time obtaining some self defense knowledge?

I have a very lengthy

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try to pick a school that upholds those traditional martial arts values.

Pick a system that has a good focus on street applicable techniques that also affords you the opportunity to spar and compete. That can be both traditional styles or modern. Do not buy into the whole "these moves are too deadly for sparring " thing. Go out and compete and know what it’s like to get hit by someone whose trained just as hard you and wants to win. It will level you up in more ways than one. The martial arts are just as much about mindset as they are physical techniques,

You currently started up your business and are offering a variety of classes, What inspired you to start your own business?

My father and brother are both entrepreneurs so they have been huge inspirations to me. I've always like the idea of building something that I can leave for my children and the generations to come. I also like the grind of working to obtain the income goals I've set for myself.

Entrepreneurship is hard, but I think it's the real American dream.

Jose Casillas is a Los Angles based Executive Protection Agent who specializes in red carpet events, movie premiers & estate security. He also teaches martial arts and works as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

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By: Tristan Norman

look ahead to the security expo 2019 event preview

Looking forward with Group Exhibition Director, Tristan Norman.

Tristan Norman, the Group Exhibition Director with Nineteen Group has his work cut out. Originally brought into the business through the acquisition of The Security Event, which

successfully launched in April at the NEC in Birmingham alongside existing Facilities, Fire, Health and Safety events, it was a natural move for him take over responsibility for

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EVENT PREVIEW the flagship International Security Expo (ISE) and its co-located International Disaster Response Expo (IDR) .

Today he chats with Philip Ingram MBE.

and disaster response solutions available.”

Many trade shows seem to be on the decline however Intentional Security Expo along with the rest of Nineteen Group is growing, “the Group With Nineteen Group CEO Peter Jones says we growing at such a pace must ensure we add value the role is a challenge, to everyone who comes but his immediate through the door and priority is International we do that by delivering Security Expo focusing the best possible on the decision makers experience through in Government, industry, outstanding content, academia and the end practical demonstrations, user community from getting the right visitors a policy, regulation, procurement and delivery and ensuring we understand the needs perspective. Its position of our exhibitors. That in the market has gone from strength to strength works for me,” said Norman. “A successful over the years and this is exemplified by the amount exhibition requires good communication and that of support from UK Government Departments is what we do, we add the personal touch and aim to & Agencies. understand every exhibitor or sponsors requirements.

“International Security We strive to deliver them, Expo is without doubt I would be lying if I said the premier event for International government we get it right all of the time, but we strive for and end users within the excellence.” he added. sector,” says Norman, “It is a unique proposition Continuing he said, “for applying a UK security 2019 our visitor prelens, hugely respected registration is up 24% on across the globe, to last year, our exhibition showcasing not just the stand sales are ahead best of British, but the best international security of where they were last

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“One of our real strengths is that we are working with Government and industry leaders to continue to develop the show into an increasingly forwardthinking event with a focus on innovation, education and uniting Government and industry. We are looking at the future of security.

The innovative product launches and interactive live demonstrations on display this year have the potential to make a real mark in dealing with some of today’s biggest challenges. I’m afraid for more detail you will just have to come along to see them!”

Innovation, working with Government and practical demonstrations are all key elements of the show, but it seems this year people will first experience these as they enter the venue. “Our first collaborative demonstrator sees us working with the Rapiscan for the technology and CPNI & Home Office for the methodology to improve the secure access to the event. This year we have a unique ‘fast-track’ lane demonstrator at the

One of our real strengths is that we are working with Government and industry leaders to continue to develop the show into an increasingly forwardthinking event with a focus on innovation, education and uniting Government and industry.

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EVENT PREVIEW main entrance showcasing technology and human behaviour analysis with Home Office and CPNI assistance giving a better experience to our visitors.”

“Other practical demonstrators include the LPCB live theatre cutting, smashing and drilling security products to see if they do what they say, Border Force with a life-sized sea container showing the ingenious methods organised crime gangs go to, to hide people & illicit goods, the Counter Explosive Ordinance demonstrators giving a practical view of what the bomb disposal operators call ‘The Long Walk’ and my favourite, the virtual reality ‘Training of the Future’ demonstrator, delivered nationally by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue allowing people to immerse themselves in a variety virtual reality scenarios and carry out a fire investigation, gather evidence in a forensic scene and even Armed Response training.”

Serious and Organised Crime.

A further six conferences cover Protecting Crowded Places, International Forensics, Cyber Security, Designing in Security, Crisis Management and Business Continuity, Aviation and Transport Security, with another specialist area looking at all matter drone and counter drone.

