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Being an effective protector is all about identifying risks and mitigating threats, but when it comes to spotting fixated individuals the indicators can be a lot more subtle and nuanced.
Good thing it's Friday and you're subscribed to On the Circuit! We've got one of the industry's top experts to give us the low down on this hot topic.
Also in this week's edition and with your help, we're going to answer one of the oldest and most heavily debated topics in protection: should you carry the principal's bags...?
Let's get into it.
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At A Glance:
Fixated Individuals - An under-appreciated threat
Psychological Advantage - How to command more respect
Orwellian State - China's creepy Social Credit system
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Fixated individuals pose a greater risk of death and serious harm than terrorists and criminals. So, if you are a protector, that means that you are between them and the target, which means they have no issue whatsoever of harming you to get to that target!
Philip Grindell is one of the UK's most trusted leaders and advisors when it comes to fixated persons and national security issues, so, it's an absolute pleasure to welcome him onto this week's podcast.
We're discussing:
What are the types of threats posed by fixated individuals?
How can executive protection specialists ensure they have the knowledge and skills to adequately deal with a situation involving a fixated individual?
Where and how can the protector plug gaps in their knowledge in this area?
How can a small EP team with relatively little resources prepare themselves for this threat scenario and situation?
Predictions for how the personal protection or corporate protection world is going to expand in the future.
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Across the Industry
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22 Floridians who were involved in the January 6 insurrection on the U.S Capitol have had their concealed weapons licenses suspended.
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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine
The term 'Image Projection' refers to the tactic of presenting yourself as an Alpha personality in order to discourage a confrontation. In short, dressing like an Alpha personality prompts respect from people (men and women) and makes you look like a hard target (psychologically) but how do you achieve it? Wayne Roy shares his top tips and takeaways.
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Community Highlights
New community member, @natasharainey97 is looking for advice from female CPO’s who are in regular work in the industry about getting started. She's aware that the requirements for females and men can vary considerably and she's coming at it with her eyes wide open. So, what can she do to make herself as employable as possible from the get-go? All advice and opinions are welcomed.
We're grabbing the bull by the horns and tackling one of the oldest unsolved mysteries in the protection world. "As a protector will you carry your client's bag(s)? If yes why and if no, why not?"
Come on protectors, join in the discussion and let's finally put this to bed once and for all!
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Elsewhere, on the circuit...
On social media, is your client posting about the new car they just bought -- or maybe the yacht -- flexing wealth can be a fraught move. Though it may seem the only thought behind a photo of an expensive bottle of champagne or an exotic vacation might be the desire to flaunt good fortune, that's not always the case.
Until next week...
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