Security Operations: An Introduction to Planning and Conducting Private Security Details for High-Risk Areas

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Security Operations: An Introduction to Planning and Conducting Private Security Details for High-Risk Areas, Second Edition was written for one primary purpose: to keep people alive by introducing them to private security detail tactics and techniques. The book provides an understanding the basic concepts and rules that need to be followed in protective services, including what comprises good security practice. This Second Edition is fully updated to include new case scenarios, threat vectors, and new ambush ploys and attack tactics used by opportunistic predators and seasoned threat actors with ever-advanced, sophisticated schemes. In the current world environment--while many military, security and law enforcement personal have received some type of training in protection operations--it is oftentimes very limited, as little as one or two weeks in some cases. Many times, such training received is incomplete with limited coverage of advance work, planning, route analysis, and threat assessments that would help direct protection team resources for surveillance, threat detection, and building security. Even for trained personnel, there are challenges in transitioning from operational environments to working in private sector security. Security has always been a necessity for conducting business operations in both low- and high-risk, regardless of the threat level in the operating environment. Overseas, those with new ideas or businesses, can frequently be targets for both political and criminal threat agents intent on doing harm. Even in the United States, people become targets because of positions held, publicity, politics, economics, or other issues that create unwanted attention to a person, their family, or business operations. Security Operations, Second Edition provides an introduction of what duties a security detail should perform and how to effectively carry out those duties. The book can be used by a person traveling with a single bodyguard or someone being moved by a full security detail. An equal help to those just entering the protection business or people and companies that are considering hiring a security detail, Security Operations is a thorough, detailed and responsible approach to this serious and often high-risk field. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Acknowledgments Author Introduction Chapter 1: Why Use a PSC Provider Chapter 2: Providing Protection Protection Strategies Roles of a Protection Specialist Primary Objectives Fundamentals Areas of Protection Threat Levels Chapter 3: The Client Who Is the Client? Ethical Considerations Chapter 4: Security on a Budget Chapter 5: Components of Protection The Bodyguard (BG) The Bodyguard as Part of a Protective Detail The Stand-Alone Bodyguard Advance Work The Personal Security Detail (PSD) Equipment Concealment Problems Low Visibility Versus High Visibility The Close Protection Team Chapter 6: Composition of the Security Detail and Their Responsibilities Terms and Definitions Chapter 7: Knowing the Threat Where Does the Threat to Us and Our Clients Come from? Range of Threats Internal Considerations External Considerations Needs of the Threat Chapter 8: Risk Management Risk Assessment and Reduction Threat Assessments Vulnerability Assessment Risk Assessment (Combining It All) Conducting a Risk Assessment for Security Chapter 9: The Advance Responsibilities of the Advance Pre-advance Work Time Constraints Time Requirement Standards Location Threat Levels Site-Specific Requirements Other Considerations Keys to Successful Advance Work Chapter 10: Surveillance Detection Program Types of Surveillance Methods of Surveillance Static Surveillance Long Term Static Surveillance Foot Surveillance Mobile Surveillance Technical Surveillance Aerial Surveillance Anti-surveillance Techniques Counter Surveillance Setting Up Counter Surveillance Chapter 11: Awareness Levels for the Security Professional Chapter 12: Situational Awareness Tactical Mindset Chapter 13: General Guidelines for PSD Operations Chapter 14: Foot Movement Tactics and Techniques One-Man Detail Two-Man Formation Five-Man Formation (Modified Diamond) Five-Man Formation (Modified V) Six-Man Formation (Diamond) Foot Detail (Open) Foot Detail (Close) The Security Detail’s Mission Be Professional Adopt a Suitable Image Have the Proper Mindset Inform the Client of Potential Risk Chapter 15: Public Venues and Functions Public Speaking Venues Reception Lines Entering Elevators and Other Enclosed Spaces Security Setup for Approaching an Elevator Security Setup for Entering an Elevator Security Setup Inside an Elevator Chapter 16: Route Selection Route-Planning Principles Chapter 17: The Phases of Route Planning Selection of the Route Organizing the Movement Hostile Environments or War Zones Chapter 18: Moving the Client Identify the Routes Chapter 19: Motorcade Operations Terms and Definitions Vehicle Embus and Debus Procedures Embus (Getting In) Considerations for Security Debus (Exiting) Considerations for Security Reacting to an Attack While Moving Considerations Things to Remember What Could Go Wrong? Choosing the Right Vehicle for the Mission Armoring Vehicles Armor: Steel Plates Added to the Doors Armor: Additional Steel Plates and Kevlar High Profile Vehicles Comparing High Profile Vehicles to Other Vehicles Convoy Equipment Chapter 20: Car Operations and Tactics Traffic Circles Vehicle Reception of Two-Car Motorcade Two-Car Moving Roadblock Escape Two-Car Stationary Roadblock Three-Car Operations and Tactics Three-Car Turns Lane Changes Approaching and Passing through Intersections Vehicle Reception of Three-Car Motorcade Reacting to Attacks at the Embus/Debus Point Chapter 21: The Counter Assault Team (CAT) Mobile Role Static Role Mobile Operations Procedures Static Site Operations Chapter 22: Counter Sniper Operations Counter Sniper Equipment The Counter Sniper Team The Firing Position Control of the CS Team Reporting SOP for the Counter Sniper Team Location Reporting Reporting Individuals Reporting Vehicles Chapter 23: Building Security Considerations External Considerations Internal Considerations Other Considerations Outer Layer Security Inner Layer of Security Deliveries Conduct Visitors Random Security Checks Other Security Details Night Shift Fire Safety Indirect Fire Bomb Threats Temporary Site Security Chapter 24: Building Searches Route (Line of Advance) Interior Room Searches Appendix A; Types of Surveys General Site Survey Remain Overnight (RON) Site Survey Airport Survey Hospital Survey Example General Site Survey Example Facility Checklist Example Remain Overnight (RON) Hotel Survey Site Security General Notes Example Airport Survey Example Hospital Survey Basic Physical Security Checklist Options for Vehicle Security Options for Perimeter and Access Appendix B: Vehicle-Oriented IED Search Checklist Appendix C: Personalsearch Techniques General Search Technique Types of Search Quick Body Search or Frisk Conducting a Detailed Body Search Always Remember Appendix D: Route Survey Format Route Details Assets Required Service Support Command and Control Any Additional Information Appendix E: Security Detail Operations Orders Visual Aids Protection Orders Example Format Situation Mission Execution Service Support The Delivery of Orders to Personnel Conclusion Appendix F: Observation Suicide Bomber Indicators Potential Props Local Area Indicators Individual Behaviors Vehicular Indicators Index A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P Q R S T U V W