Of the content programme Norman said, “content is paramount to us as it is that value added for visitor and exhibitor stimulating debate, cooperation and shared best practice. This year’s conference programme is one of the strongest I have seen at a trade show with high level speakers from across the globe giving us a truly international perspective.”

“A new element to the conference programme this year is dubbed the realities of terror. The devastation caused in the aftermath of a terrorist attack resonates throughout communities both from the Complementing the practical rebuild of physical assets, demonstrations are the conferences and summits looking through to the mental scars following the experiences at every aspect of security individuals have to cope with from initial design through to as a result. This element to the technologies to secure and programme will hear personal in the event of an attack, the accounts and experiences of capabilities to respond. The losing a loved one in Manchester, educational content includes being taken hostage in Iraq, two high-level, application only experiencing an aircraft blowing summits focusing on Global up over your house, the human Counter Terrorism and Global

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With over 50 formal hosted international delegations, a predicted “One of the reasons we 13,500 + visitors the have such good content two days of the event and international support will be packed. “This is the 56 strong advisory council, chaired by Admiral exhibition is not just about new equipment, Lord West the former UK outstanding content or Security Minister. They the immersive practical keep a weather eye on demonstrations but most the content and provide importantly it’s about the professional advice from people. Getting the right a broad range of industry people together in an perspectives helping us informative, well-planned deliver what the security and relaxed environment community wants, is crucial and the because they represent networking over the two the wider security days will be amazing.” community.” impact is harrowing.”

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Global Counter-Terrorism Summit is by application only*

PLUS DO NOT MISS: THE MANCHESTER TERROR ATTACK – PERSONAL IMPACT Unmissable session in the Global Counter Terrorism Summit Figen Murray a mother devastated when her son Martyn, was murdered in the terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena will channel her experience to an open audience and present her campaign for more rigorous checks at venues, under the name Martyn’s Law. * Global Counter-Terrorism Summit is by application only, but Figen’s speech will be open to all.

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global events map Milipol Paris 2019 Nov 19-22, 2019. Paris, France

ISC West March 18-20, 2020. Las Vegas NV

IPSB Close Protection Conference Dec 12-14, 2019. Las Vegas, NV

Security500 18th Nov 2019.

Ritz Carlton,

2020 ATAP Winter Conference Jan 28-30, 2020. Orlando, FL

Expodefensa 2019 Dec 02-04, 2019. Bogotรก, Colombia

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The Security Event 28-30 April 2020. NEC, Birmingham, UK

Security Expo 2019 Dec 3-4, 2019.

London, UK

Executive Security and CP Technology Forum Jan 30, 2020. London, UK

ASIS Europe Prague 2020 April 1-3, 2020. Prague, CZ

ASIS regional Conference Middle East 4-6 Nov 2019. Manama, Bahrain, UAE.

BIDEC Oct 28-30, 2019.

Bahrain, UAE

Do you have a security event that is not listed here that you would like our readers to know about? Contact us: info@circuit-magazine.com

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Acronis CEO Serguei Beloussov with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez receiving an award

event rEVIEW Acronis Global Cyber Summit 2019 The first Acronis Cyber Summit took place at the magnificent Fontainebleau Miami Beach with experts from all across the world of cybersecurity as well as distributors and value-add resellers.

No expense was spared on the venue and catering.

With breakfasts served daily in front of the majestic Miami Beach sunrise, this truly was an event masterclass.

Keynote speakers included

Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec and Israeli hacker Keren Elazari. To add a little flair, the event offered a soccer training session from Gilberto Silva, and it culminated with an award given by the Mayor of Miami.

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EVENT REVIEW The Summit was designed to allow thought leaders and industry experts to share their insights and discuss the best strategies for protecting vital data against modern cyberthreats.

The topic of bundling multiple security services into a single solution resonated with the EP and corporate security community. Whether or not you bring together specialists or specialise yourself, today’s changing security landscape brings

many challenges with it.

If you sell a product or service and have a specific type of customer that you serve directly, then using a single ‘channel’ or dashboard might feel alien and perhaps even predatory. However, using intermediaries that may have a further or a deeper reach is already common practice for many in the security industry.

Acronis’ first event was an excellent collection of these types of cyber stakeholders.

Daily business breakfast taking in the Miami Beach sunrise

CTG Intelligence meeting Gilberto Silva, former Arsenal player

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Keeping Your Edge: Image Projection & Body Mechanics

Keeping Your Edge: Action vs. Reaction An excerpt for the Amazon Best Seller, An Introduction to Celebrity Protection & Touring.

