Robotic-Assisted Protection

Science Fiction or Fact?

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Circuit Magazine
November 06, 2021

This week a large group dressed in Hazmat suits sparked fear in passengers arriving at Dublin Airport when they donned gloves, masks and even protective glasses before boarding a plane.

But it turns out they were a group of passengers travelling to China who were taking no risks with COVID-19 precautions.

Let's delve into this week's edition of On the Circuit, the newsletter that takes all reasonable precautions but tries not to alarm anyone in the process!

This week's rundown:

  • Robotics in EP: Science fiction or here and now?

  • Deep Fake: Are we entering an age of uncertainty?

  • Security Detail Carjacking: Chicago shootout

  • Self-Defence: What's your strategy and response?

Join us as we cover this and much more!

The Circuit Magazine Podcast

Is EP ready for robots? It might sound like science fiction but in truth, it’s already here.

Today we’re joined by Mark Folmer of Robotic Assisted Devices and he’s going to help us unpack this topic so we can get, not just a better understanding of where the industry’s at, but more importantly, where it has the potential to go.

In this episode we'll explore:

  • Where could robots be useful on an EP operation and where are they already in use?

  • What problem are robotic-assisted devices trying to solve in the industry?

  • How do we take this concept out of science fiction and make it applicable to the executive protection industry?

  • How does the day rate for an EP agent compare to the rental of a robot, right now? 

Listen to today's episode as we attempt to answer those questions and shine a light on this fascinating topic as a whole.

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The Need to Know

Video footage shows passengers desperately running from fire and the man who was wielding a knife.

The £100million policing operation at COP26 represents the biggest deployment of officers on record in the UK – larger than the London Olympics and the recent G7 summit in Cornwall.

London-based jeweller Graff has been attacked by a ransomware hang, with cyberhackers stealing celebrity clients’ details.

Rapid construction at three suspected silo fields in China -- which could eventually be capable of launching long-range nuclear missiles -- appears to indicate that Beijing is putting substantial efforts and resources into the development of its nuclear capabilities.

Hong Kong's top court has quashed attempts by the city's government to prosecute people for rioting or illegal assembly even without being present at the scene.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said two suspects tried to carjack a member of her security detail outside her home in Hyde Park.

Khan’s testimony, which included descriptions of CIA waterboarding, sexual assault, sleep deprivation, beatings and psychological torture, is the first time that a former prisoner of the CIA’s “black sites” has publicly described his treatment.

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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine

When broken down to their most basic components, the vast majority of traditional self-defence courses only teach defensive responses to an attack once it has begun. I am of the opinion that’s not only a bit late, it’s also certainly not enough to survive a Mass Casualty Event in these days and times. 

It was several years ago now that I recognized that the basic strategy of Close Protection provided a simple but effective survival plan that could be applied to civilians.

In this article, Wayne Roy outline his basic strategy for responding to violence when on assignment and how training needs to adapt.

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Situation Report by RANE

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have joined the United States and the United Kingdom in calling for a reversal of Sudan’s Oct. 25 military coup.

Both countries had previously expressed support for Sudanese military leaders. Deposed Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok remains under house arrest. Reports say he refuses to negotiate with the military until all civilian officials have been released from detention and the authority of civilian leaders is restored.

It is unclear whether the talks will be successful and whether various factions of TTP will agree to a cease-fire. If the Taliban successfully mediates these talks and prevents TTP attacks that originate from Afghanistan, it could gain some credibility in the eyes of regional countries. This credibility could lead to additional economic and political support for Afghanistan.

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From the Community

If your current position ended tomorrow, how long could you afford to keep the lights on?

One of the ways to positively affect this is by creating multiple revenue streams. Especially if those additional revenue streams don’t require the need for your physical presence creating a conflict with your primary source of income generation.

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