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02 Contents 04 UK Foreword 07 US Foreword 08 Industry News 14 Developing & Growing in the Risk Management World

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22 Pushing Forward Through Adversity 28 Venezuelan Gold Trafficking 38 Industry Recruitment Leveraging Technology 44 Drone Technology Paradigm Shift in Security

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50 Fit for Purpose Key considerations for your 2020 plan 56 Kidnap & Ransom - Part 2 Understanding Ransom Demands 66 Ask the NABA Network 68 Tactical Firearms The Shotgun - Part 1

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78 Global Risk Report 86 Introduction to Cybersecurity Part 6 Threat Modelling

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22 95 Foot Steps Part 4 Byron Rodgers 100 Fit for Duty Enhancing your health and wellness

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106 Global Events Map 108 Event Review The IPSB Las Vegas 110 Fear, Society and the Police Book Excerpt

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114 Keeping Your Edge Building a solid foundation 123 Classifieds

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EDITOR FOREWORDS

A new year and decade are upon us; welcome to 2020!

We are starting this decade with a bang, another milestone issue of The Circuit‌‌ issue number 50! I can hardly believe it; if you'd have told me when we first started this that one day we'd be doing it all over for the 50th time, .... well, I think I would have run away and hidden!

In all seriousness, though, each issue is a full-on operation to produce for our modest team, and it still amazes me that we pull it off. Okay, sometimes we miss the odd spelling error, and occasionally we even run past the deadline. However, against all the odds, we're still going strong and, in my opinion, producing the best read for protection specialists across the industry. As much as I'd like to take all the credit, I have to acknowledge that none of this would be possible without the impressive submissions we receive from our fantastic contributors and, of course, the massive support we receive from you, our most valued and loyal readers.

As I look back over the previous 12 months, it has been fascinating from a security standpoint, and it will be interesting to see what 2020 brings.

The year has already started with some interesting challenges with the current heightened tensions in the Middle East.

How this will shape up, nobody can be sure of, but let's hope and pray for a speedy resolution and that the situation does not escalate into further conflict.

Thinking of New Year's resolutions, how many of you have set them, and how many of you have broken them already?

Whether you like to make them or not, research shows people who make resolutions are 10 times more likely to attain their goals than people who don't set them at all. However, as we know, it's not so easy keeping your resolve as life returns back to normal, and old habits kick in. Stay focused and try to have a strategy in place to help you stick to your goals. Attack the year with vigour and make it your year!

Elsewhere, I am looking forward to attending the 5th Annual Executive Security and CP Technology Forum in London at the end of January. It is always a fantastic event with some great speakers and discussions. I have watched it grow each year from the first one held, and it's definitely one of the first events I mark in the diary. If you are in town, please pop by and say hello, it's always great to meet up with our readers.

Thank you all once again for helping us hit this landmark, let's keep it going and see if we can hit the 100 milestone!

Stay safe, Shaun West Editor

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COLORADO 2019

DECEMBER 2019

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No. Freggin. Way. That’s pretty much the way I’ve been feeling the last few days as I’ve been writing the date of 2020 on things.

It just seems pretty unreal how the past year just flew by.

I mean is it me, or does time truly seem to be speeding up?

I don’t know if can attribute that to age, progress, or maybe it’s just a figment of my imagination.

One thing I can say is, that as the years advance, so does technology, and since we don’t want to go the way of the dinosaur, we need to evolve as well. It’s one of the reasons that several years ago we converted to a digital format. Following other publishers, It was not only a smart means to keep cost under control, but also a way to literally reach all parts of the globe. Think about it, all you need is an internet connection, and within moments you can be reading, what I can say is hands down, the number one magazine devoted to the Close Protection community.

Speaking of technology, within these pages, we cover everything from the increased use of drones in our profession, in everything from site surveys to counter

surveillance, all the way to the newest applications and ideas in combat casualty care. No matter if it’s on your laptop, tablet reader or phone, you can be up to date with what’s going on in all segments of the industry around the clock.

But what’s a new year without a resolution? And while by and large, I don’t personally stand on ceremony, if there is one thing I am resolved to do, it’s to make even more people aware of the magazine that’s written for members of the security community, by members of the security community. Along those lines, if you enjoy what’s between these pages, we would love it if you helped spread the word about what we are doing over there at The Circuit. In 2020 the name of the game is, “Evolve or Die,” and we plan on being at the top of the food chain.

Elijah Shaw Editor

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Industry News At A Glance

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

2 guards with Juice WRLD charged with gun violations Two security guards for Juice WRLD face misdemeanor gun charges after authorities responded to Midway Airport as the Chicago rapper suffered a fatal seizure.

Emergency crews responded about 2 a.m. Sunday to a private hangar at the airport. Juice WRLD, whose real name is Jarad Anthony Higgins, was rushed to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and pronounced dead at 3:14 a.m.

They were in a private hangar.

Unless they entered a secure area of the airport, which includes common carrier passenger areas, the federal law allows them to possess those firearms on the plane or the private fbo areas. They are charging them locally, which means they are saying that the local or state law has an exclusion for such areas. When you travel like this, your client will expect you to get off the plane and keep moving. We have walking right past tsa at small airports upon leaving the airport with handguns and rifles. Often, we leave in a car that was parked by the plane waiting. Have to know the laws where you will be arriving.

Guglielmi said Juice WRLD was with about a dozen people, including his entourage, security guards and aircraft staff, and was seen “basically convulsing” at a private hangar.

Guglielmi said two of the guards were armed with weapons. The guards had valid concealedcarry permits, but they don’t allow them to bring weapons to an airport, so they were arrested and charged with misdemeanor gun violations.

Source I am a huge supporter of the 2nd Amendment with donations and active advocacy. But I find little use for firearms in professional personal protection. More often than not it amounts to the perception of being more secure with an armed detail then the reality of it. This is a solid example of where the firearms caused a problem...

Paul Smith

David G. Breed

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Texas Church Shooting ‘Hero’ was Firearms Instructor and Head of Church Security

Facebook after the incident.

On Monday, Mr Wilson spoke to reporters gathered outside his home, telling them the suspect first shot Richard White, one of the security guards, who has been keeping an eye on the man due to “some concerns about him”.

The man who used his own weapon to fatally wound a shooter who opened fire in a church and killed two people, is a firearms instructor who has trained parishioners how to shoot at his own range.

As authorities in Texas identified the man suspected of killing two people at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, near Forth Worth.

Officials said Mr Wilson fired a single shot, putting a quick end to the attack, which was launched as the church live streamed the service, and up 240 members of the congregation watched in horror.

Mr Wilson said people had noticed the man had a fake beard and fake wig on, in addition to a long coat. When he opened fire, several people were between him and the suspect. People then ducked behind the pews.

“I had a clear shot and I was comfortable taking the shot,” Mr Wilson said, according to Fox News.

“You have to be prepared at all times, at all places. And that’s what I strive, that’s the way I teach, that’s the way I want people to understand if they are going to wear a firearm for personal protection….

It can happen anytime, anywhere.”

“The events at West Freeway Church of Christ put me in a position that I would hope no one would have to be in, but evil exists and I had to take out an active shooter in church,” Mr Wilson, head of the church’s security team, wrote on Source

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 'Do you know how long I served with him? It was a long time. I have no idea if I was there, I can't remember and I have no comment to make.'

Royal Bodyguard Says He Can’t Remember Vital Information Related to Allegations about Prince Andrew

Mr Fuller, now 65, appears in a number of photographs flanking the prince, including one image which shows Andrew meeting US rock star Courtenay Love in 2000.

Prince Andrew's former bodyguard has said he 'can't remember' if he accompanied the royal on a now notorious trip to New York where he is alleged to have slept with 17-year-old Virginia Roberts.

The prince is said to have first met Ms Roberts at Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan mansion in April 2001.

Royal Protection Officer Jeff Fuller spent 20 years alongside the Duke in the 1990s and 2000s and regularly accompanied him on social engagements.

However, when asked whether he was with the prince during the trip to New York 18 years ago, Mr Fuller asked MailOnline: 'Do you remember what you were doing in 2001?

He was also snapped in the front seat when the duke escorted a glamorous young friend from a London nightclub earlier the same year.

Ms Roberts has claimed she was trafficked by the late billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and made to have sex with his powerful and influential friends, including Andrew.

Mr Fuller was equally evasive when asked if he had ever been present during any meeting between Andrew and Epstein.

Speaking on the doorstep of his home in South West London, the former detective sergeant in Scotland Yard's elite Royal Protection Group added: 'I can't remember and that's all I'm going to say, sorry.'

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While we have a duty to protect that does not mean we should be accomplices to certain crimes. Have we been around clients and drugs, sure however when it comes to physical abuse of any kind we should have the ethics and morality to report and quit the detail.

That is a question I ask of police officers who are also working private security. Now, that is a conflict of interests. What does he protect? His integrity and sworn duty as an officer, or his private security wallet?

James Cameron

Dale June

I will never lie for a client to cover up a felonious crime. If I’m subpoenaed, I won’t lie. I will only talk within the confines of what’s relevant to the crime itself only and nothing more.

I can’t speak for anyone else, but for myself, a client loses all confidentiality when they violate the law.

It’s not worth losing my career and reputation. Anything short of that, I’m a vault of secrets.

If your client violates the law, at any point of your employment, you have the right to terminate all employment with that client due to their actions.

Anthony Burnside

Zachary Rugen

For others, make sure you state these illegalities in the contract under the “Termination of Agreement” section.

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INDUSTRY NEWS Indian Rapper, Raftaar says he can Take a Bullet for his Bodyguard Rapper Raftaar's video crtiticising the Indian Citizenship Amendment Act, and saying he can "take a bullet" for his bodyguard Arshad, has now gone viral.

Raftaar is then joined on stage by his bodyguard. Talking about him, the rapper says “His name is Arshad. He takes care of me so well he does not allow anyone to even push me. If he is asked to leave his country, I will take a bullet for him.”

He went on to say whether people are Hindus, Sikhs, Christians or Muslims, they are all our brothers. He clearly mentioned he would not let anyone be taken out of this country. He added he was not bothered about what happens to his career after this.

Citizens from across the country are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act. People have not just taken to social media to condemn the law but have also organised demonstrations in locations across the country.

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Pirates release 19 crew kidnapped from Nave Constellation The 19 seafarers kidnapped by pirates from the VLCC Nave Constellation off Nigeria have been released.

Owners Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation and managers, AngloEastern Tanker Management said that the 19 crew, 18 Indian nationals and one Turkish national, kidnapped on 3 December were released on Saturday, 21 December.

“All those taken and now released are in good spirits and well, given the circumstances of their time in captivity,” the owners and managers said.

No operational details of the kidnapping, which took place deep offshore Nigeria, or the subsequent release of the 19 crew

nearly three weeks later were given.

“Since the attack, the prime concern has been the safety, well-being and early return of the seafarers taken by the pirate gang. Owners and managers are now delighted to report that on December 21 all of those taken were released and are now safe and undergoing medical tests and debriefing, following which they will return to their loved ones at home,” the company said.

Last week 20 seafarers were kidnapped by pirates from tanker Duke of Togo.

According to Dryad Global the attack on the Nave Constellation was incident the sixth maritime security incident and the fourth kidnapping incident to occur within 30 nm of the South Eastern boundary of the Nigerian EEZ within 2019.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 She had been walking on the sidewalk on 52nd Street near Eighth Avenue trying to avoid a crowd outside the film event in January, the suit said.

Lawyers for Hart filed papers in Manhattan Supreme court Tuesday responding to the lawsuit, in which they claim Marrero was at fault and should have known the risks of being there.

The incident was “strictly caused by the provocation of the plaintiff and not by any act of the defendant,” the papers say.

Kevin Hart Blames Woman Knocked Down by His Bodyguards Kevin Hart said a woman who claims she was knocked down by his bodyguards outside the screening of “The Upside” should have known the “hazard” of walking on the sidewalk that day, according to new court papers.

Hart was sued in June by Carmen Marrero, who claimed that she busted her eye socket when Hart and his security team came rushing out a building slamming into her and knocking her down.

If a jury does find Hart liable, he says he should have to split the costs with his co-defendants including the security company, his film company and the building owners.

Marrero’s lawyer, Richard Russo, said: “It’s a defense as old as time. Blame the victim.”

“When you walk the streets of New York you don’t assume the risk that an overzealous bodyguard will throw you to the ground and brake your face,” Russo said.

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Bassil's Bodyguard Took a Prominent Journalist's Phone in Switzerland

According to the Declaration of Rights and Duties of Journalists, “The right to information, to freedom of expression and While in the lobby of the UN Headquarters criticism is one of the fundamental rights of man.” Accordingly, journalists and their during meetings to discuss the issues equipment are protected by laws for them of the Syrian Refugees, a prominent to carry on their jobs safely. journalist filming the attendees with his cellphone, including minister Bassil, saw We might not respect that in Lebanon, his cellphone suddenly seized by the and our people in power might feel bodyguard of MP Bassil. entitled to cross the line when they want, but "civilized" countries take it Jaafar Abul Karim took to Twitter to very seriously; the way they take very tell the public: “Lebanese FM [Foreign seriously the fundamental principles Minister] Gebran Bassil had his security of Human Rights and freedom of the confiscate my phone and erase the video press, freedom of expression, freedom of when I was trying to interview him at UN Refugees forum in Geneva. UN Security is beliefs, and respect of others' property. investigating the incident.”

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Mark Deane

Developing and Growing in the Risk Management World

Risk management skills and techniques are crucial in an increasingly complex world.

So what exactly does risk management mean?

Risk management is the forecasting, understanding, and assessment of risk complemented with the identification of procedures and actions to avoid, manage, or mitigate them to an appropriate level.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the Close Protection (CP) and Risk Management industry, you can take this definition of risk management and cross-deck it to your strategy

for personal growth and development as professional. STEP 1: Start by Identifying & Understanding First things first: in order to avoid the threat of risks to you as a professional in the industry, you must know what the potential dangers are. Therefore, it is imperative to identify and understand the threats to your professional standing

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 as poor grammar on and assess your vulnerability an introductory email (a.k.a exposure) to or emailing a company those threats. With that without first identifying knowledge, you will be there is an established better able to develop a onboarding system to strategy to manage and follow. mitigate anything that may • Threat of being pigeonnegatively impact you. holed due to experience or lack thereof What are the categories of

Example: having threat that could exist for a a niche or narrowly professional in the industry? specialized background To be sure, there are a multitude, but these are the • Threat of being 'out-ofnetwork.' general types:

Example: not being up to date with the • Threat to your personal latest industry reputation players, news,

Example: this could standards or be as simple as your procedures

own bad conduct such as being late Once you understand the or looking sloppy or threats, the next step is to unprofessional or identify how vulnerable or could be others maliciously "gossiping" exposed you are to them. about you STEP 2: • Threat of negative findings in a due-diligence Ask – 'What Are My Personal Vulnerabilities'? search Knowing what the possible

Example: potential clients getting negative threats are, now you need to assess how likely it is that

findings from a you will be exposed to them. background check To do this, some examples identifying that of questions to ask yourself you have affiliations are: to or leanings toward an extremist political • Do I have a wide social viewpoint. media presence? How • Threat to negative do I portray myself on assessment by a third social media? Would a party, peers, or potential employer or employers client see my image as

Example: could be favorable or not? as seemingly minor

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Understand the threats to your professional standing and assess your vulnerability (a.k.a exposure) to those threats.

