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Protecting The Principal From Those Closest To Them
Circuit Magazine
April 02, 2022
We just crossed the Q1 line in a year that has started with a bang and shows no sign of easing up. With so much going on affecting our industry it's important to stay informed and looped in. As a reader of On the Circuit, you're well aware of the importance of staying ahead of the curve and in this edition we bring you another comprehensive breakdown of what's going on in the world of protection.
This week, we cover:
Resilience and presilience: What's the difference?
Lessons Learned: When things go wrong as a foreigner in a conflict
Selfie Security Breach: Protecting your principal from the people closest to them
Crypto Bodyguard: Non-conventional job postings - the new norm?
Let's get into it.
The Circuit Magazine Podcast
How should protectors enhance their own de-escalation capabilities and what does the term Presilience mean?
This week, on the podcast we speak with friend of the show, Joe Saunders. Joe is the host of the Managing Violence Podcast, and we caught up with him live in London as part of his European tour.
Here are some of the subjects we cover in this episode:
What is the difference between resilience and Presilience?
How to manage your Principals expectations when it comes to conflict resolution
How to be less of a target to potential aggressors.
How to operate in environments where the use of force is prohibited.
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The Need to Know
The Wagner group is looking to "move up a gear" with its operations in Ukraine, said Sir Jeremy Fleming
Craig Butfoy put in false claims to acquire work with British Airways subsidiary BA CityFlyer - based at London City Airport - as well as former Irish regional airline Stobart Air.
North Korea's launch last week of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), reported to be its most advanced yet, may have been a less advanced weapon than previously believed, according to a South Korea.
As occupiers abandon site and IAEA moves back in, power company says soldiers were exposed by digging trenches in radioactive zone
Record promoter Williams Hendricks was allegedly beaten up by Will Smith's bodyguard after a confrontation with the actor in 1989.
Vladimir Putin feels he was misled by military leaders who hid key details of Russia's botched invasion of Ukraine, newly declassified intelligence shows.
Terrorists attacked the Kaduna-Abuja train using explosives and guns, before abducting some passengers.
Guardian data investigation finds flurry of movement after invasion of Ukraine, with many flights to UAE
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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine
On the 1st of October 2009, Philip Young, a South African citizen, was incarcerated in Afghanistan after an incident which led to the fatal shooting of an Afghan National.
Young was ultimately sentenced to 7 years by the Supreme Court. "There is no presumption of innocence." Young explains. "The assumption is, if you are NOT guilty then why did the Police arrest you and why are you here?"
So what can we learn from Philip's experience? In this article, writing from Poli-Charki prison, exclusively for the Circuit Magazine, Philip lists what he deems as the most valuable lessons from the experience.
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Situation Report by RANE
Indonesia's military development will escalate tensions with China, forcing Jakarta to accept the potential economic cost of Chinese retaliation.
In February, Indonesia purchased 42 French-made Rafale fighter jets, with talks of purchasing French submarines. Jakarta also signed a deal to buy 14 U.S.-made F-15EX fighter jets for $14 billion.
Indonesia's military buildup could dent the country's economic growth by harming its trade relationship with China. Indonesia, however, is unlikely to sacrifice national security and territorial integrity for economic continuity.
Indonesia's push to harden its defensive capabilities may not necessarily see increased cooperation with the United States, as Jakarta is likely to prefer working with regional actors on defense and security instead of working directly with China's main rival.
In December, Indonesia invited five other nations (Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam) to meet to discuss coordinated action against territorial aggression in the South China Seas. While they did not name China specifically, this meeting would indicate that Indonesia is likely to prioritize security over investment.
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From the Community
While Russian oligarchs are being compromised by family members, friends and love interests, through indiscriminate social media posts, it highlights a wider concern for all protectors - How to prevent massive security breaches that potentially endanger your principal or their assets through the unregulated sharing of sensitive data on social media?
The job of protecting your principal from the people closest to them is a difficult one. What strategies have you employed to control or restrict this?
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The Level 5 programme is designed for experienced security, risk and business continuity managers who are being given responsibility for the planning, management and implementation of increasingly complex security, risk management, business continuity, emergency response or crisis management projects.
Meanwhile, in the UK...
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has introduced (1 April) an updated close protection qualification for new applicants into the sector.
The existing units which cover the theoretical and practical aspects of working as a close protection operative have been refreshed.
The SIA also announced the introduction of top-up training for close protection operatives who apply to renew their SIA licence from 1 October 2022. The updated qualification features four new units.
Employment Opportunity
The American crypto exchange giant Coinbase is on the hunt for a crypto-loving bodyguard – and has put out a job posting for an “Executive Protection Senior.” They are recruiting only candidates 'who are excited to learn about and live crypto.'
Final Thoughts
We've all experienced that feeling, one time or another, when no matter how hard we try, we're just not blending in with the environment!
This week, it was the turn of Cardi B’s bodyguard who was all work and no play as he rode the Mad Tea Party ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, keeping a close eye on the rapper and her 3-year-old daughter.
The video was taken by an onlooker who was not fooled by the protective agents blending technique and said she filmed it because “I thought it was funny to see a bodyguard looking so serious in the teacups.” Yep, we'll give you that one!
Until next week...
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