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Helpful Holiday Security Tips

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Some days are slower than others during the year, and some are more challenging. When we talk about holidays, we usually refer to them as a time for relaxation and family. However, this isn’t the case for everyone. Executive protection agents and their industry colleagues tend to have it rougher during these periods. This is mostly because attackers and intruders think we will be less attentive during that time of the year. So here are a few holiday security tips for setting your course for the coming celebrations.

Since we have already written at length about the gadgets successful EP agents need, we’ll now jump into the more pressing holiday security tips.

How to Stay Secure During Holidays

Before getting into the groove on Christmas or New Year’s Eve, you should keep an eye on your electronic systems. After all, up-to-date techniques and procedures are more infallible than any individual executive protection agents.

That’s not to say that your physical preparedness should suffer or that you can relax and be less alert of your surroundings. Your principals expect you to be on your toes even if it seems that everything is in order and that there are no looming threats.

Trust us. We know what we’re talking about when we say that technological procedures and corporeal readiness are the perfect combination.

When the holiday season starts, you will likely spend some time at and around your principal’s home. Thus, you should prepare for using the equipment available there.

Check the Alarms and Accompanying Systems

This is one of the most basic holiday security tips there is.

The first contact between you and the outer world in your client’s home should be the doorbell camera. It records who stops by the front step and allows you to speak with them from a distance. This piece of equipment is essential if you want to predict who or what is coming your way.

Bonus advice: Among the companies leading the industry of alarm systems is Blueforce. They will handle all your monitoring systems without a hitch.

Leave All Lights On

No matter if you and your clients are staying at their home or have gone out to party, leave all lights on. This entails all the bulbs at the front and back doors, in the garage and garden.

Everywhere where there is a lighting system, turn it on and leave it that way. It isn’t your responsibility only to protect the principal with your body, but to ensure his surroundings are safe. So, if you can’t see straight, how will you guard the client, your team, and others nearby?

And remember to double-check each venue before letting your principal enter it.

Bonus hint: Obscure all windows. Not every passer-by has good intentions towards your client. Therefore, you shouldn’t let them see their target, not even from a distance. This goes a long way in terms of preventing and deterring attackers. Make it as difficult for them to attack as you possibly can.

Check out Safewise for additional information on the best outdoor security cameras.

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Holiday security tips that can help you be at ease this season.

Caffeinate Regularly

In order to stay awake while guarding your principal’s premises, ensure you have coffee, tea, and other caffeinated drinks ready. However, what you should avoid is chocolate and other sugary treats. They first give you a sugar high and then stomp you with a sugar crash.

During the latter, you will feel you have less energy and are notably scarcer in attention. It shouldn’t be too tricky to check different options in your local coffee shop. But we suggest that you predominantly drink tea since it causes fewer fluctuations in your system and keeps you alert.

Staying fresh and aware of your surroundings is vital, and caffeinated drinks are handy, just don’t exaggerate.

Never Shift Your Gaze

When out and about, whether in a shopping mall or just to take a short walk in the park, be close to your client. Never leave them out of sight, and always have an eye on the people walking past. They could just be the next attacker or daft fan who loses control and grabs the client. So, always be on the lookout and prepared to act if something unexpected were to happen.

Bonus lesson: Don’t forget to take your everyday gear with you. This includes a knife, flashlight, phone, firearm, and other equipment you may need. You never know what your fellow friendly shopper in the store could be up to. Of course, none of this equipment may be necessary if you adopt the proper hand-to-hand combat skills.

Know What Your Principal is Up To

What you’re doing is only one side of the coin. What your client is planning is another thing. Be aware of your principal’s most recent posts on social media so that you can predict their next behavioral patterns. Remember that not all principals will share all their information with you.

Nevertheless, it’s your job as an executive protection agent to foresee their intentions. Where they wish to go and what they intend to do. That way, you can predict the actions of potential attackers and intruders as well.

To dive deeper into online security, read this EP Wired article: 10 Best Cyber Security Tools.

Are EP Agents Allowed to Enjoy the Holidays?

All of this isn’t to say that you shouldn’t have a life of your own. In the end, many executive protection agents also have families or pets. They want to spend some time with them, especially during the holidays. And why should you be exempt from enjoying yourself, just like everyone else?

Well, that’s it ― you shouldn’t.

So, how can you manage to balance both your demanding career and your home life? Firstly, check your contract for specific details and see when you can ask for a vacation or a day or two off.

If you did your job correctly when onboarding, then there should be a clause for this purpose. Secondly, see if any of your colleagues want to swap shifts with you. There’s most likely somebody on your team who would like to help you out in case of need.

Most importantly, think of it this way: even if you don’t get a chance to spend New Year’s Eve with your loved ones, make the most of your time at your client’s home. While maintaining your professionalism, that is.

So keep an eye on these holiday security tips to maximize the time with your family or principals. They might just do the trick.

The Role of Ground Handling in Executive Protection

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Since executive protection is a diverse profession, it contains several facets that aren’t evident at first. Ground handling is one of them, although it is usually related to aviation.

Experts say this notion entails taking care of the client from the moment they enter a plane, until the second they leave it as soon as they go back home. Ground handling also includes the detailed processes of walking the clients through what they should do while on the plane and at the airport.

Of course, the ultimate goal is to ensure maximum safety for the client, the EP team, and accompanying staff.

Other established experts prefer to define ground handling as personal protection for the passengers and crew. No matter the explanation, it’s certainly a subject that requires any executive protection agent’s attention, whether unseasoned or experienced.

An important note: Ground handling in executive protection doesn’t require EP agents to understand how a plane works. Instead, they need to be familiar with the procedures and processes surrounding landing and takeoff.

The Origins and Essentials

Before bodyguards can became executive protection agents, they need to work harder to acquire job skills and know-how. It didn’t take too much training and knowledge to become a bodyguard.

On the other hand, it’s different with EP, since this profession requires knowledge that isn’t as accessible. This is where ground handling comes in. It includes higher risk destinations and gun or weapon considerations for use in foreign countries.

Depending on the type of flight operation and destination, executive protection is necessary for both crew and passengers. When you, as the client, travel internationally, you need to consider additional aspects.

For the most part, foreign countries won’t allow your agents to bring guns for EP purposes. And last but not least, a certain degree of advanced logistics and planning is quite important. So bear that in mind before hiring an EP company.

