Would you know what steps to take if someone called you to report an unexpected security Incident? Having an outline at such times can make a significant difference. This is especially the case when the situation is unfolding overseas, and is somewhat complex in...
The importance of maintaining an appropriate level of Situational Awareness (SA) has been understood for as long as humans have walked the earth. The basic concept is simple. Those who are aware of threats in their environment have a far better chance of surviving...
We participate in a number of in-person SST courses each year. Although it would be great if these were open to the public, at this point they are for individuals heading out to serve in challenging international locations. Each training event has its own group of...
Last July we replaced our twenty-year-old Honda Pilot with a new RAV4 Hybrid. As I began planning for the loadout we would carry in the new vehicle, I noticed a small storage area just inside the liftgate. Nothing practical seemed to fit in this tight, oddly-spaced...
Many security incidents take place in or around vehicles. This includes targeted killings, kidnappings, abductions, and of course carjackings. In fact, so many incidents take place involving vehicles that some security specialists are fond of saying that, “travel...
Things changed in the United States in mid 2020. Violent protests, demonstrations, and civil unrest were widespread across the Country as calls for social justice were made. Police, police stations, and civilians were attacked. Government buildings and private...
We first published an article on responding to active shooters in January 2021. We noted at that time that violent crime would likely increase in the United States into 2022 and beyond. Sadly, this has been the case. Given the number of active shooter incidents...
We apologize for missing our normal posting schedule this past week. This may be necessary again in the near term. The crisis in Ukraine has obviously severely impacted millions of people. We are involved in collecting information and advising a number of teams and...
There’s an old English adage that states, “He can’t see the forest for the trees.” This means that a person is so preoccupied with things that take place in his or her immediate surroundings that he or she loses sight of the larger context. Anyone who’s had any degree...
