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-provoking Stimulating 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. Informative After 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. Practical Providing 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.

Table of Contents:
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