International Security Training, LLC: November 2012

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Thoughts On Casino Security – Executive Protection – Nightclub Security – Training – Course 11-20-12

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Saturday, November 17, 2012

The Psychology Of Being A Bouncer - Nightclub Security Executive Protection Casino 11-12-2012

During the normal week, I have the opportunity to work in three different environments / stress levels. One is a nice corporate security environment where our team presence combined with layered systems prevents almost all problems.

Next are the executive protection assignments I accept when I’m not working in the corporate location mentioned above. These are higher stress but since I’m in control of the advance and intel gathering… when it comes time to move the client… everything goes pretty smooth. Plus, I carry a nice weapon & communication load.

Finally are the club & bar gigs. No firearms, no real advance work, lots of alcohol & drug use by the patrons. And let’s be honest, the employees themselves tend to be cut from a different cloth. They could be your worst enemy at times.

It’s the club & bar environments I want to chat about in this blog.

You see, this job isn’t about being the biggest & strongest guy on the floor. This job is about (1) observation, (2) anticipation, and (3) willingness to confront without being confrontational. Well, of course, (4) being able to handle yourself physically is important.

Too many bouncers I’ve observed don’t understand the first three things I mentioned. They all too often get sucked into shouting matches, ego filled banter and eventually get tricked into a fight.

Yes, “Tricked into a fight”. Then - they often times become criminally liable for their own actions AND they put the bar/club owner at risk of losing their liquor license or being sued for the actions of their employee. (Vicarious Liability)

Your job is to be professional. It’s a bonus if you can actually appear NICE even when a true a-hole is calling you everything in the book. Remember, just because someone deserves a beating… doesn’t mean you can legally give it to them! lol

I want you to get your ‘psychology’ down pat. I think every bouncer / cooler should own & read these two books:

1. George Thompson, PhD – Verbal Judo

2. Marc “Animal” MacYoung – A Professionals Guide To Ending Violence Quickly

George’s experiences in Law Enforcement are a true teacher for us all. Marc’s years as a Bouncer & Cooler are the REAL DEAL and I respect both of these men immensely.

So go buy & read their books!

Until next time, stay safe! Brian

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Friday, November 9, 2012

Corporate Security Liability – Executive Protection – Casino Security – Management 11-5-2012

Friday, November 2, 2012

Stress, Fear & Response – Professional Security – Bouncer – Door Work – Security Management #31

Trained fighters who enter professional security, law enforcement and the military are often shocked when they feel fear or freeze up during an incident. One of the major reasons they are shocked is because they truly are tough as nails! They have been in numerous fights / competitions and thought that confrontation would be handled very simply.

Well, Tony Blauer once reminded a seminar group that MMA, Thai Boxing, Kick Boxing, Boxing, Jiu-jitsu Matches, etc. are not ‘REAL’ fights. Why? He reminded us that 'both' competitors have Consent, Awareness & Preparation time.

That is NOT what real survival conditions are for professional security, law enforcement and military personnel.

The reason our performance deteriorates in real word combat is most often because the bad guys got the drop on us. That means we’re all of the sudden in an unexpected & spontaneous fight for our life! Worse than that… is when the fight is expected… but we are afraid!

People are often told that humans in these situations do one of two things… fight or run. “Fight or Flight” is how it’s often taught. That is not the whole truth! Humans under threat will do one of three things: FREEZE, fight or flight! The time we are ‘frozen’ can be deadly for us.

I was taught that the 3 main variables of survival are:

Threat recognition
Time available to process the threat
Time it takes to initiate your response

When we can:

Recognize threats sooner
Increase our time to actually process the threat
Shorten the time it takes us to respond

... we increase our chances of survival and reduce the magnitude of the injuries we’ll incur during the fight.

Please attend training that addresses the above topics. Also, read books by people like Tony Blauer, Dave Grossman, Bruce Siddle, Ed Lovette & Dave Spaulding. These authors write & teach from serious experience!

Until next time, stay safe!