The New Bodyguard: A Practical Guide to the Close Protection Industry - Couverture souple

Horak, Kevin; Foley, Sir John

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0955776910 ISBN 13 : 9780955776915

Editeur : Clearwater Publishing Limited, 2010

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

THE MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BOOK EVER WRITTEN ON THE BODYGUARDING AND CLOSE PROTECTION INDUSTRY.

The New Bodyguard - A Practical Guide To The Close Protection Industry is a fact filled educational guide of the demands of the Close Protection Industry.
Now in its fully revised second edition at 392 pages long with 60 illustrations, over 240 photographs spread over 24 chapters, this book is the authoritative insight for the Close Protection business.

With a foreword by Lieutenant General Sir John Foley KCB, OBE, MC, DL (The former Director of the SAS) this book is not just for those who are considering this career but for those already working in the industry who wish to use it as a point of reference.

With over 20 years experience within the business, Kevin has been responsible for hundreds of private sector security operations including working with Royalty, the corporate sector, politicians, the entertainment business and grade 'A' celebrities.

In this book he takes your right from the start and the skills you need to study and train for to working at the highest levels that you possibly can.

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The New Bodyguard Book Covers The Following:

Who And What Is The Close Protection Operative

Desirable Characteristics

Where Do Close Protection Operatives Come From?

Employed/Self Employed?

The Principal

Constructing A Resume And Interview Techniques

Team Options

Foot Formations For Close Protection

Residential Security Teams

The Advance Security Team

Vehicle Drills

Embuss And Debuss

Buildings And Structures

Dress And Behaviour

Close Protection And The Media

Threat Assessments

Assessing The Business And Travel Arrangements

Planning And Reconnaissance

Bomb Threats

Response To Bomb Threats

Radio Communications

Basic Surveillance Techniques

Close Protection And The Use Of Firearms

Close Protection Abbreviations And Terminology

Conclusion

Revue de presse

"This book covers the subject from a professional but very practical point of view. The author demonstrates time and again his understanding of the needs of close protection operations, clearly born of hard-won experience. This book needs to be in every operative's glove box!" David Dickinson Former Chief Executive British Security Industry Association (BSIA)

Kevin Horak Is Clearly At The Top Of His Profession In Close Protection. Kevin's Book Is At The Leading Edge In Excellence. It Is Easy To Read, Practical In Detail And Very Down To Earth. I Recommend The Book To Anyone Seeking A Career In Close Protection - Colonel Bob Purvis TD FIBC CMC

A Rarity For A Security Book - It's A Practical Guide And Utterly Authoritative

--Mark Rowe - Editor - Professional Security Magazine

An Informative And Entertaining Read With Exceptionally Clear Diagrams And Photographs --Keith Mexsom - Editor - New Zealand Security Magazine

"The New Bodyguard Is An Excellent Tool For Anyone Thinking About Embarking On A Career In Close Protection. Full Of Fascinating Industry Insights, It Also Provides Useful Practical Advice For Close Protection Professionals. As Well As Offering Real Instruction, The Book Is Full Of Anecdotes That Demonstrate The Authors Professional Experience"
- --Andy Bearpark - Director - British Association Of Private Security Companies (BAPSC)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clearwater Publishing Limited
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0955776910
• ISBN 13: 9780955776915
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 392
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible