Executive's Guide to Personal Security

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Cover Title Page Copyright Contents About the Authors Preface Introduction Chapter 1 Developing a Security Mind‐set Learning Awareness—The Color Code System Condition White Condition Yellow Condition Orange Condition Red Physical and Psychological Responses to Fear Mental Preparedness to Mitigate the Effects of Fear/Stress Conclusion Note Chapter 2 Planning for Emergencies in the Office Why Plan? Situation: Cardiac Arrest All‐Hazards Emergency Action Plan Situation: Airborne Hazard What Do You Need to Plan For? The Three Responses to an Emergency in the Office Critical Elements of a Good Plan Ongoing Updates Cooperation Command Center Decisive Action Individual Actions Communication Expertise Notes Chapter 3 Receipt of Suspicious Mail and Packages and Bomb Threats Delivered Packages Basic Protective Measures Dos and Don'ts for Handling a Suspect Item Receipt of Mail and Packages at Your Desk Suspicious Bags/Packages or Other Items Left Unattended Bomb Threats and Bombings Notes Chapter 4 Violence in the Workplace Prevention of Workplace Violence Security‐Related Responses Supporting Local Authorities Chapter 5 Surviving an Active Shooter Incident Background and Definition Behavioral and Motivational Factors Assessment and Response Avoid Barricade Confront Notes Chapter 6 Personal and Business Travel Security General Recommendations Keep a Low Profile Arranging Social Encounters Avoid Routine Patterns of Behavior Moderate Your Behavior Know Where You Are Going: Pre‐Travel Research Avoid Politically Unstable and High‐Risk Countries Obtaining Emergency Medical Care Local Criminal Activity Local Laws and Customs Preparing to Travel Necessary Documents Medication and Medical Insurance Flight Check‐in In‐Flight Briefing Behavior on Arrival Notes Chapter 7 Travel to High‐Risk Areas Principles of Route Selection and General Vehicle Safety Measures Rule 1. Be Alert Rule 2. Avoid Choke Points or Bottlenecks Rule 3. Avoid One‐Lane Roads Rule 4. Watch the Car in Front of You Rule 5. Watch the Car behind You Rule 6. Avoid Predictable Travel Rule 7. Beware the “Box” Rule 8. Avoid Heavily Congested Roads Rule 9. Look for Safe Havens Rule 10. Choose Well‐Lit Roads Emergency Vehicle Operation Analysis of a Car Attack in Pakistan Countersurveillance Surveillance Is Commonplace What Is Surveillance? Detecting Surveillance: The Golden Rule Methods of Surveillance Team Surveillance Techniques Technical Surveillance Additional Vehicle Safety Measures Vehicle Preparation and Selection Secure Your Valuables Recognize a Setup Vehicle Safety Check Parking Car Bombs Roadside Emergency Equipment Evacuation of Personnel from High‐Risk Areas Chapter 8 Hijacking and Hostage Survival Hijacking Change of Terrorist Goals Warrants Change in Strategy Recommendations Confronting the Threat Rescue Attempts Hostage Survival Cooperate or Resist? What to Expect Keep Physically and Mentally Active Notes Chapter 9 Espionage and Fraud Protection: The Executive Perspective Commercial Espionage: Background and Use Scams and Frauds Executives Are Prime Targets Executives Are Most Vulnerable while Traveling Modern Frauds: The Mailbox Is Constantly under Attack Don't Be Your Own Worst Enemy Notes Chapter 10 Executive Protection Mission and Scope Setting Up an Executive Protection Program Risk Assessment, Scenarios, and Response What a Good Plan Should Include? Selecting an Executive Protection Specialist Chapter 11 Running a Successful Security Business Function Recent Trends in the Corporate Security Function The Creation of the CSO Role New Challenges Elements of Success Set Up the Right Reporting and Command Structure Build Relationships and Manage Resistance Bridge Culture Differences Create Alignments Communicate Proactively Use the Business Jargon Chapter 12 Breaking into a Security Career in the Private Sector How to Move to the Private Sector Transitioning from One Career to Another Career Is a Journey Draw Up Your Plan Well in Advance of Your Departure Date Accept the Need to Learn New Things Know Your Audience and Make the Proper Adjustments Gather Information to Help You with Your Plan Know What You Are Worth and What Is the Right Business Setting for You Build Your Soft Skills for a Soft Landing Prepare Your Brand Chapter 13 Carrying a Firearm for Personal Protection Notes Index EULA