With that knowledge, you will be better able to develop a strategy

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• Do I have a limited breadth of skills and experience, and are they too specific, or alternatively, could I be viewed as a 'jack of all trades' with minimal experience in anything?

• Do I have a limited network? Am I up to date and "in the know" about the industry?

• Do I have a robust security background?

How strong are my training qualifications?

• Do I have minimal education in English writing, reading, and grammar?

It is paramount to selfassess vulnerabilities and weaknesses. Take an honest and unbiased look at yourself to assess your professional standing.

Sometimes it's hard for us to see ourselves, so look at hard, objective facts.

For example, consider the following questions: • what training credentials are strong?

• Which ones are weak?

• What courses could I benefit from?

• Which professional bodies or organizations do I belong to?

• How many other industry players am I on good professional terms with?

• How many years have I been in a role?

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 • Is it time to branch out?

With a careful and honest reflection of the information that you have gathered, that being the threats and vulnerabilities to those threats, you can now start to manage and mitigate them. Take the time to rank each one in their severity (subjective or specific to you) and focus on each one. Think of it like conducting a risk assessment.

For a more detailed look at professionalism in the personal protection industry, see Issue 43, and Robin Barratt's article by the same name. For those that want to learn more about conducting risk assessments, check out the Risk and Crisis Management series starting in Issue 28 (https://circuitmagazine.com/underpinningrisk-crisis-management/).

They are an intricate part of the industry, and by being able to conduct one, write one, and deliver one, you are making yourself more employable.

STEP 3: Manage and Mitigate With the information you have gained through the exercise, you now have a thorough understanding of your personal risk related to either your development or your progress. The next stage

is to come up with a strategy to manage and mitigate each and every risk. Your objective in doing this is to work to your success and strategize how you can best increase your professional standing and flourish in a very fruitful and diverse market.

As an example, let's look at how one would mitigate the risk of a negative thirdparty assessment. This type of threat is ever-present during the initial approach, cover letter, resume, or email introduction, as-wellas the first report or written document received by the client. A self-assessed vulnerability could be one's own grammar and spelling.

So, let's cover how one would best manage and mitigate that.

A. Attention to Detail is Key First, few people will want to employ or contract you if they have little confidence in your ability to focus on the details. It is what sets us apart from the rest and is a crucial component to the role, whether in Executive Protection (EP) or in conducting a security survey. From the moment you introduce yourself to someone, pay attention to detail.

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What initial impression do you give off? Did you follow the directions in a prospective job listing? For instance, don't email the Contact Us page asking about their process or how to be considered for employment when everything is detailed on the website. Or, alternatively, don't ask questions when answers have already been provided or are clearly written.

Solution: To Practice and develop this skill: • Start trying to recall conversations after they have happened.

• Write executive

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summaries of documents that you just read.

• Read and re-read documents before committing to questions.

• Always have at the forefront of your mind that details matter, and your attention (or lack thereof) to the details will be noticed. Employers have fought hard to be where they are, and they will not want to risk their reputation by employing or contracting those they have no confidence in.

Point to Note: Remember that every single person you meet while working is a network

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 asset. If you do well on one job, it won't go unnoticed, and word of mouth will be your avenue to success.

(CQB) firearms refresher or Krav Maga class and taking an evening course in writing skills.

B. Grammar There is no excuse for poor grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.

Grammarly and other software/apps are available to assist those who are not strong at grammar or speak English as a first language.

It is vital you leverage technology or have someone who can proofread initial drafts of resumes, cover letters, and particularly any documents that you are being paid for e.g., Assessments, Debriefs, etc.

Point to Note: The Risk Management world is developing. To succeed, it is imperative to be able to conduct risk assessments, write detailed reports, and have a comprehensive understanding of Word, Excel, and other software applications.

Solution: • Leverage technology e.g., download Grammarly and learn how to use it effectively.

• Have someone professional or experienced proofread important documents.

• Take your time on documents.

Quite often, you will only have one chance.

• Take classes. You might want to consider skipping that Close Quarters Battle

C. Delivery If one cannot compose a polite, effective, and relevant email, for example, then what is the likely response of the potential employer, network asset, or contractor toward that person?

All that to say that delivery is key. Having class, respect, and manners is also a fundamental component of the Risk Management role. It is vital in so many aspects, whether interaction with clients, teamwork, or stakeholder liaison; being able to deliver emails, phone calls, conversations, briefings, or conduct any interaction is essential.

Mark Deane, the CEO of ETS Risk Management not as a subject matter expert, nor an all knowing Oracle, but merely someone who has been in the Risk Management world long enough to know a little, while also being lucky enough to have experienced a solid amount of challenges. The hope being that he may just be able to assist a few people to adapt, pivot, or sprinkle some nuance into their objective, role, or focus and help better themselves within the industry.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Chris Pinto

Pushing Forward Through Adversity Sometimes you have a plan, and then the universe has something different in mind. After almost seventeen years in the private security industry, a little over 3 years ago, I decided to start my own security company, UPPER ECHELON SERVICES. I was making great progress in building the company.

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PUSHING FORWARD THROUGH ADVERSITY Then in June of 2017, I was involved in a motorcycle accident that would change my life forever. I ended up suffering from an irreparable compound break on my right foot and ultimately blowing my heel to dust.

The Accident In the emergency room the next morning after the accident, the doctors advised me as to the condition of my foot suggesting that it would take rods, pins, screws, and plates in order to have my foot anywhere near as functional as it was before my accident. The rehab and pain alone to have all that metal in my foot was not going to bode well, working in security. However, I was still responsible for the well-being of so many people, including my staff, my clients, and, most importantly, my family. So, I weighed my options told them to "cut it off" knowing in the back of my mind that my amputation would be seen as a liability to clients and colleagues alike.

I also decided at that moment that there was no way I was going to let this stop me from achieving my goals. I came up with the mantra "be undeniable, be unstoppable,

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be unlimited." Prior to my accident, I had just signed up with ASIS online, and I was on track to receive training and credentials for the "CPP Certificate." I was also looking to upgrade some of the many courses I have taken in my own time, such as Defensive Driving, RCMP Bomb Detection, Risk Assessment + Management, Canadian Use of Force Model, and Non-Violent Crime Intervention. I truly felt that if I was willing to put in all the necessary training to the same extent that any able-bodied person would, then my "disability" was no longer a "liability."

Moving Forward It has been two years since the amputation, and in that time, I've personally been responsible for the planning and protection of many entertainers and executives, as well as world-renowned VIP's, all because I refused to give up. As I mentioned, my goal was to be undeniable. As part of that quest, I'd been following a company called ICON Global for some time and saw that they were holding a training course in conjunction with Executive Security International (ESI).

They had always been one of my top choices for training, but since I was

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 based out of Toronto, the opportunity seemed more and more unlikely.

That was until I saw that they offered scholarship opportunities while I was researching them. Truth be told, I had never won anything in my life, but this was something I was determined to receive.

One of the criteria for awarding the scholarship was based on active involvement in the community where you live and work. During my off time, I maintain a consistent physical workout schedule, and through my fitness training, I take part in several Men's Mental Health programs.

I've been especially involved in a program called Movember, Men's Mental Health Global Campaign. In addition to a global TV Commercial spot, I've also personally spoken to and met several organizations regarding the current state of men's mental health in the workplace. Through the telling of my story, I hope that I've helped to show that there are many things one can do in overcoming some of life's setbacks. I share that on a personal level, through

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

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no action of my own other than being me, I continue to reach my goals despite my current situation.

Many new amputees and people with life-changing injuries have contacted me, and through those conversations, we find inspiration and motivation through each other. Â Rekindling the Fire It was in part due to this that I was humbly selected by ICON/ESI to receive the scholarship for their continuing education Celebrity Protection & Behavioral Intelligence course. Just by being determined, proactive, and focused, one of my biggest goals to achieve was now within my reach.

I remember initially speaking with one of the instructors, Sam Alicea, who reminded me that despite what has happed, there is still a place for me in the protection industry, provided I continue to work for it and carve out my own lane. I wasn't sure what to expect from the course as the majority of the training I had done up until then was more focused on hard skills, However, despite all the uncertainty I had going

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 in I wasn't going to let any doubts cloud my judgment.

In fact, upon my arrival at Colorado airport, there was a specific moment that solidified it all for me. As I was waiting for my ride downstairs, I ran into the lead instructor, Elijah Shaw who had just gotten off his flight and was coming down the escalator. Midway down he recognized me, smiled, and congratulated me. I can honestly say at that time a fire was relit that hadn't been there since the beginning of my accident.

I reminded myself that all things were possible, and there wasn't anything that would stop me from reaching my goals but for me. Â ICON/ESI Celebrity Protection & Behavioral Intelligence course Day 1 walking into the course, I had zero preconceived notions. I was ready to learn, unlearn, and relearn. As I zoned in and got into the flow of the course, I realized that Elijah and his fellow instructor, Mark James' method of training, allowed for me to process what was being delivered on multiple levels easily. Of note, Mark James had really opened my eyes to the business side of things. Unfortunately,

I hadn't had a mentor in the industry close enough to me to show me the ins and outs of the business on topics such as how to acquire and retain clients.

Being a business owner myself and responsible for so many others, this portion of the course was the most informative. I have always been a firm believer in letting our work speak for itself, but there was so much more that I realized I could be doing in terms of brand awareness. The following days were just as memorable, as we got much more hands-on and practical. Once again, this was training that I had never formally received but had found myself in similar situations and positions.

These were segments that I paid the greatest attention to. I needed to perfect my skillset if my goal was to be among the elite of the protection business. Wrap Up In the end, the course affirmed everything that I learned through my experience and research.

It reinforced many soft skills and further sharpened the "hard" ones. Having the knowledge and ability to operate at higher levels is a great personal

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accomplishment for me, as well as belonging to a distinguished ICON/ ESI alumni network that's bigger than its individual parts. The relationships I developed have continued beyond my time in the classroom, with my likeminded peers always encouraging and expecting only the best from one another, improving our industry, and acquiring and passing on more knowledge and sharing

Chris Pinto Owner/Operator UPPER ECHELON SERVICES

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more opportunities.

This is not the end of my journey; I am fortunate to have been able to use the class as an opportunity to grow beyond what I could've thought possible that day when I made that fateful decision to amputate my leg. My promise to the industry is that I will represent the craft to the best of my ability and "pay it forward" to create opportunities for others.

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By: Andy Wilson

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Providing Protection in an Environment of Corruption & Crime The jewellery, gem, and precious metals industry can be a source of fruitful, but risky, employment for those in the close protection and international security world. Clients with an array of complex business and personal issues need the services of professional bodyguards, consultants and investigators to help manage their affairs. The gold business, in general, is a haven for scammers, money launderers, traffickers, criminals, and terrorists. It is also ripe for the services of protection specialists since the coupling of unsuspecting investors, and greedy buyers can lead to a lot of trouble through the loss of money, property, and even lives.

and their President Nicolas Maduro on April 30th, 2019.

This failed international intervention meant that the disturbing state of affairs in the country only became worse since the country was already steeped in a massive amount of chaos through crime and violence.

Despite this crisis, chaos still reigns. In fact, since the attempted intervention, things are booming, and the crisis has led to opportunities for corruption.Â

The narcos and the drug, gold, and human traffickers all know that as long as they pay their dues and cooperate with the Maduro government, they are untouchable by local law enforcement or authorities in the United States or Western Europe.

The routes established Background and between the coastal Orientation towns - and organized Crisis Leads to Corruption crime hubs - of Guiria and The United States and its Macuro in Sucre State, anti-Maduro allies failed in Venezuela, and the coastal their attempted coup on the towns of Chaguaramas government of Venezuela, and Woodbrook in

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It's common knowledge within trafficking circles that the Trinidad & Tobago Coast Guard is not well equipped; they lack manpower and resources and, as a result, are corrupt. Similar to gold traffickers, other unscrupulous characters have found that controlling human trafficking is an easy and profitable way of making money. For instance, boats with illegal immigrants coming from Venezuela are intercepted, but those carrying drugs and the women that will be working or sold as prostitutes are not touched.

The kidnapping of women aged between 14 years to 25 years is on the rise all over Venezuela and in Trinidad & Tobago, with each woman fetching up to $1,000.

Needless to say, there are some serious and dangerous players involved in the Venezuelan gold trafficking business.

The human trafficking business in Venezuela is controlled by the Bolivarian Intelligence and Bolivarian National Guard. Similarly, the drug trafficking business is also booming on the coast between Sucre State and Trinidad & Tobago. The Venezuelan Coast Guard and Bolivarian National

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VENEZUELAN GOLD-TRAFFICKING Guard, Intelligence and Military Intelligence are all profiting as are members of the Trinidad & Tobago Coast Guard and political figures. Needless to say, there are some serious and dangerous players involved in the Venezuelan gold trafficking business. The long tentacles of the country's illegal gold trafficking business alone spreads throughout Latin and North America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. For this reason, legitimate traders and buyers in the international gold business must be careful to ensure the gold they are buying is not from conflict zones, sanctioned countries, or being sold to launder money.

Who's Who of the Venezuelan Gold Industry Venezuela's third-largest export is gold, and its production is controlled by the military. It's reported that 20 tons of national reserve gold and 23 tons of mined gold were taken to Istanbul, Turkey, in 2018.

In November 2018, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to "ban US persons from

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dealing with entities and individuals involved with 'corrupt or deceptive' gold sales from Venezuela."

Since the US imposed sanctions on Venezuela and due to the dilapidated state of the oil industry, the Venezuelan government, with the help of organized crime groups, have found the gold business a helpful and quick way of making money.

In 2016 the Venezuelan government, foreseeing economic and political problems in the future, created the Arco Minero del Orinoco that covers the states of BolĂ­var, Amazonas, and Delta Amacuro. The area covered by the Arco Minero del Orinoco is rich in mineral resources; experts estimate 7,000 tons of gold, copper, diamonds, uranium, coltan, iron, bauxite, and other mineral reserves.

Environmental and human rights groups immediately raised concerns about the potential destruction and pollution of the environment and the exploitation of those who would be working in and supporting the mining operations.

At the moment, the main

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 Other players and foot soldiers in the Venezuelan gold business include: • Colombian guerrillas: They operate with full support from the Venezuelan regime.

It's believed that there are more than 2,000 well-armed and wellequipped guerrilla members performing security activities and gold extraction in Bolívar The leading players state. The direct order overseeing the Venezuelan (coming from President gold business are the usual Maduro) to the Bolivarian suspects. President Nicolas Armed Forces is to Maduro, his son Nicolás support and help them Maduro Guerra and his in everything, including wife Cilia Flores. Two of weapons, ammunition, Cilia Flores' nephews were uniforms, vehicles, and arrested in Haiti in 2015 by even transporting them the US Drug Enforcement on helicopters that belong Agency (DEA), on drug to the Air Force or Army. trafficking charges and Every single military base sentenced to 18 years in in Bolívar state has the US prison. order to assist and shelter guerrilla group members.

