AUTUMN2009

A Quarterly publication from the British Bodyguard Association

The Magazine for Security Professionals

Circuit£4.50/$8

Cover:SPORTING STARS –

DO THEY REALLYREQUIRE SECURITY?

THE ROLE OF FIREARMS IN

CLOSE PROTECTION

SO YOU WANT TO BE

A PENETRATION TESTER PT.2

PLUS: Course Reviews,

Finance Advice and Physical Fitness -

Should it be part of

the CP Course

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The British Bodyguard Association is represented globally in: -Afghanistan : Australia : Austria : Belize, Brazil : Canada : Cayman Isles : Cyprus : Czech Republic : Denmark : France : Germany : Greece : Hungary : Iraq : Israel : Italy : Jamaica : Latvia : New Zealand : Portugal : Slovakia : South Africa : Spain : Sweden : UK & the USA

Whether you are a seasoned Security professional, or just setting out on a new exciting career path, the BBA will provide you with the most up to date information on current training providers, equipment suppliers, employment vacancies, a message forum and the great networking facility BBA Chat. No other close protection organisation off ers so much for so little.

Since its initial formation in early 2007, The BBA has grown rapidly - in fact we are probably

the fastest growing association of its kind.

We are now attracting membership not just from the UK but worldwide.

Annual individual membership to the BBA includes: -• Regular updates on job and contract opportunities world-

wide• Daily industry news • Weekly updates on international terrorism and global hot

spots• Extensive global networking • Exclusive access to various industry experts • Special off ers and discounts on services and products• Use of our logo on your letterheads, business cards and web site

(conditions apply)• Personal one-to-one advice with C.V. and job applications• Certifi cate of membership• Subscription to “The Circuit” Magazine

• BBA Lapel Badge

Personal, Business and Corporate Packages Available

www.the-bba.org.uk

We aim to unite and support both

trained and aspiring bodyguards worldwide via our membership and information programme.

Journey to Baghdad HIGH RISK OPERATIONS

KIDNAP AND RANSOMHostage Exploitation and Resistance

SURVEILLANCE FOR THE CPO Anti Surveillance pt. 2

COMMUNICATIONConflict Resolution

LEADERSHIPHow to run a CP team

STARTING OUTStarting out in The Business

SPRING2009

Field Report Damian Buckwell “what the bloody hell am I doing here?” pg6

Quarterly Magazine of The British Bodyguard Association

SUMMER2009

So you want to be a penetration tester? 6 page technical guide inside

Quarterly Magazine of The British Bodyguard Association

HAND TO HAND COMBATDo martial arts have a role for the modern CPO?

STARTING OUT AS A CPO Tips for beginners

THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING Factors that have changed the Industry

EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY Decision-Making for the Team Leader & Security Manager

Plus: Can door supervisors make good bodyguards?, Financial answers and Book reviews

£4.50

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by Shaun West

The Circuit is compiled, edited and published quarterly by: The British Bodyguard Association.

www.The-BBA.org.uk :: Info@The-BBA.org.uk ::Tel: 0845 519 2538

� Foreword by Shaun West

� ReadersWrites 4] Your Comms to HQ

� OnTheJob 8] SurveillanceBriefings 9] SurveillanceDe-Briefings 12] Surveillance Course Review - Argus Europe 14] Industry Do’s And Dont’s 34] Training Course Review - Icon Services

� HardTalk 16] Q&A - Behind The Bodyguard Industry With Hans Van Beuge 18] The Roll Of Firearms In Executive Protection 19] Back To Basics 20]

22] Physical Fitness - Should It Be Part Of A CP Course 23] Security Awareness - The Current Climate 24] Sophisticated Adaptability

� TechTalk26] So you want to be a Penetration Tester Pt.2

� ShopTalk 29] The Private Investigator 32] Common-sense Etiquette & Protocol for Security Personnel

� BoyZone Get Your Kit On - Kit Reviews

� Features 25] Financial Advise with Ask Anna 31] BooKlubwithMikeJones 35] Keeping Your Edge with Elijah Shaw

Hi Readers

Here we are, it’s that time again and I’d like to start by thanking everyone for the overwhelming feedback received for the last issue of the Circuit. On the whole I was happy with how it turned out but thought it could be a little more substantial for a quarterly magazine so we have pulled out all of the stops to get some more content for this issue.

Going to print with The Circuit has moved the whole BBA project another step forward and we are now looking forward to our next mini project which will be our first British Bodyguard Association networking meeting which is currently penned in for sometime in December. We anticipate that it will be a pretty low key occasion but I think we will all agree that any networking is good networking and we will endeavour to make it is as interesting and informative as possible.

