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SECURITY AGAINST THE ODDS, PART IV

NCJ Number
43062
Journal
Security World Volume: 14 Issue: 8 Dated: (AUGUST 1977) Pages: 38-39,110-111
Author(s)
G DEBECKER
Date Published
1977
Length
4 pages
Annotation
THE BODYGUARD'S ROLE IN GATHERING AND PROTECTING EVIDENCE AFTER AN ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION, ASSAULT, OR KIDNAPPING, AND THE DIFFICULTIES ENCOUNTERED IN PROTECTING UNCOOPERATIVE PUBLIC FIGURES AND DISCUSSED.
Abstract
THIS FINAL ARTICLE IN A FOUR-PART SERIES LISTS PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED AFTER AN ATTEMPTED OR SUCCESSFUL ATTACK, INCLUDING THE NEED TO CHECK EVIDENCE COLLECTED BY LOCAL POLICE AND TO INTERVIEW ALL PRESENT FOR DETAILS. THE NEED FOR INCREASED SECURITY MUST BE ASSESSED AS ONE ATTACK OFTEN ENCOURAGES OTHERS. BODYGUARDS SHOULD CARRY CAMERAS AND TAPE RECORDERS IN ADDITION TO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PROTECT THE CLIENT. IN THE U.S., THE PROBLEM OF GUARDING PUBLIC FIGURES IS COMPOUNDED BY THE INSISTENCE THAT THERE IS NO THREAT. CASE HISTORIES OF ASSAULTS WHICH OCCURRED WHEN THE SUBJECT REFUSED TO COOPERATE WITH SECURITY PERSONNEL ARE GIVEN. THE PROBLEM OF OBTAINING COOPERATION IS CALLED THE MOST DIFFICULT ASPECT OF PERSONAL SECURITY WORK.