There is also Tareck El Aissami, a top Venezuelan • Venezuelan gang politician, the Minister of members: Gang Industries and National members from groups Production, who is wanted such as Pranes are by the US authorities, and into almost every dirty also reportedly a Hezbollah way of making money; liaison. And then, of including extortion, course, there is the GNB killing, kidnapping, drug (Bolivarian National trafficking, and human Guard), FANB (Bolivarian trafficking. And now they army and Bolivarian navy), are into the gold business and SEBIN (National with the blessing from Intelligence Service). high-up officials from areas of activity are El Callao, Tumeremo, and Las Cristinas in Bolívar State, where gold is a commodity. The area covered by Arco Minero del Orinoco can be classed as one of the most lawless, dangerous, and corrupt places on earth. Nothing that happens there is clean, life is cheap, the money is dirty, and business is booming.

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VENEZUELAN GOLD-TRAFFICKING Gold miners killed by rivals in Bolívar state… SEBIN Commandos were the first on the scene after the killings

the Venezuelan regime.

They're responsible for at least 1,000 murders just in Bolívar state.

Over the last year, the Colombian guerrillas have been taking over the gang's territory, which is turning the situation into a medium scale war.

• Local gold mafia: The gold business in Bolívar state is old and established. Most of the businessmen from Bolívar state trade in gold. They're well-armed, but they prefer to stay low profile. You can see them and their people at their gold shops in almost every single town and Puerto Ordaz city.

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• Syrian nationals: Recently, many people from Syria have been moving to Venezuela and establishing themselves in Bolívar state and the gold business. It is suspected that they come with full support from Tareck El Aissami.

• Hezbollah: Hezbollah is performing activities related to gold extraction and trafficking. The terrorist group has an extensive international network and is making a lot of money from Venezuela's gold, which ends up being sent to Turkey, UAE, and even Syria.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 Mixed in with these groups are the Chinese, Turks, and Russians who are operating in the Venezuelan gold business and trying to stay clean and out of the turf wars. The Venezuelan gold is being trafficked regionally by air or river into Colombia, Brazil, Guyana, and Suriname, where it can be mixed in and marked as locally produced and then moved internationally to Turkey, Tanzania, and UAE, etc.

Most of Bolívar and the neighboring States are covered in jungle and thick forest, and the only way of getting into many towns is by air. The bush pilots in

the area are the best-paid pilots in Venezuela; all they do is fly logistics, food, weapons, gold, prostitutes, medicines, and anything else needed.

Venezuelan gold business brings with it chaos, crime, kidnapping, murder, wellarmed gang members, and guerrillas, but it's booming because of the vast amount of money that is being made by those involved. The profits from the Venezuelan gold business go to sustain the affluent lifestyles of those in the upper echelons but also to corrupt officials and influential people in the region and internationally

This Venezuelan soldier was caught stealing gold by the criminal gang “Pranes’. They took out his eyes and chopped his hands off.

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VENEZUELAN GOLD-TRAFFICKING that can help facilitate the criminal industry which these days is Venezuela's main export.

assault or assassination unless they have ripped someone off. Even then, professionals would want their funds returned before The Business of "offing" your client, and Protection maybe you as well. Scams, extortion, robberies, honey Maintaining Safety & traps, and kidnapping Order Amid Lawlessness are all potential risks that and Disorder need to be considered As you can see, it's from employees, supposed crucial to know who your friends, and known clients are. If you take on enemies. what you believe to be a legitimate contract and end From my experience, up providing protection the first rule of thumb, or transport services when you start to provide to criminal or terrorist protection services for a groups, you can end up client in the precious gems with a lot of problems, protection sector, is not to including legal issues trust the client's judgment. with law enforcement. If, This is especially the case during those legal issues, when they believe they the valuable assets you are going to be making big were escorting get seized money from a deal that and confiscated, don't be might be slightly shady. surprised if the bad guys How can you tell when a hold you accountable and deal is bordering on being expect you and your family unscrupulous? The reason to refund their losses in I know a deal could be one way or another… shady is simply that the clients came to me in the Once you've established first place; people don't a certain amount of pay for serious protection knowledge on your client, and investigations unless the next part of your there is a severe need. threat assessment is to know who could possibly Another best practice be targeting them and how I've developed over the they could cause problems. years is that if I think With clients in the jewelry the situation is shady industry, their main threats and the clients don't many not be physical want to follow the advice

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 that I give them, then they are on their own.

I make sure to provide them with my professional risk assessment to try to convince them of their flawed method of going about their business. But if I've done my best, and they still insist on proceeding with an excessive amount of risk that could be avoided or mitigated, then I will happily walk away.

In potential shady deals where lines are blurred, I need to be clear on where I draw the line. For me, I will not expose myself or my associates to the risk of violence or being involved in illegal activities.

The bottom line is that there is a lot more to providing protective services than just supplying bodies to react to the threats of robbery, assault, and kidnapping. The aim needs to be to prevent and avoid any potentially problematic or hostile situations and to do this, you must understand

the environments your working in and the specific issues your clients could encounter.

Many clients don't realize the problems and threats they could be exposing themselves, their employees, and their families to until you explain certain realities to them. Some clients take the advice seriously and will work with you to put workable procedures and plans in place.

Others will dismiss your advice as just paranoid scaremongering. How you deal with your clients, their attitudes and decisions is solely up to you. Hopefully, dealing with their problems is worth what you're getting paid. Because in an environment that is blurred by deception, greed, and corruption, you must rely on your discernment and due diligence to operate effectively. Your life and that of others might depend on your judgment.

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. *The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect that of the Circuit Editorial team.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Luke Daniel

Leveraging Technology in Industry Hiring

Increased global connectedness through technology is fast becoming the norm these days. Video conferencing and "face to face" meetings are happening daily in real-time across the world.

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LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRY HIRING As an industry that prides itself on having the edge over our adversaries, we are falling below our own standards when it comes to utilizing the technological resources at our availability to their fullest potential.

The protection industry may still be in its infancy; however, the demand for qualified security personnel, continues to grow at an exponential rate.

The industry is showing linear growth due to everincreasing incidents of violence and enhanced political turmoil. Meanwhile, Executive Protection schools have responded to this emerging need by continuing to crank out "qualified" practitioners.

These new practitioners saturate the market and look to fill competitive job vacancies, which are readily available.

However, the most notable issue is not an unduly competitive market or a

lack of available jobs. A more significant problem rests with the employer and their operational procedures. Namely, that they fail to take advantage of all available technological resources when it comes to sourcing and managing qualified employees.

When it comes to contacting, contracting, and hiring people, the best practices of many employers' is sorely lacking.

Many recruiters will, at best, conduct phone interviews, while many others are prepared to hire outright based on what they read in a resume. As a nonverbal communication guy, I think that this is woefully inadequate, and leaves a lot to be desired. Of all the details I've worked on, only once was I required to take part in a video call, and this was for one of the larger EP firms several years ago.

The internet has changed the game and created

The protection industry may still be in its infancy; however, the demand for qualified security personnel, continues to grow at an exponential rate.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 opportunities that did not previously exist. This increased global connectivity means there is as much new blood on the employer side as there is on the contractor side of the house. Facebook groups such as "Executive Protection Lifestyle" and "Bouncers, Nightclub Security and Private Security Personnel" post a plethora of job openings across the industry. Gone are the days of waiting for an email from the training course you attended to hear about new opportunities. Instead, it's become a numbers game for those companies looking to fill their positions. But this way of conducting business can leave you horribly exposed.

Those who've been on the circuit for a while understand that your reputation is your most valuable commodity.

Reputation and integrity will be indispensable when it comes to getting any position. It's not only agents who should be concerned about reputation; agencies will struggle to attract the top talent and win the best contracts if they're not equally as protective of their standards.

The utilization of available technology to vet a prospective contractor or employee before giving them

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the go-ahead for a gig is paramount. All the routine background checks, due diligence, and verification of licenses are still necessary.

However, on their own, these steps may not be enough to identify more profound issues.

Communication is a crucial soft skill when working with any team, and it's also the first skill which

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diminishes when the stresses of the job ramp up.

Taking the time to have a video conference with the prospective employee or client will prove to give a good sense of the person on the other side of the transaction. Being able to see, hear, judge, discern, and assess 100% of what is being communicated (both verbal and nonverbal) gives both parties the chance to

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understand what they are getting themselves into.

There needs to be a shift in the mindset of all who operate in this industry.

Communication is a vital skill, it's not only what's said and the tone used, but also the nonverbals behind it. Making the deliberate effort to seek out a full understanding from all sides will create the best platform for success. Adopting, rather

than denouncing, technology should be the new approach, especially when it comes to recruitment.

If the security industry wants to push for higher standards in all areas, then utilizing the technology available is the only answer.

That will not only distinguish the true professionals, but it will also give way to better communication and build the platform for a reliable team.

This article was written by Luke Daniel of Primary Security & Consulting, LLC. Luke’s experiences as a Global Executive Protection Agent, Instructor at Tony Scotti’s Vehicle Dynamics Institute and serious student of behavioral analysis/non-verbal communication have led him to working with Fortune 1000 companies as a leader in human assets “buy in” and business resiliency.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Philip O’Sullivan

Most will be aware that the application of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) colloquially known as “drones” has great economic value and social benefit in areas such as security, surveillance, safety, and protection.

Drones are expected to become ubiquitous in the short to medium term as the world’s advanced economies inevitably grow and converge with the complexity of everyday life.

As a result, society is facing a technological wave that will change the way business and security is done.

Although commercial drone technology is still very much in its infancy, it is apparent that evolving

drone technology around reconnaissance and surveillance, with the observation of activities, infrastructure, people, and behaviours for the purpose of influencing, managing, or protecting is all about to change. In the past, aerial surveillance has been performed by either a fixedwing or rotary asset, which has proven to be expensive.

Industries are also looking to move away from more traditional observational

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 surveillance methods that are typically limited by the stationary nature of the camera, usually handled manually or fixed upon other structures. Nevertheless, implementing change will not be easy. Regulating risk in one area may cause ripple effects that create paradigm shifts in behaviour in another (i.e., the reduction in security personnel could, in fact, increase threats due to an overreliance on technology). Another example is that until recently, the U.S federal government has restricted the use of drones out of concern for the safety of airspace. But increasingly those restrictions are being relaxed, particularly as law enforcement has a keen interest in deploying drones as a cost-effective and efficient way to conduct surveillance over other more expensive traditional methods.Â

Drones can enter narrow and confined spaces, produce minimal noise, and can be equipped with night vision cameras and thermal sensors

Drones also provide the ideal solution to the problems and limitations faced by other surveillance methods in that they do provide an easier, faster, and cheaper method of data collection, along with some other key advantages.

For instance, drones can enter narrow and confined spaces, produce minimal noise, and can be equipped with night-vision cameras and

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thermal sensors that allow them to provide imagery that the human eye is unable to detect. Drones can also quickly cover large and difficult-to-reach areas, especially in the agricultural arena, and are increasingly becoming the tool of choice for farmers and landowners when it comes to protecting their crop. This is especially true in new emerging markets such as hemp and cannabis. It is evident that the drone industry is experiencing dynamic developments.

Continued advances in drone technology and their applications present their own limitations, including

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the threat of hacking drones and the invasion of privacy, which will prove to be equally problematic.

Naturally, with every developmental stage, the options for applications also increase, particularly in terms of flight duration, speed, and integration into management systems.

Drone technological advancements are also enabling new forms of empowerment and interaction as we integrate them into our lives. Needless to say, interaction between humans and technology is a necessary part of modern life. And modern life depends on

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adequate security as a crucial part of feeling safe. However, criminals have rocked confidence and revealed shocking complacency in terms of the hacking of drones and the invasion of privacy, leaving us highly exposed and vulnerable.

Development should carefully safeguard and strengthen rather than

undermine the right to a private life.

It is probable that the federal government will continue to permit widespread use of drones, as the technology is becoming ever more powerful. Regulations and laws regarding drone policy can be confusing and utterly perplexing.

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DRONE TECHNOLOGY AND THE PARADIGM SHIFT IN SECURITY However, commercial drone regulations with the guidance of the FAA have created many other enigmatic legal issues surrounding the operation of drones and continues to assess the safety implications of them carefully. Based on current trends such as political and industry pressure, law enforcement interest, technology development, and the lack of legal safeguards, it is clear that drones could pose a looming threat to privacy.

This threat should stimulate debate and argument over civil and constitutional rights.

reduce their operating costs and liabilities further.

Meanwhile, society should evaluate the privacy and implications of this new technology so we can all enjoy the benefits that drones offer without worrying that they are being used as an invasion of privacy.Â

In the end, future analysis and evaluation of evolving drone technology in the security and risk management sphere should build upon existing regulation and legislation that provides clear benefits to individuals, businesses, and government. The results of this exploration Moreover, research should will enable the timely continue to examine delivery of information drones, drone safety, and and trends for both security with the focus customers and society in on expanding technology, general. Reliable decisions frameworks, policies, and can then be made about methodologies to advance the future of their own the industry while providing safety and achieve better opportunities for privacy security improvements and protection and deeper resilience in safeguarding business engagement. standards when it comes Policy and regulation will to people, property, and continue to influence and places while providing a strengthen the industry safer, more secure, society and allow businesses and for all. government agencies to

Philip O’Sullivan Chief Executive Officer at P3 Website: P3worldwide.com

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Ryan Naish

Fit for Purpose With the Christmas and New Years celebrations now in the past, we’ve hit the January “new year, new me” health kick period. Address the following 5 key considerations when planning a way ahead: 1) Be Consistent The most important habit to adopt moving forward. The specifics of a programme, session or exercise are absolutely irrelevant if they’re not conducted consistently.

Make a conscious decision to engage in some form of exercise on a daily basis, making it an integral part of the day, no excuses.

2) Make it Sustainable The approach adopted from the outset will dictate the level of success in the long run; avoid dogmatic, social media driven strategies that are unsustainable.

Instead, take personal responsibility, honestly assess the current situation and work out a plan that can be maintained for the foreseeable future.

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Include fundamental exercises that address: strength, mobility, balance, reaction speed, coordination and cardio respiratory function; all the qualities that promote health and longevity

3) Engage in the Fundamentals Include fundamental exercises that address: strength, mobility, balance, reaction speed, coordination and cardio respiratory function; all the qualities that promote health and longevity. Lay the foundations and forge

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physiological resilience; all important when engaging in more strenuous activities 4) Find Enjoyment Experiment with various physical activities and find ones that are enjoyable; the likelihood that the habit will stick is much higher. With that being

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 said, time spent practicing connection with nature is of vital importance. the fundamentals are a necessity.

Other considerations to 5) Connect with Nature factor in when planning ahead: Get outdoors whenever possible, the health Nutrition: Nutrition is a benefits associated with very divisive and in-depth being out in a natural subject, one which there environment combined is no definitive “one size with physical activity are fits all� approach. The unsurpassed. response to a certain food With mental health will differ radically from being such a current person to person based issue, establishing the on individual genetics.

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FIT FOR PURPOSE Food consideration should favour nutrient density as well as being a fuel source and the quality determines the output from the body.

A poor diet will not support the demands of an intensive training programme with injury and illness usually following. The frequency of meals can also be experimented with, longer periods without eating allow the body to take a break from processing food and get on with regeneration.

Injury: It is almost inevitable that injuries will occur periodically throughout life. Lack of mobility is usually the culprit for injuries that occur whilst performing movements that take the body into and beyond its end range of motion.