As mentioned before, executive protection agents may not be allowed to carry weapons on board or into a foreign country. It depends on the foreign authorities if they agree to that. Here’s where hand-to-hand combat skills come into play in case an emergency arises.

EP professionals shouldn’t only focus on firearms to ensure the protection of the crew and passengers. Moreover, they must dedicate resources and time to obtain other skills, since guns should be their last resort. That’s another point to consider when choosing who will protect you as the principal.

Aviation security providers may also organize additional executive protection based on the passengers’ request or risk assessments. This protection can be both armed and unarmed and may comprise 24/7 security coverage or only certain parts of a trip. Ultimately, it depends on the operator’s requirements.

Even here, there is a decent solution to the issue. Rather than hire EP agents in your home country, you can consider getting someone from the destination nation. Let’s say you are traveling through south-east Asia. Perhaps you could hire an executive protection agent from that region to accompany you for your trips through that part of the world.

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Other Important Considerations for Principals

Apart from the considerations above, you as the principal or your assistants should take good care when vetting for your executive security. This means choosing the right and established companies you can count on.

You wouldn’t get on a plane if you knew it was malfunctioning. The same goes for your executive protection detail. You need to hold them in high esteem to trust them with your life and that of your family, staff, and other passengers.

Experts never recommend taking ad hoc local security arrangements at destinations your staff isn’t familiar with. Of course, exceptions can be made if your security department or assistants can vet them in advance. So, what should you look for when searching for the right security providers in your destination country? We made a list of the three essential traits your security staff needs to possess:

  • Secure driving capabilities,
  • Anti-kidnapping techniques, and,
  • Defensive skills.

Remember to have your team do its due diligence and see if they have appropriate licenses, weapons permits, military or police training.

All in all, you and your team members should focus on picking the EP agents or companies who won’t have to split responsibilities. For instance, having one staff member both drive you and protect you on the street.

Make sure that different persons are covering various aspects of your safety. One person should be in charge of opening your doors and walking you through the crowd. Another person would have the responsibility to drive the car you’re in. A third should carry any equipment necessary for emergencies. And so on.

One person equals one significant commitment during ground handling.

In Conclusion

In dangerous locations where security issues are more likely, the team protecting you should also cover the crew. It is best to ensure that crew members have equivalent levels of protection as passengers. This is because passengers may not be able to take off with the company plane if something happens to a crew member. The best practices necessitate coordinating Plan B options with the security provider.

On the other hand, somebody might tempt you to think about getting just any transport or even a taxi. That is potentially risky because you can never know if somebody is monitoring you or wanting to kidnap or hurt you. Look for vetted professional security drivers working with safety checked vehicles.

Generally, when you use secure ground transportation, you reduce the potential exposure to hazards and risks during business travel. Reliable transportation services on the ground combine local knowledge and intelligence with vetted personnel to deliver a stable environment.

And remember that not everybody out there is coming to get you, even if you are in a foreign country. There are still ordinary, non-criminal incidents occurring, like road traffic accidents and vehicle failure. So brace yourself for that and don’t interpret all surprises as dangerous to you or your environment.

Why? Because they are just regular everyday events that could happen anywhere, anytime.

The world can be a pretty unsafe place, but you shouldn’t live with constant anxiety and fear. After all, that’s what you’ve got your executive protection team.

The Pillars of Operational Mobility

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Not to be confused with operational mobility for military objectives, this set of rules and tactics in EP translates to protecting the client on the move. Having certain predictability in this sense makes all the difference. Where is the client headed? How many people will attend the same event? What are the main routes to get there?

These are only some of the questions professional EP agents should ask themselves before implementing operational mobility tactics.

Apart from the apparent skills you ― as an executive protection agent, need to protect a client, there is a set of other prerequisites. For example, you should learn to drive all types of vehicles in all kinds of circumstances.

To point the obvious, you ought to be familiar with all sorts of terrain in hostile and safe environments. Coping with vehicle and ground limitations is crucial if you want to exceed the client’s expectations.

Simply put, operational mobility means that you need technical and technological skills in real-time. This covers modules on terrain reading, tactical driving, essential vehicle recovery, field repairs, and a slew of other elements. If you want to learn to perform all these different actions, you should have a specific learning goal. It must involve training you as the driver to operate vehicles in escape scenarios and build your self-confidence.

This is only the tip of the iceberg called operational mobility.

How to Excel in Operational Mobility

According to the organization International Mission and Deployment Training, who specialize in this field, these are the chief training modules you need to attend:

  • Basic vehicle operations,
  • Convoy rules and convoy driving,
  • Combat in soft vehicles,
  • Terrain reading,
  • Obstacle assessment,
  • Night driving,
  • Pre-mission checking,
  • High-speed driving,
  • Checkpoint management,
  • Tactical recovery, repair, vehicle evacuation,
  • Casualties, personnel rescue, and evacuation, and,
  • Being pursued in vehicles and on foot.

To set yourself apart from others in the executive protection industry, mastering all these operational mobility aspects is required. For example, you don’t necessarily need to know everything, but getting your head around the core principles is vital.

In most experts’ opinion, you will need between one month and five months of intense training to excel in the field. This doesn’t seem like a high price to pay if you are looking to become an exceptional executive protection agent.

And if you take away anything valuable from this article, then it should be this: practical training, practical training, and ― you guessed it ― practical training.

Avoid as much theory as you possibly can. Some training companies will offer 80% theory and 20% practice in their courses. Try to bypass those and seek out the ones that provide everything the other way around.

To get a taste of the other skills you need to land an executive protection job, check out EP Wired’s article: 7 Steps to Become an Executive Protection Agent.