Protectors need to understand how we exist in relationship to the principal in terms of time and space. However, before we can do that, we need to work on ourselves, so that we can rapidly and effectively respond to a threat.

By: Elijah Shaw & Dale June

Psychologically, males will naturally size up other males when seeing them, just like gunslingers of the old west. The initial thought may go something like, “Could I take him if I needed to?” or “Is he stronger, smarter or faster than me?” From

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This was a cycle that repeated itself, time and again and when I finally slowed down long enough to think about it, I saw that there was no end in sight. our perspective, we need to project an image that says, this person is a capable and switchedon protector. We also need to institute some “cheats” to give ourselves an advantage if we have to deal with an attacker or quickly move the protectee. Recall that the bad guys always have the advantage, as they get to choose the time and the place, and action has the edge over reaction.

The first thing to think about is body language and what signals we send out to others. If your hands are in your pockets or busy holding a drink, that tells one story; if your arms are folded up at chest level,

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that tells a different one. Now think about the story that you want to tell when you’re on a protection assignment.

With body language alone, you can send a nonverbal signal to a potential antagonist to help them decide to not pick you and/or your protectee to mess with. This can be achieved many times simply by how you look, how you’re dressed, your body language, and your mannerisms. In short, it’s possible to defeat the attack just by being you.

As protectors, we spend the lion’s share of our day walking and standing, and believe it or not, there’s also a way to cheat at those. In this case, I mean being in the optimal

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 position to respond to a threat. For the protector, a natural stance consists of legs shoulder-length apart, knees slightly bent.

The idea is to look relaxed but be ready to spring into action at a moment’s notice if needed. For those who have been in the military and remember standing on post, you know how taxing long hours of standing and walking can be on your feet and back. Having the knees slightly bent allows you to take some of that pressure off of your joints and spine.

The next thing you want to be mindful of is to keep your head up. A lot of people have developed what I call Smartphone Head.

It’s a symptom that’s probably going to turn into an evolutionary condition in a few hundred years. That’s when the agent’s head is tilted down all the time looking at their phone. Protectors must be mindful of this and take active steps to

disengage from the gravitational pull of their device.

I’ve also observed that some of the more physically imposing individuals in our profession tend to “shrink” a bit in public settings in an effort to make themselves less imposing. Part of that is to reduce the anxiety of people around them because of their stature, so the attempt is made to lower their profile by pulling inward. However, when working, we should strive to do the opposite. Open up, look up, get big, and be in the moment. The only time the opposite of this is true is when you are intentionally trying to lower your profile while on an assignment. However, it is the intent that drives the action, not the other way around.

If you are a protector, I should be able to look at you and say, “This guy is switched on and whoever he’s with, I

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A lot of people have developed what I call Smartphone Head. It’s a symptom that’s probably going to turn into an evolutionary condition in a few hundred years don’t want to bother;” or, as a decision-maker, I may be thinking, “I’d like a guy like that on my team.” There are times where you can land a job assignment simply because of how you look and the mannerisms you

convey. The inverse is also true: you can get ruled out of opportunities because of what your body language says about your readiness, so be mindful of which image you mean to portray.

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 international publications such as 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. His new book, An Introduction to Executive Protection & Touring: A Guide to Mastering the Business of VIP Security, hit the Amazon best sellers list, and available now.

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W - www.abisolutions.co.uk Amanda Campbell A highly motivated and experienced female operative both CP and Surveillence training T – 07596542249 W - www.amandacampbell.org.uk E - ac@amandacampbell.org.uk Alex Morgan - Close Protection Officer I am a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed person. Adaptable and driven, I have great attention to detail and high standards. I am honest, reliable, friendly and work well as part of a team as well as on my own initiative. I am also a good listener who has the ability to communicate with people at all levels. I am comfortable, both taking and issuing direction. I am looking for the opportunity to apply and expand my skills.

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Michael Boreland Close Protection Officer Since leaving the British Army in 2006 I have been working in hostile environments for private security companies in various roles ranging from Training & Close protection. I have successfully managed a training wing in Afghanistan providing security operations training for local nationals & Expats conducting operations in the region I believe with my skills and experience of the employment I have done in the past I would be an asset to any organisation taking myself on as an employee. mike.boreland@gmail.com MLK Security and Protection Services Swindon, UK Close Protection Officer and Door Supervisor E: mattleekane@hotmail.com T: 07917654978 LJE Security Services North Yorkshire, HG1, GBR Close Protection, Residential Security, Asset Protection, VIP red carpet Security and Private Investigation.

