frankfarmer

Hi,

has anyone read the book by Kevin Horak called 'The New Bodyguard'? I see that Mark Rowe interviewed Kevin about the book (article in February's edition of Professional Security, pp. 51-56).

Is it worth 25 GBP?

Regards

Frank

baghdadbg

i bought it on my last rotation, its not so much a read but an instruvtional pamplet for people joining the buisiness, its well laid and a lot of info in it, but i think £25 is a bit steep, another similar type book is the profesional bodyguard by peter consterdine

fbg

Try The Circuit by Jacquieline Davis that has CP and surveilance in it. /// jacquiedavis.com ///

FBG

co19

fbg, I have heard its a really good book!

Taipan

You also can try "The art of Executive Protection" and "Executive Protection: New Solutions for a new era" by Robert L. Oatman. I read both (the second is an update of the first) and they are great books for the novel and the veteran EP specialist.

Also try the Executive Protection Specialist Handbook by Jerry Glazebrook. This little handbook is all about the check lists you´ll need in EP work and it is so small you can carry it in your pocket for "on-the- job" references.

Hope this help

Taipan.

DanD

For a minute there i thought i read someone say that they need a reference book for work!!!!!!

Block 30 Janitor

I bought the original a few years back and a bloody good read it was too. I see it's been re-released with a shiny new cover on it.

frankfarmer

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

Taipan

I live and work in Mexico . Mexican laws prohibits civilians to carry ANY kind of firearm (included security personnel). Only former police or army are allow to carry. I use Oatman´s principles of "advance work" and in my opinion those principles can be applied almost every where (well..maybe not in the sand box)

Stay safe

Taipan.

EdB

I know there is no substitute for blood,sweat and snot training but I have come across some very good books on training for our more cerebral moments,rare as they may be!!!

MINDSIGHTING MENTAL TOUGHNESS SKILLS FOR POLICE OFFICERS IN HIGH STRESS SITUATIONS BY Michael J Asken A Guide to Mind Sighting - Mental toughness skills for police officers & military

Training at the speed of life by ken Murray Training at the Speed of Life by Kenneth R. Murray

TRAIN TO WIN by Wes Doss of Khyber Associates