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First Ask These 12 Questions

Many professionals adore checklists, including doctors and repairers. Checklists help them remember steps that are important in their workflow or different processes. That’s why we are providing you here with 12 core checklist-style questions that you should ask yourself before engaging in activities that require operational mobility skills:

  1. Is the route the shortest one possible? You should always look for the most straightforward way between points A and B.
  2. Is movement formal or informal? In other words, will other people, like the police and the general public, know about your activity? If so, take precautionary measures.
  3. Is the path or time predictable? Are you sure you know the details of the road ahead? Could something surprise you? What, where, when? The more questions you ask about your movement’s predictability, the better off you, your team, and your clients will be.
  4. Is there an alternative route? For example, before starting your activity, scan for other paths if something unexpected were to arise.
  5. What is the most reliable evacuation route in case of an emergency? If you intend to become an executive protection agent, discovering trouble before it happens is your number one priority.
  6. Where are the danger points? Are you nearing a building that has been uninhabited for 20 years or approaching a dangerous neighborhood? Be aware of the potential danger points on your route. You don’t want a seemingly deranged fan to grab your client without permission while on foot.
  7. Is there a safe area at hand? If something unforeseen happens, where can you find refuge and take your client? Is there abandoned storage nearby, or what are your other options?
  8. Where is the closest medical facility? God forbid a sniper shoots your client, where do you take him or her? Is there a hospital nearby? Are you carrying a first aid kit? Treat the client on the spot if possible. If not, prepare a list of nearby medical facilities ahead of the activity.
  9. What sorts of formations are best suited for moving around? Should you be moving alongside your client’s car or drive your vehicle in front and back of theirs?
  10. What special equipment an EP agent needs? As discussed in The Most Useful Executive Protection Tools, you will need emergency phones, satellite communicators, and a host of other equipment.
  11. How many EP agents and other personnel will accompany the client? It makes a vast difference if assistants and other staff join you and your team. Make a list of all of them and ensure everyone’s safety at the given event your client attends.
  12. Should you establish barriers for crowd control? Are they necessary? To demarcate no-access zones, you should place crowd control barriers when you expect a large group of people. The term crowd can even refer to as little as ten people forming a throng.

Vehicle Safety Tips

And if all of this wasn’t enough for you, here are a few more tips on how to ensure maximum safety for your client and yourself on the go. Specifically, one of the most critical aspects of operational mobility is for your vehicles to be bastions of security. Most likely, when traveling from point A to point B, your clients will be in a car, not outside. That’s why you need to ensure that it runs smoothly and is capable of responding to threats.

Therefore, keep in mind the following tips for increased operational mobility success:

  • Never leave your vehicle unattended, or have someone you trust to watch it out for you;
  • Subsequently, have a full gas tank at all times, and refill it when it reaches half a tank. Bonus tip: Use different refueling stations to avoid patterns;
  • Personally scrutinize the tires and vehicle, like making sure there is enough air pressure in the tires and that no one places an object to puncture them;
  • Be present in the course of auto repairs and modifications;
  • Do not stop, and evade any unusual roadblocks,

If a minor accident happens, stay in the vehicle with the engine running, windows up, and the doors locked.

Pro Bonus tip: While moving, always keep your windows rolled up and doors locked. No matter what.

Do You Need Residential Security Guards?

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As the name implies, residential security guards patrol and protect private residences or areas. They are there to safeguard against peoples’ homes from various criminal activities, such as theft, trespassing, vandalism, loitering etc. Residential security guards are also authorized to detain people who break the law on their property, until the law enforcements arrive.

It’s an interesting occupation that requires the guards to become very familiar with both the property they are guarding, as well as the people who live there. They are there to patrol the property, making sure everything is locked and closed. Residential security guards are there also to provide guidance and direction in emergency situations and liaise between their client and the local police department.

Apart from wealthy home owners, residential security guards are usually employed by:

  • Apartment complexes,
  • Residential facilities for the elderly,
  • Nursing homes,
  • Dormitories etc.

Of course, there is a lot more to it to being a residential security guard than one might think at first. Obviously, a guard must be comfortable standing for long periods of time. They must also possess the ability to work under minimum supervision as well as have excellent interpersonal skills.

So, if you are considering employing their services, read on and find out more about what you can expect from your residential security guard.

The Duties of a Residential Security Guard

Regular Patrols – Residential security guards are really effective at preventing crimes on the property they are safeguarding. They make regular rounds to identify threats or suspicious activity. Coordinating with the owners or managers of the property, they determine the residences weak spots and vulnerabilities and how best to patrol those areas.

Access Management – Knowing that access to a property is in professional hands can significantly contribute to one’s feeling of security. When guarding apartment complexes, security guards check-in and check-out guests, in order to ensure that only residents and their visitors are on the premises. Also, in cases where a threat does occur, a log visitors helps a lot in identifying the criminals.

Crime Deterrent – Their very presence on your premises deters criminals from attempting a crime. Once they see that your property is guarded, most criminals will think twice before daring to break in or steal something. This allows for a much needed peace of mind. Everyone feels more secure knowing that they have trained professionals ready to react in case of a security threat.

Emergency Response – Should a security breach occur, residential security guards poses the necessary training to respond quickly and effectively. Because they are already on the property, the guards can answer alarms or react to emergencies immediately, often before the police. Acting as first responders, residential security guards train to communicate with the emergency personal and manage situations.

Police Coordination – Residential security guards keep reports on all security events on the property. This often proved invaluable in mergence situations. Additionally, they train to liaise with the police, as well as medical personnel. So, when facing a situation where they are unable to mitigate the threat, residential security guards will get in touch with the appropriate agency and make sure that help is on its way.

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Pros and Cons of Hiring Residential Security Guards

As we said residential security guards generally complicate the plans of criminals. A significant advantage is their unpredictability. Namely, unlike home security equipment – which is usually quite predictable, security guards can change their routes and plans. This makes it a lot more difficult for criminals to predict where they will be at any given moment.

Another benefit is their uniform. That is to say, residential security guards are often mistaken for law enforcement at a distance. This definitely adds to their crime deterrent capabilities.

Residential security guards can also assist you in making sure that the rest of your security equipment is working properly. When something is not working optimally, they make sure to report the malfunction and get it fixed quickly. As part of their system maintenance duties, guards regularly check the status of:

  • Motion and heat sensors,
  • Cameras,
  • Window and door sensors, and,
  • Control panels.

Directly and Indirectly Employed Guards

However, there are a few disadvantages that you should consider before rushing to employ home security guards. The first one that comes to mind is the cost. Namely, these added levels of security and peace of mind come at a price. Your options are either to pay the guards personally or to hire a security company that pay them a percentage of what you paid the company.

The other main disadvantage relates to supervision. Namely, as companies have to provide services to various clients, they need to send a certain number of guards to each post. But, as there is a lot of fluctuations in personnel within security companies, sometimes the demand for guards exceeds their supply.

This occasionally results with companies sometimes hiring unqualified individuals due to a general lack of manpower. However, this problem varies in frequency in security companies. This is because, in a lot of countries and states, guards need to have licenses and the necessary training.

This is why it’s up to you to do your due diligence and make sure you know who is providing your services. Make sure you are hiring responsible and qualified security.

