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Monday, January 28, 2013

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

Motorcade Considerations – Executive Protection – Bodyguard Certification – Training Course 12-23-12

I was asked by a student yesterdaywhat things I consider when a motorcade will be part of a protection assignment. I emailed her my basic checklist and thought many of you may be interested in it as well. I always start with this checklist and then customize as needed per the assignment: Have We Done The Following:

1. Arranged / Informed (in EACH jurisdiction):

(a) Local police (state, county, city, etc.)?

(b) Local fire department?

2. Discussed motorcade with the event Points of Contact?

3. Selected route in partnership with local police and others?

4. Decided on which vehicles are to be used?

5. Assigned a vehicle supervisor?

6. Assigned security teams for lead principal and follow-up cars?

8. Arranged the number and place of vehicles in motorcade?

7. Briefed all drivers?

8. Made an advance / dry run of route?

9. Arranged for type(s) of escort?

10. Arranged for communication between Principal Car - Lead Car - Follow-up Car?

11. Briefed local police on type of escort and any use of sirens / colored lights?

That's it for the basic checklist! I hope that helps you out a bit.

Until next time, stay safe!

Brian K. Allen, Director

International Security Training, LLC

Friday, December 28, 2012

Toughest Guys Can Be The Nicest Guys

From the desk of Brian Allen, Director

A client of mine stated that all professional athletes are “a”holes who do nothing but go clubbing, embarrassing their sport & country by fighting, behaving arrogantly, drinking excessively, etc.

I said while a bunch of them do, that I disagreed with his global statement. He then challenged me to name 3 champion level tough-guys (in any sport) that I’d be proud to have as either a brother, father or kid.

I came up with 10 and could have found more! The lesson for all of us is this, being tough... being great in any sport... being a Champion is awesome. Just remember, it's how you treat people once you have the money & resources that really matters.

To be blunt, any fighter, football, basketball or baseball player is just one serious illness or one car accident away from not being tough anymore. So, don't be a jerk! Be nice! :-)

Here's my list of 10 great champions & role models in alphabetical order:

1. Alexey Voevoda - Russia - Arm Wrestling & Bobsledding

2. Cung Le - USA - Mixed Martial Arts; Kick Boxing

3. Fedor Emelianenko - Russia - Mixed Martial Arts

4. Georges St. Pierre - Canada - Mixed Martial Arts

5. John Brzenk - USA - Arm Wrestling

6. Jon Pall Sigmarsson - Iceland - Worlds Strongest Man

7. Junior Dos Santos - Brazil - Mixed Martial Arts

8. Lyoto Machida - Brazil - Mixed Martial Arts

9. Rich Franklin - USA - Mixed Martial Arts

10. Wladimir Klitschko - Ukraine - Boxing

Have a great day!

Brian K. Allen, Director
International Security Training, LLC

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Client Bio File - Executive Protection Certification - Bodyguard Course - Blog 12-4-2012

Sunday, November 25, 2012

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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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