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It’s been an interesting week with lots going on. The biggest narcotics bust in recent history ($1.4 Billion), Bill Gates regretting the time he spent with a sex trafficker, and California nearly banning bacon!
Now, if that’s not enough for you, let’s take a look at what’s been happening On the Circuit. This week we're looking at Managing Violence as we’re joined by industry noteworthy, Joe Saunders, to help us understand why every protector must be able to understand workplace violence and how to de-escalate it. Some of his top tips for leveling up as a protector are sure to raise an eyebrow or two but are definitely worth some serious consideration!
Let's get into it.
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At A Glance:
Managing Violence - Art or science?
Protector Mentality - Shift your mentality for improved outcome
Staying Fit On Task - What equipment do you carry when you deploy?
The Circuit Magazine Podcast
This week's podcast is a 'must listen to' for all protectors, no matter what type of principal you're assigned to.
Managing violence as an executive protection professional might seem really intuitive. But today's guest Joe Saunders, the host of the Managing Violence podcast, is going to give us a real hard look at how managing workplace violence and de-escalation is fundamental to what we do as protectors.
In this episode we cover:
Joe's 9 step process for dealing with occupational violence
What are the two triggers that lead to almost all violent episodes we encounter
Joe's surprising suggestions for seeking the best de-escalation training
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Global Incident Round Up
Most American combat troops have now left Afghanistan, with the remaining scheduled to depart by the end of August.
The Iranian attack on a ship off the coast of Oman spotlights Iran’s use of deadly kamikaze drones.
Calling someone back feels safer than clicking an unknown link... but it isn't!
United Nations experts have been unable to find evidence of direct support by Islamic State for an Islamist militia in eastern Congo.
Russian forces regularly practice nuclear launches in simulation exercises, with Vladimir Putin “pressing the button” to destroy the U.S.
Analysts and officials say a Taliban victory is far from guaranteed, pointing to the resources of Afghan defence forces.
Pentagon went into lockdown following a “shooting event.” Few details about the episode have been made available.
The shooting of the investigative journalist Peter R De Vries has cast a light on the dark world of Dutch organised crime
Wildfires continue to rage on across Greece, including in the northern suburbs of Athens, and the Greek island of Evia to the east.
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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine
Why is it that so many “protectors” feel the need to give me their 30-second resume’ or make comments on past exploits? What happened to the “quiet professional”? Why does a “Professional” feel the need to post selfies with their client or pose in front of a business jet in sunglasses and a suit?
Founder and CEO, John Lehman, provides valuable advice for both companies and individuals on how to improve their outcomes through a shift in mentality.
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Geopolitical Snippets
Community
Whether you're into TRX, EZ Bar and just banging out press-ups whether you find space and opportunity, let us know what your go-to portable gym equipment is, when on task.
The atmospherics of a club can be a complex environment to manage. It gets more difficult when it's a fastball, a new client, an unknown venue and with no opportunity for a physical advance.
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Elsewhere, On the Circuit...
Violence against security workers appears to be at an all-time high. A survey of 1200 members of the UK security industry reveals the levels of violence security workers face every day.
Key Findings:
· 36% are physically attacked monthly
· 36% use physical force Weekly
· 51% are verbally abused every time they work
· 57% say that an incident has affected their mental state more than 24 hours after the event
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Until next week...
Before you head off to start your weekend we leave you with these wise words of our podcast guest, Joe Saunders:
“In close protection, if the job gets exciting, you definitely screwed it up. The job should be as boring and monotonous as possible. That means you did well!”
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