Conclusion

Residential security guards are definitely an option you should consider if you are thinking about upping the security of your estate, belongings and individuals who live there. They are a resource. Only you are in a position to decide if they are a resource that benefits you in a way where the rewards outweigh the costs.

And, if you have decided on this service, make sure to choose professional and experienced security that meets both your needs and your budget. Keep these few points in mind while on the lookout for adequate residential security guards:

  • Local security companies often provide better service with higher levels of personal attention;
  • Make sure to investigate the company background and references before hiring their services; and,
  • Look for a company with great user reviews and customer-oriented policies.

All Shades of Hand-to-Hand Combat

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For the largest part of our civilization’s history, the most accessible way of getting out of harm’s way was hand-to-hand combat.

We―humans, or rather homo sapiens―came into being some 200,000 years ago. In this period, our most important task was to protect ourselves and those we care about from harm. Of course, among other things, like gathering food and pondering the beauty of existence. The most convenient way to shield ourselves was to be bodily able and know how to use our hands and feet if an emergency arises.

As the millennia progressed and human civilization became more sophisticated, we discovered other means of protection. Some of them include weaponry, technology, and different tools. But what do you do when your sword breaks or you run out of bullets? What happens if your crossbow stops working or your rifle jams mid-battle? Exactly, you need to use your bare hands. And good luck with that if you didn’t get the prior training!

Anybody can learn hand-to-hand combat and use it in most situations, particularly emergencies. And boy, were there many of those in the past few thousands of years. Think of all the pillaging, wars, and other stuff. People really know how to make their lives miserable.

Fast forward to 2021. Everyone is mostly concerned with privacy and security online. Only a few countries still grapple with general public safety, while most have figured out how to protect their populations. Nevertheless, there is still a small portion of people―you may know them as VIPs―facing many issues concerning their safety. They have to handle large crowds, unpredictable encounters, and random people meeting them on the street or during public events.

Fans and others who happen to be around, call them out and try hurting them either willfully or inadvertently. They attempt to touch the VIPs or cause scandals on the spot. In any case, the very important persons involved need to feel safe and be safe. After all, isn’t that what everybody wants?

Hand-to-Hand Combat as a Critical Skill

The best way to provide this sense of security is to have a proficient and dedicated executive protection agent or team. They will need to ensure that the VIPs can go about their own business without being afraid for their lives. On top of that, physical strength and mental toughness are crucial if an EP agent is going to provide the proper protection.

This encompasses the use of EP gadgets and technology, as well as physical intervention. Yet, technological tools won’t help them out if they find themselves in a specific situation. Say a star-crazed fan is galloping toward our VIP. There isn’t much an executive protection agent can do other than stopping the person from touching the client by any means necessary. That is, in most cases, by using hands.

What comes in handy―pun intended―in this kind of emergency is for the EP agent to know how to manage the attacker or intruder physically. This involves knowing certain moves and possessing particular skills. The real value of hand-to-hand combat is that it teaches an EP agent all they need to know to stay on top of their game.

According to most definitions, hand-to-hand combat is an unarmed physical conflict between two or more persons in the short range. However, the subtleties and nuances are far greater than that, like in any other profession.

The best-known self-defense and fighting system―or hand-to-hand combat for our purposes―is called Krav Maga. Developed in the 1950s and meaning contact combat in Hebrew, it combines techniques and philosophy from different martial arts and fights training. One of this system’s most potent powers relates to its use for civilian, law enforcement, and military needs.

This means that hand-to-hand combat has a unique place in executive protection, which we also discuss at length in this EP Wired article.

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Essential Methods and Tricks in Krav Maga

If somebody is threatening their client’s life, executive protection agents can rush to their rescue using simple Krav Maga techniques. Although engaging in bodily conflict is the first sign that EP agents have partly failed, learning martial arts and fight training is extremely important.

Here are the elementary techniques any EP agent can acquire:

  • Basic stances, striking, falling, and getting up safely;
  • Chokes and headlocks;
  • Attacking preemptively or counterattacking as soon as possible;
  • Targeting the body’s most vulnerable points: the neck or throat, eyes, groin, solar plexus, fingers, liver.

Of course, these are only the basics. According to some established instructors, a person needs around four months to perfect the first level of Krav Maga. The system’s more advanced practices imply that a trainee should learn about dealing with multiple attackers and working in complicated situations. Basically, the headache of any executive protection agent. So, to alleviate the headache, EP industry specialists need to put learning Krav Maga on their to-do lists.

Last but not least: the top executive protection companies out there will ruthlessly check your skills of physically handling emergencies.

The Dirty but Effective Combat Moves

Not all hand-to-hand combat is created equal. Experts say that there are certain dirty moves that those involved in a close and near fight sometimes use. So, let’s discover some of those—both for the sake of our executive agents and their clients.

The long knee. When a rival wishes to knee the enemy but there’s little too much space to approach them directly, they use the long knee and implement the strike.

Eye gouge. This dirty move is precisely what it sounds like. For this purpose, the fighter needs to thrust two fingers or two thumbs into the enemy’s eyes sockets. Scarily, the goal is to crush or scoop the eyes.

Elbow strikes to the back of the neck. This movement works best when coupled with the long knee because the opponent is doubled over. Similarly, a strike to the groin or stomach can also do the trick.

Stomps to the knees or groin. If the rival is supposed to stay on the ground, one way of ensuring that is to conduct a downward stomp. When stomping the groin, the inflictor can cause nausea and extreme pain. Moreover, a substantial hit to the knee may disable the joint, making it impossible to stand.

We aren’t recommending that people use these but rather be on the lookout for attackers and intruders who may think otherwise.

Hand-to-Hand Combat VS. Small Talk

Just because an executive protection agent is prolific in hand-to-hand combat doesn’t mean that they should utilize it at all times. Sometimes, talking it out or creating another distraction can benefit both the client and the agent.

If a fan or stalker isn’t especially physically aggressive, asking them to stay away or diverting them with small talk can work wonders.

We aren’t saying that EP agents should impress an attacker with their assertive communication skills. Instead, we recommend that they know how to use words to distract or repel the intruder effectively. It might just save them from some inconvenience and disruption.

10 Best Cyber Security Tools for 2021

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Cyber security tools are a must for any business or individual interested in ensuring their privacy and safety. In 2020, we saw a 26 percent rise in ransomware, with 67 percent of companies reporting rising numbers of impersonation fraud and 88 percent of companies targeted by email spoofing. So, any CSO or CIO worth their salt, will invest time and consideration into picking the right tools for the job for 2021.

