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INTRODUCTION - An Evolving Necessity in a Changing World  Objectives of this Book    MAN'S NEED FOR SECURITY  Historical Background  Violence in Society  Fear of Terrorism and Crime  Fear – No Greater Weapon  Psychology of Fear and Danger  Importance of Understanding Fear  Understanding the Need for Security (Psychology and Sociology)  "Hierarchy of Needs"   Understanding Maslow’s Hierarchy   Summary  Review Questions    PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON SECURITY ISSUES  The Psychological Correlation between Security Seekers and Security Providers  Psychological Aspects of the Protector   Motivations  Being Creative  Creative Personality  Challenges and Competition  Problem Solving-New Projects  Other Motivators  Unseen Motivators  The Protectee’s Motivation   Psychological Aspects of the Protectee  Psychological Profile of Protectee’s Continuum  Motives of the Threatening Person  Political  Religious  Economical  Revenge  Psychological Insanity  Legal Insanity  Psychological Motivators for Terrorism  Summary  Review Questions    ASSASSINATION!   History  Political Assassination  Assassination of the Archduke of Austria  American Assassinations of the 1960’s (Americas Decade of Violence)  Attacks on the Office of the President (1970’s - 1980’s)  Historical Presidential Attacks  Religious Assassinations  Psychological Profile of the Assassin  Professional Assassin  Profile of a Professional Assassin  Assassination Myths and ECSP Findings  Summary  Review Questions    CLOSE PERSONAL PROTECTION: WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT ISN’T  What is Close Personal Protection?  Roots: Personal Protection – Private Security  Chivalry of Knights and Protective Agents  Historical Antecedents  The Pinkertons  Executive, VIP and Celebrity Protection  Bodyguard V. Executive Protection  Bodyguards  Executive or Close Personal Protection  Origins of Executive Protection  Heroes? Or Just another Day at Work?  Taking a Bullet   Why Protection?  Stalking – Erotomania  Principles of Protection  Prepare for Any Eventuality  Deterrence  How Much Protection is Adequate, and When Does “Adequate” Become Excessive?  Hardening the Target  Concentric Circles  Who Are The Principals or Protectees?  Summary  Review Questions    PREPARING FOR THE BIG DANCE…THE ADVANCE  Anticipate  Plan  Prepare  What is an “Advance”?  What is Common Sense?...Using Your Brain  What is Imagination?  Anticipate, Plan and Prepare  Anticipation  Planning  Preparation  Conducting a Protective Advance  Situation Reports – “Sit Reps”  Diagrams, Maps, Photos – Their Role in the Security Process  The Role of Protective Intelligence in an Advance  The Role of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures in an Advance  Psychological Perspectives of an Advance  Writing an Advance Survey Report  Purpose  Format  Other Duties of an Advanceman  What If It Is Not Possible To Have an Advanceman?  Terrorist Advance  An Attacker’s Viewpoint  A Mirror Image  The Mirror Effect  Terrorist Intelligence and Planning  Summary  Review Questions                      PROTECTIVE INTELLIGENCE - IDENTIFYING THE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SUBJECT  Identifying the Human Danger Factor  Drastic Changes in Behavior  Talk About Guns, Weapons, or “Getting Even”  Emotional Trauma  Protective Intelligence Investigation  The Intelligence Analyst  Psychological Perspectives  Schizophrenia including Paranoia  Identifying the Dangerous Person in a Crowd  Assessments  Written Threat Analysis  Summary  Review Questions                      WORKING THE PRINCIPAL…MORE THAN STANDING AND WAITING  Concentric Circles  Know the Protecee  Client Profiling  Understanding the Principal and Your Relationship  A Protectee and a Protection Agent Have a Special Relationship  What does it Mean to “Get too Close to the Protectee?  Feelings, Nothing More Than…  Working Close Proximity  Reactions  Deceptive Tactics  Working a Principal in a Crowd  Protective Team (Singular)  Protecting Children, Teenagers, and Wives (Family Protection Details)  Protective Etiquette  Protocol  Security Posts  The Checkpoint  Surveillance Post  Surveillance Post General Instructions  Specialty Posts  Luggage  Protective Intelligence Response  Relief  Security Room  Command Post  Summary  Review Questions      PRINCIPAL’S HOME, WORK, AND PLAY  Estate Security       People  Office Security  Summary  Review Questions                      THE CAR AND DRIVING  What If?   