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PROTECTING VIP'S (VERY IMPORTANT PERSONS), PART 1

NCJ Number
39775
Journal
COUNTERFORCE Volume: 1 Issue: 3 Dated: (MARCH 1977) Pages: 11-14
Author(s)
G DEBECKER
Date Published
1977
Length
4 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION AND RECOMMENDATION OF MANY FIELD-TESTED SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR THE PROTECTION OF INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVES AND CELEBRITIES.
Abstract
IN MANY COUNTRIES EXPERIENCING SOCIAL AND/OR POLITICAL UPHEAVAL, VISITING VIPS AND DIGNITARIES ARE OFTEN THE TARGETS OF ATTACKS BY TERRORIST GROUPS. THE AUTHOR, A PRIVATE SECURITY CONSULTANT, RELATES HIS ACTUAL EXPERIENCES IN THIS REGARD. HE STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF THOROUGH LOGISTICAL PLANNING, SECRECY OF TRAVEL AND HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS, DEPLOYMENT OF ESCORT CARS AND MOTORCYCLES DURING GROUND TRANSPORT AND KEEPING ITINERARY DETAILS FROM THE NEWS MEDIA. THE SECOND AND THIRD PARTS OF THIS SERIES WILL APPEAR IN THE MAY AND JUNE 1977 ISSUES OF SECURITY WORLD MAGAZINE....MSP