Also, the global pandemic devastated many organizations and enterprises around the world, forcing companies to move their business processes into digital space. Consequently, COVID-19 has had such a negative impact on every day business that most companies struggle to allocate resources into adequate cyber security solutions.

Shrinking budgets and an inability to adapt to the current situation left plenty of openings to those looking to exploit these weaknesses.

A general lack of public information and disregard of security protocols among employees is certainly not helping. More than half of internet users utilize public Wi-Fi – even though 73 percent of them know that public Wi-Fi is not safe even when its password protected.

Likewise, there are more people working from their homes. So we now have more devices out there transmitting data from home networks. Company cyber security and poppin’ firewalls might provide adequate protection in the office.

But what about our devices and networks at home? Certainly, this remote work environment necessitates revisiting the cyber security tools and solutions in place. It also streeses the need to re-educate users on the most current cyber security best practices.

So, without any further ado, let’s check out the 10 best cyber security tools for 2021.

Comodo HackerProof

Particularly useful for e-commerce business owners, Comodo Hackerproof allows you decrease cart abandonment, perform daily vulnerability scanning, and use the included PCI scanning tools.

An especially interesting feature is its drive-by attack prevention that will definitely help you build trust with your visitors. HackerProof is Comodo’s trust-seal program, offering numerous advantages over other brands’ trust-seals.

It offers efficient third-party website security solutions and is currently one of the best trust-seals in the cyber security industry. The program relies on a unique Point to Verify technology which allows users to verify the integrity of the website without having to open a new browser tab.

Netsparker

A cloud-based, on-premises solution, Netsparker allows you to manage the entire application security lifecycle through automated vulnerability assessments. Vulnerabilities are detected in a safe and read only environment.

These are reported only after being reproduced in a test environment to reduce false positives. This saves quite a bit of time. Also, Netsparker features:

  • maintenance scheduling,
  • OWASP top ten protection,
  • database security audit, and,
  • asset discovery.

Netsparker’s scanning technology ensures the long-term security of all their web applications at all stages of the SDLC.

UpGuard

UpGuard helps businesses reduce their cyber security risks by detecting data exposures and controlling third-party risk. This interesting tool utilizes continuous data leak detection and security ratings in order to provide protection from security breaches.

Most users compliment UpGuard for its ease of implementation, workflow tracking assistance, control surface security, and risk prioritization and remediation. UpGuard combines third-party security ratings, vendor questionnaires, and threat intelligence scans to assist companies in reducing their cyber risks.

Acunetix

This is a fully automated web vulnerability scanner, with the capability of detecting and reporting on over 4500 web application vulnerabilities – which include all variants of SQL Injection and XSS.

The Acunetix crawler supports HTML5 and JavaScript and Single-page applications. It allows for the auditing of complex, authenticated applications. Also, Acunetix utilizes advanced vulnerability management features, prioritizing risks according to data through a single, consolidated view, as well as integrating scanner results with other tools and platforms.

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SimplyEmail

As the name suggests, SimplyEmail is an email recon tool that helps gather information found online based on someone’s email address.

This tool is basically a harvester solution that works by searching the web for any data that can help provide intelligence concerning any email address. Mainly used by pentesters looking to create account lists for enterprise testing engagements, SimplyEmail supports:

  • Dockcer,
  • Kali,
  • Ubuntu,
  • Debian, and,
  • macOS.

AxCrypt

AxCrypt Premium offers seriously advanced encryption features in a superbly simple setting. You just drag a file onto its window and that file gets encrypted.

It goes beyond just encryption, you can also decrypt, and securely delete files from AxCrypt’s right-click context menu. The only way to breach it, is by hacking the endpoint – but then any software can be compromised in this manner. Apart from that, breaking an AxCrypt file will take approx. a billion years.

SonicWall

SonicWall has a firewall for everyone, with packages to fit the needs of any organization, no matter its size. You have the SuperMassive line for the large companies, NSA for midrange companies and the TZ series firewalls for small corporates. Each series comes with its own myriad of features – of which there are too many to list.

Their security solutions service more than a million networks globally. Also they provide for more than half a million companies, spread across 150 countries.

SolarWinds

The SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor is a network monitoring platform with a network packet analyzer, capable of capturing data from over 1,200 applications out-of-the-box. You can measure packet transfer in real-time, view services with the top response times on a graph, as well as traffic types as categories such as destination IP address, port usage, and application type.

To avoid false positives, SolarWinds utilizes dynamic baselines to detect genuine performance deviations without overwhelming you with fake alerts.

Capsa

Capsa is a professional network monitoring and management package, providing also diagnostic and analytical functions. It can be operated from a USB drive or local folder without installation. Capsa is an attractive option for companies with a lot of non-technical staff or with remote IT departments.

Monitoring is compatible with LAN as well as WAN. It furthers accountability by logging all network activity, with packet interception across multiple protocols, as well as summaries of employees or interfaces.

This makes it very useful for discovering data leaks and attempted access from external threats.

ConnectWise

ConnectWise Automate is a RMM package providing network analysis and data collection capabilities. As you can guess, this software focuses on automation. This is done with smarter scanning and up-to-date information that allows more accurate discovery of devices on managed networks.

Because of its remote administration tools, it’s a pretty good choice for businesses with large client networks. Also, it can be installed on the premises o accessed from the cloud – which is important for companies with growing numbers of remote workers.

The Take-Away

For most of us, 2020 was one of the most challenging years in recent history. We have collectively struggled to deal with major changes in our lives and forced to overcome various professional obstacles.

Sadly, most cyber security experts predict that we will see over the next 12 months even more COVID-19 related cyber-attacks, greater developments in malware and cyber-conflicts, as well as new threats to 5G and the Internet of Things.

With that in mind, we hope that this article provided you with the right cyber security tools for the job of keeping yourself, your company and employees safe in 2021.

Security Risk Assessment – All You Need to Know

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Source: https://nsa-global.com/understanding-executive-protection-and-choosing-the-right-close-protection-team-what-you-need-to-know/

A security risk assessment relates to identifying, assessing, and implementing essential security controls in applications. Apart from that, it serves to prevent the application of security defects and vulnerabilities.  

An organization or a company can use a risk assessment to view their application portfolio holistically. That is to say, from an attacker’s perspective. Because what’s the best way to protect yourself from attackers than guessing what their next move will be? Predicting how and where an attack will occur can save any organization from spending a lot of time and money. 

