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This site was designed and developed for those security professionals whose duties require them to supply safe and secure transportation for their executives and/or clients. The objective of the site is to provide information, services and products to security drivers and security agents. Each section of the site shares a common goal: to make available data that furthers the professional development of those who view this site. |
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| NEWS |
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My Apologies
The web site “Looking for Felons” (www.felonyspy.com) that appeared in the last newsletter is a hoax. When I first checked it out it looked like a legitimate website, but shortly after sending out the newsletter it added some suspicious content. There is a section called “Terms” that was not there when it was posted. I apologize for putting it in the newsletter.
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Aged Tires
Be careful when you buy your next set of tires. Just because you bought them new does not mean they are new. They could have been sitting in a warehouse for years before they made their way to the retailer. There is a code on the tire that will tell you the date the tire was manufactured; the max length should be about six years, after that, things go bad in a hurry. If the tire has a 3 digit code it was made prior to 2000, which means it is at least 8 years old, which means don’t buy it. If it is on your vehicle take it off and buy new tires. If you have a SUV it can be worse, a combination of heavy load, high speed (60 MPH) and old tires is an accident looking for a place to happen. See the video |
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Safe Road Maps
A great web site sent to us by former student and good friend Anthony Gibson. The website combines information from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System with Google Maps to give you a visual representation of traffic safety across the entire nation. With this site, you can enter your address or the executives address and view the roads that have the highest number of traffic fatalities in a specified area. You can do this along the route driven to work, or if you are traveling in an unfamiliar environment |
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Jihadist Tutorial on Urban Terrorism and the Kidnapping of Americans
A how to lesson plan for Jihadist that describes the criteria for selecting an American target. There are several factors they need to observe notice the third point.
1. Easy access
2. The target is a mature male
3. The target is isolated from security protection details
4. The target is physically weak and easy to subdue
5. The target does not maintain vigilance |
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A Look at Terrorist Behavior: How They Prepare, Where They Strike
A good look at how attacks are planned. Excellent charts and allot of data. What I found more interesting was the backup material. One of the research papers is titled “Pre-Incident Indicators of Terrorist Group Activities,” It may be a case of information overload - it is a 500 page document with many case studies and analysis of past terrorist attacks. |
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Have you Google Mapped your executive’s addresses using Google’s Street View?
The National Legal and Policy Center used the company's Street View technology to make public a detailed dossier on a "top Google executive." The dossier, which they posted on the internet, includes a photo of what appears to be the front gate and parking lot of the exec's opulent California manor, including the license plates of several luxury cars outside the home, the executive's landscaping company car and a photo showing the name of the neighbor's home-security company.
I’m not sure what you can do about it - but it would be interesting to Google earth you executive’s homes, go to street view –and take a look at what everyone else can look at. |
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Using 3D Animation as a Training Tool By Larry Snow, SJC Web Design
When the subject of 3D animation is brought up most people think of their son's or daughter's latest video game, but 3D animation is being used more and more in Fortune 500 companies and is quickly replacing standard video as a training tool. This article will discuss why 3D animation is making a big splash in the security training industry, and will also cover 3D’s practical application. Read More... |
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Super Cell Phone Chargers by Toniann Snow
Most everyone has been in the position of needing to use your cell phone and discovering that you are running out of battery, and of course Murphy’s Law is there to assure that you are not be near an outlet or in your car. There are a few products on the market that would be helpful in these situations. Read More... |
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Web Design
It’s easy to create web sites these days, almost all web hosting providers offer simple templates to use. It is apparent how easy it is by the number of security and security training companies with web sites. SJC is a new web design company focusing on the security and training industry. Read more about what SJC Web Design can do for you.... |
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| UPCOMING TRAINING |
| TONY SCOTTI’S VDI UP COMING COURSES |
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| This three day course is designed specifically for security professionals responsible for providing and/or managing the protection of corporate executives, high profile individuals or high net worth families. |
| Please Note: Attendees must have attended a recognized executive protection program prior to attending this course. |
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| Protective/Evasive Driving Course |
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| This three day program is designed for professional security drivers, executive chauffeurs and protection specialists looking to develop or improve upon the knowledge, skills and ability needed to provide secure and safe transportation for clients, corporate executives, dignitaries and other “at risk” individuals. This program is considered a “must have” by corporate security and executive protection professionals worldwide. |
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For more info contact: Vehicle Dynamics Institute LLC
Tel: 732 738-5221
Email: info@vehicledynamics.net
Click here to see what our students have to say about this course
See the complete VDI schedule |
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| Courses Run by Tony Scotti Associates |
| Vehicle Dynamics and Exercise Design |
Dates: October 6 – 7 |
| The training will be conducted at our facility in New Jersey. Students need to have experience as driving instructors, and be from the law enforcement military community. |
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| For more information call Tony Scotti at 1-888-225-0222 or email tonyscotti@securitydriver.com. |
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| NEW BOOKS |
The Art of Racing in the Rain - By Garth Stein
I bought the book because it had the word “Racing” in the title. It’s not really about racing, but it ranks up there as one of the best books I have ever read, and I read allot. It is a book you will not forget.
Enzo, the narrator, is a dog who wants to be a man. It sounds kind of dumb – but this book will become a movie and a classic. Enzo is part of a happy family, until the wife of his owner, who is a racer, develops cancer and decides to move to her parent’s home along with his daughter. It is a great storyline mixing the combinations of tragedy and humor; it creates characters you will talk about for a long time.
If you like racing and love dogs you must read the book. |
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| ARTICLES |
Security Drivers - Driving Ability and Age
Most corporate drivers are in their second career, which means they are up there in years. Therefore it's not surprising that a common question asked is “What happens to driving skills as age increases?" Speaking as a person that falls into that category (as age increases) I decided to look into what happens to our driving abilities. Read More... |
Vehicle Dynamics Series - Braking
Most drivers realize that the higher the car's speed, the more distance required to stop. What is surprising to many drivers is how much additional distance it takes to stop a vehicle with just a small increase in speed. The fact is that if you double your speed you increase your stopping distance by a factor of four. Read more... |
VEHICLE DYNAMICS BASICS
Vehicle dynamics, two words you tend to hear often, unfortunately most people don’t quite understand what the words mean and how it affects their day to day driving. As an example – I recently reviewed a solicitation for driver training from a military entity. They asked the bidders to include “vehicle dynamics exercises”. Well driving to the shopping mall, parking your car, parallel parking are all exercises in vehicle dynamics. Read the entire article here... |
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