This issue we have articles from various security related areas so we hope that there will be something for everyone! You will also notice that we have increased content from our overseas membership, which gives the magazine some real depth. I’ve even submitted an article myself!

New sections this month include; BBA fitness, Member Spotlight, Company in Focus all of which will become regular features in the magazine.

This quarter has also seen the introduction of BBA Micro-sites; we design and host your very own website which add to your marketability within the industry! The micro-sites can be simple one page affairs or multi page web sites with e-commerce. You could start off with a basic web site Curriculum Vitae and add to it as your experience expands. All companies have web sites, which act as shop fronts so why shouldn’t you as an operator sell yourself and tell people about what services you can deliver? We have kept the cost of these sites extremely low to allow easy access for all and believe they will go on to become a major success. They are already proving to be extremely popular with several members engaging us already. Our first member to feature in the member spotlight in this issue is Ryan Naish whom has already taken advantage of the service so please check him out at: www.ryannaish.co.uk.

As always we’re looking for any relevant articles and pieces, which will be of interest to BBA members and subscribers of the magazine, and as mentioned in the previous issue you don’t have to be the greatest writer on earth if you are submitting an article for The Circuit, as we will give you some direction and feedback on the piece before it actually goes to print. All you need is good subject matter knowledge and a real interest in the industry. Don’t forget, you or your business can add in a short bio at the end of the article along with company logo and contact details.

If you wish to advertise or feel you would like to contribute to the next issue of The Circuit magazine please email at the address provided below.

The Circuit “The magazine written for the Operator by the Operator!!”

Till the next issue……..Stay Safe!!

Sporting Stars - Do They Require Security?

The British Bodyguard Association is represented globally in: -Afghanistan : Australia : Austria : Belize, Brazil : Canada : Cayman Isles : Cyprus : Czech Republic : Denmark : France : Germany : Greece : Hungary : Iraq : Israel : Italy : Jamaica : Latvia : New Zealand : Portugal : Slovakia : South Africa : Spain : Sweden : UK & the USA

Whether you are a seasoned Security professional, or just setting out on a new exciting career path, the BBA will provide you with the most up to date information on current training providers, equipment suppliers, employment vacancies, a message forum and the great networking facility BBA Chat. No other close protection organisation off ers so much for so little.

Since its initial formation in early 2007, The BBA has grown rapidly - in fact we are probably

the fastest growing association of its kind.

We are now attracting membership not just from the UK but worldwide.

Annual individual membership to the BBA includes: -• Regular updates on job and contract opportunities world-

wide• Daily industry news • Weekly updates on international terrorism and global hot

spots• Extensive global networking • Exclusive access to various industry experts • Special off ers and discounts on services and products• Use of our logo on your letterheads, business cards and web site

(conditions apply)• Personal one-to-one advice with C.V. and job applications• Certifi cate of membership• Subscription to “The Circuit” Magazine

• BBA Lapel Badge

Personal, Business and Corporate Packages Available

www.the-bba.org.uk

We aim to unite and support both

trained and aspiring bodyguards worldwide via our membership and information programme.

Journey to Baghdad HIGH RISK OPERATIONS

KIDNAP AND RANSOMHostage Exploitation and Resistance

SURVEILLANCE FOR THE CPO Anti Surveillance pt. 2

COMMUNICATIONConflict Resolution

LEADERSHIPHow to run a CP team

STARTING OUTStarting out in The Business

SPRING2009

Field Report Damian Buckwell “what the bloody hell am I doing here?” pg6

Quarterly Magazine of The British Bodyguard Association

SUMMER2009

So you want to be a penetration tester? 6 page technical guide inside

Quarterly Magazine of The British Bodyguard Association

HAND TO HAND COMBATDo martial arts have a role for the modern CPO?

STARTING OUT AS A CPO Tips for beginners

THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING Factors that have changed the Industry

EFFECTIVE EMERGENCY Decision-Making for the Team Leader & Security Manager

Plus: Can door supervisors make good bodyguards?, Financial answers and Book reviews

£4.50

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AUTUMN2009CONTENTS

FOREWORD

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Circuit :: HardTalk

Elijah Shaw: Hans, how long have you been in the Protection Industry?

Hans Van Beuge: My career began in 1970 as an 18year old. This was well before any licens-ing or training accreditation was necessary. I was recruited to work for a company that provided security for Rock venues and Festi-vals and quickly progressed to tour/personal security for various bands and artists.

