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42 Counter-Ambush

Careers in Protection

Deciding How To Start Your

CAREER IN PROTECTION SURVIVAL TRAINING /// KIDNAP & RANSOM /// TOUR SECURITY

EDITOR FOREWORDS

Welcome to another edition of The Circuit Magazine. The leading publication in the Close Protection sector today. The Circuit now has itself a newly designed app which can be downloaded for android and iOS devices. So, you can now carry 10 years of back issues in your back pocket and read the magazine wherever you are and at the press of a button. This latest issue brings you all the usual industry insights and we welcome back the Global Round Up feature. In collaboration with Drum Cussac, Circuit readers are now more informed than ever on topical incidents affecting global security. Readers in the UK will no doubt be looking forward to the new BBC drama coming soon called “Bodyguard.” This is not a reboot of the Whitney Houston classic “The Bodyguard.” It is a fictional political drama about the British Home Secretary and her Personal Protection Officer. After watching the trailer, it looks to be a gripping drama and personally, I will be looking forward to watching it. Let’s just hope it shows the industry in a good light as perceptions of the close protection industry are shaped by the mainstream media.

one that we love to contribute towards. Within the pages of the Circuit and on our website, you’ll find an abundance of evergreen content which addresses the question of just what is required to be a success in this industry? Inside this issue alone you’ll read about how to improve your work prospects right from the start of your career. We have gems of wisdom on the best choices to makes in different industry sectors such as tour security and celebrity protection. Then we offer some guidance in the areas which shape peer perception, including advice on managing your online presence, kit and equipment procurement and professional etiquette. The Circuit is packed with articles to guide, interest and inform you on everything that is happening in our industry, but if there is something you want toread more about then drop us a line and let us know. Alternatively, if you have a passion for a particular subject and want to share your knowledge and experience then send your suggestions to us at: info@circuit-magazine.com

Finally, thank you for purchasing this issue and for your continued support of With the profession once again being cast the Circuit, the magazine wrote for you, in the public eye it will no doubt generate by you! a great deal of interest. This will have people wanting to know what it takes to become a bodyguard? What are the Shaun West skillsets and requirements needed? This Editor is a diverse and expansive topic and it’s

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Second place is the first loser. That’s a saying I first heard way back when I was a teenager. I can remember from an early age I’ve always had a competitive spirt. However, with that said, I’ve (mostly) tried to temper that competitiveness with compassion. Yes, I want to be the best, but I don’t want that at the detriment of others. The older, and I hope, wiser me believes that my wanting to be the best, only helps my peers and the industry as it helps propel us all forward. That same philosophy carries over into the publishing of The Circuit, the magazine for the security professional. I want the Circuit to be the best damn security magazine you read, and I don’t need to crush the competition to do that. In fact, I’m hoping to inspire them to want to top us, therefore having the benefit of giving the industry more quality resources than it’s ever had before. There’s so much that myself and my publishing partners want to do to increase the value of the magazine for readers. For

example, our plan to put the magazine back in the Apps stores as a dedicated app kicks off this month. We also want to source different topics from subject matter experts from around the world. Of course, none of this matters if you, the readers are not engaged, so let me go on the record here now, and say that one of the projects I’m most interested in working on next is finding ways to interact more closely with our readership, using the articles to prompt fruitful discussion from multiple viewpoints. If that sounds like your run of the mill message board, well maybe it is, but I think it could be so much more if we build a better mouse trap. Hey, if you want to be the best, you have to turn ideas into reality. That means paying more than lip service. Watch this space. Elijah Shaw US Editor

CONTENTS

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02 Foreword 04 Contents 06 Counter-Ambush Tactics for Security Professionals Part One 14 Tactical Vs Tacticool 22 Social Media & Social Management 31 Deciding How To Start Your Career In Close Protection 40 The Tour Security Venue Security Interface

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44 Global Risk Roundup 54 FocusOn: Israel 58 Training for Survival Training Provides Realistic Instruction 66 Keeping Your Edge

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Deciding How To Start Your Career In Close Protection 31 71 50

54 71 Deploying the K9 in Private Protective Services

82 My Client is Missing Kidnap and Ransom for the Protection Professional 91 Classifieds

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By: Thomas Pecora

COUNTERAMBUSH TACTICS FOR SECURITY PROFESSIONALS Part One

As security personnel working in a protective operations role, we are tasked to do everything we can to keep our protectees safe.

By far the best method to accomplish this goal is to adopt a predictive, preventative strategy for protecting clients based on the tenets of Detect, Deter, and Defend. To effectively employ these tenets, we need some very specific soft and hard skills. In the protective

operations world, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;softâ&#x20AC;? skills are sometimes referred to as Protective Intelligence (PI) while in other security disciplines they are referred to as situational and tactical awareness skills. If we are unable to prevent or avoid an attack, we need to have some expertise in specific

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A predictive, preventative strategy for protecting clients based on the tenets of Detect, Deter, and Defend. 07

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 “hard” skills such as use of firearms and security driving so that we can survive an ambush. Terrorist Attack Cycle There have been significant studies done to understand how assailants plan and then conduct their attacks. The result of this research is a basic blueprint for how most attacks are conducted. This blueprint is called the Terrorist Attack Cycle, and, over time, it has proven to be very effective in helping us understand and counter the steps commonly used by terrorists and criminals when they plan and execute an attack (read kidnapping, assault,

assassination, etc.) against an individual or individuals. Examining each step of the attack cycle is a useful way to identify and examine the tactics and tradecraft required to complete each step. Threat Environment and Security Plan Analysis Before specifically addressing the Terrorist “Attack Cycle” we need to conduct two critically important assessments. The first assessment is a thorough review of the current threat environment for the protectee; specifically, to determine who are the adversaries and then learn

One critical aspect that security personnel should focus on are “Chokepoints”

COUNTER-AMBUSH TACTICS the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) they employ. We call this area of study Assailant Methodology and only by acquiring this information can we can realistically plan and prepare to detect and avoid or defend against possible ambushes. For example, some assailants specialize in kidnappings while others are known to be very adept at assassinations. Once we understand who is most likely to attack our protectee and the tactics they would employ, we need to assess how our protectee’s security stacks up against the likely attack methodology. Specifically, we are looking for vulnerabilities in our security plans in relation to the common tactics/ tradecraft used by our most likely attackers.

focus on specific aspects most useful for protective operations. The 7 steps include Initial Target Selection, Surveillance, Attack Planning, Additional Surveillance/Rehearsal, Pre-Attack Deployment, Attack, and Escape. At the beginning of the attack cycle, the assailant must decide on a target (Initial Target Selection). In many cases, they have multiple potential targets, so they need to gather data about these targets (Surveillance), plan the attack based on information gathered during the surveillance phase (Attack Planning), assemble the team and conduct additional surveillance and possibly a rehearsal (Surveillance/ Attack Rehearsal), assemble at the attack site (Pre-Attack Deployment), conduct the Attack, then The Attack Cycle Escape. Using the data collected during our two It is very important that assessments we are we do not interpret the now ready to effectively concept of the attack address the “Attack Cycle”. cycle too literally. Every The attack cycle is often threat element is different, described as having 6 and their training, skills, to 8 steps depending and resources affect the upon the sophistication way they approach the of the attackers. We will planning and execution of be using a 7-step attack an attack. Also, different cycle as this allows us to types of attacks require

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different degrees of planning and preparation.

Route Analysis is the tactical examination of our environment from Protective Intelligence the point of the view of and Hard Skills an attacker looking for There are a variety of potential attack sites, activities, strategies chokepoints, or any and skills that security hazards which may cause personnel can use to our protectee harm or exploit the weaknesses impact our ability to in the assailantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack move the protectee from cycle. This includes Route one location to another Planning and Analysis, securely. Potential attack Surveillance Detection sites provide the enemy and Counter-Surveillance, with the ability to control Attack Recognition, and our movements, provides Countering the Surprise them with cover and Factor. The last element, concealment, and leaves Evasive Action, will require them with potential escape the use of hard skills routes. The actual location (firearms, tactical security where we feel the attacker driving, etc.) by security would stage or initiate the personnel to be effective. attack (where the most

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Route Analysis is the tactical examination of our environment from the point of the view of an attacker looking for potential attack sites 11

firepower would be used) is called the “X”. One critical aspect that security personnel should focus on are “Chokepoints”. These are areas that we are required to travel through when moving from one location to the other. Chokepoints can be the result of geographic features (bridges over river, parks), traffic patterns (only road between two points), or architectural features (buildings and structures) which restrict our movements. At a minimum, all movements have a chokepoint at the beginning of the movement (departure point) and at the end of the movement (arrival point). Historical studies of assassinations and ambushes have shown that if the victims vary their routes and times (time and place unpredictable), the attack will most likely occur in one of the chokepoints. Route analysis, done correctly, will show us where we are vulnerable (ambush sites and chokepoints) and help us determine the most likely attack sites (i.e. the “X”).

