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Definitive Guide to Close Protection

Professional Security Magazine said…

Brown has done a service with this definitive guide to Close Protection……….

……Its a hefty manual that covers the works………………..

…Browns Achievement is to describe CP as it should be….

American Security Management Magazine said……

Author James Brown says “the mark of a good bodyguard is that he keeps a level head in a crisis, reassesses the situation, and then embarks on the correct next course of action.” That quote constitutes the thesis of This Definitive Guide to Close Protection, a well-written book with 38 chapters that flow nicely, informing the reader and maintaining his or her interest. Brown does an excellent job of disassociating “bouncers” from security professionals who protect the rich, famous, and powerful. To that point, he notes that the term Close Protection Officer (CPO) is replacing the term “bodyguard” in the field. The book’s second chapter, “Personal Security,” is, as its title implies, a key component, emphasizing that everyone is responsible for his or her own security, and that security must reflect potential threats. Brown grabs the reader’s attention by focusing on the principles of personal security, and he offers critical advice in the section titled “Understanding the Link between Adrenalin and Awareness.” In Chapter 7, titled “Threat Assessment,” Brown differentiates between threat and risk assessment, explaining that “these two terms are commonly used indiscriminately and often to mean the same thing.” He notes, “This is incorrect.” And he exhorts readers to understand and apply the appropriate term when dealing with a client or subject so that there is no misunderstanding. Security professionals will agree with his reasoning, for the most part. The book stresses the importance of protocol and the need for CPOs to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the environment surrounding the person they protect. Brown incorporates specific examples and how they affect both the detail and the CPO. Many books feature figures and illustrations that do not support the text, but that is not the case here. Brown effectively interweaves charts, diagrams, and a plethora of pictures to strengthen his points. The last chapter provides forms and checklists for use on assignment. These guides may seem trivial to the novice, but to the experienced security professional, they serve as a reminder of precautions that must be taken on a daily basis. Security professionals in general, as well as those involved in executive protection, and individuals looking to work as bodyguards will all find this book a valuable tool and well worth reading.

Brook Solley of the UK said...

.....no one could afford what this book is really worth...

Mr N. P. McCarthy of the UK said

This book is excellent. It covers a massive amount, from Law & Legislation and Conflict Management to the actual skill set of being a Close Protection Operative. There are lots of handy hints and tips for further reading, examples of useful report formats and a lifetime of experience. This book is not the norm, there is no BS, just relevant information that could be used by the novice and the experienced operator alike. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Rock Dehon of Belguim said.

I would like to congratulate you on the excellence of your book, it is extremely informative and well organised

Mr P Rennie said.

Normally i'm quite sceptical about books of this genre but having read this book I was more than impressed. All the subject matter was accurate and put together in a methodical format. He has covered in my opinion all the neccessary subjects and interjected the text with personal experience to add to the learning value. This book is a leader in it's class and would be just as useful to someone just starting out in the business, as a training manual, as it would to an experienced cpo, as a reference manual. Well done Mr Brown.

 

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