Today, the mobile industry has more choices than ever as the Android and iPhone are being matched in the spotlight. Comparison arises as to which stands out in the mobile world. With that being said, we at Bodyguard Careers are working on a project that will help streamline the executive protection industry. We need your help though, please comment below and tell us what smart phone you are currently using.

Thanks for your cooperation

Hucky

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & LICENSING

Many bodyguards are former police officers, ex-military, secret service agents, FBI agents, and security guards. Most agencies hiring bodyguards require a high school diploma or GED. They also screen applicants–conducting extensive background investigations and credit checks. In addition, most bodyguards must pass a health examination and drug tests.

While no national certification or licensing is needed to become a bodyguard, many clients prefer bodyguards who have attended one of several specialized training courses or “bodyguard schools” that offer certification as a personal protection specialist. Other clients look for certification proving specific skills as CPR and self-defense. Still other clients prefer bodyguards with an extensive background in police work or who are licensed to carry firearms.

Specific tasks include:

• Planning a client’s arrivals and departures throughout the day to minimize risks

• Handling paparazzi, media, and friendly approaches from fans

• Providing defensive escort driving to escape fans, paparazzi, or pursuers

• Engaging in unarmed defensive tactics to thwart aggressive fans

• Conducting home, office, vehicle, and building searches

• Protecting clients in crowd situations

• Making logistical arrangements for any trip outside the home or office

Voluntary certification in physical security and as a protection professional is available from the American Society of Industrial Security.

To be used as a quick review for all road movements during EP assignments:

•    All primary and secondary routes have been checked and mapped.

•    All routes to medical facilities and safe havens have been checked and mapped.

•    The number of motorcade vehicles has been determined.

•    The motorcade formation has been diagrammed and shown to all involved.

•    Police escorts know the primary and secondary routes.

•    Security drivers are to stay with their vehicles as all times.

•    Security drivers are ready for “short notice” moves with vehicle doors unlocked and keys in the ignition.

•    All security drivers have had at least two opportunities to conduct dry runs of primary and secondary routes.

•    There is a security plan in effect for the security of motorcade vehicles during periods of non-use.

•    There is a plan in effect if vehicles in the motorcade become separated.

•    Road construction areas along routes have been documented on the Route Survey Report.

•    All EP agents and security drivers have been issued appropriate radio communication.

•    All motorcade vehicles have a first-aid kit available.

•    Arrangements have been made for motorcade IED sweeps if necessary.

•    Security drivers have been instructed to refuel vehicles at the end of each shift.

•    Choke points or other potential risk sites have been documented on the Route Survey Report.

•    All security drivers and EPS know the security plan in place for possible transportation risks.

This Short and Concise Motorcade Checklist can be reduced in size, laminated and provided to all EPU members and security drivers on assignment for quick review and for consistent procedures. All the best and God speed.

http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?Book=182707

http://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Executive-Protection-Inspiring-Bodyguards/dp/1425135927

http://international-corporate-executive-protection.com/order.asp

In this week’s segment of the two-minute video tip, host Harlan (Hucky) Austin along with special guest Justin Johnson, Executive Protection Agent & Senior Firearms Instructor for ICON Services talk about holster selection for executive protection work.

By Doc Rogers

You have earned the right to guard clients at the jet-set level on a high-budget detail. The myth is that you don’t have to do much on these types of assignments; don’t believe the hype.

These types of details are far from being glamour jobs and bodyguarding a client with a life in the fast lane lifestyle can be very stressful. You need to keep a level head and understand the complexities involved.

Here are a few simple strategies to help you make smart winning moves on when guarding clients with a reckless, self-indulgent and free-spending sphere of activities:

1. Protection. Maintain a mind-locked mental focus; keep alert and tough-minded even in luxury environments and high-class atmospheres. Don’t get sucked into the client’s extreme jet-set lifestyle.

2. Attention to Detail. Be a facilitator for your client; be superbly competent in contributing powerfully to the client’s ability to avoid headaches, stress, and saving him or her valuable time. Learn to make things move smoothly and productively for your client.

3. Client Service. Make yourself an indispensable bodyguard to your client; handle the client with care and dedication. Be a trusted adviser and the strongest protector of the tribe.

4. Budgetary Restraints. Handle your bodyguard budget in a smart, businesslike manner. Your client has a free-spending and glamorizes lifestyle you don’t. Spend on absolute necessities to assemble and produce the bodyguard assignment requirements. All funds must be accounted for and your must eliminate non-necessary expenses.

5. Health. Avoid the trap of following the clients’ self-indulgent, fast lane lifestyle. Do some heart-pounding, blood-pumping exercise on a regular basis. As a bodyguard you should avoid habits that are damaging to your health or cause physical deterioration.

6. Behavior. No irresponsible behavior. Take criticism well, don’t have a defensive attitude; arrogance in the industry can be deadly to a bodyguard career, so act accordingly.

7. Knowledge. Even on jet-set level details you must increase your knowledge, education and insights. Pursue your education seriously. Always striving to become wiser and better than before. Learn form the best and the brightest in the bodyguard industry, keep abreast of the trade and your ear to the ground.

Now we have taken a closer look at the so-called life in the fast line assignments, we now know that it’s not all that it seems to be. There is lots of pressure under the glare of the client’s attention. The glamour of the job disappears quickly. The path to success is to up your work intensity and push harder. Keep healthy and prosper. God speed.

http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?Book=182707

http://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Executive-Protection-Inspiring-Bodyguards/dp/1425135927

http://international-corporate-executive-protection.com/order.asp