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Strategically, anytime we observe people in likely surveillance points, we must do a hard focus on them using our surveillance detection skills. We can then pay more attention to these areas.

set, is considered a critical defensive capability for modern protective teams. Protective Operations Within the Attack Cycle, Surveillance Detection there are usually three To target our protectee, an surveillance steps (Initial attacker must know where Target Selection, Post we are and when we will Target Selection, and Prebe there. At a minimum, attack Surveillance) that they must be aware provide us with the best of our presence early opportunities to detect enough to prepare to act. hostile surveillance. While more sophisticated attackers can gather this Thinking like the attacker, data electronically, at we need to find the most some point all attackers likely Surveillance Points must employ “eyes on” near our protectee’s the target. Surveillance work, residence, along Detection (SD) in the routes, near chokepoints protective operations and around all potentially world involves specific viable ambush sites. We activities that help us need to analyze potential determine if someone has surveillance points looking us under surveillance. for the likely places where the Surveillants Specifically, SD is done will be located and the to determine if a hostile possible methods they element is surveilling may use to blend in our protectee (or our to their environments. security personnel) to For example, a local collect information that park across from the will later be used to plan protectee’s residence may and execute an attack, provide ample cover for a assault, assassination, or surveillant. kidnapping against our protectee. SD, as a skill Once we have located

COUNTER-AMBUSH TACTICS likely surveillance points, we begin to look for correlation (i.e. movement by people or vehicles which corresponds to or is concurrent with our movements). Additionally, we need to look for some common mistakes made by the surveillants (unnatural movements or activities, staring, note-taking, photography, etc.). Upon discovery of some correlation or unusual activity, we need to immediately investigate. We can investigate using in-house capabilities covertly or overtly (using law enforcement to conduct interviews, arrests, site inspections, etc.). Strategically, anytime we observe people in likely surveillance points, we must do a hard focus on them using our surveillance detection skills. Just being in the critical location should raise our suspicions about these people so we need to look for signs of surveillance (correlation of movement, mistakes, etc. and other surveillance behavior). If we observe any specific suspicious activity in these critical areas we need to

respond (change our routes and times, post obvious security in the chokepoints, contact law enforcement, etc.). Surveillance Detection (SD) is very effective against the initial surveillance step in an attack as untrained personnel are frequently used, and this surveillance takes place over a great deal of time. With sophisticated terrorist/criminal elements, SD is less effective against the final surveillance step (Post Target Selection) as they will most likely use trained/experienced personnel and this surveillance takes less time. We need to employ SD during every movement especially near chokepoints and potential ambush sites. The Second Half of the Protective Intelligence and Hard Skills Equation In the next section, we will focus on the other aspects of our counter ambush strategies; Counter-Surveillance vs Surveillance Detection, Attack Recognition, Countering the Surprise Factor, Evasive Action and Immediate Action Drills.

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

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By: Orlando Wilson

TACTICAL VS TACTICOOL

The ‘tactical culture’ had flourished over the last few years, mainly due to the proliferation of video cameras and increasing engagement with social media platforms, which I believe is causing the lines between reality and the 'tacticool' entertainment world to become very, very blurred…

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 It takes very little these days to be a part of the tactical sub-culture that is trending, here's how to do it. Simply, purchase a gun, where legal, get your hands on some tactical clothing, buy a bunch of 'black op' accessories, plug into 'Soldier of Fortune' social-media channels and perhaps even take some no-fail tactical training courses, then after a few months, hey presto, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an expert! Whereas, in the good old days, the only option, if you wanted this lifestyle, was to join the military - preferably the Infantry! I understand the tactical industry is about selling, it's about making money, no different than selling kitchen products and cookery classes or golf clubs and golf lessons. To be honest, working in a kitchen with sharp knives, boiling water, hot surfaces etc. is more dangerous than

most tacticool entertainment classes. From a business perspective, the mainstream tactical and gun industry is not about dealing with the reality of violence; it's about selling products and providing entertainment in a safe environment. Which, I see no problem with until people start believing that their 'play world' can transfer into the real world. Stress Training I would say, that due to my background, my training influences at base level are what I learned in the British Army and then more importantly what I gained from experiences in Eastern Europe and South Africa in the 90's, followed by other adventures in different locations where I've had to quickly learn what worked and more importantly, what didn't. I am a great believer in stress training, but one of the issues these days is

I am a great believer in stress training, but one of the issues these days is that people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle being stressed. 16

TACTICAL VS TACTICOOL that people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle being stressed. I've had clients on firearms courses in the US getting very irate when they have been given constructive criticism. Nothing is anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fault these days, right, so blame the stupid gun! I have had angry students argue because I have not issued them with pass certificates because they were not up to standards but in their minds, they'd paid for the course and therefore deserved a certificate. So, how can you provide stress training in a comfortable and safe environment where everyone is pampered and happy? FACT - YOU CAN'T! A gentleman recently inquired as to whether we include such things as press-ups or tannerite pyrotechnics to make our drills more realistic. Well, sometimes we do, this adds to the show, but does it really add to the stress? I understand for some people just picking up a firearm is stressful, I respect this and respect them for going outside of their comfort zones. Stress training is all about taking people outside of their comfort zones.

Providing realistic tactical training in the US and Western Europe is virtually impossible due to excessive safety rules and regulations, which are needed to prevent tacticool warriors killing themselves and others by accident when attempting to replicate something they have just seen in some computer game. I run a tactical police training course in Mexico where we use live rounds in a derelict building and have people between the targets. Now, I am sure many of you will think that this is not safe, and while I can respect your point of view I would emphasize that we are training specialist teams to deal with high-risk situations and not weekend warriors seeking macho selfies for facebook! The only way to understand what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like to be shot at is to be shot at. The only way to be confident in your ability to shoot past someone and hit the target is to do so in training. Were people hurt by flying debris and ricochets; yes of course, but they sucked it up and understood that we were conditioning them for the situations they

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 would be facing. If you find such training unsafe and scary, then I suggest you stay away from hostile environments. If you disagree with our methods that's your prerogative but the people you'll see in these videos prove our methods to be effective, and on many occasions, to the extreme! Things need to be kept in perspective and for me, if someone is serious about training they will want to work hard, be open to criticism and accept that they need to be taken outside of their comfort zone. For example, if someone who is not a â&#x20AC;&#x153;gun personâ&#x20AC;? is seeking to own a firearm for self-defense then as simple a thing as drawing from a holster can be outside of their comfort zone, and I can respect that. If someone is into the tactical culture and wants to dress up and play soldiers, then I can appreciate that also. Some airsoft enthusiasts that I have met have been very cool and realize what they're doing is a sport. A sport that can be physically demanding, where you will fail at some point and can be very painful when hit with a BB. However, there is a big

Things need to be kept in perspective and to me if someone is serious about training they will want to work, be open to constructive criticism and accept they need to be taken outside of their comfort zone.

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difference between dressing up in the latest tactical fashion and stepping outside of your comfort zone!

long as you’re sensible, as with any major city, and is generally considered one of the safer places in Nigeria.

Perspectives - Reality vs Tacticool I was recently speaking with a gentleman who'd served in the U.S. Military, worked in law enforcement, and been a DOD contractor, and he was telling me how he turned down a government job in Abuja, Nigeria because he could not carry a firearm; “Got to have a gun in Africa”! I think he was trying to impress me, but I have spent time in Africa, mainly unarmed. I have been out partying in Abuja and worked there providing bomb prevention services to Churches, unarmed! Abuja is a pretty safe city so

To put things into context, around the same time that Mr Tactical Ted was telling how he would not set foot outside the U.S. without a gun I had someone handing out terrorist attack and bomb prevention booklets to churches in the volatile parts of Nigeria. This 'someone' was a young lady I knew, Ms Jenny, and who was a local student at the time. There have been numerous terrorist attacks in her area, but she was still traveling around distributing the booklets, unarmed. I am sure to Mr Tactical Ted the distribution of these booklets would have needed an armored convoy with air

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 support, but things are different in reality, outside of the tacticool world! So, in terms of selfconfidence, composure and operational effectiveness who would you say rates the highest; Mr Tactical Ted or Ms Jenny? I think Ms Jenny wins hands down on a job well-done and way before I expect Tactical Ted would have finished writing his kit list!

and the tactical culture are viewed as a means of empowerment. Just having a gun does not make you a tough guy, and those that think it does should not own firearms!

When I am on shooting ranges, including nice airconditioned indoor ranges in suburban South Florida, I see shooters, including instructors, dressed with plate carries, chest rigs, daggers and drop holsters trying to look mean and For the record, I am promacho like their YouTube gun and think everyone one heroes. I find this attitude should have the right to quite worrying as I know for carry a firearm when they a fact many of these guys are adequately trained to never joined the military do so. But, for many guns and I expect most have

TACTICAL VS TACTICOOL never been in a fight since they were bullied at school, so what are they trying to compensate for? I'm pretty sure that many could get their thrills elsewhere and for a lot cheaper than the thousands of dollars they spend on guns and tactical gear. I also think that psychologically it would be far healthier too! Maybe they need to get some perspective from someone who has successfully operated in high-risk areas, like Ms Jenny. Instead of worrying about the speed of their magazine changes she could teach them to be confident by improving their situational awareness. Instead of stressing about what the best holster is for their new gun she could boost their self-worth by demonstrating how to move around covertly without drawing attention. Maybe then they would become empowered

enough, armed with their new skills, that they could occasionally leave their guns and tacticool accessories at home when they ventured out to the local grocery store! In closing then, it's fair to say there is a big difference between reality and the world of tacticool highs. I am sure many see this world as a fun and empowering place, and I hope they are happy and enjoy it. But in the real tactical world where people get hurt and killed, there is nothing cool or glamorous about it. If you are serious about entering this world then pain, injury, discomfort, stress, and being outside of your comfort zone all go with the turf. So, as every former and serving infantryman knows, everyone one wants to be a Grunt until it comes to doing Grunt shit, right? Stay safe.

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

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 By: Mark Roche EPS

Social Media & Social Management There is no doubt about it, social media has become one of the fabrics of who we are as a society, and the Tsunami of information coming our way on a daily basis can be overwhelming at times. Social media can quickly become all things to all people meaning that one can find exactly what they’re looking for at any time, anywhere, and at the stroke of a key, or swipe of a computer screen. However, the technology can also work against you when someone is negligent in their use or management of it. Let me start by saying at the outset, I’m not a medical professional, and these statements and opinions are my own as an Executive Protection Specialist. Social media and “Social Management” are two different terms and must be distinguishable in order to use social media correctly. For example, your actions on the internet, or your social media management, can determine your

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 success in Executive Protection. For the past couple of months, I’ve explored some of the incredible facets of social media, as well as the pitfalls of social media that many people fall foul of today.