ES: Can you give our readers a little bit of your background?

HvB: I started doing security work to support myself as an aspiring athlete. I was a Shot Putter in the Australian Athletic Team. I was 6’6” and 240lb at 18 and about 265lb by the time I was 20. Back then most of the guys protecting entertainers were martial artists or former boxers or wrestlers. Muscle and physicality were seen as the only pre requisite at the time; however that’s definitely how I got my break into the industry.

ES: Knowing how difficult it is to build a strong, long term base in EP work, what specific skills/traits make you marketable to potential clients?

HvB: I think it’s really necessary to determine

which areas of Protection you are best suited for. In this profession you can work in the Gov-ernment, Military, PSD, Corporate (from CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies to small business owners), or for Wealthy Individuals, Enter-tainers (encompassing actors, rock bands, individual singers, rappers, models etc) and professional athletes. Although the principles of protection remain the same, the perspec-tives vary enormously depending in which field you work. Very few guys can transition successfully between all areas.

With the killing of John Lennon in 1980, the Hinckley/Reagan/Foster incident in early ’81 and a host of other high profile attacks on ce-lebrities around then , I came to the conclusion that the greatest hazard to entertainers was going to be coming from those mentally disor-dered individuals who for whatever demented reason seek connection with the famous.

I started to study psychology, reading and researching as much material as was avail-able to understand the mindset of the types of offenders who pose a potential risk to my clients. I did as many courses as possible and started to interface with clinical psychiatrists and psychologists to workshop ideas and

share my on-the-ground experiences with their more often textbook experience.

Behavioural prediction became a greater and greater aspect of the services I provided and eventually I started to market myself as a “Vio-lence Consultant” rather than a “Bodyguard” to reflect this shift in focus. I also found it a rather untapped area for offering advice as it was in an area that Law Enforcement had no expertise with and the Mental Health authori-ties had little interest in.

You see, our society today is obsessed with the world of Celebrity and Fame. Human neu-robiology, evolution, parenting, technology and profit mongering have all come together to create this perfect storm of “obsession”. The result is that it becomes an increasingly difficult environment for famous individuals to live in with safety and privacy. Specialising and having the experience to offer perspec-tive clients the solutions and ways to prevent these risks gives you a marked advantage over a purely “guard-orientated” service.

I’ll also note that I have had no prior experi-ence in either Law-Enforcement or the Military. In some areas of protection work this is a defi-nite draw back but it can work to your advan-

Amazing how two people on the other side of the world who have never met face to face can share the same outlook and philosophy. Han van Beuge, is one of those guys that when you hear him talk you go, “I couldn’t have said it better myself”. (in this case, I really couldn’t have!) Hans Is a veteran Executive Protection Agent

and Principal Operator of Savior (Stalking And Violent Offender Response), an Australian-based VIP Protection agency that lists a number of world recognized clientele on their roster. Hans and I had become acquainted, and in a short time I realized that his professionalism and demeanor make him a perfect candidate to profile in our ongoing Q&A entitled Beyond the Bodyguard Industry.

Elijah Shaw quizzes – Hans van Beuge of Savior Services

Behind the Bodyguard Industry

Circuit :: HardTalktage in Celebrity Protection. In my experience this clientele often feels more compatible with agents who are a little more unconventional and less regimented than guys who have had formalized Government service.

ES: Given that you also own your own com-pany, what challenges do you also face as a business owner?

HvB: The whole question of marketing can often be a difficult one for our industry. Guys who are naturally suited to protection work often aren’t the best at self promotion. You have to market your business but be aware that high-end clientele are expecting discre-tion and confidentiality from any prospective company they engage. It can be difficult to balance these two conflicting factors.

We are a very small company of only 6 opera-tors. It’s very difficult to find personnel that meet our stringent selection requirements. Yet when we do, often you cannot guarantee them full time work. Therefore, these guys who would excel in the job, will often drift into another line of work that offers a higher degree of job security.

ES: Interesting point, one I can whole heart-edly relate to as an agency owner myself. Shifting gears, I know that you have some pretty extensive experience dealing with the paparazzi as it relates to celebrity clients. What do you think are some effective ways to deal with aggressive photographers?

HvB: Well, no security or safety program de-signed for a client is complete unless you have a plan to counter or minimize the invasive/ag-gressive/illegal intrusions of the tabloid media.

Understand what each particular client’s attitude is towards the paparazzi. Some are nonchalant about them; others want their privacy protected at all costs and most have a love/hate relationship. No matter what their opinion of the paparazzi, I’ve never yet met a client who didn’t want to be advised of the presence/position of paparazzi before a photo was taken.