Care should be taken during compromising movements and foundation levels of strength need to be achieved before moving on to more advanced levels. The difficult part occurs when deciding

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whether an injury is serious enough to seek a professional medical opinion, but often pain is a good warning signal.

If certain exercises do not cause direct pain, then they are generally safe to continue with.

Niggling injuries are very common and will be picked up as age progresses: wear and tear, past injuries and operations, postural imbalances will all play a part; listen to the body, know when to back off and work on less demanding movements.

Illness: Exercising intensely is taxing on the body and if abused, adds to overall stress levels, increasing the risk of illness and injury. To continue to train intensely over a period of illness when the immune system is compromised is never a good idea.

This can be a really frustrating time and the temptation to train hard and push through it is always there. Low intensity movement and mobility can actually

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It also stalls the feeling that all progression will be lost if intensive exercise is not continued.

Mobility issues can be worked on and non strength related movement patterns.

Work intensity: If the working day/night

involves a significant amount of manual labour or strenuous physical activity, then this needs to be taken into consideration when determining the intensity of a session.

Other factors that can impact performance are: shift work, jet lag, sleep deprivation, extremes in temperature, personal protective equipment

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Include fundamental exercises that address: strength, mobility, balance, reaction speed, coordination and cardio respiratory function; all the qualities that promote health and longevity. (firemen, paramedics, security contractors etc).

Balancing a work/ exercise/family/social life can be extremely tough; it is understandable that many of the factors listed above are unavoidable and the bottom line is do what you can. If limited sleep is unavoidable, make sure that the fuel put in is not causing excessive inflammation in the body: refined sugar, excessive carbohydrates, poor quality protein

sources etc. Prioritise and limit electronic device usage where possible.

Often, lack of quality recovery doesn’t lie in one area, it can build up and become accumulative fatigue.

In summary, stay consistent, any physical activity is better than none. Tune in to the body, learn when to ease off and when to push.

Get outside where possible and adopt a sustainable approach to exercise.

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

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

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Jeff Burns, CDEP, CMAS

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KIDNAP & RANSOM PART TWO

In the previous issue we walked through what happens in the first hours after a kidnapping, we considered the critical factors relating to the initial contact, and we took a close look at the role of the communicator (see Issue 49).

Now, we're going to move on and look at the financial implications of ransom demands and what factors might impact it.

Financial Criteria K&R professionals understand ransom, and that ransom demands are contingent on the adversaries' expectations, or the "going rate," and a significant factor in determining the going rate for the ransom is the location of the kidnapping.

The K&R expert will help you understand the most recent and differing ransom structures for places like Mexico City, Columbia, Iraq, Somalia, Nigeria, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.

They will also research and obtain valuable intelligence regarding any previous kidnappings conducted by the captor, including the credibility of their threats, their propensity for violence, and past ransom amounts paid by victims' families and companies in that location. When considering previous ransom amounts, it is important to make note of the nationality of each victim as hostages from

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Western nations tend to have a much higher going rate than other nationalities.

This intelligence will be instrumental in estimating the final amount you might have to pay to secure the release of the hostage.

Another critical factor used to determine the ransom sum is the amount of funds available and/or agreeable to be paid. Statistics show that in many cases, the captors will settle for approximately 10 percent of the original demand.

The K&R consultant must insist the kidnapper(s) provide a credible "proof of life" before making the initial counteroffer. This reinforces the constant message that the ransom payment is directly related to the welfare of the hostage. As a rule, the initial counteroffer to the first demand should be about two-thirds of the amount what you have determined the going

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 rate for the hostage. You should try to utilize a strategy that allows for several counteroffers before reaching the final amount with the kidnapper(s).

Additionally, the initial counteroffer should not be made until the kidnappers have lowered their initial demand. Then, increases are made in decreasing increments. Also, you will want to offer odd amounts of money as a technique used to portray your difficulty in raising funds and is often very effective when dealing with the kidnap of a family member.

When determining the initial counteroffer amount, it should be high enough to ensure the victim's safety and not insult or anger the captors. If the kidnapper(s) perceive a lack of sincerity regarding the negotiation effort, they may feel compelled to commit violence against the victim in an attempt to force the ransom amount to increase.

Finally, you must carefully consider the amount of the initial counteroffer to avoid inflating the adversary's expectations.

This mistake can easily signal to the kidnapper(s) that a bigger jackpot is available if they push for it and result in what it often refered to as a "double dip.

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KIDNAP & RANSOM PART TWO the process is that the professional K&R negotiator is there to serve as a dispassionate, objective party to avoid payment pitfalls. Regardless of the financial resources available to the victim's company or family, you must refrain from prematurely paying too large a ransom, too early in the process. This mistake can easily signal to the kidnapper(s) that a bigger jackpot is available if they push for it and may result in what is often referred to as a "doubledip." A double-dip occurs when both sides seemingly agree on a payment, but rather than resulting in the hostage's release, it merely becomes a down payment.

perceiving there are more funds available. The idea of prolonging a victim's captivity by hastily agreeing to the captor's ransom demand seems counterintuitive. It can be challenging trying to convince a hostage's company or family that it is in the hostage's best interest to extend the negotiation process.

Understandably, many victim's families confuse a ransom payment for the release of their loved one with the relatively simple process of buying a car. However, negotiating for human lives is a complicated and very psychological Further demands for more process, fraught with money are then made by critical nuances that only the kidnapper(s). A basic trained and experienced behavioral principle, seen in professionals can everyday human behavior, understand. That is may come into play during why you must employ ransom negotiations. This a professional K&R is the principle that people specialist to secure the do not appreciate what release of the hostage. they do not work hard to As I mentioned before, earn. you must incorporate kidnapping into your crisis If the kidnapper(s) obtain management and response the ransom demanded with plan and exercises, select a little or no resistance, and professional K&R consultant in a relatively short period and familiarize your C-suite of time, this can lead to and the protectee's family them making additional members to kidnap and demands for more money, ransom and the process.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 Law Enforcement and the Kidnap & Ransom Incident It is routine for kidnapper(s) to demand no involvement from law enforcement during the post-incident process. You must, therefore, make the critical decision early in proceedings as to what degree you will engage with law enforcement in what is likely to be a foreign jurisdiction.

Law enforcement's priorities will include the identification, apprehension and prosecution of the kidnappers, and may hinder the negotiation process.

Police pressure can have a negative impact on the time/money relationship that is present during all kidnap and ransom incidents. Therefore, it is strongly encouraged that companies and families retain the services of a security consultant with a proven track record in kidnap and ransom negotiations since the consultant will already have established relationships with law enforcement and military in the countries where K&R is most prevalent.

The taking of a U.S. citizen hostage or a ransom demand made against

the U.S. Government, regardless of the victim's citizenship, is a violation of U.S. federal law. The FBI, through its Crisis Negotiation Unit, is recognized as the official negotiation arm of the American government.

Under the direction of the U.S. Ambassador, the FBI is the lead agency for the development and implementation of negotiation strategies, the conduct of investigations, and the collection of evidence. The FBI will coordinate the government's response to a kidnapping but will not take over decision making. Critical decisions, such as whether to pay a ransom, always remain the responsibility of the victim's family or company.

The FBI will not provide the funds nor make the delivery of any ransom payment outside the United States.

Corporations and families still must make these tough calls while managing the incident.

Know the Laws of the Jurisdiction Where the Incident Occurred It is essential that you know and understand the laws of the jurisdiction where the K&R incident occurred as some countries require

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KIDNAP & RANSOM PART TWO mandatory notification to authorities that a kidnapping has occurred and/or that you obtain governmental permission to negotiate with kidnapper(s).

In fact, in the U.S. and U.K., unlike many other countries, official policy is never to make concessions to kidnappers and hostages have died as a result. By researching in advance, the legal requirements of the countries where your client operates, it could allow you to save precious time when an incident occurs and respond with confidence. In some cases, an open exchange of information

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with in-country authorities can result in permission to make a ransom payment when there are simply no other options for the victim's safe release.

Ultimately, this may also help authorities realize that kidnap negotiation is an important investigative tool that provides intelligence and may develop potentially exploitable options for law enforcement. In some cases, you may be able to reach an agreement with law enforcement whereby authorities agree to wait to take any action against the kidnapper(s) until the hostage is safely recovered. In exchange

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 for the hostage's family or company promising to make the victim available for debriefing and their full cooperation with law enforcement investigation and prosecution of the kidnapper(s).

In most cases, cooperation with law enforcement is preferred; however, you must remember that cooperation is a mutual process that can build trust. A robust liaison with authorities can increase the ability to influence law enforcement actions, which are critical when there is a need to prevent officials from attempting a high-risk hostage rescue operation.

Constant contact with trusted law enforcement officials can yield both short and long-term benefits.

The Hostages Family Both the protective services professional and/or the hostage's company should be prepared to spend a considerable amount of time and resources supporting, advising, and protecting the hostage's family. Serious consideration should be given as to which executivelevel official will make the initial in-person notification, and who will be assigned as the full-time family liaison for the duration of the incident. The victim's family will likely feel isolated, perceive that information is being filtered or not accurately being conveyed, and that the company is not doing enough to secure their loved one's release. These feelings are quite common and understandable during these types of incidents.

The company needs to form

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The FBI will not provide the funds nor make the delivery of any ransom payment outside the United States. Corporations and families still must make these tough calls while managing the incident.

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a cohesive front with the family and provide realistic assessments and genuine assurances that they are equal players in the incident.

For this reason, there are two areas that must be addressed with the family of the hostage, as soon as possible. First is how to handle contact with the captors. The second issue is the best approach for managing any media contacts associated with the incident. Communication from the kidnapper(s) with the hostage's family is very common and should be expected. The kidnapper(s) realize the emotional impact they can have when they manipulate the victim's family against the victim's company and will likely attempt to do so in an effort to secure their ransom. They understand that the family can apply tremendous and even constant pressure on the victim's company to quickly submit to their demands. By the company providing the victim's family with concrete guidelines, you can minimize the likelihood of this type of manipulation. Additionally, you can increase the family's confidence in the company's by informing them of what

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The family will also need guidance on how to handle the media, as well as someone to act as a buffer during the incident. You must educate the family on the potential damage to negotiations that can be done by a spontaneous or unauthorized statement to the media. It may even be necessary to relocate the family for the duration of the incident to isolate them from a media onslaught, help reduce their stress level, and prevent any statements to the media that could compromise the negotiation process.

Media As part of the Crisis Management Plan, a Communication Plan should be included that addresses how to answer three basic questions: 1. What happened?

2. How did it happen?

3. What are you going to do about it?

It is in the family's and companies' best interest to respond to media inquiries as failure to respond or delaying a response makes them look irresponsible, unconcerned, or incompetent. The answers

to these questions should be carefully crafted with the K&R negotiator, protective services director, and the family.

If the hostage was traveling or on assignment for their employer, the company's communication department should draft holding statements for various crises in advance. If the hostage-taking had nothing to do with the hostage's employment, the protective services firm and the family should prepare the holding statements. Innocuous holding statements can help buy time to gather critical information. Financial details, ransom policies, insurance coverage, and negotiation status should never be discussed with the media, and it always a good policy to never publicly criticize the government's response efforts.

Take care to always provide information to the victim's family before providing it to the media. Attention should be paid to internal messaging for the "corporate family" of colleagues and co-workers. Keep them reasonably informed as they will not appreciate learning information about the kidnapping incident through the media. There must be only one authorized spokesperson who is

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Statements should be cleared with the key team members prior to release.

Do not lie to the media because if discovered, it will destroy your credibility with them and can cause a firestorm of fact-checking, investigation, and unwanted publicity that can negatively impact the negotiation and recovery process. Take control of the message and portray a posture of calmness, patience, and confidence. You should proactively anticipate media events and stories rather than merely reacting to them. Have preformulated responses to mitigate any complications that their knowledge and reporting of the incident may have.

In the next and final part of this series (Issue 51), we will examine in detail K&R insurance and how it works, review case studies from past incidents, and specific nuances to look out for in the final stages of negotiation.

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

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

Ray Buford

I’m a Detroit police officer of 20 yrs. In my duties now I serve on the Mayor Protection team. We suffered a tragic loss as we lost one of our brothers in the line of duty.

As I think of my duties, I’d like to discuss the environment you have to enter with your principal when dealing with the raw emotions of such a tragedy. Mix police, politicians, and citizens. Now you have a cocktail that boils at the point of just about every hot button topic in the political world today.

How does one enter this environment and balance emotions, politics, and so many other variables and still make sure the environment is safe for the principal?

Loren Johnson As a protector it is best to be a political. It would be natural to operate with a bias entering political environment wearing a particular political party on your sleeve. Being a police officer is an optional profession same as joining the military. When we sign up for these jobs, we understand the risks associated.

This is why each of those professions operate as a brotherhood.

As a protector, emotions present distractions and distractions present complacency which translate to dangerous situations. When you're on a detail your badge is likely not visible. Your emotions should be the same. Try to deal with anything you personally feel before entering into the public eye. If you need to vent your emotions do so behind closed doors in private and/or ask to speak to a professional and use them as a sounding board.

Lastly, focus on the task(s) at hand. I hope this helps a little. I can relate to what you are experiencing in several ways. Be blessed.

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

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ASK THE NABA NETWORK Ray Buford Loren Johnson thank you for your input of valuable information. When I speak of emotions, I’m not speaking of my own. I’m speaking of the officers, family members, and community members. These are all at a boiling point, that, in my opinion, can’t just be whisked away by being a hard-faced security expert. How do you protect the image and the 6 in this environment?

Loren Johnson Ray Buford understood....standard practices.... pay attention to what is said but pay closer attention to eyes and hands. All attacks have pre-incident indicators keep your head on a swivel, route/exits clear and transportation nearby in a secure location.

Anthony Troeger Very sorry for your loss, Ray. I wish I had a simple answer for you. Some people have an amazing ability to shut off their emotions when they clock in. I think LEOs and other first responders are probably better at it than most people.

If there is a way to identify members of the protection team less effected by the recent loss (or more aptly put, those who have the most control over their emotions), I recommend putting them closer to P1 while those with less self-control be either given a break from the detail or placed further from P1. I realize the size of the detail may make doing this an impossibility. Perhaps, you can seek assistance from other departments for temporary replacements until the regular members of the team have had a sufficient break. Those are just some off-the-cuff suggestions, but, unfortunately, there are no easy solutions. Please accept my condolences. Saying a prayer for all at your department and your families.

Raffaele Di Giorgio Ray Buford, first and foremost, sorry for your loss.

Here is an article from The Circuit Magazine (issue 23).

"Tragedy on your Team. What happens Afterwards?"

"I tend to believe that people in this business believe that the test of leadership comes during the attack on principle (AOP). While there is no denying that leadership is necessary in those key moments of an attack or any other catastrophic event. But as I stated at the Summit, the hardest part of this job is, the after. After the broken bodies are picked up, after the massive losses have been tallied, the worstcase scenario has been addressed and now you are expected to get up and move forward. That to me is when the leadership and the intestinal fortitude demand is at its greatest."

Click here to the rest of the Article:

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Orlando Wilson

I would say the firearm I have encountered the most in the security business, internationally, is the shotgun. I have heard many supposed experts within the close protection industry dismiss shotguns as being "cowboy" and "overkill" and thereby not having an application. Personally, I would strongly question the experience of these experts.