Facebook users also clicked the “like” button on more than 4 million posts, on average, every minute. And finally, consider that worldwide, 15 million texts are sent a minute, and Google conducts more than 5 million searches per Assessing Facebook, Twitter, minute, worldwide, each Instagram, and Google to and every day. Incredible! get a good cross-section of delivery platforms for online These numbers continue media, I was struck by the to grow daily and amount vast amount of information to billions of pieces of which is processed every information sent daily. At minute. For example, last count, an estimated studies have shown that 3.6 billion people are social media gains 840 new active on social media customers a minute, and - almost half the global according to Twitter, the population. Knowledge number of tweets sent per is power, as we all know, minute, since 2013 has but differing opinions exist increased 58% to more on how much information than 455,000 tweets. In is a good thing. For the 2017, 4.1 million videos purposes of this article, were being watched every that’s not my focus, nor am minute alone. Now, I don't I qualified to judge, but in want to venture too deep my professional opinion, I into this rabbit hole of stats do consider social media to but bear with me as these be one of the most useful will help to illustrate some networking tools that has of the points we'll consider ever been created. When later. social media is used and managed correctly, it can In 2017, Instagram users be to the great benefit of uploaded 4.6 million executive protection agents posts per minute and in everywhere. Just consider the same year 510,000 the numbers I cited earlier comments were posted to and think of the millions Facebook every minute, upon millions of potential while 293,000 statuses business contacts alone were updated, and that we have access to. 136,000 pictures uploaded. We now have an audience

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Facebook users also click the “like” button on more than 4 million posts a minute. Worldwide, 15million texts are sent a minute, and Goggle has more than 5 million searches per minute

of millions who we can propose new business ideas to, we can quickly generate attention for a specific cause, or gain new clients within a few clicks. Every time you post on social media, as you know, your thoughts are instantly shared for all to see or hear. Social media is the most effective way for you to enhance your personal and career goals if used correctly. The management of “information”, or your use of social media has to be a reflection of who you are as a person and as an Executive Protection Specialist. What does that mean? Whatever you do online must be professional, period. This craft is 24/7, so our dedication to everything we do must be to the best of our ability, including social media engagement. Our profession, as well as its members, cannot be lulled into a sense of a freewheeling information highway when it comes to what we do every day. More and more I'm dismayed by the casual approach in which some peers demonstrate a disregard of our core responsibilities, which takes us to the other

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“I’m coming out of xyz service, how do I get a job?” That’s great but who are you? Why do you think this profession is for you? 26

SOCIAL MEDIA & SOCIAL MANAGEMENT side of social media, the Management of “information”. The management of your social media could lead you towards making the most significant mistakes of your career. Keep in mind that increasingly, background checks now incorporate social media searches to establish who you are as a person.

supposed “professionals” posting and promoting hate speech and political ideals not conducive to who we are as impartial protectors, and then, they can’t for the life of them, figure out why the phone never rings. One of the biggest mistakes individuals are making more over is in the posting of photos. Is it professional to ask or take Spend any significant time a picture with EVERY client on the Facebook message you work with, and then boards and you’ll see post it to social media? multiple posts along the While some think this lines of, “I’m coming out is a great way of being of 'xyz' service, how do I “relevant” in our industry, I get a job?” That’s great but beg to differ. who are you? Why do you think this profession is for Relevance is something you? that happens in a very organic way when you set Even more problematic is a professional standard the commonly seen line, to your work for others “Anyone coming to my to see. How do you tell city, yo hit me up, I’m a potential employer or available!” client that you value their Great! But bad grammar privacy, for instance? you aside, who have you can’t because all you do worked for, and why would is post pictures of them I “hit you up, yo”? or even worse, pictures of YOU with them! How In another post, I saw can I as an agency owner a bodyguard who says trust you to be a “keeper that he does weddings; of secrets” when all you funerals, sweet sixteen’s, do is post information and celebrity closeabout your detail on social protection for a reasonable media?” price. In my opinion, as a Disturbingly, I see professional body, we must

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 refrain from going outside of our core fundamentals. Our mission is to ensure the safety of our clients, and not to identify photo opportunities to provide social proof that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working. In a career where your personal opinion rarely means anything, why do some continue to write posts which will only damage their professional standing? As a community

of trained professionals, in order for us to grow and be recognized for the fantastic work we do every day, we must be accountable for our actions and while I encourage self-promotion, let us do it in a way that adds to our industry as a whole. We are taught to be selfless, humble and confidential and most of all, professional. If we fail in that then what are we?

Mark Roche works full time as a US-Based Executive Protection Specialist and a graduate of multiple close protection programs.

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CAREER IN CLOSE PROTECTION By: Robin Barratt

Deciding How To Start Your Career In Close Protection Who, when initially looking for a close protection course, tried to find the cheapest course and quickest route possible to your badge? Who researched their training provider and checked out all the credentials and qualifications of their instructors? 31

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Who doesn't intend to do any other training until they find at least some work to pay back their initial training costs? Who, reading this, has attended an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;accreditedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; training course but has actually never yet done a day's work as a designated protection officer? I could go on, but well... you get the picture! Finding the right training course is a really, really important first step in your career in protection. But it isn't an easy thing

to do; train with the right company and you might be able to find work fairly quickly thereafter; train with the wrong company and you could easily have wasted thousands and a lot of time; it is likely that you will never get any work... ever! Train with the right company and your portfolio and CV/ Resume looks good from the very beginning; train with the wrong company and your CV doesn't even get looked at! Train with the right company and you are considered a serious

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Train with the right company and your portfolio and CV looks good from the very beginning; train with the wrong company and your CV doesn't even get looked at!

player who invests time and money in your career and development, and who wants to be the very best; train with the wrong company and, well you just get laughed at! But how do you choose the right training course? Let's go back to an earlier question; Who, when looking for a Close Protection course, tried to find the cheapest course and quickest route to your badge? If you have this mindset when choosing a course, you are probably going to choose the wrong course and training provider. Pretty simple really. So, before you start to choose a course, you need to look at your mindset; if your mindset is just to get a license, regardless of whether that license will get you any work or not, then choose any course, by any provider, at the cheapest price possible and good luck! Because I can 99.9% guarantee you will never work in Protection, ever. However, if you have a really determined mindset to find the best course, and to be the best, how do you go about doing it? The first and the most

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 important thing to remember is that your initial close protection training should be just the very first step of your training portfolio; further and on-going training is a must on the road to a really great career. Your compulsory 140 hours is just the very beginning; just a taster, if you like. After your course you will know a little bit about everything, but not a lot about anything, so you have to consider taking other more specialised training shortly after your basic training depending upon your career path. And therefore, I strongly suggest that, even at this early stage, you have some sort of an idea about what kind of close protection you are more interested in, and then try to choose a course training provider relevant to your career path. For example, if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re British and do not intend to work outside of the UK, then initially investing in a course offering extensive firearms training will be a complete waste of money â&#x20AC;&#x201C; employers in the UK will not need to know that you can field-strip an AK47 under constant mortar bombardment or double-

clicking multiple targets while evacuating your principal. I hope. If you only want to work at events and concerts and with pop stars and celebrities, then select a specific training provider relevant to this particular sector of security and area of operations, Icon Corporation in the US, for instance. There are a number of specialised well-

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If you only want to work at events and concerts and with pop stars and celebrities, then select a specific training provider relevant to this particular sector of security and area of operations.

known companies who only provide security for events, concerts etc., and so training with them will be far more beneficial to your chosen career path than choosing a general CP training course with a company that just trains and nothing else, and you can always upgrade your training to suit a new working environment and / or career path at a later date. Interested in female

only security? Again, there are a few female only operational companies that also offer CP training services, such as Athena Academy. Interested in working in particular or specific regions or environments? Again, there are a few international companies e.g. Ronin in South Africa that are licensed by the SIA. So, think carefully about which area of close protection you

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be a specialist than a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;jack of all trades.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; I get loads of CVs sent to me, and when I look at someone's CV that lists lots of different skills, I know that they probably have a good but fairly basic understanding of many areas of providing protective services, but they are probably a master of none. However, when I read a CV which lists extensive training and In my opinion; it is better to experience in a few key are particularly interested in, and then do your research for specialised companies within these sectors that also provide CP/EP training services. Don't just do a general protection course hoping to then decide where to take your career, because this is exactly what thousands of people do and you'll be just the same as everyone else.

CAREER IN CLOSE PROTECTION skills and sectors, then I immediately understand they are a more likely a specialist. These candidates are filed; because specialists are worth their weight in gold. The rest? Well... I get hundreds of CVs so why keep them? And I know that many major security companies feel the same; why keep an average run-of-the-mill resume when hundreds of them come into our offices each and every month? It would be impossible to keep them all and a complete waste of time reading them too! So, unless candidates state in their covering letter that they are a specialist or have special skills, unfortunately most CVs go straight into the bin. Sorry, but this is a fact. So, consider specialising at a very early stage. Once you have decided on your career path and your particular speciality, and then once you have completed your initial accredited training course with the appropriate training provider (appropriate to your desired speciality), quickly invest in further, on-going training specific to

that field, especially if you have limited operational experience. Important, if you cannot show experience at the start of your career, then show training and education. Every time I am asked about developing a training portfolio, I always refer back to a good friend who, over the course of two years, invested well over ÂŁ10k on training; every spare penny he had, he put towards security and CP related training courses, and he travelled all over the world developing his education. Because he was not originally from a military background he found it very difficult to get established, so he trained, and trained, and trained, for two whole years. He had no operational experience but because of his huge training portfolio, he eventually secured a great position as a security driver with aristocracy in France, with a salary of ÂŁ1000 a week, plus accommodation, expenses etc. He ended up staying in that job for over two years. Do the math and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see that his initial investment in training was quickly paid back in just over two months. He didn't

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 make any excuses, he had his goals and set about achieving them. So, to summarize; if you are interested in a career in close protection do these FOUR things FIRST and before you embark on your career: DECIDE very early on, on any speciality or specific area of protection that is of particular interest, and then... SEARCH the appropriate training course with a

course provider that is specific or most closely related to this interest and then... INVEST in the best training course, with the most reputable, related training provider available and then... INVEST in further training specific to your interest. Remember, SPECIALISTS are like gold dust, however Protection officers with just a standard license are twoa-penny.

