Introduction to Executive Protection

Name: Introduction to Executive Protection
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ISBN: 9781420043457

ISBN-10: 1420043455

ISBN-13: 9781420043457

Edition: 2nd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Dale L. June

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Stimulating the reader to review and reevaluate traditional strategies and develop independent and adaptable approaches to the ever-present and unpredictable threat of terrorist attack, Introduction to Executive Protection, Second Edition goes a step beyond the basic foundational concepts of the original. Exploring and discussing the psychology, philosophy, and professionalism of the modern role of the 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…

Book details

List price: $109.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: CRC Press LLC
Publication date: 1/17/2008
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.782
Language: English



The Shield and the Rose



Introduction: an evolving necessity in a changing world



Human need for security: protection, defense, safety measures, and precautions



Psychological perspectives on security issues



Assassination!



Close personal protection: what it is, what it is not



Preparing for the big dance: the advance



Protective intelligence: identifying potentially dangerous subject



Working the principal: more than standing and waiting



Principal's home, work, and play



Cars and driving



Ambushes: recognizing and reacting



ABCs of medicine



Legal considerations



Requirements, character, and conduct



Codes to live by



Professionalism and success



Dynamics of protective team building



Terrorism



Kidnapping and bombs!



Staying alive!



Of dragons ... and other things



Close personal protection team member self-assessment survey



Terrorist advance checklist



Protective agent advance checklist



Transportation advance checklist



Glossary of terms


Index