Over the last 30 years, I have worked commercially in the security and firearms

business in Europe, the US, Africa, Middle East, the Caribbean, and Latin America. I have encountered shotguns being used in all locations where firearms are legally employed for security

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There are pros and cons to shotguns as there are with all firearms. These need to be understood, and I will try to explain a few of the main points in this article.

Shotguns in The Security Industry In many places where firearms can be used legally, in the security industry, the first firearm you tend to come across is the shotgun, for many reasons.

Shotguns are primarily seen as sporting guns with recreational applications for clay pigeon shooting and hunting. For this reason, they are usually legal to some extent in most countries, and therefore this makes it easier for them to be included in any armed security industry regulations.

Even though shotguns are extremely effective weapons, they have limitations. They are generally not classified as military-type weapons due to their limited range, rates of fire, and tube/ magazine capacities. In many places, restrictions are placed on the barrel lengths so that shotguns cannot be shortened and made concealable. Also, restrictions are placed on

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the types of ammunition, which can limit availability, legality, and lethality of the shotgun. That said, shotguns are not the type of firearms that will be used to overthrow a government and are not really in the same league when compared to assault rifles for combat applications. Shotguns are relatively easy to use, durable, and very affordable when compared to handguns, which is a major factor when equipping a guard force. The various types of ammunition available for the shotgun can significantly affect the lethality of the weapon, which I will discuss later. In my time, I have come across many guards who load with birdshot shells, which can be lethal at close range. However, at a distance, they will not cause deadly harm and will more than likely disarm and disable the bad guy. With all firearms, the golden rule is: if you're using one, then you must understand the gun, the ammunition, it's limitations, and applications. The Guns Shotguns come in various configurations, and if you're serious about working in

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 the international security industry, you should be familiar with how to at least unload and make safe all the firearms you could come in contact with.

I will discuss three main types of shotgun here. To read more on handguns, see my article "Pistol Grip Shotguns" in Issue 47 of the Circuit Magazine. • Break Barrel: These are the guns most people will visualize when shotguns are mentioned, the iconic "Double Barred" shotgun.

The break barreled shotgun come either with side-by-side or overand-under barrels, and some companies are even offering tripled barreled shotguns. In some places break barreled shotguns

With all firearms, the golden rule is: if you're using one, then you must understand the gun, the ammunition, it's limitations, and applications

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TACTICAL FIREARMS are the only firearms that are legally available to the general public, so you should know how to operate them. They are generally simple to use, and most models are very similar but what can vary greatly is the price, with highquality guns costing tens of thousands of dollars. Even though many would dismiss them as not having any security application, I will say that if they are loaded with the right shells, they are as deadly as any other shotgun. Sawed-off doublebarred shotguns have been a criminal's favorite firearms for a long time, and in the right hands, they are a devastating weapon.

• Pump Action Shotguns: There are

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a lot of myths that surround the use of pump-action shotguns that can end up getting people into a lot of trouble or killed. So, ensure you learn how to use them from an instructor who has actually worked with them and not just been taught how to instruct classes on them.

Pump-action shotguns come in a variety of configurations, and what can vary greatly is the location of the safety catches and the action releases. Good quality and well-maintained pump-action shotguns are very reliable as the shells are cycled through them manually by the pump action. When

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 someone can handle and control the gun properly, then double-tapping and rapid-fire is not a problem.

• Semi-Automatic Shotguns: In the last few years, there have been significant improvements in the reliability of semi-auto shotguns. A game-changer was the introduction of the Russian Saiga 12 that was originally introduced in the West as a sporting gun and has since been made tactical and copied by other manufacturers. The Benelli M4 is an excellent semi-auto that is in service with quite a few militaries and police units globally. But the issue with this gun is the price tag that generally runs over $1500.00 USD (MSRP $1999.00 USD).

One of the best semi-auto shotguns of all time is the Browning A5 that was designed in 1898 by John Browning and officially saw services with various militaries and police units from 1905 until 1975.

I believe it was used in Rhodesia until the end of the war in 1979. One of the main things that can cause malfunctions with semi-automatics is

the type of ammunition being used. Generally, they prefer "hotter" loads to ensure there is enough force and gas to enable the guns to cycle properly.

Barrel Lengths, Chokes, Tubes & Mags There are many myths about shotguns, and I can't dispel them all here in this short article. But one of the main ones I hear is that you cannot miss your target with a shotgun. The truth of the matter is, you can miss with any gun! I have seen people miss targets at 2 meters, 25 meters, and everything in between.

Shotguns generally fire a certain number of pellets per shell, but can also fire solid singular slugs. When firing shells containing pellets, it takes distance for the pellets to spread out after the shell has been shot. This means that up close, the barrel of the gun needs to be directly on your target. The pellets spread out the further they get from the barrel. Even at 25 meters, you need the barrel centered on the target for the majority of the pellets to hit. Also, if the shooter is not controlling the gun properly, the recoil, especially with pistol grip

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There are many myths about shotguns, and I can't dispel them all here in this short article. But one of the main ones I hear is that you cannot miss your target with a shotgun. The truth of the matter is, you can miss with any gun!

guns or when using "hot" loads, can throw the gun off its aim, causing a miss.

If you are using slugs, then the same principals of using a rifle apply because the shells contain one projectile.

If you are using a shotgun, you need to understand how the gun "patterns" with the ammunition that you're going to be using.

To "pattern" a shotgun you need to shoot targets at various ranges. For instance, at 5, 10, 15, and 25 meters to see how the pellets spread out and pattern. You will then know the area your pellets will cover when shot at different distances. All guns tend to shoot differently with different types of ammo.

I have seen very similar shotguns shoot completely different patterns as the shooters were using different brands of ammo with the same loads.

Things that affect how the shotguns shoot and pattern are the barrel lengths, the chokes, and the types of ammo being used. I will stick my neck out and say as a general rule, a US legal 18-inch barreled shotgun with no chokes should be able to put all 9 pellets from a standard

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2 3/4", 00 Buckshot shell on a silhouette target at 20 meters. After this and maybe before, pellets will be straying off target, which means they could fly and hit innocent bystanders, etc.

Personally, I think of a shotgun, at a distance, as an area weapon that's ideal for putting down suppressing fire out to 50 meters and beyond. If you have the available shooting ranges, try patterning your gun beyond the textbook effective ranges for shotguns and think about how they can be applied tactically. A 4-meter pattern of #4 buckshot at 100 meters should keep

someone's head down, to say the least!

Other Factors • Gauges: The most common gauge or caliber for shotguns in the security world is 12 gauge (12ga). For those looking for a defensive shotgun and find the recoil of the 12ga too much, try 20ga.

Another common gauge or caliber is 4/10, which is very easy to shoot and should be okay for frail people and children. The smaller the gauge means the shells will hold fewer powder charges and fewer pellets.

• Barrel lengths: The general rule is the shorter

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TACTICAL FIREARMS the barrel of the shotgun, can be issues shooting the quicker the pellets slugs through barrels with from a shell will spread full chokes, always check when fired. Simply put, what the gun and ammo short-barreled shotguns manufacturers recommend. are for close quarters, and You don't want to end up longer barreled shotguns hurting yourself or, more are primarily sporting importantly, damaging a guns for shooting clay good gun because of your pigeons and hunting. But negligence! all are equally lethal. Most shotguns used for security • Tubes & Magazines: On applications have barrel a pump-action or semi-auto lengths from 18 to 20 shotgun, the "tube" is the inches. You should always magazine tube that runs check the legally required under the barrel and holds length for a shotgun barrel the shells that are going in the areas your working. to be shot. The number of Sawing a few inches off shells a gun can hold will the barrel of your 870 depend on the length of might make it a lot handier the barrel, the size of the but could also get you sent shells, and if there are any to jail! legal restrictions. Generally, a pump-action tactical/ • Chokes: The easiest security shotgun should way to describe what a hold between 5 to 7 shells choke does is to say that in its tube and one round it narrows the muzzle of in the chamber. When the barrel slightly, which unloading a pump-action constricts and focuses or semi-auto shotgun that the spread of the pellets. has a magazine tube, Tactical and defensive ensure you always check shotguns usually don't the tube is empty. With have any chokes in the the action of the gun to barrels, but sporting the rear, you can have guns can come with an empty chamber, but various chokes; Cylinder if there is a round in the (no choke), Improved, tube as soon as the action Modified, and Full. Hunters goes forward you would and sports shooters can have reloaded the gun. vary the chokes they use ALWAYS CHECK THE TUBE depending on the distances WHEN UNLOADING! There they are shooting. From a are also various shotguns safety perspective, there these days like the Saiga

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I think of a shotgun, at a distance, as an area weapon that's ideal for putting down suppressing fire out to 50 meters and beyond.

12 that load from conventional under the gun magazines. The only issue I have with these is that anything past a 5 round magazine can be very bulky and awkward to use in small spaces.

There are some 20 round drum magazines on the market that seem to work fine for security applications.

• Accessories: Personally, I am not a fan of people decorating their shotguns and firearms like a Christmas tree with tacticool accessories.

If you're using slugs for hunting game at a distance, then I see the relevance for a scope or optic on a shotgun to ensure a clean kill.

Tactically, there is no

need for optics on shotguns, they are just another gimmick.

Flashlights are cool in case you drop your car keys in the dark, or you want to show the bad guys where you are so they can shoot you first, but that's about it. Keep it simple, keep it real, and spend your money on ammo. And most importantly, invest in learning to shoot!

In Part 2 of this edition of Tactical Firearms, I’ll be getting into the different types of ammunition available, which is best for different situations, and offering a few other hints and tips for getting the most out of the shotgun as a security and defensive firearm.

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

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AFRICA

Central African Republic Authorities Declare National Catastrophe as Floods Continue According to local media sources, three people were killed and another is missing after inter-communal clashes broke out in Bria, Haute-Kotto prefecture, on Thursday, 9 January. One of the victims was reportedly killed by rebel fighters from the Popular Front for the Rebirth of the Central African Republic (FPRC) near downtown Bria. A few hours later two others were murdered by militiamen from the Anti-Balaka alliance in the PK3 area of Bria. The latter attack was reputedly a reprisal for the former.

Following the deaths on Thursday, FPRC rebels stationed themselves on the Gbadou Bridge on Friday, 10 January, and abducted a security guard who was passing through the area.

Tensions between the groups remain high and further clashes in the region are possible in the near term.

Chad Fatalities Reported after Suspected Boko Haram Militants Attack in Alom, Lac Region According to international media sources, suspected Boko Haram militants launched an attack on the village of Alom in Lac region, close to Nigeria’s border on

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Saturday, 11 January, killing four people and kidnapping four women. Reportedly, the attack occurred at around 0100hrs (0000 UTC) on Saturday, and when the assailants were repelled by security forces they kidnapped the women. It is not clear whether there were any fatalities on the side of the security forces.

Burkina Faso Multiple Fatalities following Attack in Solle, Loroum Province According to local media outlets, at least nine people were killed on Saturday, 11 January, after unidentified gunmen attacked the village of Solle, Loroum province.

Reports indicate that a large group of armed men attacked the village, mainly targeting traders and burning several vehicles as well. The motive of the attack and the identity of the assailant are not yet clear.

AMERICAS Puerto Rico Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes South East of Guanica, Puerto Rico The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that a magnitude 6.0 earthquake has struck 14km (8.7 miles) south east of Guanica, Puerto Rico, at 1254hrs (UTC) on Saturday, 11 January. The earthquake struck at a depth of 5km (3.1 miles).

No tsunami warnings have been issued as a result of the earthquake and no injuries or property damage have been reported at this time.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake on 7 January led to a State of Emergency being declared across the country and much of the power grid nationwide being shut down. Power has been gradually restored in recent days, however, it is unclear how the latest earthquake has affected power supplies.

United States Multiple Fatalities Reported due to Severe Weather in Southern States; Winter Storm to Impact Eastern Areas According to international media reports on Saturday, 11 January, at least eight people have died as a result of storms carrying high winds and heavy rain impacting a number of southern states.

A number of tornados also developed amidst the storms.

The deaths have been spread across Alabama, Louisiana and Texas. Hundreds of thousands of people have also been affected by power cuts due to the storm and many homes have been destroyed and roads and other infrastructure damaged.

In Louisiana, an elderly couple were killed when a tornado destroyed their home in Bossier Parish and a man died in Caddo Parish after a tree fell on his home.

Three people were killed in

Pickens County, Alabama, when a tornado struck the area. In Texas, one person died when a tree fell on their home in Nacogdoches County and another when their car flipped into a creek west of downtown Dallas. The storms across the south are expected to be followed by a winter storm across much of the eastern US. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that from Saturday, thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding will impact much of the Central Gulf Coast and Lower Mississippi River Valley into the lower Great Lakes. Heavy snow and significant ice accumulations are forecast over Michigan, northern Maine, parts of the Great Lakes and northern New England on Saturday and early Sunday, 12 January. Hundreds of flights were reportedly cancelled at Chicago’s two main airports on Saturday due to ice and snow. The Pacific Northwest will witness a separate storm system from Sunday, which will track into the northern Rockies from Monday, 13 January, bringing heavy snow over higher elevations of the Northwest.

Peru Hundreds of Families Affected by Floods and Landslides in Huanuco, Pasco, Cusco and Puno Departments According to an update by humanitarian sources on Friday, 10 January,

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INCIDENT REPORT landslides and floods have been affecting Huanuco, Pasco, Cusco and Puno departments in central Peru since mid-December due to heavy rainfall. Authorities have reported that over 300 families have been affected by the floods in Huanuco department since the start of the year and that 25 homes were damaged by a landslide in San Pablo de Pillao district on Wednesday, 8 January.

The mayor of Ayapata district in Carabaya province of Puno department reported on Friday that 27 families had become isolated due to the overflow of the Inambari River. A number of other rivers in the affected regions have burst their banks and further rain was forecast in the region on Friday and Saturday, 11 January. Peru

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MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA Iran Fatality Reported amid Flooding in SistanBaluchistan Province, Disruptions in Hormozgan and Kerman Provinces According to local media reports on Monday, 13 January, at least one person has been killed and one other is missing amid flooding across the province of Sistan-Baluchistan. At least 13 cities within the province are currently affected by the floods, which were caused by sustained torrential rains.

Authorities are currently conducting rescue operations in 40 towns and villages across the province with over 1,000 people being rescued at this time. It is currently believed that some

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Similar disruptions have been reported following in flooding in parts of Hormozgan and Kerman provinces with over 300 villages being rendered inaccessible in the latter province.

Syria Dozens of Casualties Reported in Airstrikes in Idlib Governorate According to regional media sources, at least 17 people were killed and more than 40 wounded on Saturday, 11 January, as regime airstrikes hit a number of cities in the country's northwestern region of Idlib. Reportedly, seven people were killed in the city of Idlib, four in AlNayrab and six in Binnish.

These attacks come a day prior to a proposed ceasefire sought by Turkey, which Turkey's defence ministry said on Friday, 10 January, would see a halt to attacks by air and land at one minute past midnight on Sunday, 12 January. Ceasefires have been implemented before, and then broken soon after implementation. Therefore, further strikes are possible in the near term.