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

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VENUE SECURITY INTERFACE By: Maurice Eaton

The Tour Security Venue Security Interface

Throughout my years of working in Venue Security, I’ve both learned and experienced quite a bit from a variety of angles.

Starting out, I was one of the guys that didn’t take the job too serious. However, it was while working in the field, I felt my “calling,” and noticed that here was

an opportunity for me to grow in the industry and use my position and access to branch out to create a bigger platform for myself. One thing I can say is as it

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 relates to touring, when musical acts come to town, I see them face the same challenges time and again. As such, I thought it might be appropriate to share some insights that may make life a bit smoother for the next individual or team. Below and in no particular order, are a few tips which I believe will assist a touring staff when interacting with venue security: 1: Enlist a member of venue security to be a part of your team for the day This person doesn’t have to be attached to your hip all night, but they should be your primary go-to person, and point of contact for the day. They should have full building access and keys to unlock all doors. Essentially, this person can help with anything that’s needed from a venue standpoint in a much shorter time than it would take for you to determine who does what and where. 2: Request the backstage venue security not have cell phones on post Often times backstage

venue security are there for an extended period of time, which can cause them to lose focus on the assignment. In this new age of digital and social media, the temptation of having a readily accessible cell phone on post could easily distract them from the task at hand. The no cell phone request, also helps ensure client confidentiality, preventing the staffer who just can’t help themselves from trying to take a quick photo or video of their favorite artist onstage or backstage. 3: At some point offer a “thank you” to venue security While we know this is an, at times, thankless job, it’s human nature that everyone wants to feel appreciated. A simple “thank you” can go a long way into building a long-lasting working relationship that can pay dividends down the road. Who knows, you might run into some of these people at the same, or perhaps different, location throughout your touring schedule. That lowly staffer could one day be the next security director, and your act of kindliness

VENUE SECURITY INTERFACE could produce the keys to the kingdom in the future. 4: Request that backstage venue security has a two way radio to communicate with front of the house security It’s no secret that a crisis can occur in a split second, and in a venue packed with hundreds or even thousands of people, the impact could be of significant magnitude. As such, if something needs to be quickly communicated from back of the house (backstage area) to front of the house (where the ticketed public is allowed), radio transmissions on the same frequently as the majority of first responders could save you valuable time and energy. 5: Ensure that backstage venue security is familiar with emergency plans Everything is fine until it isn’t, and in some instances, this could be a matter of life and death in case of an emergency. Although you yourself may have done a Site

Advance on the building; it’s nothing like having a knowledgeable person to guide you through the in house emergency plans. You can then incorporate the buildings plan to yours, creating a more comprehensive emergency response. 6: If the opportunity presents itself, have a conversation with house security (outside of the security meeting) The day of show can be very fast paced and often information from the official security meeting, that is traditionally just conducted with supervisors, isn’t properly communicated to other members of the venue security team. Even when the information is being shared, there is always a chance of a mix up. Making it a part of your standard operating procedure to stop by, or send a member of your touring security staff to the venue security roll-call and just offer a few words and a brief rundown of the plan that is set for the event, gets everyone on the same page.

Maurice Eaton is a trained Close Protection Specialist and Security Supervisor for one of the largest multi-purpose venues in the United States.

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GLOBAL ROUND UP Somalia

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Nigeria Nigerian President orders troop deployment to Zamfara State: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the deployment of a 1000-strong military force to Zamfara State in the northwest of the country to combat security issues affecting rural communities in the region. The deployment will combine the army, air force, police and civil defence forces, and will aim to neutralise every form of criminality in the area. The President's decision came a day after 15 people were kidnapped by gunmen in the Local Government Area of Maradun in Zamfara, and after 18,000 people from 18 villages were displaced when criminals took them over in

late July. Hundreds of people have been killed in the past year by bandits in Zamfara. The attackers also often burn villages and kidnap for ransom. Somalia Attempted piracy attack off of Baraawe: Pirates attempted to hijack a vessel in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of the Somali port of Baraawe. Local sources stated that the vessel was attacked at around 1420hrs (1120UTC) at position 06 32N / 44 02 E. The attack was unsuccessful and the vessel arrived safely at the port of Baraawe. Authorities advised that all vessels transiting the area should remain extremely vigilant and adhere to known security protocols.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 Malawi US Embassy warns of vigilante gangs targeting foreigners: The United States embassy in Lilongwe has issued an alert warning of vigilante gangs and patrols in Mulanje District. Villagers are reportedly responding to persistent rumours of attacks by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;bloodsuckersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, with vigilante groups suspecting travellers, foreigners and other suspicious strangers. The embassy has prohibited all employees' personal travel to the region and stated that official travel must be limited to daylight hours. Beyond official travel, daylight travel only is recommended for any and all foreign travellers in the region. Cameroon Prison set alight and inmates freed: Local media sources state that unknown gunmen attacked a prison in the town of Ndop located in the Ngo-Ketunja department in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. The gunmen set alight the facility and according to unconfirmed reports released several hundred inmates who were held for offences related to the ongoing Anglophone

Crisis. It is not yet clear if there have been any injuries or fatalities in the attack. Local police are currently attempting to track down the perpetrators and escaped inmates. Additionally the attackers have seized multiple weapons and many rounds of ammunition. Zimbabwe Unrest to follow Emmerson Mnangagwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presidential election win: Emmerson Mnangagwa has won the Zimbabwean presidential elections with a tight margin over his rivals Chamisa. The Zanu-PF candidate got 50.8% of the vote, enough to avoid an electoral run-off. The main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa almost immediately rejected the results. Delays in the release of the results and the narrow margin by which Mnangagwa won the election has fuelled doubts among opposition forces over the validity of the elections. Episodes of unrest similar to those witnessed during the run up to the election results are likely in spite of the deterring presence of the national armed forces who have been deployed across the country to prevent further violence. At least six people have been killed

GLOBAL ROUND UP so far as security forces attempt to disperse crowds of discontented voters in the capital Harare.

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United States Killer Californian wildfire prompts evacuation of thousands before claiming lives: Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes near the Californian city of Redding in Shasta County due to a wildfire. Firefighting teams are working to extinguish the fire that remains out of control as of now. Scorching temperatures during the summer season have contributed to the swift spread of the fire. Further south another fire forced

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thousands more to evacuate from the San Jacinto mountains area, Riverside County. The wildfire has so far claimed the lives of two firefighters. Redding residents fleeing the wildfire described a chaotic and congested getaway as the fire crossed the Sacramento River and torched subdivisions in the city. Colombia Increased risk of dengue fever in Vichada State as floods persist: According to local media sources, the state of Vichada has reported the first cases of dengue fever in the Puerto Carreno area as recent floods persist. The lack of operative

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 health services and the accumulated water following recent rains are increasing the risk of mosquito-borne infectious diseases. The slow response of the central authorities and further rains expected in the area will make it more difficult to control potential outbreaks. Venezuela Multiple people injured following explosions at military parade in Caracas: At least seven people were injured in the detonation of two explosive devices that occurred in the vicinity of Avenida Bolivar, Caracas in early August. The devices were reportedly planted on two drones which got shot down by snipers as they were attempting to hover towards the stage where President Nicolas Maduro was holding a speech. The blast caused dozens of members of the local security forces to flee, causing a stampede. Further reports suggest that several

reporters at the scene have been arrested by the security forces. The president and the government officials on the stage were not harmed. Ecuador State of Emergency declared in three provinces due to Venezuelan migrant crisis: The Ecuadorian government has declared a state of emergency in three provinces including Carchi, on the border with Colombia, and El Oro, next to Peru and Pichincha. Authorities stated that they will be deploying more border officers to these regions in order to monitor and control the increasing flow of Venezuelan migrants arriving into the country. Extra security resources will also be allocated to these provinces. According to local government agencies, more than 500,000 Venezuelans have crossed into Ecuadorian territory due to a grave humanitarian crisis underway in their country of origin.

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GLOBAL ROUND UP Protests in Gaza strip

Iraq Gunmen storm regional government offices in Erbi: On Monday, 23 July, suspected Islamic State (IS) militants raided regional government offices located in Erbil, taking a number of hostages. The gunmen barricaded themselves in as the security forces surround the building. After exchanging gunfire, the security forces have reportedly put a stop to the assault, killing two of the militants; the other two carried out suicide attacks at the site during the attack. At least one civil servant has been killed and two

members of the security forces were injured during the operations. Israel Dozens Injured during fatal border protests in Gaza strip: Two Palestinian demonstrators have been killed by live Israeli Defence Force (IDF) fire during renewed border protests in Gaza . The IDF claimed it struck a group who were throwing firebombs over the border fence. A further 90 Palestinian protesters were injured by live fire, according to the Gazan Health Ministry. Border protests in the

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Gaza strip peak weekly on Fridays, as protesters join demonstrations following Friday prayers. Yemen World Health Organization warns of continued cholera threat: The World Health Organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (WHO) warning of a new cholera epidemic in war-torn Yemen has been reiterated at the start of August. The United Nations (UN) is hoping for a ceasefire in northern Yemen to allow for vaccinations as the region has never had an oral cholera vaccination campaign. The WHO had planned to vaccinate 500,000 people in and around the city of Hodeidah, which was targeted by Saudi-led air strikes on 2 August in which 26 people died. Previous attempts to treat the epidemic have met with obstacles due to the ongoing conflict in the country.

