Canada Staging Ground for Terrorism: Into The Heart Of Darkness
In the morning hours RCMP Deputy Commissioner Mike Cabana, receives a call from a FBI agent about a discovery made on the dark corners of the internet. It’s an ISIS inspired martyrdom video, starring a mystery man wearing a black balaclava. The would-be terrorist was planning an imminent attack, the agent said, location unknown. “Oh […]
Has Big Brother become the Big Bully?
By Jack Weatherell When do our personal privacy rights give way to national security? When is it ok for Governments to limit our personal privacy on the grounds that in doing so they are protecting its citizens? How do we justify the “Greater Good”? These may seem like philosophical question garnered from some Ayn Rand […]
Identifying Terrorists’ Vulnerabilities
by Laura-Lee Walker Although terrorist attacks come in all shapes and sizes and are orchestrated by a wide variety of groups and lone attackers, there are commonalities that are helpful to identify to combat terrorism. Specifically, there are six stages of the terrorist attack cycle. The terrorist begins by identifying a target and surveillance on […]
Understanding Terrorism as a Precursor To Fighting Terrorism
By Laura-Lee Walker Although there is a lot of research about terrorism, there is a large gap between ideas popularly held about terrorism and what experts know to be true. There are numerous widespread myths about terrorism. It’s crucial for citizens and leaders to have accurate information to effectively combat terrorism. Decisions must be made […]
A Woman’s Natural Defence Against Predators
Written by Laura-Lee Walker, private investigator The way women experience safety is different than a man in the frequency and range of triggers, and intensity in how a woman feels in different situations. Every woman has felt it: an increase in heart rate, a flash of fear, and an anxious feeling in the chest or […]
Difference Between a Body Guard and Executive Protection Professional
“That’s the difference between a bodyguard and a protection professional: One specializes in muscles and has a gun, and the other may be less physically imposing but is better prepared to identify threats before they materialize,” says David Katz, president and CEO of the Global Security Group, which provides training and consulting for executive protection […]
What You Need to Know Before Hiring Executive Protection
This time the onus is on you, the client. You need to hone in on what’s crucial when determining whether a company is qualified to adequately protect your high-powered executive. Consider this post your protection against falling for the myriad of information out there that isn’t relevant when researching an executive protection professional. Take the […]