Iraq Rockets Fired at Balad Air Base, Saladin Governorate According to international media reports on Sunday, 12 January, as many as eight

rockets have been fired at Balad Air Base located near Balad, Saladin governorate.

Early reports suggest that at least four members of the Iraqi military were injured in the attack, which occurred at 1914hrs (1614 UTC). No group has claimed responsibility for the attack at this time, however, it comes after a number of bases which host US forces within the country have become the targets of mortar and rocket attacks amid increased tensions between Iran and the US. Balad airbase has been targeted by such attacks on a number of occasions in recent months.

EUROPE Germany Police Kill Man following Knife Attack in Gelsenkirchen Local media outlets report on Monday, 6 January, that the German police shot dead a man who attempted to carry out a knife attack on police officers on Sunday, 5 January.

Reports suggest that the man struck a police car with an object before attempting to assault the police officers.

The man reportedly refused to cooperate with the officers and was warned to stop his attack before he was killed. On Friday, 3 January, Germany revised its terror threat level citing possible attacks after the US killed an Iranian general in a drone strike in Iraq.

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France Police Shoot Knife Attacker in Metz According to local media sources, police shot a man armed with a knife in the Borny district of Metz on Sunday, 5 January.

The individual reportedly threatened passers-by on Boulevard de Guyenne with a kitchen knife and yelled ‘Allah Akbar’ as he threatened police who were deployed to the scene. They opened fire to neutralise the man, shooting him in the legs. He was taken to hospital and his condition is not known. The individual was reportedly known to be mentally unstable and an investigation into the incident has been launched.

Italy Multiple Tourists Killed after being Hit by Vehicle in Luttach, South Tyrol According to local media sources, at least six people were killed and 11 others injured after a vehicle hit a group of German tourists in the village of Luttach (Lutago) in South Tyrol province. The tourists were reportedly waiting for a bus at around 0115hrs (0015 UTC) when a car came speeding into them.

One of those injured was in a serious condition and was rushed to a hospital in Innsbruck, Austria, via helicopter. The incident is suspected to be the result of

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a drunk driver, as opposed to any kind of deliberate attack; however, investigations into the incident are ongoing.

ASIA AND THE PACIFIC Thailand Fatal Clashes between Security Forces and Insurgents in Sukhirin, Narathiwat Province According to local media reports on Monday, 13 January, at least one insurgent has been killed and two local defence volunteers were wounded following clashes in Sukhirin district, Narathiwat province.

Sources suggest that a security post ran by the volunteers was attacked on Sunday, 12 January in the vicinity of Tambon Romsai.

Reports indicate that the attackers fled the scene after additional security forces arrived at the scene and began to exchange fire with the attackers.

China Wuhan Health Officials Announce First Death in Pneumonia Outbreak According to international media sources, the Wuhan health commission reported on Saturday, 11 January, the first death from a strain of a pneumonia which has broken out in the region and been linked to the same family as other respiratory illnesses including SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), which killed hundreds of

people in South East Asia in 2003. Forty-one people with pneumonialike symptoms have so far been diagnosed with the new virus in Wuhan and the commission reported that one of those, a 61-year-old man with underlying health issues, died on Thursday, 9 January.

Two of those diagnosed have been discharged, seven are reportedly in a serious condition and the rest are reported to be stable. Cases have also been reported in Singapore and Hong Kong amongst people who have travelled there having previously been in Wuhan. However, no new cases of the virus have been reported in China as the outbreak, which has been linked to a fish market in Wuhan that is now closed, appears to have been contained.

Scientists are investigating the outbreak but have said it is too early to confirm if the virus was a SARS strain.

Philippines Batangas Province Authorities Declare State of Calamity as Volcanic Activity at Taal Volcano Continues According to local media reports on Monday, 13 January, authorities have declared a state of calamity across Batangas province amid volcanic activity at Taal volcano.

The announcement comes as the volcano continues to release ash plumes which have produced heavy ashfalls. The declaration allows provincial authorities access to funds which will assist in ongoing relief efforts. At present, over 16,000 people have been evacuated to 56 evacuation centres which have been set up across the province after it was recommended that evacuations be carried out within a 14km (8.6 miles) radius of the volcano’s centre. Power outages have also been reported in Agoncillo, Laurel, Malvar, Tanauan City and Talisay.

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Threat Modelling Ways to See the Threat By: James Bore

Before it Happens

If you've been reading for a while may know that this is the sixth article in my series of topics covering an Introduction to Cybersecurity.

I had initially planned a year's worth of topics, and I hope you have found these articles interesting, relevant, and useful (if you have, please let the great team at the Circuit Magazine know). If there are any topics in cyber you would like to see covered, please get in touch and let us know that also.

This article focuses on threat modelling. Threat

modelling is widely in use, whether knowingly or not, across every walk of life – and has been used since time immemorial to prioritise security defences.

The only difference between the well-known risk assessments carried out by everyone, and threat modelling in cybersecurity is the attempt to document and systemise it. I am hoping that this idea of formal threat modelling will

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Seeing the Trees for the Forest The first, and in some ways simplest, method brought into cybersecurity is the idea of attack trees or threat trees.

Independently developed

by Edward Amoroso and a collaboration between the NSA and DARPA, the approach is goal-oriented and works backwards. The downside is that it runs the danger of being overly focused on one particular

attack motivation or having to repeat the exercise many times. But it can't be beaten as a quick and effective approach where you are trying to prevent attackers from reaching a single target.

With an attack tree, you begin with the goal of the threat. As an example, we can take the goal of getting backstage at a concert for an enthusiastic fan. Then we work backwards on what would enable them to do this, the requirements to get to that point, and so on. Below is a simple example of a worked tree

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With an attack tree, you begin with the goal of the threat. As an example, we can take the goal of getting backstage at a concert for an enthusiastic fan. Then we work backwards on what would enable them to do this, the requirements to get to that point, and so on.

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(fig 1), and the next stage would be to put mitigations in place to prevent those sub-goals (for example, locking the staff entrance, alarming the fire escape, requiring photo ID for VIP fans, etc.).

Attack trees are one of the most open threat modelling techniques and the most broadly applicable. Some of the others, such as STRIDE which I will cover below, are focused on technological threats.

Personae non Grata (PnG) A second, fairly open approach, looks at all potential threats from the point of view of a motivated attacker. In this instance, both the goal and the means are undefined initially, and instead, we build a fictional hostile (or in some cases non-hostile but negligent) threat actor. These profiles can consist of anything from detailed dossiers with life histories and capability assessments, down to a few short sentences.

Taking the same example as with attack trees, we would build the enthusiastic fan's profile, and then work out what goals they might try to achieve and how.

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 As a standalone exercise, the PnG approach is not much use – but when combined with another model such as attack trees, it narrows the options and limits the choices when brainstorming. This means it can add significant value and help with more comprehensive, thoughtful threat modelling. With the attack tree shown earlier, the profile might help to expand or narrow possibilities (in this case, having previously worked at the stadium a higher weighting might be given to attacks around impersonation or stealth, and some of the existing security measures could be assumed to be compromised). Of course, such profiles do not need to be fictional where a known threat can be fed into the model instead.

Profiles can be much more extensive, and often include pictures and other materials to help those running through the threat model understand motivations and capabilities.

An example of a simple profile which might apply to the situation being modelled above is "A Fan is a huge fan of Boys' R' Us and was recently fired from their job at Concert Stadium after trying to order VIP tickets to an upcoming concert fraudulently. They still have several good friends who work at the stadium and have not yet returned their access badge or work

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Profiles can be much more extensive, and often include pictures and other materials to help those running through the threat model understand motivations and capabilities.

STRIDE While STRIDE is a technical threat model designed for software development, some of the techniques involved are invaluable for any form of threat modelling to help you see the threats before it happens.

The name comes from an acronym for six attack vectors considered common in software engineering: • Spoofing • Tampering • Repudiation • Information disclosure • Denial of service • Escalation of privilege Microsoft, who developed the system, no longer strictly apply STRIDE. Other variations have been developed such as STRIPED (which reshuffles the acronym to cram Privacy in).

It is widely recognised that the categories overlap and

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are highly subjective.

Despite this, the methods used to apply those categories are still ones I consider among the most useful for any form of formal threat modelling.

To apply STRIDE, we start with a dataflow diagram – an abstraction of a software system which focuses on the way information flows through and around rather than technical detail. We then add trust boundaries, arbitrary lines designating areas of greater or lesser trust. They cannot pass through the 'blocks' of the system and must form boundaries around them – the boundaries are shown in red on the attached diagram (fig 2).

Once we have listed all our information flows (easier to do in IT than when dealing with people, but possible either way) and designated our boundaries, it's a relatively simple case of highlighting every point where an information flow crosses a trust boundary.

These are our vulnerabilities or attack points. When applying to technology, we take each one and run through the STRIDE acronym, brainstorming any relevant attacks against each. Technically infeasible

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attacks can be listed and then discarded later – we are merely trying to be reasonably comprehensive at this point.

Once we have enough attacks against our vulnerabilities, it becomes a case of risk management against each where we need to consider the likelihood of an attacker exploiting a particular vulnerability, and the impact of them managing.

While the example here is for a simple, high-level system (a smart heating system for a house) to identify the potential attack surface rather than delve into vulnerabilities, the STRIDE methodology can be a general approach that can be adapted for very complex systems as well as non-technical, physical environments. These threat modelling techniques are most

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effective when they are tailored to the system being considered and can draw appropriate techniques from any source where they are useful. It also gains more value as more effort is put into it. The

examples provided are very quick, simplified threats, purely to illustrate the techniques. At the very least, they will provide a few nuggets of information that you may find useful in your next threat assessment.

James Bore is a Jack of all trades in cyber security by vocation and choice.

He has been speaking and writing to build awareness of cyber security for several years, and now provides consultancy to companies looking to mature their own security to better protect their customers and employees.

His hobbies include lockpicking, beekeeping, and homebrewing and in occasional spare time he maintains a blog at https://coffeefueled.org.

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Episode 4: Byron Rodgers

In this edition of Footsteps, I'm excited to be interviewing industry noteworthy, Byron Rodgers. For those of you who don't know, Byron is an active EP agent, a published author, blogger, and podcast host. In this issue, we discuss how he broke into EP, the factors that led to it, what he's doing now, and what he's learned along the way. Let's get into it.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 Hi Byron, welcome to Footsteps, it's great to have the opportunity to chat with you. You're probably best known to our readers for your podcast, Executive Protection Lifestyle, and the FB group of the same name. But you also have a YouTube channel and post videos covering a whole range of philosophical and motivational topics too.

Do you think you will rehash any of this earlier work onto your podcast, or have you done so already?

I Haven't really, not yet. I've done a few episodes on how I got into executive protection, but I haven't really started to roll back into my old content.

A lot of my old work is more about empowerment and personal growth. I believe that has contributed greatly to who I am and how I approach building my brand.

That personal development piece is extremely integral but it's not necessarily 100% relevant to executive protection. In reality, it is, but the average professional might not recognize that, so I'm trying to bleed those things into my content.Â

There is no baseline on how to do Executive Protection. So a lot of it is winging it based on your intelligent level and your experience. I'm going to be that guy that's going to help them survive and give them ideas on how other professionals are going to be doing things.

Through your social media channels, you lift the lid on Executive Protection and have helped pull it out of the shadows of secrecy that's been cast

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FOOT STEPS over it. What was your inspiration for doing this?

In Executive Protection, continuing your education is crucial.

You have a master’s For me, I always wanted degree in psychology; to contribute; to be good how has that helped enough at something to you professionally? help others. Contribution What majors do you and freedom are two of my recommend? Do highest values; I live for you think school is a those two things. required skill someone must have?

I've been blessed to do I've always had an Executive Protection all entrepreneurial mindset; around the world since I didn't enjoy being taught the age of 21. I've been to how to do things one way more to 60 countries, and and one way only. When I I did that just on repeat. was in school, I didn't enjoy So naturally, whenever it, so I joined the Marine I worked on a detail, I Corp. because I'd rather go would have people ask me to war! When questions about different I got back from the Marine aspects of EP. So, I was like Corp. I realized I had a fear 'how can I contribute, how around school, so I have can I bring up the average?' to go find it and destroy So I thought to myself, I it. I made myself do that, can generate content on and it gave me more this and create a place self-confidence; it was a where people can go to positive experience. understand how things are People that have been supposed to be done. conditioned to think that you're smart if you went There is no baseline in to school and so they Executive Protection; a listen to you better. I lot of it is just winging it got a psychology degree based on your intellectual because social intelligence level and your experience. is one of the most powerful That's what the Executive skills to have. Do I believe Protection lifestyle podcast that school will make you is all about. It's not about successful? Absolutely me saying listen to me and not! I have an Associates how I'm so great at doing in Business, A Bachelor's EP. It's me saying here are in the Art of Psychology some guys that are really with a minor in forensic killing it and who I look up psychology. I did all my to and value. school at the same time I

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California and escape my tendencies. I started to How has your life work the clubs and then got experience as a Marine into EP out there. helped you on your That's where my EP training path? day program comes into My time serving as a play because it'll allow you Marine was probably the to break into the industry most important education no matter where you're at I received. It taught me geographically. discipline, and without that, How long were you in you can't do anything. It the Marine Corp. And also taught me what I can what type of work did do and how to believe in you do overseas? myself. It taught me my I was active duty for 4 personal boundaries. That years and 2 tours to Iraq. education gave me the I was an Assault man. foundation and resilience to 351 Demolitions and manbuild everything on top of portable rockets. I would it. breach buildings, and I would shoot rockets when How was life out of the they were needed. I was military? How did you a squad leader, and I was transition into protection generally in charge of 12 work? marines; I got out as a Three months after I got corporal. out of the Marine Corp. I started working EP for my The first annual client full time. Civilian life protector symposium can be very corrosive, and was amazing. What it's easy to get comfortable. sets it apart from other My transition was tough events? What went into in its own way. I was still it behind the scenes? trying to find my purpose. I Where will you host it was addicted to dopamine in 2020, California, or and adrenaline, so I would another location? go extra hard, and I could This is an event for do it, I was a marine. I anybody who wants to could party all night and learn how to be a better still work in the morning. It protector. It's all about would remind me of Iraq; it equipping people to make was like PTSD, in a way. us more peaceful but not After a few years of that, I harmless. Three months of flew to Florida. Realistically planning went into this, but I knew I had to get out of it mostly took a lot of balls

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FOOT STEPS to go through with it. But even more important to its success were relationships; people and companies who believed in me. I'm all about doing business if it's beneficial to both parties.

This year I am considering the East coast but willing to go anywhere if someone is willing to host.

not executive protection specialists. So I'm going to split up the podcast.

The protector podcast will be a part of the protector nation brand, where we won't focus on executive protection industry content.

Then, when we have guys come on that are strictly EP industry professionals that'll be on the EPL podcast.

What topics are you The content will be more considering for next segregated. I think we'll do year's symposium? Is a rebrand now that we have there anything you might the training day product. do differently?

And we have new sponsors I can't make someone a so the product quality will black belt in one day, but increase. We have guest what I can do is put people speakers lined up, and I and content in front of them think I'll do more episodes that would increase their by myself.