Portugal Wildfires spread in Southern and Central Portugal: Wildfires have devastated areas of the Algarve as well as several other areas across Portugal. The largest reported blaze raged in Monchique, Faro district, with around 800 firefighters called in to bring it under control. The fire spread to the town of Alentejo, and residents of nearby Odemira were evacuated. A smaller forest fire in Estremoz, in the centre of the country, has injured six people, two seriously. As of August 10th, the wildfires continue to rage. France Floods lead to Mass Evacuations in Six Southern Departments: Heavy floods in southern France led to the evacuation of 1,600 people. Local media reports indicate that the majority were campers and

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The WHO had planned to vaccinate 500,000 people in and around the city of Hodeidah, which was targeted by Saudi-led air strikes on 2 August in which 26 people died.

GLOBAL ROUND UP that one German national has been reported missing. The worst-hit departments are Gard, Ardeche and Drome, and the French interior ministry has issued flood alerts for three additional departments. The floods came in the wake of extremely hot temperatures in the country. Ukraine Measles Outbreak Continues To Spread: The Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine reported that 755 new cases of measles Ukraine

have been registered within a week, bringing the total to 28,185 cases since January 2018. Most of the cases have been reported in the regions of Lviv, Transcarpathian, Ivano-Frankivsk, Odessa, Kyiv and Ternopil. On Wednesday, 7 August, the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) declared that more than 77,000 doses of measles vaccines have been delivered to Ukrainian authorities to attempt to contain the propagation of the disease.

Pakistan Over forty killed and injured after grenade attack at electoral office: At least 20 people were killed and a further 20 injured following a blast at an electoral office of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) in Dalbandin, Baluchistan. Sources state that the blast was caused by a hand grenade, but no-one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Police and officials cordoned off the blast site and initiated a search operation in the surrounding areas. Those injured were taken to hospitals in Quetta for treatment. This the latest attack that has been carried out during the current election campaign which has seen numerous such incidents.

Laos Dam collapses flooding villages in Attapeu Province: On Tuesday, 24 July, a dam built near the Dong Amphan National Biodiversity Conservation Area in Attapeu Province collapsed, flooding multiple villages including Yai Thae, Hinland, Mai Thasengchan, Tha Hin and Samong. Hundreds of people are reportedly missing and there are likely to be multiple fatalities. Following the devastation in the area, thousands of people have been forced to move from their homes. Intense monsoon rains have brought lakes and rivers in the country to the peak of their capacity. Flood warnings have also been extended to Northern Cambodia in the wake of the dam collapse.

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At least 20 people were killed and a further 20 injured following a blast at an electoral office of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) in Dalbandin, Baluchistan. Bangladesh Ongoing road safety protests lead to violent clashes: More than 100 people have been injured in clashes between police and students protesting against poor road safety. Police reportedly fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in the Jigatala area of the city, with demonstrators also claiming that they were attacked by a group of pro-government activists. The clashes came on the seventh consecutive day of protests in the capital over road safety, which were triggered after two students were killed in a road traffic incident (RTI) on 29 July. Australia Statewide drought declared in New South Wales:

On Wednesday, 8 August, the Government of New South Wales declared that all its territory is now in drought. According to the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), one quarter of the territory of the state has been classified as being in "intense drought". In the past month less than 10 mm (0.39 inches) of rain has been recorded in the western, north west and central areas of New South Wales. The situation affects particularly farmers, as farm reservoirs have dried up and crops are failing. The local government authorised farmers to shoot kangaroos that compete with livestock for sparse pasture. The drought conditions in the state of New South Wales this year have been the driest and most widespread since 1965.

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By: Drum Cussac

Minority Groups Protest in Tel Aviv over Nation-State Law Tensions within Israel's Arab community have been elevated in recent weeks in response to Israel's controversial Nation-State law. The law, passed by the Knesset on 19 July, declares Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people. A protest is planned in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square on Saturday, 11 August to denounce the law. Turnout is expected to be high: a previous rally over the issue on 4 August was attended by more than 50,000 people. Organisers of the 4 August rally, which passed peacefully, estimated that 120,000 people attended the demonstration. Minority groups in Israel claim that the law is discriminatory toward religious minorities like Christians and Muslims and will marginalize the country's 21 percent Arab minority. The Druze minority in particular has taken issue with the law and was a leading presence in the 4 August protest. The Druze are ethnic Arabs and a religious group that is an offshoot of Islam.

The community is primarily concentrated in the mountainous regions of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and Israel. In Israel, the community numbers about 130,000, or 1.5 per cent of the population, and live mainly in hilltop towns of the northern Galilee region. The community has traditionally identified closely with Israel, and unlike most Muslim and Christian Arab citizens, Druze are subject to mandatory draft. The recent protests highlight the sentiment of betrayal within the community, and the uncharacteristically powerful response represents one of the more serious rifts between the community and the Israeli government. Druze and other minority groups have criticised the law for its removal of Arabic as an official language. Other criticism has focused

FocusOn: ISRAEL

on elements of the law committing resources to Jewish settlement, which opponents fear could lead to an unequal distribution of land and resources or even ousting certain groups from their homes. Protest leaders

have vowed to continue to pressure the government on the law, which also faces legal challenges before the Supreme Court. Proponents of the law say it enshrines Israel's character as

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a Jewish state and serves as a bulwark against those who reject Jewish statehood. It is worth noting that protests have attracted prominent individuals from outside the Druze community, including former chiefs of the Israeli military and the Mossad and Shin Bet security agencies, highlighting support from across the political spectrum.

the date set by law, 5 November.

The current government has taken a number of other recent controversial moves ahead of upcoming elections, including barring groups critical of the military's treatment of Palestinians from speaking in schools, withdrawing support for gay surrogacy, and promoting a law allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin parliament to overrule Supreme Court vetoes. Netanyahu has said the law will not be changed, though Further protests over the issue he has been trying to work are likely. Previous rallies have out an accommodation with thus far been largely peaceful, Druze leaders. It is likely that although the potential for Netanyahu is using the law rioting and clashes will be to flex his political muscles elevated particularly following as he prepares for elections any significant developments. next year under a cloud of Protests are unlikely to directly corruption allegations. Early target foreign nationals, elections are widely expected, but travellers are at risk of with current predictions of a poll being held toward the end exposure to incidental violence and travel disruptions. of February rather than

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By: Thomas Renner

Training for Survival

Training Provides Realistic Instruction On How to React In Active Shooting Incidents

In an international age where no organization is free from the threat of an active shooter, it is not nearly enough to have a response plan. “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face,’’ said St. Kathy Kelsheimer, a retired Marine police sergeant who is an expert on active attacker response and survival training. Whether it’s a business, school, church or any

other type of institution, the importance of putting a plan into realistic practice is paramount. Security professionals can devise the most brilliant strategies, but it’s also essential for people to know how to react if security measures are breached. Even people

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experienced in emergency situations can freeze in a crisis situation. In almost all cases, people lose fine motor skills in real-life active shooting situations. Kelsheimer witnessed that firsthand during a training session designed to simulate the

shooting that occurred at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in 2016. Fifty people died in the incident, and in the simulation Kelsheimer remembers watching an experienced firefighter freeze under the stress. “It was eye-opening,’’

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 Kelsheimer said. “People need to practice drills. When you lose fine motor skills and you go to lock a door, and can’t, that’s very surprising. If you’re sitting in a classroom, book learning is a lot different than the real situation. That firefighter might have gotten an A on the written test. But in the moment of truth, he froze. Because of the training, he will know that if he has to go into a situation like that, his body could shut down. He will know that he will be expected to handle the noise and the pressure.”

the task • Have the student perform the task under stress inoculation • Have the student teach back to the trainer directly coming off the stress inoculation

One of the main components to training is working under lifelike circumstances. While classroom education has value, hands-on experience in a setting similar to what people might encounter in an active-shooting incident introduces a stress level with which they are unfamiliar. “The key to Situational training the stress inoculation is sharpens skills to make it as realistic as Troy Lowe has been possible with emphasis training businesses, on hitting the key life churches, schools and saving techniques they other groups on how to have been taught,’’ Lowe survive active shooting said. “The reality is there’s situations since 2014. He a physiological response is also a SWAT Medic Team in every person’s body Leader and Tactical EMS when a new stressor is Coordinator. introduced.” Lowe, who runs a Silverback Safety & Dr. Kathy Platoni survived Training Solutions, employs the shooting at Fort Hood a five-step learning Texas in 2009, where 14 process. It includes: people were killed and 33 • Tell the students the injured. The Fort Hood “how to” massacre is the deadliest • Demonstrate the “how mass shooting on an to” American military base. • Have the student perform She found active shooting

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The key to the stress inoculation is to make it as realistic as possible with emphasis on hitting the key life saving techniques they have been taught

training was frighteningly realistic. “It’s unmistakably life like,’’ she said. “I had flashbacks to Fort Hood when I went through it the first time,’’ she said. Training can be held at businesses, schools, churches or manufacturing facilities. Greg Buxton helped bring in training at his workplace, an automobile manufacturer in Ohio. About 15 people from three shifts volunteered for the weekend training. “I think some people felt ‘We’re going to sit there and put tourniquets on,’’’ said Buxton, an engineering coordinator at the plant. “This is training for a tactical environment, which I think invigorated them. It’s not sitting at a table and slapping on Band-Aids. It was like taking normal training and putting it on steroids times 10.” ‘No safe place in the world’ Mike Wisner is a decorated Army veteran and no stranger to witnessing suspenseful situations. One of the most frightening for him was when a 17-yearold student opened fire with a shotgun at West