Security risk assessments help managers make informed decisions related to:  

  • resource tooling,  
  • allocation, and,  
  • security control implementation.  

Therefore, carrying out an evaluation is an inseparable part of a company’s risk management process. 

There are different risk assessment models that a company can use and tailor to its needs. Thinking about factors such as resources, size, growth rate, and asset portfolio is undoubtedly beneficial.  

Furthermore, companies and organizations can implement generalized assessments if they experience budget or time constraints. However, these can sometimes be unhelpful because they usually lack detailed mappings between identified risks, assets, and other vital factors. In case a generalized assessment doesn’t produce the expected results, a more in-depth evaluation is necessary. 

Other critical points in conducting a successful security risk assessment involve associated threats, mitigating controls, and impact. Simply put, security risk assessments alleviate the risks that threaten your organization, business, or company. 

4 Principals of a Security Risk Assessment 

Although differently classified by various organizations, the following four bulletproof actions apply to most companies, if not all.  

  1. Identify all critical assets of the technology infrastructure. Additionally, diagnose sensitive data that companies create, store, and transmit through these assets. It may also be useful to develop a risk profile for each method. 
  2. Assess an approach to estimate the identified security risks for critical assets. Following a thorough examination and assessment, allocate time and resources to mitigate risks efficiently and effectively. The assessment methodology requires an analysis of the correlation between vulnerabilities, threats, assets, and mitigating controls. 
  3. Establish a plan to alleviate risks and implement security controls for each risk. 
  4. Implement prevention mechanisms to reduce vulnerabilities and threats from happening to your company’s resources. 

A thorough risk assessment enables an organization to complete the following items for ensuring its ongoing security: 

  • Name assets, like servers, applications, networks, data centers, tools, within the business; 
  • Conduct risk profiles for each of the assets above; 
  • Learn what information is collected, transferred, and produced by these assets; 
  • Evaluate asset criticality as it relates to business procedures and plans – this involves the overall influence on reputation, revenue, and the likelihood of an organization’s susceptibility to exploitation; 
  • Establish the risk ranking for assets and prioritize them for evaluation; and, 
  • Employ mitigating controls for all assets based on assessment results. 

Which Organizations Need a Security Risk Assessment 

To function correctly, most organizations need some level of personal health information or personally identifiable information for business purposes. Companies collect this information from clients, partners, and customers.

Tax identification numbers, social security numbers, passport details are all thought of as confidential information. That’s why companies that store, create, or transmit personal data should implement a risk assessment. 

Apart from being useful for a company’s business, many laws, regulations, and standards require a security risk assessment. In some cases, it’s not optional but a must, especially when dealing with sensitive information. 

It’s crucial to note that a risk assessment isn’t a one-time project but a constant activity. Speaking of timelines, they should take place bi-annually, annually, or at any notable release or update.  

Benefits of Security Risk Assessments 

Risk assessments are an integral part of cybersecurity practices, protecting organizations from intruders, attackers, and cybercriminals. Below are some of the most valuable benefits of conducting risk assessments: 

  • They assist you in recognizing vulnerabilities. When a company performs a risk assessment, it can see which segments of its security measures are exposed or limited. It also establishes which parts of your internal system attackers can target, as well as general security threats. Enhancing the cybersecurity posture of your organizations should be the result of this action. 
  • They provide you with a revision of security controls. Risk assessments help you analyze your security controls and establish how you can improve them. Taking preventive measures to boost the effectiveness of security controls in your company will save you from many costs and damage. 
  • They allow you to meet industry-related compliances. Usually, these are required by governments and international bodies. If a company doesn’t comply, it may face cumbersome fees or other unsatisfactory outcomes. Security risk assessments help you detect if your organization meets the conditions of associated compliances. 

Let’s say you want to go a step further. In that case, use a third-party security audit to provide an independent opinion on your business’s security situation. Another reason for using a third-party audit is that it will facilitate a reduction of risk through the application of industry best practices.  

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Source: GA Investigations and Protective Services

Additionally, it serves to transfer knowledge to better protect your information, assets, and people. Among other things, it will increase visibility toward unknown vulnerabilities and associated risks. 

This manner of auditing your security standing becomes even more effective when both the risk managers and security auditors work together. Also, they need to leverage each other’s tools and abilities to be triumphant in producing a comprehensive risk assessment. 

The Wrap-up 

Many companies cringe at the suggestion of having additional assessments and spending more money on them. We would argue that performing regular security risk assessments is vital for all organizations storing and using personal data. It doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or make company leaders feel like they’re giving away free money.  

Any company that wishes to thrive in its business operations, improve workflows, and establish rapport with partners and clients, needs to: 

  • Identify critical assets; 
  • Assess the approach of estimating the security risks for critical assets; 
  • Put in place a plan to mitigate risks and conduct security controls; and, 
  • Implement prevention mechanisms to reduce vulnerabilities and threats from ever taking place. 

All these processes and procedures can seem frightening at first, but there is no way around them. Companies that care about their customers will do their best to implement as many risk assessments as possible. The best time for any organization to implement these was yesterday. The second-best time is today.  

So, be thoughtful of your colleagues, clients, and partners. Making them feel secure should be the number one priority of any responsible business―including yours. 

The Fundamentals of Executive Protection Training

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Executive Protection Training

What are these skills and executive protection training programs needed to make a good agent? Let’s uncover this seemingly tangled topic.

To do most worthwhile jobs, you need some abilities. To do specific worthwhile jobs, you need an exceptional skillset. The executive protection industry falls in the latter category.

Massively trained and well-equipped, EP agent posts are among the most delicate in the world. This relates to the mindset as much as it does to their physical strength and readiness. Many even say that executive protection agents are impregnable fortresses that shield their clients in all emergencies ― no matter the cost. And they aren’t wrong.

Sometimes called the best and worst job on Earth, EP requires strong leadership competencies, dedication, and unconquerable nerves.

Read more about it in this EP Wired article: 7 Steps to Become an Executive Protection Agent.

Speaking of nerves, when a person starts training for any future job, they become more and more aggravated as time passes. Bored to death ― some would say ― and there are many reasons for this. They range from the incompetence of the trainer to the vagueness of the training program. However, like only a handful of other professionals, future executive protection agents aren’t allowed to falter or step back. They even need to push harder and become more resilient if they genuinely want to stand out in their field.

Hiring companies want only the best for their clients. And who could blame them? Just ponder on all the various celebrity protection scandals that took place lately.

