Introduction to executive protection. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Dale L. June.
• Authors: June, Dale L
• Contents: Introduction; Adrenaline Dump; Stop the Assassination; Summary; Endnotes; ; Fear, Anxiety, Courage, and Man’s Need for Security; Historical Background; Reactions to Fear; Vulnerability; Understanding the Need for Security (Psychology and Sociology); Summary; Endnotes; ; The Assassin; Weapons of the Assassin; Psychological Profile of the Assassin; Summary; Endnotes; ; Psychological Perspectives on Security Issues; Motivations; Sheep, Sheepdogs, and Wolves; Psychological Aspects of the Protector; The Protectee’s Motivation; Psychological Aspects of the Protectee; It Ain’t All Glamour; Qualities; Motives of the Threatening Person; Psychological Motivators for Terrorism; Creative Personality—Being Creative; Summary; Endnotes; ; Thinking: Problem Solving; Critical Thinking; Tools of Thinking; Emotional Intelligence; Summary; Endnotes; ; Protective Intelligence: Identifying the Potentially Dangerous Subject; Introduction; Identifying the Human Danger Factor; Protective Intelligence Investigation; Psychological Perspectives; Identifying the Dangerous Person in a Crowd; Summary; Endnotes; ; Close Personal Protection: What It Is and What It Isn’t; What Is Close Personal Protection?; Roots: Personal Protection and Private Security; Executive, VIP, and Celebrity Protection; Bodyguard versus Executive Protection; Origins of Executive Protection; Heroes? Or Just Another Day at Work?; Principles of Protection; Who Are the Principals or Protectees?; Summary; Endnotes ; Becoming a Protective Agent; The Protective Recruit; Requirements, Character, and Conduct; The Keys to Professionalism and Success; Other Components of Professionalism and Success; Summary; Endnotes; ; Qualities of a Protective Agent; Character; Professional Conduct; The Police and Protective Agent Image as "Warriors"; Protective Agent Equipment; Personal Conduct (Protectee Protocol); Working with the Press (Media Relations); Working with the Host Committee; Summary; Endnotes; ; A Code to Live By; Ethics; Code of Ethics; Samurai Code—The Way of the Warrior; Law Enforcement Code of Ethics; Summary; Endnotes; ; Education, Training, and Experience; Vires Per Eruditionem —Strength through Education; Twenty-First Century Educational Pioneers; Protection Training; Summary; Endnotes; ; What? No Badges?; Public Agencies and Private Enterprise; Contrasting and Comparing Public and Private Agencies; Legal Restrictions; Conflicts of Interest; Similarities; Legal Consequences; Recommendations to Be Considered by Protection Agents; Summary; Endnotes; ; Dynamics of Protective Team Building; Teamwork; Communication; Training; Team Leadership; Importance of Teamwork in Close Personal Protection; The Protectee as Team Member; Team Building; Team Esprit; The Team Player; Summary; Endnotes; ; A Principal’s Point of View; Know the Protector; What Does a Protectee Expect?; Summary; Endnotes; ; Working the Principal: More Than Standing and Waiting; Know the Protectee; Client Profiling ; Understanding the Principal and Your Relationship; Working in Close Proximity; Reactions; Deceptive and Diversion Tactics; Working a Principal in a Crowd; Protecting Spouses, Children, and Teenagers (Family Protection Details); Protective Etiquette; Protocol; Security Posts; Identification; Summary; Endnotes; ; Principal’s Home, Work, and Play; Estate Security; Planning; Physical and Psychological Barriers; Technological Systems; The Residential Building; Procedures; People; Office Security; Safety; Natural and Man-Made Disasters; Summary; Endnotes; ; The Car and Driving; What If; The Follow-Up; Vehicle Security; Summary; ; The ABCs of Medicine; Medical Emergencies; Primary Survey; Secondary Survey; Provide Needed Emergency Care; Medical Kit; Summary; Endnotes; ; Preparing for the Big Dance—the Advance ; Anticipate; Plan; Prepare; What Is an "Advance"?; What Is Common Sense? Using Your Brain; Anticipate, Plan, and Prepare; Conducting a Protective Advance; Writing an Advance Security Survey Report; Other Duties of an Advance Man; What If It Is Not Possible to Have an Advance Man?; Terrorist (Mirror) Advance; Terrorist Intelligence and Planning; Summary; Endnotes; ; Ambushes: Recognizing and Reacting; Recognizing Indicators of a Possible Ambush Attack (or Not); Recognizing Elements of an Ambush Attack; Countering an Ambush; No Surprises! Anticipation, Recognition, Reaction; Ambush!; Summary; Endnotes; ; Staying Alive!; Life Is Simply a Matter of Balance and Circles; Staying Alive as an Attack Victim; Laser-Minded Intent; Self-Defense; Environmental Weapons; The Human Body as a Weapon; Controlling the Circumstances under Stress; Staying Alive as a Hostage—Hostage Response; Summary; Endnotes; ; Of Demons, Gremlins, Dragons … and Other Things; Demons and Gremlins; Anxiety Dreams; Understanding Oneself and the Emotional Price to Be Paid; Temptations; The Dragons of Personal Problems; Tips and Advice; Frustrations; Professionalism … and a Few Last Words; Endnotes; ; Final Summary: Keep a Safe, Secure Environment; Assassination; Be Confident; Principles of Protection; ; Appendix A: Test Bank (Essay) to Accompany; Introduction to Executive Protection, Third Edition ; Close Personal Protection Team Member Self-Assessment Survey; ; Appendix B: Terrorist Advance Checklist; Necessary Characteristics of Special Operations; ; Appendix C: Advance Protective Agent Checklist; Things to Do before Departing for Assignment; Principal; Arrival at Site/City of Visit; Site Surveys; Types of Security Surveys; Basic Perimeter Security Theory; Things to Consider While Developing Plans; Hotel Advance; Command Post Equipment; Route Survey; Airport Security Surveys; Banquets, Ballrooms and Auditoriums; Restaurants; Outdoor Events; Team Movement (on Foot or Vehicle); Team Briefing; ; Appendix D: Transportation Advance Checklist; Summary of Vehicle Safety Tips; Selection, Modification, Maintenance, and Inspection of Vehicles; Protecting against and Searching for Car Emplaced Bombs, Mechanical; Sabotage and Signs of Tampering; ; Appendix E; Hospital Emergency Questions and Answers; ; Appendix F: Glossary of Terms; ; Index
• Edition: Third edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 363.289; Executives -- Protection; Executives -- Crimes against; Kidnapping -- Prevention; Corporations -- Security measures; Private security services
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781498717618
• Related ISBNs: 9781498717595
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