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TRAINING FOR SURVIVAL Liberty-Salem High School in Ohio in January 2017. The incident occurred just two miles from his parents’ home. “It was scary,’’ said Wisner, a tactical SWAT medic and an instructor in tactical medicine. “These kids were running out into cornfields. It was the closest thing to being in the military I had ever seen. It brought the blinders off. If it can happen here, in central Ohio in a high school with just 400 students, it can happen anywhere. It’s a ticking time bomb.” An FBI report released in May found that more than 200 people were killed in active shooter incidents in the United States in 201617. The shootings occurred in all sorts of facilities and businesses – nightclubs, hotels, churches, schools – and ages of the shooters ranged from 14 to 66 years of age. There were 50 shootings. “In this day and age, there is no safe place in the world,’’ Platoni said. “What place is safe in our world? A school? A corporation? A hospital? It doesn’t exist.” Expanding the safety net

Jamie Wilson is the only nurse with any trauma training in the school district in Licking County, Ohio and trained alongside other district personnel. “By having training, now I’m in a community of people who know how to survive an active shooting situation,’’ Wilson said. “If you’re in Licking County, you have a pretty good chance at surviving a shooting.” Wilson said educators in the district understand basic first aid, but training takes it up a notch. “They understand it’s not the end of the world if you’re shot,’’ she said. “It takes that base training to the next level where they can actually help save lives.” School districts in the United States have come under siege in recent years. There were 16 shootings and 28 deaths at U.S. schools in the first quarter of 2018. In May, there were five school shootings, leaving 17 people dead. The deadliest incident that month occurred in Santa Fe, Texas, where 10 students were killed and 10 others wounded by a student

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If you’re an elementary school student or on the assembly line at Honda, you could be a victim in the line of fire. Unfortunately, I know that firsthand. who had a shotgun and revolver. Multiple IEDs and pipe bombs were also found around the school. “The training is necessary because of the world we live in and the kinds of issues our students face,’’ said Wilson, who travels around the entire county to help students. “We deal with emotional, physical and psychological trauma. You’re always wondering if it’s going to be you or your school next.” Many U.S. school districts are using an intruder defense system designed by Lowe that securely locks entry points in lock down situations. The Barracuda, which is manufactured by The BILCO Company of Connecticut, saw a 400 percent rise in sales compared to the first quarter of 2017, after 17

people died at the hands of a lone gunman on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. Keeping emergency tools accessible Platoni said even Fort Hood lacked the proper equipment to treat victims during that attack. “People were using belts, underwear, their uniform shirts as tourniquets.’’ Platoni said. “We were using table cloths as blankets. We didn’t think about lifesaving measures and equipment before because it just didn’t happen. Well, it does happen.” Now she keeps a kit in her office and one in her vehicle. The kit offers information and gear for rescuers to provide lifesaving interventions, such as tourniquets, multiple

TRAINING FOR SURVIVAL trauma dressings, gloves, gauze, tape, scissors, emergency blankets, green/red identifiers for injured or non-injured people, and a large poster with step-by-step directions “You don’t have to know medical terms. It’s so unmistakably easy, even a monkey could use it. Every practice, every place of business would do well to have one,’’ she said. If people are fortunate, they might not ever need training or an emergency aid kit. There is also the

chance, however, they might need to know how to respond tomorrow, next week, or next month. There’s just no way of knowing when an active shooting incident might unfold that could have drastic consequences. “In this day and age, no one can say they will never be a target,’’ Platoni said. “If you’re an elementary school student or on the assembly line at Honda, you could be a victim in the line of fire. Unfortunately, I know that firsthand.”

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Keeping Your Edge: Measured Responses in Tour Security (Part I) Spend any significant amount of time providing protection for entertainers involved with stage performances, and you will likely encounter one of this segment of the industry’s biggest headaches, the stage crasher.

Keeping Your Edge: Action vs. Reaction

The motivation for these individuals comes in various forms, some are “super fans” who see getting on the stage with the celebrity as the ultimate form of expression of their loyalty and support. They often refer to it as a once-in-alifetime opportunity, and despite common sense, the threat of ejection, arrest,

By: Elijah Shaw

or sometimes worse, they still needed to make the attempt. For others, it’s a method of self-expression or protest. Showing the world, and the entertainer, that there are more serious issues occurring in society. Their intent is to use the platform provided by the event,

KEEPING YOUR EDGE and the eyes glued to it, to help spread whatever the message they are trying to get out into the atmosphere.

crasher that attempts to gain access with the intent to harm the entertainer. These individuals have their own subset of rational Then there is the prankster for doing so, ranging from or anarchist. These are mental disturbances, to individuals who crash the real, or perceived, slights stage as a way to show that from the artist in question. life doesn’t have to be as Over my career, I’ve seen serious as people make it crashers take the form of out to be. They find humor opening acts, who have in creating chaos and revel felt their set was cut too in the responses, even short by the entertainer if it’s at someone else’s currently on stage, to expense (or budget). In jealous boyfriends, who in a the new media age, this fit of anger try to jump onto is even more prevalent as the platform for no other these provocateurs have reason than their significant been able to translate the other was enjoying the pranks and the notoriety performance way too much that comes along with them, for their linking. into revenue streams in the form of viewership via social No matter the intent, if media. They try to make the security measures put their way to stage in an in place prior to reaching attempt to “go viral,” hoping the stage fail, it then to multiply 15 minutes of falls onto the individual fame exponentially, by assigned to body protection having others share photos to deal with it. I call this or videos of the disruption the “moment of truth,” with their networks. because multiple variables come into play at this And lastly, and most point, and the response seriously, is the stage of the Protector, can be

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the difference between a momentary nuisance, prolonged embarrassment, and in some cases, injury of the performer. There is a mantra that many of us have drilled in our head, protect the individual, protect the brand, so now faced with this moment of truth, our response must be measured, if not we may end up doing more harm than good. Compounding this difficult position is the fact that the response cannot be one-

size-fits-all, meaning that how we would deal with a star struck teenage girl should not be the same manner as we would with a mentally deranged stalker. The problem being that, there is an extremely narrow window to try and ascertain intent and make that distinction. Most of the time, this ability is honed from years of experience and an understanding of behavioral profiling and physical “tells.” However, even if you don’t have

KEEPING YOUR EDGE that, if you are in that role, you still are forced to deal with the situation at hand. Further complicating the situation, are the factors of time, distance and placement.

good rules of thumb can apply.

For example, a choice must be made to be in the “pit” (the ground level white space area that traditionally separates the fans from TIME: How long it takes the front most part of the for the threat to get from stage) or in the “wings,” their entry point onto the (positions located Stage stage to the Protectee. How Left and Stage Right, one long it takes for you to get of which usually, but not to A. The Protectee or B. always, serves as the entry The Threat or exit point for the artist.) I myself opt for either Stage DISTANCE: How far away Left or Stage Right, usually are all parties in relation to narrowing it down to each other. whichever area I want the entertainer to exit off stage PLACEMENT: While we from at the conclusion, would love to be Arm’s therefore, all they have to Length Away from the do is look to me and walk in Protectee at all times, by that direction. its very nature, that simply isn’t’ possible for stage So with time, distance, performances. As such, we placement and intent all as Protectors must make coming to a head in the a decision on where we moment of truth we know will post for the duration we need to do something of the performance. While and do something quickly, there is no absolute to this, but what? And what might as venues containing the be the ramifications? We stage can have multitudes will explore that and more of configurations, some in Part II. Elijah Shaw is the National Director of the North American Bodyguard Association and the CEO of ICON Global, and International Executive Protection Consulting Firm. Elijah, who has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, and Portfolio, runs the ICON Academy, an EP Training Program specializing in Celebrity & VIP Protection. He also currently sits on the Board of Directors of Executive Security International (ESI), the United States oldest Executive Protection Training School.

K9 IN PRIVATE PROTECTIVE SERVICES By: Mark “Six” James CPO, EPS, CAS

Deploying the K9 in Private Protective Services

As an owner of a working dog, people often ask me, “Do you ever use Maximus on protection details?” I have often replied Maximus has gone to work with me before, but it has never been on a protection detail. 71

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 Since I am often employed as the agent in charge (AIC), you generally are assigned to the principal and the duties don’t lend themselves to be the K9 handler. You have a choice, either work the principal of work the K9, but rarely can you do both. However, that doesn’t mean there is not considerable opportunities for K9s and handlers in protective services. Typically, these dogs fall into one or two categories. There are dogs that are singlepurpose dogs, meaning they have one task they perform. While others are dualpurpose, meaning they are trained to perform a variety of tasks. The three biggest categories that they fall into are Apprehension, Detection and Search & Rescue.

When they are deployed they are generally the first ones at risk as they are often the first ones to go hands on or should we say “mouth on” with a suspect or intruder.

Apprehension Historically the most popular discipline of the protective K9 was intruder or suspect apprehension. Apprehension dogs are trained to bite and hold or subdue intruders or dangerous suspects. When they are deployed they are generally the first ones at risk as they are often the first ones to go hands on or should we say “mouth on” with a suspect or intruder.

K9 IN PRIVATE PROTECTIVE SERVICES They often come from the herding breeds, such as the Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd Dogs, and Dutch Shepherds. However, there are low profile breeds like the Giant Schnauzer that also are more than capable of holding their own. What we often look for in the above breeds are intelligence, agility, strength, but most importantly stability. They need to have the ability to respond on command or recognize a hostile act in the absence of a command while having phenomenal temperament. Perhaps some of the most wellknown protective services K9s are the Malinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that protect the First Family at

the White House. Detection A dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sense of smell is 45 times greater than that of a human, and we have continued to leverage that gift and draw upon best practices from the military and law enforcement to augment private security, whether detecting drugs, explosives, or accelerants. Historically much of this detection work has been done on-lead, but as we go forward we continue to see more explosive K9s trained to work off-lead, minimizing danger to the handler, which also allows the handler to provide better coverage for the dog, team, or private protectees.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 The latest in detection training dogs particularly when it comes to explosive detection are vapor wake dogs. These “vapor wake” K9s, developed by Auburn University after Richard Reid tried to smuggle a bomb onto a plane in his shoe in 2001, track “thermal plumes left behind in a person’s wake.” They don’t sniff people they sniff the air for bomb making residue vapors. When people move, they emit rising warm air that trails behind them. Under the right conditions, specially trained dogs can sniff this body heat for particles and theoretically detect a suicide bomber within a stadium of 50,000 people. However, our goal is to clearly identify them before they get into the stadium.

search through rubble after a devastating explosion like the World Trade Center, earthquakes, or other disasters like recently witnessed in Puerto Rico. They are able to cover miles and miles of area, whether forest or barren land, looking for survivors of a downed private plane. Another use for a Search & Rescue K9 in the private sector may be if a young child in the protective family may have wondered off on the residential grounds. As you can imagine, from a protective services standpoint, we often see Apprehension and Detection most frequently used, for if we are doing search and rescue and it pertains to our clients a whole lot of things have gone wrong in our protection strategy.