E: leanneedmondson@yahoo.co.uk Oliver Mike Close Protection Operative I came from Hungary and live in the Uk in London since 2014. I was a Police Officer for 23 years as a Counter-Terrorism Specialist. Next to the police I became a Close Protection Operative and self-defense instructor (Krav Maga). I was a member of the International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF). During my service I have been protecting Hungarian Prime Ministers, Interior Ministers, Foreign Ministers, Ambassador of Israel and other politicians of other countries.

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IPSS Security Northfield, Aberdeen, AB16 7EX Security and protection services - UK and overseas. BBA Member.

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Paul Lovatt – CPO After serving 15 year in the Army a move to the Security Industry was a natural step, during the last 10 years I have worked in almost every role in the industry from Door Supervisor and loss prevention to Operations Manager and Director. I have been responsible for the creation and implementation of highly successful crime reduction schemes across Yorkshire working closely with other agencies in the areas of responsibility. Currently I am responsible for the overall running of large events security teams from stewards to Close Protection Officers. Operational planning, contingency planning and flexibility are I feel among my key strengths.

E : paul@deltasecurity-eventmanagement.co.uk T : +44 (0)7506726336 Paul Tyler – VIP Protection & Concierge Specialist in discreet personal protection & surveillance. A good current working knowledge of London & its challenges gained through ongoing high risk security operations. Experienced in dealing with high net worth clients with all matters security & concierge striving go the extra mile to exceed expectations through thorough planning & interaction with all involved parties. A strong communicator with a smart appearance who remains synonymous with the principals lifestyle, whilst discretely ensuring a safe environment is maintained at all times, physically capable of adopting a higher profile when required to do so. Demonstrates sound

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Providing security for both corporate and hostile environments.

E: sw@shaunwest.co.uk T: +44 (0)7830 109 601 W: www.shaunwest.co.uk Steve Pittman - Security Manager of Operations I have been active in the security industry for over 25 years in various roles including close protection where I have been responsiblefor the the welfare of high net worth individuals in low and high risk situations . I have also a vast amount of experience in many other areas of there security industry including Door Supervision, Security Management, Event Security, and Residential Security.

E: steve@covert protection.com T: 07818800778 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

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 49 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

Wagtail UK Wales, UK Wagtail UK are international specialists in detection dogs and dog handler training. Established in 2003, Wagtail UK provides detection dogs and related services for government agencies such as UK Border Force, HM Revenue & Customs, Police, Trading Standards and Armed Forces. Wagtail International School of Excellence in North Wales is a fully approved training centre endorsed by Highfield Awarding Body for Certification.

T: +44(0)1745 561166 E: info@wagtailuk.com W: http://www.wagtailuk.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. zOur 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

Nemesis Protection Ruma, Serbia Nemesis Protection is a Risk Management Company specialized in providing viable, bespoke, optimal, feasible and cost-effective security and training solutions for corporations, government institutions, and private clients worldwide.

Nemesis Protection offers a full spectrum of services including Risk Advisory, Close Protection, Asset Protection, Security Driving, Surveillance & Private Investigation, Information Security, Transport Security, Staffing, and Specialist Security Training.

T: 00381644679650 E: contact@nemesisprotection.com W: www.nemesisprotection.com

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

Westminster Security Ltd London, UK Westminster Security Ltd are an independent, industry leading private security company in London; providing security and investigation services throughout the UK, EU and worldwide for our clients. We specialise in close protection services; providing exmilitary and police bodyguards to many national and international companies, heads of state, royalty, high-profile personalities, CEO's, private individuals and families.

T: +44 (0)207 123 4544 E: Info@westminstersecurity.co.uk W: www.westminstersecurity.co.uk

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 Wille Heino Security Specialist, Owner Finland Gambeson is a security training & Consulting Company specialized in countering modern day threats. - Security & safety planning for different events. - Security training: Active shooter/Terrorism awareness/Surveillance detection/Other. - Security consulting.

We are specialized in executive protection related services. Local knowledge, trained and licensed close protection offers, mission support, other.

E: wille.heino@gambeson.fi W: www.gambeson.fi Zika Rakita Managing Director Ruma 22400, Serbia Accomplished, result-driven, and highly motivated Close Protection Operative, conducting protective operations internationally. A background encompassing planning, organizing, leading, and undertaking Close Protection operations in both corporate fields and hostile environments. Proven in achieving results and completing tasks on time, discreetly, and to the highest standards. A confident communicator with the ability to sensitively solve a range of clients’ and colleagues’ problems and inquiries. With the ability to use sound judgment and understanding the operational balance and needs.

E: contact@nemesisprotection.com T: 00381644679650

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CLASSIFIEDS 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 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 SelfProtection 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. 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

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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.

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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