Happy Holidays to Our Readers On the Circuit!

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Circuit Magazine
December 24, 2021

It's that time of the year again, when most people are decorating trees, preparing mountains of tasty food and searching for the loudest & ugliest festive sweater ever seen.

But, as we all know, a career in the security industry can be less orthodox and predictable than others, and many of us we will be spending the holidays away from our loved ones. During these times, it's important to stay connected to friends and family. If you're fortunate enough to be home this year then don't forget to check in with colleagues and peers, it only takes a few minutes but can have a huge impact.

Wishing happy holidays to all our readers, wherever you are!

The Circuit Magazine Podcast

In a world where our clients and principals face threats from so many different angles, and if you want to be successful in protecting your principle, you’re going to have to understand, and to some degree master, threat monitoring.

This week On the Circuit Magazine Podcast, we're speaking with Kristin Lenardson of Crisis 24 and founding board member of the International Protective Security Board (IPSB) as she discusses how protective intelligence and how EP has transformed over the last two years.

Join us as we discuss:

  • What problem are we really trying to solve by integrating threat Intel as a service for EP?

  • What practices and resources are recommended for operators to remain on top of threat monitoring? 

  • How to get buy-in and explain the value proposition of intelligence gathering and analysis to stakeholders who sometimes view it as an optional extra, or a ‘nice to have.’

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The Need to Know

US intelligence and new satellite images dated between October 26 and November 6, 2021 show Saudi Arabia has a base capable of building ballistic missiles near Dawadmi, in the country's centre.

Payment to protect Princess Haya and children from threat sheikh poses to them is highest awarded by a UK court

Democrat Mary Gay Scanlon was unharmed after the incident in Philadelphia, PA

Police seize electronic devices and materials used for the preparation of explosives

Police Minister Serge Gelle had been part of a team searching the northeast coast of the country after a cargo ship illegally carrying 138 passengers sank. Fifty survivors have been found but 24 people are still missing.

Saudi Arabia intercepts Al-Houthi-launched weaponized drones targeting Abha International Airport

Berlin's new foreign minister Annalena Baerbock said today she was concerned over the sharp escalation of rhetoric after Putin warned he would take a stand against 'unfriendly' West.

The brother of former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has denounced politicians who have voted for Covid restrictions.

Major General Rashid, chief of central command, says any Israeli attack will be met with a 'crushing' response

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Situation Report by RANE

Tigray fighters’ retreat and apparent willingness to negotiate with the Ethiopian government signals a sharp change in the direction of the civil conflict. However, a standoff remains the most likely result due to enduring constraints on both sides.

While the TPLF claims that its retreat is intended to open the door to negotiations, its occupation of key towns and cities increasingly close to the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa provided the group significant leverage against Abiy’s government.

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From the Community

We're delighted to reveal details of an exciting new partnership between the British Bodyguard Association and The Institute of Strategic Risk Management. Both organisations share common values and standards and so this collaboration just seemed like a natural fit.

We have always held the ISRM in the highest regard and so we're really excited for the opportunities this collaboration will create for our members.

Look out for training, events and opportunities coming soon!

Thank you to David Rubens for helping to make this happen.

Ask questions, get advice, and find industry resources from an active and thriving community of professional, working operators:

🇺🇸 NABA Protector >

🇬🇧 BBA Connect >

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Upcoming Events

The Circuit Magazine are proud to once again sponsor this well-established forum and one of the most anticipated industry events of the year. Tickets are now on sale and priced at £149.50.

In partnership with CTGI, and through our communities, a number of tickets will be allocated for free to BBA and NABA members. This will be a phased roll-out, starting with corporate and top tier members. Details will be available in the app soon.

Elsewhere, on the Circuit...

This year’s Betfred Championship and League 1 will include a quota of a growing Rugby League phenomenon – fully trained professional bodyguards.

New Barrow signing Jarrod Sammut, Halifax centre Greg Worthington and Keighley’s recently appointed head of rugby Andrew Henderson have all completed their qualifications as they look to life outside of Rugby League. All three have been full-time players or coaches in recent times but have now followed the lead set by former Warrington centre Matty Blythe, who has overseen their training at the Vanquish Academy.

Blythe believes it is a natural fit for Rugby League players to consider working in close protection.

“I’ve done some bits with Rugby League Cares around helping players with careers, and we put on an off-season course in Leeds the day after the Grand Final,” Blythe explained.

“It was for people that wanted to up-skill and look at becoming a close protection operative.

“One of my goals in this role now is to help people transition from after Rugby League.

Until next week...

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