Executive Protection Flashcards
Why do executives become focal targets for kidnapping, extortion, assassination, bombings or sabotage?
For the perpetrators to obtain money, influence business/govt decision making, or develop public recognition for their cause
What are the common elements to mitigate terrorist acts and risk to potential targets?
Prevention and defense
What are the 3 efforts perpetrators of criminal acts have to undertake?
1) Identify probable targets and venues for attack
2) Develop a plan
3) Gather intelligence
What should the emphasis be on in an executive protection program?
A crisis management plan and team
What are the primary objectives of an executive protection program?
Reduce ________ and develop __________
To reduce vulnerabilities and develop contingincies
What might the crisis management plan entail?
Threat assessments Countermeasures Policies & procedures Protocols Lines of authority Responsibility for control in the event of an attack
The planning stages of an executive protection program is separated into what 2 parts?
i) Contingency Event
ii) Crisis
A potential act (eg terrorism)
Contingency Event
The specific situation that arises from the act (eg kidnapping, assassination, sabotage)
Crisis
The focus of planning an executive protection plan should be on:
1)
2)
3)
1) Threat assessment
2) Resources allocation (ie experts)
3) Education & training (ie what to do if you’re kidnapped)
What should potential targets of terrorists’ interests do?
1)
2)
1) Maintain a low profile
2) Avoid public communication of their address, telephone #, personal worth, or any data that might be utilized by a terrorist organization
Certain general protection strategies include:
1) Defensive plan and reaction (give an example)
2) Be ______
3) Recognition of _____
4) Protection at _____
5) Protection at ______
6) Avoidance of _________
1) Objective is to develop defensive actions to avoid predictable patterns and efforts to discourage attempts
2) Be Alert
3) Recognition of terrorist methods and operations (including use of pretexts)
4) Protection at residence
5) Protection at the office
6) Avoidance of attacks while traveling
How is protection at the residence achieved?
By having a total security plan
How is avoidance of attacks while traveling achieved?
Using alternate routes; never traveling alone; use traveling vehicle as a “shield” or means to escape
How is protection at the office achieved?
Selecting a location to mitigate risks and have appropriate security measures
