From the dawn of time, keeping others safe from harm has primarily been
an exercise in assessing and managing risks. Those who have excelled at
identifying risks and figuring out ways to eliminate as many of those
risks as possible, while effectively managing those which remain have
not only survived but flourished within the secure transportation
profession.Since 218 A.D., when a carriage in which Chinese Emperor Qin
Shi Huang was traveling was attacked by a hammer wielding would-be
assassin, the security professionals responsible for managing the safety
and security risks faced by public figures - ranging from corporate
executives and government officials to entertainers and high net worth
individuals - have come to understand a universal truth. The highest
risk period of time for those they are responsible for protecting is
when they are moving from one location to another by vehicle.Relying on
lessons learned from decades of planning, managing, and providing secure
transportation, as well as training others to do the same, this book
explores the strategies and tactics that have been proven effective at
providing the framework needed to successfully manage and mitigate those
risks.
