Everyday Protection for Everyday People 2

By Erik Lawrence

This handbook is chocked full of useful protection/security tips for the average person living in the modern age. Continually updated and refreshed with new tactics to live a safer and more secure life without taking it all too far. Author is a former Special Forces soldier and Security Company owner who have consulted and taught this subject for decades. Perfect travel book, gift for a loved one or the young kid who knows it all headed off to college.

• Language: English
• Publisher: eBookIt.com
• Release date: Apr 26, 2016
• ISBN: 9781941998427

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PART I

TERRORISM OVERVIEW

Associated Press—LOS ANGELES, CA July 4, 2002—A gunman opened fire Thursday at Israel’s El Al airlines ticket counter at Los Angeles International Airport. Three people were killed, including the attacker, who was shot dead by an airline security guard, authorities said.

Seven people were injured, including an El Al security guard, and thousands were evacuated from the international terminal, authorities said. One person was arrested, police said.

DEFINITION

TERRORIZE

1. To fill or overwhelm with fear; terrify.

2. To coerce by intimidation or fear.

TERRORISM

This violent phenomenon has been with us for many years, but we have recently seen changes in the tactics of terrorists with the use of weapons of mass destruction in Tokyo and the employment of horrible bombs and attacks in New York City, the Pentagon, Oklahoma City, and Saudi Arabia.

Americans are the symbols of power and prestige in the eyes of the world and are especially vulnerable to terrorist attack. Generally, we are highly visible, and sometimes America is deeply despised by militants and extremists the world over.

This handbook is written to foster your awareness of the terrorist threat, provide techniques for you to protect yourself and your family actively, and ensure the process of changing our mindset from complacency to constant vigilance. It is intended to serve as a guide, and you should incorporate these measures, which apply to you and your family.

Through constant awareness and good security habits, you can ensure that you and members of your family will not become the targets of an avoidable terrorist attack.

BE PREPARED,

NOT PARANOID!

TIPS TO COMBAT TERRORISM

KEEP A LOW PROFILE

Your dress, conduct, and mannerisms should not attract attention. Make an effort to blend into the local environment. Avoid publicity, and don’t go out in large groups. Stay away from civil disturbances and demonstrations.

BE UNPREDICTABLE

Vary your route to and from work and the time you leave and return home. Vary the way you dress. Don’t exercise alone. Don’t exercise at the same time and place each day, or on deserted streets or country roads. Let people close to you know where you are going, what you’ll be doing, and when you should be back.

BE VERY ALERT

Watch for anything suspicious or out of place. Don’t give personal information over the telephone. If you think you are being followed, go to a pre-selected secure area. Immediately report the incident to your security specialist or law enforcement agencies. In overseas areas without U.S. agencies, know where the U.S. Embassy and/or western embassies are and go there. Once there, report the incident to the Security Officer at the U.S. Embassy.

PART II

GENERAL SECURITY CHECKLIST

• Instruct your family and associates not to provide strangers with information about you or your family.

• Trust your instincts; if the situation doesn’t seem right, get out of the situation if possible.

• Stay alert to your surroundings; walk with confidence and purpose, try not to travel alone, especially at night or in areas that are unfamiliar to you.

• Do not give unnecessary personal details to information collectors, and restrict personal data when using the Internet. Shred all documents with personal data.

• Be alert to strangers who are on your property for no apparent reason. Report all suspicious persons loitering near your residence or office; attempt to provide a complete description of the person and/or vehicle to police or security.

• Vary daily routines to avoid habitual patterns. If possible, vary travel times and routes to and from work and regular destinations.

• Refuse to meet with strangers outside of your work place.

• Always advise associates or family members of your destination when leaving the office or home and your anticipated time of arrival.

• Don’t open doors to strangers; teach your children this!

• Memorize key phone numbers that may be needed quickly-office, home, police, security, etc. Place these numbers on the speed dial list of your cellular phone.

• Utilize Lock/Security features on cellular phones, PDAs, laptops, etc.

• Always be cautious about giving out information regarding family travel plans or security measures and procedures.

• If you are overseas, learn and practice a few key phrases in the native language, such as "I need a policemen, doctor, ambulance,

Reviews for Everyday Protection for Everyday People 2

[Mike · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is an excellent read with lots of great advice usually only offered to people in the US Government and military.