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Taylor & Francis Ltd Protective Operations A Handbook For Security And Law Enforcement 2011 Edition by Glenn McGovern
Protective Operations: A Handbook for Security and Law Enforcement is designed as a reference for law enforcement and security organizations tasked with protecting the welfare of an individual or groups of individuals. To be effective and professional, protective operations require the incorporation of a variety of skill sets. However, many departments and jurisdictions have only limited resources and training available. Filling this void, the book identifies issues particular to local law enforcement - and the private security teams that may be called in later - and offers suggestions and guidance for confronting high-threat scenarios as well as the more mundane protective details.Highlights:Details the essence of local law enforcement protective operations that are run, in large part, covertly Examines threat assessment from both hostile organizations and unknown adversariesProvides a solid understanding of operational security, situational awareness, and surveillance detectionIncludes examples from real-world attacks occurring over the past sixty years Reinforces the need for training in specific tactics and techniquesEmphasizes training for confronting the adversaryFocuses on the economics of providing the most protection for the least costAddresses issues surrounding possible direct violations of the law and department policy and proceduresThe author's decades of training, research, and experience provide invaluable tested and proven protocols for keeping subjects safe in a hostile environment. Breaking the Mind Set Policy and Procedure Considerations Use of Force Leaving the Scene of a Shooting Duty to Provide Medical Attention Leaving the Scene of a Collision Use of Impact Weapons and Pepper Spray Emergency Vehicle Use Code 3 Equipment Qualified Immunity Specialized Vehicle Uses Specialized Weapon Use Explosive Device Incidents Weapons, Vehicles, and Equipment Basic Equipment Pistol Submachine Guns Long Guns Shotguns Scopes Edged Weapons Other Equipment Medical Considerations Vehicles Vehicle Maintenance Manufacturing Issues Training for the Adversary Physiological/Perception Changes and Effects on the Human Body Basic Concepts Immediate Action Drills Fire Superiority Breaking Contact Prolonged Engagements Ammunition Concerns Types of Attacks to Train for Training the Team Close-Quarter Battle Gunfighting Counter Sniper Edged-Weapon Attack Counter Booby Trap Counter Swarming Shooting from a Vehicle Motorcycle-Based Attacks Trauma Response Hand-to-Hand Basics Tactical Driving Practical Exercises Training to Conduct an Attack Assessing the Risk and Threat of Hostile Organizations Assessing a Hostile Organization The "What if" Analysis The "Red Team" Analysis Predictive Analysis The Targeted Attack Cycle The Protective Advance Static Locations In Transit Sniper Threat Threats from Explosives Operational Security (OPSEC) Counterintelligence Routes and Advance Planning Safe Houses Team and Team Member OPSEC Situational Awareness Overt versus Covert Details Surveillance Detection Surveillance Basics The Surveillance Detection Process (Static and Mobile) Behavior Patterns Running the Surveillance Detection Operation Analytical Function Surveillance Detection Combined with Protection Passive Surveillance Detection Training for Surveillance Detection Levels of Protection and the Cessation of Protection Conclusion Appendices