Search and Rescue A large part of a working dogs life is searching for lost victims, whether it’s someone who has been kidnapped or a missing person who has gotten lost. In the case of search and rescue, dogs can be trained to find living victims and the remains of deceased humans. They are able to

Whether we are focusing on risk mitigation or risk management, the first question we want to ask ourselves is what role do we want the K9 to play when it comes to enhancing the protective strategy? Will we look to embed the K9 into the daily team duties or will we contract out the services as needed often when we

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travel. Will they have a single during the show. For those who may not be aware, purpose or dual purpose? dogs can cover an area way more effectively than any Examples of K9 detection robot, particularly deployment in in private because of its athleticism. security: Explosive Searches Residential homes, vacation Drug Detection Even in the private sector homes, private vehicles, another benefit is to keep private airport-hangers, executive offices, mailroom, the home, or workplace free from drugs. If I have client office auditoriums, board who decides they want to rooms, and anywhere large have a party at their home groups of people gather. and they want to insure I recently had a music it stays drug free, we can client do a large open-air make all guests prior to performance and there entering the home walk past were four K9s deployed to do IED searches before and the private K9. If the K9

K9 IN PRIVATE PROTECTIVE SERVICES gets a positive alert, I can ask the guest, “if you have anything with you, that you would not want the police to see, please take it back to your vehicle. If a police K9 gets a positive alert, then the officer has to do his job, and someone has to go to jail. Thus, embarrassment for the guests and negative press for the client.

• Perimeter Defense, • Audible deterrent; • Search for a potential intruder; • Alert but don’t engage (in searching for a hidden intruder); • Engage on contact; • Escort.

Perimeter Defense – If the dog is deployed as part of the perimeter defense, I prefer them to patrol from Apprehension the base of the dwelling or Dogs are unconditionally structure outward oriented loyal and will protect their as opposed to exterior fence family, handler, and clients inwardly focused. It reduces to their own determent. Primarily, because they don’t the need for the dog and recognize danger. However, the handlers having to often cover both their 12 and their because a dog will die to 6. In an actual breach of defend what they love, it the perimeter fence as we does not mean we should have seen multiple times unfairly put them at undue at the White House it gives risk. Also, just because a the K9 too much ground person is a professional it to cover to close the gap, also does not always mean they deploy their K9s under as opposed when they are deployed at the base of the most efficient or best the structure any breach conditions. If professional of the perimeter fence has law enforcement officers the intruder coming toward make tactical errors, it the K9 and shortens the only stands to reason, that K9’s reactionary gap and private sector K9 handlers intercept capabilities. may make many of the same mistakes. Audible deterrent – while If you factor the K9 into the reviewing your security residential or office security monitors from the command center you notice an plan, ask yourself how will intruder on the premises you consider using the K9 and under what conditions? or outside of the dwelling.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 search. I am encouraging them to search with their nose and not merely by sight, to locate a hidden suspect. Here you have a choice, do you want the dog to do a passive alert or active alert. In a passive alert, for example the dog locates a suspect hiding in a closet but sits or downs at the closet. You typically would consider a passive alert when you don’t want to let the suspect know you have located them. In an active alert once the dog located the suspect Search for a potential hiding in the closet they Intruder – you and may bark or scratch at your client return to the the door, depending on residence and something their training. There is looks a little out of place. no right or wrong way At this point I would just different approaches. recommend you ease With an active alert since back out of your dwelling, the suspect knows they get the client to a secure have been located they location, and alert the may choose to surrender, K9 handler to search the or on the contrary some premises. In a search for suspects when faced intruder scenario, you deploy them with the ability with apprehension, may choose to escalate the to bite on deployment. I want them to bite and hold engagement. (seize by force). Choosing to announce the presence of the dog is often Alert but don’t engage a matter of preference. I – in this situation I am searching with my dog but prefer to keep the element letting the dog lead. We are of surprise on my side and not announce for the moving methodically, and safety of myself and my I am taking advantage of cover or concealment as we dog. If they know they If your dog is trained to bark on command, you can instruct your dog to bark aggressively to try and deter the intruder from attempting to breach the residence or perimeter. Many intruders will often abandon the property as they would rather not have to deal with an aggressive dog, or risk detection by the security team who would be alerted to the dog barking and call 911 and get the authorities on the way.

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Choosing to announce the presence of the dog is often a matter of preference. I prefer to keep the element of surprise on my side and not announce for the safety of myself and my dog.

have a motivated K9, it may encourage the suspect to prepare to try to injure or kill the dog. If you do choose to announce the presence of the dog, you may call out to the hidden suspect something similar to the following: 1. “Come out with your hands up and you won’t be hurt.” 2. “If you don’t come out, and I have to send in the dog, when he finds you or enters the closest he is going to bite you!” If you decide to announce before releasing your dog, silence your dog, before giving the announcement to surrender. This gives the potential suspect the opportunity to surrender without the use of force. It also gives you the opportunity to hear any actions by the suspect or non-crime related individuals who may be in the search vicinity. If we can avoid a confrontation all together that would be ideal. But remain vigilant because things can change in a nanosecond. Sometimes when suspects are faced with the consequences

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Once I draw my firearm on someone, unless for my safety or that of my client, I am going to hold them in place and not take my weapon off them until law enforcement arrives. of engagement by a motivated protection dog, it makes surrendering a more palatable ending. But also understand with a professional predator or career criminal with two strikes on their record, it may also motivate them to elevate their own level of force. So, if you are not fully prepared and trained for an escalated confrontation, backing out of the home and calling 911 and getting the authorities on the way from the beginning, is also another option. Escort – In this scenario. You have found the suspect.

You are choosing to move him or her to another location perhaps away from your client, or you have decided to search the suspect for possible weapons. With a well-trained dog, the dog is covering you, as you go hands on to conduct the search. The dog is acting as a second partner during the movement of the suspect. In general, my preference is that once I draw my firearm on someone, unless for my safety or that of my client, I am going to hold them in place and not take my weapon off them until law enforcement arrives.

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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My Client is Missing: Kidnap and Ransom for the Protection Professional This article is offered to enhance understanding of the first key stages of a kidnap and ransom negotiation and your role in the event the unthinkable happens. Whether an Executive Protection officer or security advisor for a High Net Worth client and family you should prepare to deal with the early stages of a kidnapping.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 It may happen when you are not even responsible for the client and least able to prevent it – when your client is alone and most vulnerable. Kidnap 101: Kidnapping is a significant weapon of influence and source of funding for criminals and terrorists from South America to Southeast Asia to Africa. Kidnapping is the unlawful seizure and detention of

a person usually for a ransom. That latter part of the definition, “usually for a ransom”, is the beacon of light the skilled negotiator homes in on and exploits to accomplish the mission – the safe release of the victim. The international kidnap phenomenon is a “good news, bad news” scenario. The bad news – kidnapping is a burgeoning crime flourishing in countries

The captor’s motivation in most kidnappings, is money. The kidnapper’s purpose is monetary rather than bringing harm to the hostage. Therefore, hostages retain their value when they remain alive. 84

KIDNAP & RANSOM where police and prosecutors are unable or unwilling to address it. Consequently, the kidnapper perceives his plans as low risk, high gain. The good news – the captor’s motivation in most kidnapping is money. The kidnapper’s purpose is monetary rather than bringing harm to the hostage. Therefore, hostages retain their value while they remain alive. This critical dynamic

provides the negotiator with the leverage and influence needed to liberate the hostage. Although money remains far and away the most common kidnap motivation, political demands including publicity, release of prisoners and request for welfare items have also been used as ransom criteria. Nigerian groups have taken hostages to force oil companies to provide economic assistance to local villagers. Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl was captured and later beheaded as part of a plan to pressure the Pakistan government not to support the United States. While a financial motive may indicate better odds for a successful resolution than with political or religious motivation there is always hope if an expert negotiator is inserted early. In all cases, the kidnapper’s goal is to force a third party to do something; usually to pay money. Holding the hostage and threatening harm empowers the kidnapper. Nevertheless, victim companies and families have control and influence since they control what the kidnapper wants – money. The overriding theme a negotiator

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 messages is, “If you harm the hostage you won’t get what you want.” As a protective professional you should have a crisis management plan that includes a kidnap response protocol for each of your clients. Your plan must be well integrated with the crisis plan of your client’s company or family and should always include primary and alternate K&R consultants to immediately respond to that call you hope to never make. The Early Hours: The initial stages of a kidnap are marked by both limited and conflicting information. You will normally have more questions than answers when your client’s whereabouts are unknown. You may be nowhere near your client nor directly responsible for their welfare when you get a call indicating your client is missing. Therefore, your priority must be to confirm that a kidnapping truly occurred. Security professionals who maintain viable tracking and locater technology enjoy a significant advantage here. Immediately engage a preselected K&R professional who you or your client’s company have already

As a protective professional you should have a crisis management plan that includes a kidnap response protocol for each of your clients. Part of that protocol should be an understanding that if a kidnap occurs, a K&R consultant will want to select a communicator to engage with captor.

