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Thanks for the comments on this string. I have bought and reviewed both of Oatman’s books and I like his concept of predictive planning. The down side (for me studying UK based CP) is that this is mainly US based and deals with weapons etc. Nonetheless, a recommended read; if you buy the new one you don’t need the old one.
I have just ordered the Jackie’s book and look forward to reading it when it arrives; I’m keen to hear the female perspective of the ‘Circuit’. I have also just received a free copy of Kevin’s book so this is the next for review.
Another publication that I have read is Geoff Padgem’s Close Protection: The Softer Skills. This is a good read and really concentrates on planning, protocol and situational awareness. Coming from an R&D Protection Squad background, he is keen to emphasis the prevention rather than reaction. He underlines the importance of ‘hard-skills’ (such as driving, shooting, unarmed combat) but balances this against the need to ‘plan-out’ the requirement to use these skills.
Before the guys in Iraq or Afghanistan comment, Geoff is all about CP in the UK and non war-fighting areas. It’s a good read – I recommend it. Buy it from Entertainments Technology Press (www.etnow.com).
I have also read Peter Consterdine’s book but this is more of a training manual; useful all the same.
Regards
Frank
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