Risk Assessments – Truth Only Has Few Friends

Arming Europe for Self-Defense

Anyone assessing the real security situation in Europe at the moment will quickly come to the conclusion that more terrorist attacks are imminent and organized crime is going to skyrocket. So, shouldn’t law abiding citizens have the right and ability to defend themselves?
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Meeting Security in Hostile Environments

Meetings should always be treated with caution as they are an easy way to set someone up for kidnapping, assassination, sexual assault or robbery!
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Executive Security & Contingency Training Courses

Our executive security and contingency training courses are for those people who realize that they need to take protective measures, for themselves or their businesses, but do not want the inconvenience or cost of dealing with security companies.
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The Fall of Bashar al-Assad & Syria to Islamic Extremists

The offensive of the terrorist groups (now acting government) in Syria was brilliant and excellent example of modern warfare combining intelligence, social media and military actions.
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African Problems Need African Solutions…

The only people who should be working to solve Africa’s issues is Africans. It is obvious that trying to press western cultures and values on Africa does not work and these days much of what is being promoted as mainstream Western culture is alien to African culture.
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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.
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NGOs – The New Colonialists…

It’s sad as I know some very good and ethical people working on the front lines for NGO’s, but they are being betrayed also and put at a grave risk by their sponsors!
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Kidnap, Robbery & Date Rape Drugs!

At this time, I am living in South Florida and hear regular stories of males and females having their drinks spiked in bars and clubs with date rape drugs. The motive is commonly thought of as “Date Rape” but this criminal tactic is also used in robberies.
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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
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