The Follow-Up  Vehicle Security  Summary  Review Questions    AMBUSHES – RECOGNIZING AND REACTING  Recognizing Indicators of a Possible Ambush Attack  Recognizing Elements of an Ambush Attack  No Surprises! – Anticipation, Recognition, Reaction  Observational Awareness  Factors Affecting Perception  Action  Indicators of a Pending Ambush Attack  Prepare for Realities  Reaction  Ambush!  Response to an Ambush  Summary  Review Questions    THE A B C’S OF MEDICINE  Medical Emergencies  Primary Survey  Secondary Survey  Provide Emergency Care   Medical Kit  Summary  Review Questions    LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS!  Public Agencies and Private Enterprise  Contrasting and Comparing Public and Private Agencies  The Differences and Similarities  Legal Consequences  Carrying a Concealed Weapon  Use of Force  Recommendations to be Considered by Protection Agents  Summary  Review Questions    REQUIREMENTS, CHARACTER AND CONDUCT  Requirements of a Specialist  Mundancy of Excellence  Personal Characteristics  Supervising and Managerial Qualities  Humor  Physical Condition   Mental Agility  Family  Forbearance (Patience)  Team Player  Professional Conduct            The Police and Protective Agents as “Warriors”  The Protective Agent Image as “Knights”  Knights and Warriors  Protective Agent Equipment  Personal Conduct (Protectee Protocol)  Working with the Press (Media Relations)  Working with Host Committees  Summary  Review Questions    A CODE TO LIVE BY  Ethics  Conscience  Obligations  Appropriateness  Code of Ethics  Personal Protection Specialist Code of Ethics  Definition of the Code of Ethics  Samurai Code  Honesty and Integrity: A Values Conversation  Law Enforcement Code of Ethics  Summary  Review Questions    PROFESSIONALISM AND SUCCESS  Professional Attitude  Professional Appearance  Professional Personality  The Keys to Professionalism and Success  Twenty-First Century Educational Pioneers  Critical Thinking  Decision Making  Professional Versatility  Protection Training  The Four “I”s of Professionalism and Success  Other Components of Professionalism and Success  Summary  Review Questions    DYNAMICS OF PROTECTIVE TEAM BUILDING  Teamwork  Importance of Teamwork in Close Personal Protection  Team Building  The Team Player  Protection Team Member Self-Assessment  Summary  Review Questions    TERRORISM!  Defining Terrorism and Terrorists  Terrorism’s New Face  Terror’s Stealth Weapon – Suicide Bombers!  Not So Stereotypical…Female Suicide Bombers  Recognizing Suicide Bombers  The Making of a Terrorist  Improvised Explosive Devices (IED)  Bombing, Guns, and Assassination  Is It a Form of Guerilla Warfare?  Terrorist Motivation  Media - Terrorist Relationship  Financing Terrorism  Terrorist Weapons  Who Are the Terrorists?  Summary  Review Questions    KIDNAPPING AND BOMBS!  Kidnapping  Establishing Kidnap/Extortion Policy  Hostage/Kidnap Negotiations  Bombs and Bomb Threats  Bomb Delivery  Vehicle Bombs  Bomb Protection/Evacuation  Bomb Threat Procedures  Searches  Crisis Management  Report of Bomb Threat Form  Summary  Review Questions    STAYING ALIVE!  Life is Simply a Matter of Balance and Circles  Defensive Tactics and Self-Defense Measures for the Protective Agent  Staying Alive as an Attack Victim  Laser Minded Intent  Self Defense  Recognizing and Reacting to an Attack  Offensive Weapons  Vulnerabilities  Environmental Weapons  Improvised Weapons  Controlling the Circumstances under Stress  Staying Alive as a Hostage – Hostage Response  Summary  Review Questions    OF DRAGONS…AND OTHER THINGS  Emotional Intelligence – Understanding One’s Self and the Emotional Price to be Paid  Temptations  Personal Problems  Tips and Advice  Frustrations  Professionalism…and a Few Last Words  Final Summary  Final Review Questions    APPENDIX A  Executive Protection Team Member Self-Assessment Survey    APPENDIX B  Terrorist Advance Checklist    APPENDIX C  Advance Protective Agent Checklist    APPENDIX D  Transportation Advance Checklist    APPENDIX E  Glossary of Terms

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This edition goes a step beyond the basic foundational concepts of the original. Exploring the psychology, philosophy, and professionalism of the modern close personal protection agent, the author discusses the successes, failures, improvements, and adaptations of veterans in the field. He gives practical, common sense advice for the day-to-day habits of the professional as well as instructing in the necessary interpersonal skills that are crucial to the job

Introduction to executive protection