My advice: use asymmetrical and innovative tactics in dealing with the paparazzi. Change vehicles frequently, change routes, use dis-guises, and deploy decoy vehicles.

Frequently though, we use a very high profile, distinctive, heavily’ blacked out’ vehicle to move the client in with a similar chase car. We predominately use these vehicles for the cli-ent’s public movements, getting the paparazzi conditioned to looking out or following these vehicles and then use low profile vehicles for the times when the clients wish to avoid being followed.

We treat the paparazzi as we would any other offender of interest. We identify/photograph/determine which agency they work for and compile a profile of them.

We distribute the names and photographs of the paparazzi on our database to Hotel management of any hotel that we have a client staying in and frequently score hits and then get them removed. Identification and photographs also assist if you need to report any illegal/dangerous activity of an individual paparazzi to Law-Enforcement authorities.

ES: Great procedure!

HvB: If we are encountering dangerous ve-hicular pursuit by the paparazzi we notify and request Police assistance and frequently get an unmarked car to observe our movements and book any media vehicle that runs red lights or is being driven in a dangerous manner. Although this doesn’t make them desist in fol-lowing it does keep them somewhat in line for a short duration.

We apply a lot of the tactics advocated in Carlos Marighella’s ‘Mini-Manual of the Urban Guerrilla’: Know the terrain you operate in better than the opposition. We map out choke points were we can block them from following the principal’s car with the chase car, source private properties and building car parks where we can enter but deny them access and then quickly exit via a different exit and disseminate false information about a clients movements through their extensive snitch network. (Some of the larger paparazzi agencies like Bauer/Griffin pay out well over a $100,000 a year in snitch money).

Be aware that they will use scanners to hack into your comms network so use cell phones and code phrases in relation to communication between agents/drivers. Always be aware that they are videoing your actions and recording any conversations you have with them.

Just yesterday, a client who has been the subject of intense media interest requested that we avoid being followed by the paparazzi. We left the hotel he is staying in with our usual two car convoy, the client’s car heavily blacked out, ran a few half hearted blocking movements, allowing the papps to think they outmanoeuvred us and then went to a pre ar-ranged private residence in an up-market area. As we entered the front gates we stationed an agent there to ensure the press didn’t trespass and then appeared to debus the client at the rear of the residence. After around about 15 minutes the ‘Clients’ car left the property with the driver’s window down and the driver told the agent at the front gate, in earshot of the

media, that he would be back in 20 minutes. Of course instead of doing this he returned, un- followed to the Hotel where upon we departed with the client while the pack of paparazzi were still encamped out the front of the supposed residence!

ES: Can you share a bit of you best experi-ence in the industry so far for Circuit readers?

HvB: Looking back over the past 39 years the highlights have been the international travel, going to so many different countries, usually by private jet, staying in the best accommoda-tion and participating in activities with your clients that as a private individual you would never be able to afford or gain access to. I’ve also been fortunate to have made many lasting friendships with other security men and women around the world that I’ve been privileged to work on assignments with.

However, the benefits of a successful career in Protection are obvious but the downside is rarely highlighted. The tedium, the monotony, the frequent boredom rarely gets presented. I would not like to calculate how many years of my life have been spent standing in corridors alone waiting for a client! These countless hours of inactivity are the equity that’s banked day in day out and traded for brief moments of excitement. Not to mention the long hours worked and the extended periods of time away from home also impacts heavily on your personal life.

ES: To someone coming up after you in the industry, what advice would you give?

HvB: Strive for professionalism in your work. We see so many people in this industry who lack any vestige of professional demeanour or behaviour. Conduct yourself in a professional manner, be well presented and attired, be dig-nified and be knowledgeable about as many areas of security as possible. Your Clients are going to look to you for answers to all kinds of security issues.

Also remember that we are in a service industry. Treat your client as the boss, you are there to support them, they are not there to enhance your career.

Keep in mind that your reputation is eve-rything in this game. Once lost, it’s almost impossible to recover. Keep training and updating your soft and hard skills. All our required skills are very perishable and it’s no good telling some-one how good you used to be. Today is the only day that matters. Lastly, always remember that to do your job effectively, you have to have proximity to your client and to be given that proximity the client has to trust you.

There is no set career path in this industry. Some guy’s get good work straight away; others take a long time to make the right con-tacts. Persist; network and stay focused.

Behind the Bodyguard Industry

“Looking back over the past 39 years the

highlights have been the

international travel”

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