PQ, Protector Quotient. I want to give you exposure If someone was to follow to the people that can help in your footsteps, what you increase that. There is one thing you would will definitely be a medical have them do differently? component as well as Trust yourself, but also get breakout sessions. We're started. Develop a daily going to have a handsregimen of learning. The on section too. There may better you make yourself, or may not be a shooting the higher the level of competition. care you can serve people.

Unlocking your potential Going forward into 2020, consists of learning and are there any changes doing. The sooner you get you're going to do for the on that journey, the sooner EPL podcast? you can reap those rewards.

The first year, I mostly did interviews with protectors,

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

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Mark “Six” James CPO, EPS, CAS

The only thing consistent about protective services and extensive travel is that it is consistently inconsistent.

The hours are often long, we are up before everyone else and go to bed after everyone else. If your client is a business executive with global responsibility, it is always 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM somewhere in the world.

So, often your sleeping and eating patterns can become significantly altered. By the time we start or end our day, many times, the quality eating establishments may not be open or are already closed.

Too often, we allow our jobs to become a convenient reason to not take care of ourselves. How often have we seen protection specialists work hard to secure an opportunity only to find themselves put on 20 pounds of unwanted weight after securing the job? That often leads to elevated blood pressure, nagging injuries, particularly in the feet, ankles, knees, and hips.

Through the years, we have lost far too many protection

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ENHANCING YOUR HEALTH specialists and way too soon in health-related instances.

It’s a fallacy when people say, “my family is predisposed to such and such a disease.”

Instead of this, what we are more likely to face is an inclination towards a particularly unhealthy diet, which can help facilitate health complications, especially if the diet is high in salt content or fried foods.

Through one of my clients, I met a phenomenal trainer

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who encouraged me to think of health and wellness as a lifestyle and not quick fix or fad diets. Through him, I learned that once we develop a routine or habit, it is hard to break that, regardless of whether it is a good or bad routine. For instance, we all know we should brush our teeth and shower every day. None of us would ever consider not doing this even if it poses an inconvenience, or we just don’t have the time.

Well, maintaining good health and wellbeing is as crucial, if not more, than your regular daily hygiene!

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 So from observing my work ethic and attention to detail, he knew all he had to do was get me started, and the rest would take care of itself. We focused on changing my eating habits and letting the exercise come on its own. Needless to say, it worked, and success is its own motivator. I am in as good of shape as when I was 20 years younger. I keep telling people, 50 is the new 30! My vitals are in great shape, and my blood pressure and resting pulse are in the same zone as many high performing athletes.

I now encourage everyone to make health and wellness their goal by learning to maintain a healthy and balanced diet, exercising regularly, and getting plenty of rest. In our industry, rest may take multiple forms. For instance: learn how to get off your feet whenever you can during a detail.

When you have downtime, consider resting your eyes rather than binging on social media. Learn to meditate, take power naps, sleep when you are off, and, most importantly, find a hobby that allows you to mentally and physically recoup and rejuvenate.

And, as you move forward

in your career, learn to incorporate vacation time and regular days off weekly or monthly into your client contracts.

Rest and Rejuvenate I like the outdoors to escape. I know others who prefer to travel.

Some like to hike, while others ski. Vacations make sense because everyone works better if you unplug temporarily from time to time. Yes, even you!

Nutrition While everyone has different nutrition needs, I like to focus on a diet that consists of 50% protein, 30% carbohydrates, and 20% good fats from foods like olive oil, coconut oil, or nuts. Avoid foods and snacks that artificially spike the blood sugar. While they may provide you temporary energy, the after-crash can be brutal. I know a few who have chosen vegan lifestyles as a workable lifestyle. I am not saying that you need to become vegan or incorporate a Mediterranean-type diet, I just encourage that your nutrition plan should support your wellness objectives. As it has been often quoted, “you can’t outwork a bad diet.”

When quality food is at

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ENHANCING YOUR HEALTH a premium, or you are time-challenged, consider protein shakes, power bars, fruits, and nuts to help supplement your nutrition plans. Try to avoid protein bars with sugar and stay away from the energy drinks whenever possible, as most are high in sugar. When traveling, I prefer individual protein mix packets as opposed to large containers and multiserving packs. Most trips are not long enough for you to use the entire box, and I would hate for a TSA to make you throw away a $35 - $50 container of opened protein mix that is in your

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carry-on luggage. Also, when you travel abroad, and you are not a fan of the local cuisine, protein shakes provide a great meal replacement option. I know one protection specialist who has even had protein supplements added to their entertainment rider! Â Strength & Conditioning Weight training is great for building or maintain muscle mass, improving posture, better sleep, gaining bone density, maintaining weight loss, boosting metabolism, and lowering inflammation.

Strengthening the muscles can help protect the joints,

CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 as muscles help carry the weight and stress of your movements under multiple conditions. You don’t have to join an expensive fitness center to stay in shape.

Buy a resistance band and jump rope and leave them in your travel bags. They will provide you a 24-hour gym on the go. Bodyweight exercises, like push-ups, sit-ups, planks, squats, or reverse dips on a hotel room chair, will provide you a great workout until you get back home or can get to a gym.

The Importance of Cardio Training The primary benefit of good cardio exercise is that it makes your heart strong. A regular exercise routine has proven to lower blood pressure, lung capacity, reduce stress, and aid in helping enhance sleep without the side effects of medication. It also helps reduce your risk of heart attack, high cholesterol, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.

Make sure your fitness plan incorporates both strength and conditioning, as well as cardio. I have seen many in our industry often neglect the cardio components of their workout plans. For those who may not be a fan of

running, HIIT Training (high-intensity interval training) workouts like boxing or hitting the heavy bag are great for functional fitness. Some of the key benefits of boxing are enhanced endurance, balance, mobility, handeye coordination, calorieburning, stress reduction, and improved total body strength.

A lack of cardio conditioning will not, generally, expose weaknesses as a protection specialist during an attack on the principal, though you may feel it during routine functions like: • Running between concourses to catch the last fight of the day, as the result of a delayed commercial flight.

• Extended walks with the client when vacationing.

• Sightseeing adventures such as climbing the Eiffel Tower or walking the Great Wall of China.

• Or simply just prolonged and taxing periods of standing.

If you can’t keep up with your client during routine activities, how will you maintain their confidence during an actual emergency? While they may not comment,

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Neglecting your physical conditioning may be the difference between the client renewing your contract

going forward or not. So, see your health and wellness as daily hygiene, not some fad or trend diet.

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 several print, broadcast and online media. Panther Protection Services is a full-service protection agency focusing on Risk and Crisis Mitigation, Protective Services, Self-Defense Training, and Firearm Instruction. www.pantherprotectionservices.com

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global events map SecurityTwenty20 Dublin Sept 10, 2020 Dublin, Ireland

Security Policing Event March 3-5, 2020 Farnborough, UK

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

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

CyberTech Tel Aviv 2020 Jan 28-30, 2020, Tel Aviv, Israel

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GLOBAL EVENTS MAP

SecurityTwenty20 Special March 26-27, 2020 Newport, Wales

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

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

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

Homeland Security Indonesia March 4-6, 2020 Jakarta, Indonesia

Intersec Jan 19-21, 2020 Dubai, UAE ISNR Abu Dhabi 2020 March 17-19, 2020 Abu Dhabi, UAE

CIVSEC 2020 Sept 1-3, 2020 Brisbane, Australia

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

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 John Schuman, Chief Security Officer, US Bank giving an opening speech at the fourth IPSB Close Protection Conference

event rEVIEW The IPSB Las Vegas The IPSB (International Protective Security Board) fourth annual conference has just concluded in Las Vegas with a wealth of over 400 operators with additional corporate security accounts and select solution providers.

Emerging from traditional associations and institutes like the ESI, EPI and Nine Lives the IP-SB annual conference since its inception in 2016 has developed in to a US and also international staple in the EP and executive security calendar.

Topics high on the agenda this year included:

● Protecting the

Principal’s Family

● Challenges

Operating in a Place

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Family Office Environments ● How to Start to Combat UAV / Drone Threats ● The Specifics and Opportunities of Operating in Latin America ● Covert surveillance and operational adaptation

As well as several key talks on the global security landscape and the relevance of understanding local political contexts for operators at all levels Delegates were also treated to professional headshots, recruitment exercises and the much anticipated pre-conference shooting event.

A fireside chat between Chuck Tobin, President and CEO, AT-Risk International and Eric Powell, Chief Security Officer at a Private Family Office

Outgoing IPSB President Kristin Lenardson (second from left) receiving an award from the Board featuring (from left to right) Jerry Heying, CEO IPG; Kristin Lenardson; Fonda Gomez, EVP at ESI; Matthew Spring, Director Executive Protection Services, GardaWorld; Christian West, CEO, AS Solution; Shane Steward, Global Security Manager in an O&G Company; Chuck Tobin, CEO, AT-Risk International; Chuck Randolph, Senior Director Threat Intelligence, Microsoft

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 By: Dale J. June

An Excerpt There are many definitions and stages of fear from simple startle reflex and phobia to blind running in terror and panic.

To understand fear one must examine it in several contexts from fear of a small insect to vicious animals, Man, and of course imagination.

Imagination often drives the mechanisms that trigger fear. Fear can be a life saver or a killer. Understanding fear and accepting it as an emotional response opens a means of overcoming it.

Fear has been defined as “An emotional reaction to a perceived or actual life or death threat often

resulting in irrational actions” Fear is when you dread the consequences of having something to lose.

A sense of fear comes with anguish, defensiveness, and isolation, causing overall negative outcomes. To most observers, courage is the opposite of fear. That could easily be understood. In many circumstances that is true. Another realistic definition, …safety is the opposite of fear, people want, and need, to feel secure. Fear is routinely defined as a distressing

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FEAR, SOCIETY AND THE POLICE the emotionally upset day in and day out and yet are expected to control fear and anger.

Fear erodes confidence.

The modern world has Fear and courage reside side by side in the psyche complicated policing matters; everything of a police officer. A very officers do and say is fine line separates fear caught in pictures and and courage. Acting with sound. They must walk a bravado an officer can fine line of being correct in mask his fear but on their decisions, especially occasion the line wavers when in life threatening leading to irrational situations when they have actions. It can turn an thousandths of a second otherwise stable officer to decide “shoot or don’t into a control freak, shoot”. Those moments demanding that his are recorded and replayed commands be instantly over and over, second obeyed or else it leaves the officer with a perceived guessed by people who were not there and are loss of control, causing only seeing a portion of unreasonable reactions, making him feel insecure; the incident out of context.

One moment of an officer the more insecure he feels, the more aggressive showing fear will define and unkinder, he becomes, him for the rest of his entire life. even callus, leading to unreasonable and “Why did they shoot him? unnecessary force. “Fear He was only holding a is a very important factor knife?” The general public in intractable conflict. is unaware of repeated Emotions like fear can tests in martial arts often cause extreme studios and police training and seemingly irrational academies showing that behavior in people, which a person with a knife can result in escalating standing within twentyconflict.” one feet of a police officer is a very viable threat Police risk their lives to the life of the officer. every day to protect In test after test the citizens. It takes great “attacker” with a bladed courage to be a police officer, facing danger from weapon reached the officer before the officer criminals and gangsters, could shoot. Yet if the mentally ill persons, and emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc. whether the threat is real or imagined.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 officer uses lethal violence, i.e. shooting the attacker, he will be severely criticized for “being in fear for his life” and taking deadly actions… .”and the person was armed only with a knife” In a dark alley or yard, maybe on a nighttime street, it is extremely difficult to see and evaluate what a person has in his hand; Is it a gun, a knife, a toy, a phone, or a bottle of soda? The officer is in a high stress situation and any delay in reacting or taking meditating action could easily lead to him being killed. Given those circumstances and add the adrenalin pumping experience of driving to the scene at high speeds with red and blue lights flashing, sirens wailing and evading congested traffic, the responding officer will already be in a high alert emotion.

Fear is a Scorpion Everyone has fears. Fear is a scorpion residing in the brain. A scorpion’s appearance is fiercely frightening and the venom of its sting is capable of paralyzing its victim. Fear hides in the brain until stimulated, attacking its victim with the potential to paralyze. You must give credit to a security officer working alone in

a warehouse, an office building, or construction site. It takes a great amount of courage working alone to walk the dark halls, alleys and passage ways at two o’clock in the morning, dark clouds overhead, very limited lighting, an occasional crack of thunder with rain beating against the windows. Perhaps a police officer must enter a strange dark building looking for a prowler. All he knows is that there may or not be anyone in the building.

Armed only with a flashlight and his sidearm the officer walks around searching the darkness for someone…or something unknown. He is at a serious disadvantage because if there is anyone, or any creature hiding in the darkness, it can see the officer and know where he is by the movement of his flashlight. This is indeed a very frightening moment for the officer. Fear can create monsters where none existed before.

Fear tricks us, a flash invading the mind, it knocks at the door of your mind. It says “let me in” and finding no resistance it crushes all instincts except survival and avoidance of pain. The antidote to mind creeping fear is one’s own courage, perhaps even anger; not the thinking of the fear or its origin, not the assessing

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FEAR, SOCIETY AND THE POLICE of it but the response to it. How it is responded to, erases it, or makes it become so overwhelming that it controls all rational thinking.

As the control center of the body, the brain functions as the director of traffic for all the senses. Everything we see, hear, touch, smell, taste and perceive sends messages to the brain; it is all seeing and knowing.

However as efficient as the brain is, it has bifurcated qualities. On one hand it allows us to gain knowledge and learn, make decisions, interact with others, and a thousand other things. It also gives us a gift in that some memories fade and allows us to forget traumatic events and unpleasant occurrences. On the other hand, the brain is not infallible, it has a weakness; it can be hijacked by fear, stifling cognitive reasoning and clear thinking.

Fear is dreadful and is capable of sucking all resistance from the brain.

It can cause a person to

fold up into a fetal position or stand and watch a bus bearing down on him until he becomes like a mosquito on the windshield of a speeding car. When fear controls our lives, safety and security become the main focus of all our activities.

“We all face our own struggles day to day, and must meet whatever it is. We must meet it on our own, on our personal battlefields. For a youth, that battle might be the fear of exams or being bullied in school. For an adult, it could be facing that daily commute to go to a job that is anything but inspiring. It might be not having a job at all, or failing to achieve one’s dreams or goals. A new mother may fear yet another day inside with the same routine, over, and over and over again. A family to may be dealing with the looming specter of an allergy or something worse. However small and insignificant these things may seem, they are our own battles, fears, and it’s crucial that we fight on daily.”

Dale L. June (MA) former U.S. Secret Service Agent, Presidential Protective Division at the White House serving under three U.S. Presidents. As an author he has written the books, Introduction to Executive Protection: Protection, Security and Safeguards:Practical Approaches and Perspectives; Terrorism and Homeland Security: Perspectives, Thoughts, and Opinions; The ReEvolution of American Street Gangs; What They Didn’t Teach at The Academy: Topics, Stories and Reality Beyond the Classroom and the best-selling, An Introduction to Celebrity Protection & Touring. His newest book, Fear, Society And The Police, has just been released.

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Keeping Your Edge: Building a Solid Foundation with a New Client Elijah Shaw Q&A with Vantrell WilsonÂ

Keeping Your Edge: Longevity, consistency and remaining relevant are some primary goals of all protectors.

Action vs. Reaction

These factors are important when establishing a new contract and providing services for a new client.