What Future EP Agents Need

As per the words of a firm that trains soon-to-be EP agents: the executive protection specialist either adapts or goes home. That sums it up pretty nicely.

No matter your starting point, you must obtain all the basics before moving onto advance work. In a nutshell, the best executive protection training entails the following features:

  • Combat self-defense skills in a realistic professional setup;
  • Hand-to-hand combat;
  • Live-fire urban room clearing, including vehicles ambush, evacuations, and extraction;
  • Minimal classroom time and maximum practice time.

One of the most exquisite companies out there to teach executive protection skills is the Israeli Tactical School. Their members are veterans of the Israeli secret service and individuals from counter-terrorism, army, and police special units. This firm offers executive protection training to neutralize a threat in case of emergency in urban situations. They designed a course for both beginners and pros ― a kind of catch-all. The main characteristics of the program include:

  • Scanning a room with non-combative threats;
  • Creating a line-of-fire involving multiple attackers;
  • Approaching center fed (entrance to a room from the center), corner fed rooms (when the entry is at the corner);
  • Clearing hallways and stairs;
  • Moving out from one room back to the hallway;
  • Clearing a space at night with a mounted flashlight on a pistol or rifle;
  • Working under pressure, aggressive mind development, and fog of war.

Still, these are only some of the features you should scan for in a proper training course.

Executive Protection Training
Source: Personal Defense World

Primary Properties of Best Training Programs

All in all, what you should be looking for is an intensive course that will teach you to handle any emergency. After all, that’s why a hiring EP company will get you onboard in the first place. They won’t make you part of their team just because you told them you’re the best in what you do.

Another crucial distinction between nebulous and comprehensive executive protection training programs relates to the process aspect. Namely, an in-depth training course likely features a viable step-by-step method for developing a confident mentality through classroom and practical exercises. Another company that offers training in this field is Advanced Security Concepts, Inc., or rather its operational branch ― the Pacific West Academy. They will further your skills or create solid foundations in you if you are new to the industry.

Depending on the program’s complexity, a course can take between three and 40 days of intense training. Therefore, you should be careful about allocating the time to find training firms with state-of-the-art facilities and qualified instructors. And remember to pick an accredited company with affordable pricing.

Another way to decide which one to choose is to read students’ testimonials and detailed training descriptions on websites.

What to Lookout For

It may take some time to research hundreds of companies out there. It looks like a daunting task that will only discourage you from launching or upgrading your EP career. That’s why it is a good thing we wrote a useful EP Wired article, summing up the ten most prestigious firms.

Back to our main point, other significant characteristics of the best training programs may include:

  • Observational threat assessment;
  • Firearms operation;
  • Taser training;
  • Tactical mobility;
  • Situational awareness.

You know you have made the right choice if a company has all these varied aspects as part of their programs.

Oh, and don’t forget to check if the course offers a certificate upon completion since many firms require it as part of their hiring process.

Aside from the whole physical training experience, a person seeking to become a professional EP agent should focus on a few other points. These include advancing computer skills and acquiring digital mapping technology know-how as a crucial component in assessing risks. Moreover, when performed correctly, a security risk assessment can tremendously enhance your everyday work and safeguard your clients. You will see your work improving as soon as you learn how to use surveillance tools and EP gadgets.

You surely don’t want to skip this trait when picking a training company.

In Conclusion

Starting a new or upgrading a prior career always feels strenuous, and it isn’t any different with executive protection. Whether you are just setting out or already hold remarkable expertise in handling emergencies, there is no way around training. It is an ongoing process that will determine if you have what it takes.

Don’t fool yourself: Anyone can learn in a classroom, but it requires devotion and stamina to keep up with industry standards.

To choose the best EP training programs out there, remember these few tips, not necessarily in this order:

  • Check if you will receive a certificate upon completion;
  • Learn about the training company’s experience;
  • Find out if their staff is qualified and whether the training course includes the use of technology and gadgets;
  • Verify if the program is affordable and accredited.

If you hope to improve your EP mind- and skillset, follow these rules and remember to allocate the time and resources to make it worthwhile. Your future self will be grateful to you.

Up Your Company Performance with a Risk Assessment

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EP Wired Desk
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A risk assessment is just what it sounds like. It is the cornerstone of preventative measures against workplace accidents and ill-health.

Every year, millions of people worldwide are injured at work or have their health seriously damaged in the workplace. Whether they live in Europe, America or Asia, the risk of getting hurt is all present.

However, this matter affects some countries and companies less than others. So, why is that? There has to be sound reasoning behind this argument. And there is.

Apart from the regulations and law enforcement implemented at a state level, specific organizations also play a central role. Their internal policies make an immense contribution to workplace safety. Many employees even point to office security as a considerable concern in their day-to-day work lives.

For all these reasons, let’s take a deep dive into the realm of protecting people at their work stations.

Essential Definitions to Remember

It may be necessary to consider three definitions that directly pertain to assessing risks at the workplace.

  1. Hazards can be pretty much anything with the potential to cause harm, like equipment, work methods, practices, or material.
  2. Risks are a chance that a hazard may harm somebody. This includes the dangers of both high and low priority.
  3. Risk assessments make up the process of studying risks that hazards can have on workers’ safety and health.

Learning these three useful definitions can have a tremendous impact on your understanding of the issue.

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A risk assessment is the cornerstone of preventative measures against workplace accidents and ill-health.

How to Deal with Workplace Safety Problems

Risk assessments are the key to healthy workplaces. They are composed of a dynamic process that allow organizations and enterprises to install proactive policies for managing workplace risks. It’s all about predicting what may or may not occur while people are sitting behind their comfy desks or working outdoors.

Anything can happen anywhere, at any time. This is why all types of companies must carry out regular assessments. Searching for ways to avoid doing them can only harm a company. The benefits of implementing them far exceed the funds allocated for their execution. However, some job risks can have a more significant impact on employees’ lives than others.

For example, working in executive protection and being an employee of a food store has different implications. The job of an executive protection agent can be far more dangerous than that of a cashier. This is why there is such a broad range of risk assessments that organizations need to tailor to their specific needs. However, what they cannot adjust for is the necessity of conducting regular, in-depth evaluations.

Some things aren’t up for discussion, and it is clear that the implementation of risk assessments is one of them.

Companies conduct proper risk assessments to ensure that all relevant risks are taken into account. Not just the obvious or immediate ones, because the domain of potential hazards is as vast as any other in the industry. Next, an organization needs to check the efficiency of the safety measures it has adopted. When done doing that, it must document the outcomes and evaluate the assessment regularly to keep it up to date.

