Introduction To Executive Protection
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Although it is impossible to account and plan for every potential threat, security breach, or scenario that may occur, it is possible to reduce the chance of malevolence claiming the life of your protectee. In the potentially dangerous but highly rewarding profession of close personal protection, critical thinking and a dispassionate evaluation of actions, situations, and events is often the difference between life and death.Thought-provokingStimulating the reevaluation of traditional strategies and development of independent, adaptable approaches to the unpredictable threat of attack, Introduction to Executive Protection, Second Edition goes a step beyond the basic foundational concepts of the original. Exploring the psychology, philosophy, and professionalism of the modern close personal protection agent, the author uses the real life experiences of veterans in the field to highlight key considerations that will take security and protection into the future.InformativeAfter defining the parameters and the changing role of the personal protection agent, the author reviews the historical and contextual importance of the need for security. He gives detailed insight into identifying the potentially dangerous subject; securing the protectee's home, office, and vehicle; and recognizing and reacting to an ambush. Specific chapters address new levels of threat including terrorism, kidnapping, and bomb threats. PracticalProviding realistic information on medical emergencies both natural and malicious, the book dedicates several chapters to outlining the character and conduct of the professional protection agent. It gives practical, common sense advice on day-to-day protocols and instructs in the necessary interpersonal skills that are crucial to the job. Each chapter concludes with a summary and review questions. The appendices provide an extensive glossary of terms, as well as checklists for effective preparation, self-assessment, and "after action" analysis. Booknews An introductory textbook on providing security for important people. Describes the requirements, conduct, and qualifications for the job; discusses residential and estate security; and offers refresher information for veteran specialists in the role and diagrams and pictures showing how to protect individuals. Other topics include crowds, cars and driving, terrorism, and elements of medicine. The glossary does not indicate pronunciation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)
About the AuthorAcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction11Assassination112Executive Protection393The Advance594Legal Considerations755Requirements, Character, and Conduct876Working the Principal1177At Home or at the Office1438The Car and Driving1619Terrorism18510Kidnapping and Bombs20511The ABC's of Medicine22312Of Dragons ... and Other Things237Glossary257Index267