But what is equally important is the mindset that goes into those first days and weeks on the assignment. As such, I wanted to get the personal

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perspective of Vantrell Wilson, a close protection agent who I have trained with and worked alongside for years now.

What is the first thing you do during the initial introduction to a new client?Â

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finding that comfort zone for myself and the new client, without intruding into their personal space.

How do you prepare yourself mentally while you are getting ready for an assignment?

I get into the zone by referring back to training, prior experiences, case studies, and using the resources currently at my disposal. I think about scenarios that have previously occurred, where I've used those lessons to develop a plan to mitigate any challenges that may possibly come about.

Staying in the moment and situational awareness are One of the important the priority. It is important objectives is to respect to flip the switch "On" the client's privacy and when conducting that remember that they may prep, but don't overthink a or may not be comfortable situation or scenario when with moving around with a in the moment. Safety and protector being arm's length contingency planning are away on discrete matters. also a priority and must be I find myself making done mentally. You have necessary adjustments and to be strong mentally to

It is important to flip the switch to, “On” when conducting that prep, but to also not overthink a situation or scenario when in the moment.

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the new guy who has to adjust.

I can attribute my Marine Corps experience in helping me learn to adapt to my environment quickly. In this industry, it is important to be unbiased, nonjudgmental, objective, and transparent. Most times, silence is the best answer, especially when your opinion is a personal one. Sometimes you may be the only one around, and the new client may ask for your input or thoughts; however, even in those moments, you must remain professional and respond with input

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that is appropriate to the relationship. The best response is given by omitting personal feelings and emotions, and instead should be based on facts.

How do you handle being away from family and loved ones for extended periods when assigned to a new client?

I honestly feel like it affects the family more than it does me; however, they may have a different perspective.

After serving 8 years in the Marine Corps and being deployed worldwide over extended periods, I am used to being away

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This gives my family a sense of comfort, knowing that I'm accessible, and everyone is fine.

What was the most unexpected occurrence that happened with a client?

Professionally, the most unexpected occurrence that happened while working with a new client is the random, "thank you," "I really appreciate you," and the, "I'm glad you are here," comments that a client may express.

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doing the job effectively, productively, & efficiently without the expectation of praise, so when it does happen, I personally feel a sense of pride and confidence that I will get the call-back.

What is the most challenging part of the profession?

Numerous challenges can come with this career, and the list can be as simple or as complex as you can imagine. In no particular order, some of the challenges are: • Known and unknown threats and then encountering those threats • Managing and mitigating crises • Unexpected medical emergencies • Being away from home and family for extended periods • Sleep deprivation and long work hours • Extensive travel schedules and random and sudden changes in itineraries • Language barriers, breakdowns in communication or lack of effective communication • Maintaining mental focus and staying physically fit and healthy while on the go.

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What part does technology play in effectively completing your assignments?

I utilize technology to assist with the completion of my task. As such, like almost everyone else on the planet, I use a mobile device and several reliable and trustworthy apps, iPad, laptop & TV news sources.

All of these assist with research, intel gathering, messaging, phone calls, emails and data analysis.

However, my old school Marine Corps Intelligence experience will not let me do away with the older methods of using a compass, reading a map, reading and gathering information from paper books and periodicals.

I believe in using all resources available in order to provide a safe and secure environment.

How do you keep yourself and your client safe while online and using social media?

Honestly, I am not an avid user of social media or the internet. However, I am reminded by you of that as it relates to marketing.

This is the age of social media, and as such, I should post useful information and experiences more often.

Most of my online time is used to send and receive emails, and to conduct research on the information needed.

However, I am always cyber-security conscious, and I ensure privacy and confidentiality when it pertains to online and social media use. I know that there are hackers and bad guys who wake up in the morning with the intent to gain access

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The following are a few recommendations I advise the clients to be aware: • turn off the location on the device they are logged in on, • turn off the microphone on unsecured apps that they use, • do not post images or videos in real-time, • be mindful and aware of the surroundings and background while taking pictures, videos and on "live"

What is your "why?"

What is the reason you chose this profession?

My "why" is to make an impact, to remain relevant, and to build a legacy for my children. I want to motivate the next generation and install an interest in protection. I want to continue to gain knowledge, wisdom, and real-world experiences to share with my peers and others. I want to be a positive influence in my community and the protection industry.

I found it to be true that once you find what you are passionate about, you will never "work" a day in I also feel that it is your life. I have numerous important to advise the real-world experiences and individuals who are a part have traveled to places of the client's team of these that I would never have same precautions, and imagined. This industry can I follow these guidelines take you above and beyond myself. I also discuss the whatever goals you wanted importance of a positive to achieve, if you prepare online reputation and brand yourself, plan accordingly, awareness with any new and take advantage of the client. opportunities.

Elijah Shaw is the National Director of the North American Bodyguard Association and the CEO of ICON Global, and International Executive Protection Consulting Firm. Elijah, who has been featured in international publications such as Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, and Portfolio, runs the ICON Academy, an EP Training Program specializing in Celebrity & VIP Protection. He also currently sits on the Board of Directors of Executive Security International (ESI), the United States oldest Executive Protection Training School. His new book, An Introduction to Executive Protection & Touring: A Guide to Mastering the Business of VIP Security, hit the Amazon best sellers list, and available now.

Vantrell Wilson is a United States Marine Corps Intelligence Specialist Veteran. He is also an Experienced/Independent Risk Management/Mitigation Consultant, Executive Protection Agent, and Private Investigator. His skillset and experience in protection has allowed him to be able to travel the world and be a part of some historic events in the political, corporate, and entertainment industry.

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W: www.briareussecurity.com E: info@briareussecurity.com Mark Corder - Chief Executive of Carmdale Ltd Suite 3 219 Bow Road London E3 2SJ Mark is a former Senior Police Officer specialising in counter-terrorism; firearms; public order; training and also physical, Critical National Infrastructure and nuclear security, having had responsibility for the security of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. A former Head of Operations, Operational Support and Training, Mark has been involved in a number large-scale incidents (including 7/7) and has also worked at the Office for Security and Counter Terrorism (OSCT) at the Home Office as part of a review into Critical National Infrastructure security. Mark has an MBA via the OU. E: mark.corder@carmdale.co.uk T: +44 (0)844 995 9900 W: www.carmdale.co.uk Alastair Christie Advice on site security, perimeter fencing, lighting, CCTV and manning requirements. Monitor and advise on guard force setting up site procedures and guard SOP’s.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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Logas International Tyne & Wear, SR1, GBR Front line SIA, International CPO. Private Investigation and Surveillance operator.

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

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

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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

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. 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.

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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 Steve Pittman - Security Manager of Operations I have been active in the security industry for over 25 years in various roles including close protection where I have been responsiblefor the the welfare of high net worth individuals in low and high risk situations . I have also a vast amount of experience in many other areas of there security industry including Door Supervision, Security Management, Event Security, and Residential Security.

E: steve@covert protection.com T: 07818800778 Mark Claydon-Smith – CP Team Leader and Medic I have spent 13 years in the Royal Navy Culminating in the rank of SNCO Petty Officer. In 2004 I started my security career and have worked in Hostile environments. I have held several positions including Operations Manager, Team Leader and Rig Site Manager. I have worked in Kurdistan, Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the UK and Europe.

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CIRCUIT MAGAZINE ISSUE 50 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.

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

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Yoji Security We established Yoji Security in response to our perception of declining professional standards across the security industry. We strive to provide first class customer service in everything we do, drawing on our extensive experience in the fields of special operations, intelligence, counter terrorism and close protection.

T : +44 7903231076 E : enquries@yojisecurity.com Europe & Africa International Security Academy P.O.Box 5833, Herzeliya, 46000, ISRAEL. zOur graduates are more recognized, respected and sought after

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T: + 972 9 950 0969 W: www.SecurityAcademy.org.il Javier Galan Spain - Security specialist available for operations around the world.

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

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

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

VIPA Tactical Training A specialist training academy dealing with four specific areas of combat: VIPA Civilian Self Protection Program, VIPA Close Protection Combat System, VIPA Police Defence Tactics and VIPA Military Close Quarter Combat. BBA Member.

W: www.VIPAtacticaltraining.com

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

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

Military Grade Encryption Phones PO Box 52310, Limassol, CYPRUS Built-in encryption software which converts your voice to encrypted data using a constantly changing mathematical formula. It uses a dual layered RSA/AES combination and a changing session key which modifies the encryption algorithm every second. € 1,398.00 + VAT. All prices include new Nokia N73 phone. BBA Member.

T: + 357 7777 7276 W: www.protechcy.com/new

TPT Firearms Training Bratislava , Slovakia and Rome , Italy We know from our extensive experience within the industry that it can be daunting when initially carrying a firearm and being responsible for protecting a clients life, but learning the proper techniques and having the ability to understand the weapon will make the job a lot easier and more enjoyable. Hopefully you will never have to use the weapons you carry, but should this prove necessary you will be confident and knowledgeable enough to handle the situation professionally and effectively.

T : +44 (0) 7734101910 E : info@tacticalprotectionteam.co.uk W : www.tacticalprotectionteam.co.uk Security Concierge Group SCG Special Projects Ltd, Avenida, Bartolome Vicente Ramon No 10, B16, Ibiza, 07800, ESP Security Concierge Group is a privately owned and fully independent provider of exceptional security services to an interesting and varied range of clients.

T: 00 34 600 665 275 W: www.securityconciergegroup.com E: joe.buckle@securityconciergegroup.com Wille Heino Security Specialist, Owner Finland Gambeson is a security training & Consulting Company specialized in countering modern day threats. - Security & safety planning for different events. - Security training: Active shooter/Terrorism awareness/Surveillance detection/Other. - Security consulting.

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

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

E: contact@nemesisprotection.com T: 00381644679650

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CLASSIFIEDS Americas Bodyguard Careers Bodyguard Careers is an informational site with the purpose of providing bodyguards with all the information and tools necessary to succeed in the Close Protection Industry Info@BodyguardCareers.com www.BodyguardCareers.com Canadian Use of Force Systems 7975 Yonge St. # 7124, Innisfil, ON, L9S 1L0, CANADA A professional Use of Force and Defensive. Tactics organization teaching a full range of controlled response options for SelfProtection and Use of Force considerations in public and professional environments. BBA Associate Member.

T: + 1 705 456 4333 W: www.canadianuseofforce.com Contact Front Photography Contact Front Photography is the world’s 1st photography studio dedicated to the Close Protection Professional. Stop putting generic or pirated photos on your website; instead commission custom shots to best represent you or your agency.

T: +1 (612) 369-6134 E: Info@ContractFrontPhotography.com W: www.ContactFrontPhotography.com Decisiones Estratégicas Buenos Aires – Argentina Executive protection specialists we have experienced in all Latin America, for multinationals companies, also providing support in project throughout Latin America to consulting first the US. and UK. We have a team of specialists and psychologists in assistance and crisis negotiation.

T: +54(911) 6415 1941 E: jbenitez@d–estrategicas.com W: www.d–estrategicas.com Detective Lacerda P.O.BOX 25996, São Paulo, 05513-970, BRAZIL Providing the full range of security and investigation services throughout Latin America. BBA Member.

T: + 55 (11) 3452 4388 W: www.detectivelacerda.cjb.net Giovanni Rossi South Africa Doctorates in Criminology, Vessel Security Officer, ASP Instructor, ISSPC Member, BBA Member, IAPPA Member, American Bodyguard and Protection Instructors Association - Lifetime Member E: rossi1@mweb.co.za T: +2783 415 9205 USA Global Bear Protection PO Box 11488, Jackson, Wyoming, 83002, USA Provision of British and US Ex Special forces security/medical specialists.

T: 307 413 3619 W: www.globalbearprotection.com E: bear@globalbearprotection.com Icon Services Corporation 1043 Grand Ave. #312, St. Paul, MN 55105, USA A full service security and investigative agency specializing in providing high-level security and bodyguards to international celebrities, public figures and corporations. Licensed, bonded and insured, our diverse roster of clients reads as a virtual who’s who in the corporate, motion picture, fashion and recording industry. Icon has been the hand picked choice to provide Executive Protection to everyone from Superintendents to Supermodels. BBA Member.

T: + 1 651 695 8778 W: www.Industry-Icon.com Imperial Protective Service, LLC 15849 N. 71st Street, Suite 100, Scottsdale , Arizona, 85254, USA Imperial Protective Service’ (IPS) is a security consulting and services

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firm founded in 1978. IPS provides both national and international corporate, executive and celebrity protective services. BBA Member.

T: + 1 480 281 1588 W: www.executiveprotect.com Panther Protection Services 3695F Cascade Road, Suite 2207, Atlanta, GA 30331 Panther Protection Services is a full service protection agency offering such services as threat assessment, executive protection, self-defense training, firearms instruction, and high risk tactical protection. Our executive protection specialists have over 75 years of experience. Panther can handle your protection needs whether around the corner or around the world. Member: BBA and NABA T: (404) 349-9117 W: www.pantherprotectionservices.com Rouven Rohler - Security Consultant / HSE liaison - Romania I am a very fit and mentally robust Security Specialist with quality experience gained in the security (Military, Maritime and Commercial Operational Security (Oil& Gas). I have improved the effectiveness of protection teams and significantly enhanced clients’ awareness. My career commenced in the Australian Army, which included hostile environment deployments to Iraq and the Solomon Islands and I have since been operating on various contracts throughout Afghanistan and Iraq.

E: rouven@y7mail.com T: +40 (0)746 642 739 SILVER STAR PROTECTION Executive protection, site and event security with global experience.

Serving southern Minnesota with integrity and professionalism.

Former USSS, ICON Alumni. available for domestic and international travel. Robert E. Jones Manager/CEO W: www.silver-star-protection.com E: rejones@silver-star-protection.com TSICS (T6) Miami, Florida, USA TSICS (T6) provides the following services in Central America: Executive Protection, Individual Bodyguard, Close Protection Training, Corporate Invest.

W: www.security-professionals.org/members/saldrix E: tsics.t6@gmail.com T: +502 6645 6822 Tony Scotti’s Vehicle Dynamics Institute 1162 St. Georges Ave, Suite 277 , Avenel, NJ 07001, USA The first name in advanced driver training, offering our highly acclaimed Protective/Evasive Driving Programs. Designed specifically for today’s executive chauffeurs, executive protection professionals and others who are responsible for providing safe and secure transportation services. BBA Member.

T: + 1 732 738 5221 W: www.vehicledynamics.net Vindex Personal Protection & Investigation Inc. 497 Hooksett Rd #365 Manchester NH 03104 603.289.3161 / Full service Private Investigations & Executive Protection. 10 years combined Law Enforcement, Private security, close protection work, & security contracting. NY Mayors, U.S. President’s, NFL owners, and VIP’s are some of the protection work I’ve gained experience with. ICON alumni, NABA member.

T: + 1 732 738 5221 E: vindexinc@aol.com W: www.vindexinc.com Asia Pacific Asia Protective Group Ltd Asia Protective Group (APG) is a Hong Kong based risk management company, specializing in executive protection, overseas travel security and security consultancy services. APG has an extensive network of security specialists operating throughout the Asia Pacific region.

W: www.asia-pg.com E: jim@asia-pg.com E: yvonne@asia-pg.com

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