But that’s not all there is to the process.

The Five Steps to Conduct a Proper Risk Assessment

Firstly, discover the hazards that could harm your workforce. Employers, leaders, and companies need to assess their workers’ safety and health risks. The employer should examine the workplace for mental, physical, biological, and chemical hazards. It is the company’s duty to handle this issue, not the employees’.

Many organizations divide hazards into:

  1. Physical, like awkward postures, slips and trips, lifting, noise, dust, and computer equipment.
  2. Mental, such as long hours, excessive workload, bullying, working with high-need clients etc.
  3. Chemical – like having to deal with asbestos, aerosols, and cleaning fluids.
  4. Biological – such as working with tuberculosis, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases that healthcare workers and other health professionals face.

Secondly, determine who could be harmed and how. Apart from full- and part-time employees, an employer needs to assess the risks involving agencies and contract staff, visitors, and clients. Additionally, other members of the public must also be an essential topic while considering risks.

Companies should evaluate work routines in different situations and locations where they involve their staff. For instance, home care administrators must bear in mind their client’s personal safety in the home.

Furthermore, counterintuitively, hazards in supermarkets happen in repetitive tasks at the checkout. Apart from that, risks arise during lifting loads, slips, and trips from spillages and obstacles in the shop and storerooms. Last but not least: customers and intruders can pose a risk to staff members, especially in the evenings.

Do You Need Mobile Security Patrols?

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Are you looking to upgrade security at your home or office building, but think that hiring security guards is a bit too much? Well, than mobile security patrols might be just the thing to solve your needs. 

Mobile security patrols are an excellent solution for business or home owners that want that little extra bit of security. You know, an extra pair of hands and eyes, here and there. They usually include a team of professional security guards patrolling an area in a vehicle and periodically visiting client properties to make sure all is in order and that there are no security problems. 

Mobile security patrols great for providing that peace of mind in the knowledge that your property is safe even when you are not there. And their services extend beyond just driving past buildings  and responding to alarms. Mobile security  patrols provide a number of additional tasks for our business, such as: 

  • Patrolling the building exterior – making sure that all the doors and windows are locked or checking for intruders 
  • Monitoring the building interior – guards can enter your property to investigate for signs of disturbance or theft. 
  • Locking and unlocking the building – mobile security patrols can help you to lock up at night, unlock in the morning, deactivate alarms or open the gates. 

Mobile security patrols are a great alternative to more traditional, static security guards, being not only more affordable, but also an excellent visual deterrent to anybody thinking of snooping around your property.  

A lot of thieves or criminals first spend time checking out your premises before committing the crime – casing the joint, as they say. However, once they see your site is protected by regular mobile patrols, they will most likely give up and go somewhere less well-guarded.  

Mobile Security Patrol Services 

Most people hear mobile security patrols and they think of movies like The Watch – minus the aliens. In reality, there is a lot more to it than simply driving around, pointing flashlights. In fact, mobile patrols have a number of interesting responsibilities. 

The most well-known includes monitoring venues and outdoor spaces. This especially useful for events like festivals. Mobile patrols can cover a lot wider perimeter than static guards. Additional value is provided because of the patrols visibility – indicating an all-present security appearance. 

Additionally, when monitoring building interiors, mobile patrols are also responsible for searching the properties. They also ensure fire protocols, check security systems, address hazards etc. 

They can also be used to provide security escorts to employees or guest of note. Usually, this is a courtesy service or it’s used to address a specific risk. 

As key-holders, mobile security patrols are entrusted to keep safe the spare keys to the location. They will also respond to alarms, as well as investigate and determine the causes of its sounding. Their responses in such cases can range from:  

  • Resetting the alarm, 
  • Keeping culprits in custody, or, 
  • Communicating with emergency responders. 

For most mobile security patrol service providers, staying on top of the latest first aid and safety training is paramount. This is because mobile security patrols are usually the first response in situations like fire emergencies – so a strong first aid game is a priority. 

What to Consider when Hiring Mobile Security Patrols 

Regardless of whether you are a business owner or you are simply looking to take care of your community’s security, there are important things to consider when choosing the right mobile security patrols. This is especially important when there are large numbers of people fluctuating around your space. 

Here are some important considerations when opting for this type of service. 

Regulations and Licensing  

Physical security is there to protect yourself, your valuables and assets, as well as provide a general feeling of safety. Choosing the right type of service entails the consideration of a few additional factors. 

In case you make the wrong choice in mobile patrol services, you can increase risk levels. The companies that you are considering need to comply with legislative requirements and have proper licenses in place. 

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Monitoring 

The provider of your choice should maintain regular and direct communication in order to ensure your safety. Poor communication leaves you vulnerable. 

So, in order to avoid increasing risk level make sure that there is good communication between the provider’s patrols and control room. 

Reporting and Records 

Regular feedback is a necessity – and this especially holds true if you want quality mobile patrol services. Doing things manually leaves a lot of room for mistakes and errors. 

Therefore, make certain that the service provider has automated reporting in order to minimize human-factor mistakes and keep information easily accessible. 

Uniforms 

To better distinguish them from customers and employees, security officers should have proper uniforms. This can be either a plain uniform, or one with the name of your business. 

Though, plain uniforms have certain limits, as they can more easily be copied or imitated. So, combining uniforms with additional identifications will ensure greater levels of safety. 

Marked Patrol Vehicles 

Speaking of ease of identification, mobile patrol companies should have their markings clear on their vehicles, in terms of registrations and licensing. Unmarked vehicles could indicate that the operator works independently and does not have the accreditation necessary to enforce effective security. 

Marked vehicles are also more of a deterrent than unmarked ones. 

Conclusion 

If mobile security patrols were not on your list of priorities when designing your security strategy for 2021, you should definitely reconsider adding them. The previous years have seen a sharp increase of crime on business premises.  

Burglaries, criminal damages and theft are just some of the crimes that could be easily avoided by incorporating mobile security patrols in your strategy. 

They have become an increasingly popular and effective method of securing business premises. While security alarms and cameras are must nowadays, there are some definitive advantages to be had by having a physical and responsive presence, ready to deal with any disturbance on your property. 

Mobile patrols offer are also one the most adaptable security measures as they can be changed frequently and easily. This potential for variation also reduces the chances of crime in a way not open to security checks that rely on patterns – static security and cameras. 

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