Private Investigations – Page 2 – Truth Only Has Few Friends

Self-Defense For Close Protection – Part 1

Use of force is a last resort and should be avoided at all costs, fighting is for amateurs. If you do get into a situation where you must use force, you want to end it quickly, and not to be rolling around on the floor trying to make your opponent tap out.

Honey Traps – Warning!

Honey Traps are a spy and criminal tactic that has been around for as long as humans have, but still people end up getting extorted, kidnapped or murdered.

Bodyguard or Little Bitch? – The Close Protection Business

While many may believe the close protection industry is all about being a warrior, living on the edge and protecting innocent people from evil, the reality is quite a bit different.

Hostage Negotiations – “If they pay once, they’ll pay again”

In a kidnapping situation it could be up to you to deal with the hostage negotiations, here are some very basic guidelines for dealing with a very complexed situation. Hostage negotiations is something everyone working in the emerging markets or dealing with VIP clients should have a basic and realistic understanding of.

Journalist, Activist & Whistleblower Security

Personal security for journalists, activists or bloggers can present some unique challenges as the threats can include harassment and arrest by local or state police, as well as threats from exposed criminals or opposing political parties

Protective Surveillance / Covert Protection Training

Protective Surveillance (PS) is a subject that is not taught in a lot of close protection / bodyguard schools. PS, in simple terms, provides the client with covert and undercover protection.

Kidnapping for Ransom

Over the past two decades kidnapping for ransom and hostage taking have become a booming multimillion dollar business. It is very difficult to get accurate figures on kidnap for ransom rates as a lot of incidents are not reported to the authorities or media, also governments keen to attract tourists and investors try to keep…

Computer & Smartphone Physical Security

If you think you are under surveillance you need to establish why and who the threat is: criminals, government, a lone stalker, private investigators, or a crazy ex. You need to do this, so you can determine their potential skill level and consider what other type of surveillance is being used against you…

Close Protection / Security Management – Dealing with Difficult Clients

For me the biggest problems when running close protection jobs is firstly finding and babysitting the bodyguards I have working the job and secondly babysitting the clients and dealing with their issues…

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