KIDNAP & RANSOM vetted. These seasoned professionals frequently come from federal law enforcement where they were extensively trained as hostage and crisis negotiators and have successfully resolved dozens of ransom scenarios, extortion demands, and barricaded subject incidents. The negotiator will need your help to prepare the client’s company and family to decide who should take the abductor’s initial and subsequent ransom calls. The negotiator will explain the essential traits this person needs to possess including calm demeanor, loyalty to client’s company or family and their policies, non-confrontational, and with limited decisionmaking authority. The role of the communicator is that of a mouthpiece for the victim family or company and to act as a conduit to the kidnapper. The communicator has limited authority and must project subordination to the final decision makers when conversing with the captors. Following company or family objectives and gathering accurate information are

important aspects of the communicator’s duties. When helping to select a communicator remember that the person must be willing to accept coaching, loyal to your client’s company and its policies, emotionally stable and an excellent listener. The communicator is not a debater, but more of an influencer and persuader, who conveys honesty and resolve while trying to avoid confrontation. The ability of the communicator to maintain a low key, calm and patient business-like demeanor is imperative. One of the communicator’s key tasks is to establish a window of contact with the kidnapper. The communicator can exert a degree of control and minimize the necessity of being continuously available by arranging a specific time frame for contacts with the captors. If the captor attempts to make contact outside of the arranged time, the communicator must not acknowledge the contact thereby using a classical conditioning approach to influence the captor to abide by the agreement. Prior to a scheduled contact the communicator

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 will prepare and rehearse under the supervision of a trained K&R negotiator. Objectives are set out for each contact. The communicator must be prepared to play both defense and offense. The communicator will be coached on how to respond (defense) to anticipated topics the captor may broach. At the same time, the communicator will be armed with three or four key points (offense) to work into the conversation. The conversation will be scripted with key words and phrases prominently posted on situation boards in the negotiation operations center (NOC). You can facilitate this operation by acquiring and securing a NOC that is quiet and convenient for all.

company or family that is designed to convey three things to the captor: 1) A willingness to communicate; 2) The need for proof of possession/proof of life; and 3) A requirement for a reasonable delay. You should prepare the communicator for what’s coming - A high financial demand, a deadline, threats, and a warning to not involve law enforcement. Understanding and preparing for those first few hours following an abduction will help you stay engaged, add value to the process, and contribute to a successful resolution.

Once a decision is made as to where and who the initial call will be directed to the key messages must be readied. Your K&R professional will help draft a message for the Steve Romano and Frank Figliuzzi help lead ETS Risk Management, Inc. They consult with global clients on Crisis Negotiations, Kidnap, and Workplace Violence. Steve was the FBI’s Chief Hostage Negotiator and a Vice President of Control Risks. Frank was the FBI’s Assistant Director for Counterintelligence and a Fortune 100 corporate security executive. Frank also works as a National Security Contributor for NBC News.

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CSI Protection Ltd International, GBR A well established security consultant and personal protection operative providing high or low Key protection to high risk and prestigious clientele. Specialising in the maritime industry as a consultant for private vessel protection on super yachts world wide. W: www.csi-protection.co.uk E: gary@csi-protection.co.uk Custodia Custodia is an independent client focused Specialist Security & Risk Management Company, specialising in Risk consultancy and Security project management. Providing a comprehensive portfolio of Risk mitigation solutions to assist Businesses and individuals to plan for, manage and mitigate risk. T: 01432 277693 W: www.custodia.co.uk DF Risk Management Solutions DF Risk Management Solutions N.I. is a modern, professional risk management company, with a diverse range of global strategic experiences and a team of executives who possess dynamic but complementary backgrounds. T: +44 (0)7837642686 +44 (0)7758743918 W: www.dfriskmanagementsolutionsni. com Executive Protection Officer Worldwide CP services W: www.executiveprotectionofficer.com First Class Executive Security Nottingham, UK, Nottingham based, fullservice company specializing in Bodyguards and Security Consulting services. Extensive experience in VIP security, also caters for public and private sectors. W: www.firstclasssecurity.co.uk T: 0115 9266466 G6 Global G6 are specialists in all types of radio, telephony and satellite communications for both voice and data with particular emphasis on covert communications installations in both vehicles and fixed locations. In addition, our range of personal covert radios and bespoke accessories is extensive. W: info@g6-global.com T: +44 (0)1454 610050 Gordon Russell Highly trained frontline Close Protection Operatives available for UK and International contracts. Our experienced CPO’s can offer bespoke packages to meet all clients needs, including a variety of language skills. All SIA licenced, BBA member E: Bodyguard-cpo@Email.cz T: +44 (0)7917 281 004 Gareth Evans - CPO, MSO Reliable dedicated hard-working

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 security professional, with outstanding communication skills. Strategic approach to problem solving combined with exceptional interpersonal skills, quick to grasp new concepts and information. Highly motivated, results-driven and thrives under pressure. Strong leadership and management skills with proven experience committed to continuous personal and professional development. E : evansgareth1979@yahoo.co.uk T : +44 (0)7900058603 James Izett All close protection task undertaken, including training tasks. Medic (Registered with the HPCSA, Registered FAAW instructor and Assessor E : J.Izett@gmail.com T : +971 (0)505 574 350 Janice Gurney Proficient and diligent Security Professional gaining extensive knowledge and experience within the security sector. Proactive individual who has a logical, flexible and conscientious approach to all challenges undertaken, ability to work as a member of a team or as an individual willing to work anywhere. T : +44 (0)7885 793061 E : janice382006@gmail.com International Centre of Special Training International Centre of Special Training is an international training and security company based in the United Kingdom. Its priority objective is to provide services to the highest level. W: www.icost-team.com T: +44 796 736 55 65 IPSS Security Northfield, Aberdeen, AB16 7EX Security and protection services - UK and overseas. BBA Member. T: + 44 (0) 1224 69455 W: www.ippssecurity.co.uk ISS Training Ltd Riverside Cottages, Nidd Walk, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5NA ISS Training Limited are providers of specialist covert surveillance training courses and publications to the security and investigative industries, enforcement agencies and specialist military units. Formed in 1990, we are the longest established surveillance training ompany in the United Kingdom. Our credibility and reputation is widespread and we offer nationally recognised qualifications. BBA Member. T: + 44 (0) 1423 712265 W: www.intelsecurity.co.uk Jason Morris Security Hertfordshire, UK Providing a wide range of Door supervision/ security for V.I.P and prestige venues, Concerts, Functions, Corporate and Personal Security, Weddings, Private Parties, Gala Dinners, Business Awards & School Proms, Close Protection and Body Guarding Static Guarding and Stewards. T: 01462 478900 W: www.jasonmorrissecurity.co.uk E: agosselin@jasonmorrissecurity.co.uk

John Featherstone Security professional with operational experience gained in a variety of theatres. Main specialities close protection and surveillance. T: 24hrs : +44 (0)7702 740722 E: john@johnfeatherstone.co.uk W: www.johnfeatherstone.co.uk K9 Support Services Ltd K9 Support Services UK Ltd is a supplier of specialist drugs and explosives dog/ handler detection service (which includes arms & ammunition) to individuals, businesses, and the public sector. T: 0845 643 6393 E: info@k9support.org.uk Logas International Tyne & Wear, SR1, GBR Front line SIA, International CPO. Private Investigation and Surveillance operator. E: wscarr@logasinternational.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 One Events Grantham One Events offers you a stress free solution in the organisation, putting together and running of an event. Thisis accomplished by having a group of specialised companies from different industries working together for a more complete service for you. TEL: 0870 974 6779 W: www.oneevents.info 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 judgement and capability to operate with great levels of autonomy. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to understand, interact & connect with a diverse range of people. E : paul@apparitio.co.uk T : +44 (0)7552515604 W : www.apparitio.co.uk Plymouth Close Protection Highly versatile, physically fit and accomplished security professional with cumulative experience in the areas of security management, close protection, crisis management, risk assessment, emergency management, asset protection and security training. E : chris@plymouthcp.co.uk W : www.plymouthcp.co.uk T : +44 (0)1752 500807 PPSS Group Body armour and stab vests provide a functional solution to individuals who require extra protection in their chosen vocation. All PPSS (formerly ASEO) body armour and stab vests are certified by the UK’s Home Office (HOSDB) and offer unrivalled protection from blunt trauma caused by a punch, blow or kick. Based on our professional frontline experience and extensive research we can confirm that an impact based assault is a more likely event than an attack involving an edged weapon or firearm. T: +44 (0) 845 5193 953 F: +44 (0) 1765 603 512 E: info@ppss-group.com W: www.ppss-group.com Presence Security Presence Security (“ PS ”) is a bespoke security company providing protection for private individuals and VIPs, as well as security services for businesses and organizations. T: 0800 002 9734 E: info@presencesecurity.co.uk Prestige Risks LTD 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N, 3AX, GBR. Close Protection Secure Chauffeurs Surveillance Residential Security Executive Protection Security Guards Asset Protection T : +44 (0)207 5588182 E : info@prestigerisks.com W : www.prestigerisks.com Prometheus Medical Ltd Prometheus deliver unrivalled bespoke emergency medical support in the form of specialist equipment, training, strategic advice and deployed clinical care. T: (+44) 1568 613942 W: www.prometheusmedical.co.uk Prosec Consultancy Ltd 10 Oakfield business park Westbury, BA13 4WF.

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

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

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

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 42 7975 Yonge St. # 7124, Innisfil, ON, L9S 1L0, CANADA A professional Use of Force and Defensive. Tactics organization teaching a full range of controlled response options for Self-Protection and Use of Force considerations in public and professional environments. BBA Associate Member. T: + 1 705 456 4333 W: www.canadianuseofforce.com

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

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

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

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