Introduction to Executive Protection : Second Edition

Although it is impossible to account and plan for every potential threat, security breach, or scenario that may occur, it is possible to reduce the chance of malevolence claiming the life of your protectee. In the potentially dangerous but highly rewarding profession of close personal protection, critical thinking and a dispassionate evaluation of actions, situations, and events is often the difference between life and death. Thought-provoking Stimulating the reevaluation of traditional strategies and development of independent, adaptable approaches to the unpredictable threat of attack, Introduction to Executive Protection, Second Edition goes a step beyond the basic foundational concepts of the original. Exploring the psychology, philosophy, and professionalism of the modern close personal protection agent, the author uses the real life experiences of veterans in the field to highlight key considerations that will take security and protection into the future. Informative After defining the parameters and the changing role of the personal protection agent, the author reviews the historical and contextual importance of the need for security. He gives detailed insight into identifying the potentially dangerous subject; securing the protectee's home, office, and vehicle; and recognizing and reacting to an ambush. Specific chapters address new levels of threat including terrorism, kidnapping, and bomb threats. Practical Providing realistic information on medical emergencies both natural and malicious, the book dedicates several chapters to outlining the character and conduct of the professional protection agent. It gives practical, common sense advice on day-to-day protocols and instructs in the necessary interpersonal skills that are crucial to the job. Each chapter concludes with a summary and review questions. The appendices provide an extensive glossary of terms, as well as checklists for effective preparation, self-assessment, and ''after action'' analysis.

although It Is Impossible To Account And Plan For Every Potential Threat, Security Breach, Or Scenario That May Occur, It Is Possible To Reduce The Chance Of Malevolence Claiming The Life Of Your Protectee. In The Potentially Dangerous But Highly Rewarding Profession Of Close Personal Protection, Critical Thinking And A Dispassionate Evaluation Of Actions, Situations, And Events Is Often The Difference Between Life And Death.

thought-provoking
stimulating The Reevaluation Of Traditional Strategies And Development Of Independent, Adaptable Approaches To The Unpredictable Threat Of Attack, introduction To Executive Protection, Second Edition Goes A Step Beyond The Basic Foundational Concepts Of The Original. Exploring The Psychology, Philosophy, And Professionalism Of The Modern Close Personal Protection Agent, The Author Uses The Real Life Experiences Of Veterans In The Field To Highlight Key Considerations That Will Take Security And Protection Into The Future.

informative
after Defining The Parameters And The Changing Role Of The Personal Protection Agent, The Author Reviews The Historical And Contextual Importance Of The Need For Security. He Gives Detailed Insight Into Identifying The Potentially Dangerous Subject; Securing The Protectee's Home, Office, And Vehicle; And Recognizing And Reacting To An Ambush. Specific Chapters Address New Levels Of Threat Including Terrorism, Kidnapping, And Bomb Threats.

practical
providing Realistic Information On Medical Emergencies Both Natural And Malicious, The Book Dedicates Several Chapters To Outlining The Character And Conduct Of The Professional Protection Agent. It Gives Practical, Common Sense Advice On Day-to-day Protocols And Instructs In The Necessary Interpersonal Skills That Are Crucial To The Job. Each Chapter Concludes With A Summary And Review Questions. The Appendices Provide An Extensive Glossary Of Terms, As Well As Checklists For Effective Preparation, Self-assessment, And After Action Analysis.

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an Introductory Textbook On Providing Security For Important People. Describes The Requirements, Conduct, And Qualifications For The Job; Discusses Residential And Estate Security; And Offers Refresher Information For Veteran Specialists In The Role And Diagrams And Pictures Showing How To Protect Individuals. Other Topics Include Crowds, Cars And Driving, Terrorism, And Elements Of Medicine. The Glossary Does Not Indicate Pronunciation. Annotation C. Book News, Inc., Portland, Or (booknew.com)

Front cover 1 Dedication 6 Contents 8 Preface 20 Acknowledgments 22 Foreword 24 About the Author 28 The Shield and the Rose 30 Chapter 1. Introduction: An Evolving Necessity in a Changing World 32 Chapter 2. Human Need for Security: Protection, Defense, Safety Measures, and Precautions 46 Chapter 3,. Psychological Perspectives on Security Issues 58 Chapter 4. Assassination! 74 Chapter 5. Close Personal Protection:What It Is, What It Is Not 108 Chapter 6. Preparing for the Big Dance: The Advance 132 Chapter 7. Protective Intelligence: Identifying the Potentially Dangerous Subject 156 Chapter 8. Working the Principal 172 Chapter 9. Principal’s Home, Work, and Play 212 Chapter 10. Cars and Driving 228 Chapter 11. Ambushes: Recognizing and Reacting 248 Chapter 12. ABCs of Medicine 260 Chapter 13. Legal Considerations 272 Chapter 14. Requirements, Character, and Conduct 286 Chapter 15.Codes to Live By 314 Chapter 16. Professionalism and Success 326 Chapter 17. Dynamics of Protective Team Building 352 Chapter 18. Terrorism 360 Chapter 19. Kidnapping and Bombs! 384 Chapter 20. Staying Alive! 398 Chapter 21. Of Dragons...and Other Things 410 Appendix A 428 Appendix B 430 Appendix C 434 Appendix D 452 Appendix E 460 Index 468 Back cover 476 This edition goes a step beyond the basic foundational concepts of the original. Exploring the psychology, philosophy, and professionalism of the modern close personal protection agent, the author discusses the successes, failures, improvements, and adaptations of veterans in the field. He gives practical, common sense advice for the day-to-day habits of the professional as well as instructing in the necessary interpersonal skills that are crucial to the job An Introduction to Executive Protection provides beginners in the occupation of executive protection with the tools they need to know and appreciate the profession; to enable them to realize what is expected when they are placed in positions of confidence and trust; and to understand the implications of being responsible for the safety and lives of others. Enabling the reader to review and reevaluate traditional strategies and develop independent and adaptable approaches to the unpredictable threat of attack, this title explores psychology, philosophy, and professionalism of the modern protection agent. It gives practical, common sense advice and stresses necessary interpersonal skills.