Terrorism and Travel
Copyright (c) 2009 Dr. Mark Yates
Pre September 11 terrorism was a subject that Americans worry excessively. It was something that happened in faraway places people did not know. In fact, this was very similar to most Western societies. Unfortunately in today's world this could not be further from the truth. If you travel beyond U.S. borders or the United Kingdom in the direction they are coming into the crossfire of a battle involving thousands of people in dozens of countries.
The answer to this problem is not to refrain from traveling abroad. No, not at all, since it is in itself a victory for terrorists. The solution is to increase their security awareness of the issue and adapt prudent travel habits. The element more important in reducing their exposure to terrorism is for you to take active safety and / or close protection precautions. As most criminal minds, a terrorist will pray at the easiest targets. We must do the white and not doing their job easy.
IDENTIFY THE HAZARD
Terrorism is defined as an act of violence or threat of violence in order to generate fear. Although all countries have suffered as victims, Americans remain the number one choice of destination.
According to Andy Lightbody (an emerging authority on terrorism), since 1983 more than 400 Americans have died in action terrorists abroad and over 600 wounded. These figures are misleading because they do not take into account the hundreds of victims who have escaped physical injury, but maintain the psychological terror. The FBI reports that the total number of terrorist bomb attacks reported worldwide in 1986 alone amounted to more 700. This is a security issue with an increasingly alarming growth potential that all personal protection officers must take into account.
Advice Security: Before the end of the last of the millennium, if we remove the problem area evident from Lebanon, dominated six countries found that two-thirds of recent terrorist attacks, namely, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Spain and Belgium. But fast forward to the current day and the change has been transferred to the war zone areas like Iraq and Afghanistan. But the terrorist attacks are increasing in many other destinations worldwide. Security and close protection officers it is advisable to make rigorous assessments of the threats before closing the deployment operation to protect these areas.
Today's terrorists is not disorganization crazy that you can imagine. Source Many middle and upper classes, who for various reasons have been recruited into a fast-paced world of violent causes. Are organized to a high degree that would be admired by the very establishment they oppose. While some terrorists have mercenary motives and exhibit signs of delirium madness, most terrorists are dedicated crusaders willing to give their life and yours, to their cause. With a wide media coverage against terrorism U.S. has become an effective way to attract public attention in a world of theater. These tactics are deplorable, but unfortunately successful and efficient. In short, terrorism works, hence the need for security and close protection officers to understand the security information described in this terrorism and part of a travel article.
PREPARATION AND PREVENTION OF MIND
Recognizing the fact that you or your close protection security VIP client may be a target of terrorism, that indeed could happen to you, it sets off into the culture of prevention. Even if you do not want to be afraid, not can be overly cautious. You need to stay in that middle ground between complacency and paranoia perceptive. This middle ground is the ground taken by security many bodyguards and close protection officers.
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When planning your vacation or business trip abroad, begin the process of obtaining information. Unfortunately, you can find an appalling lack of prejudice safety information available the general public about the real situation in the country you are traveling. Learn all you can about your destination through personal and security sources, follow media and keep updated with the political changes of the region. Clearly identify the potential risks of travel in that country. Plan to avoid big events in their host country as national holidays and anniversaries, military exhibitions and shows to air. These events are often the target of violent protests against the government to increase the risk and potential safety risk to escort his client become an accidental casualty.
An excellent source information security professional bodyguard is our own State Department. We are not a travel agency that will provide a candid assessment of the factors risk in any particular area of the world. You may also report any upcoming events in your destination country that you should plan to avoid. For a background report on conditions abroad, call 202-6475225.
Some of their times of greatest risk, especially when performing a security operation will escort at the airport before and after sunrise and in the plane. As a military, police and security personnel are being specifically targeted terrorists, do not carry your ID card or other security of identification in his wallet on the plane. If you have to carry on business, the package in her luggage. If family holidays, it is better to leave all such identification at home. Clean out your wallet of all unnecessary information, phone numbers and notes. Leave it in the family photos and children As. hijackers have been known to be more lenient on families.
If you are kidnapped, your passport will be finally adopted. If you are a traveler often, get a new passport as a multitude of visa entries betray the fact that you are acting in their official capacity. If you visit Israel – ask your visa stamp on a sheet of paper that need not be carried in your passport. The Israelis easily agree on the government is aware of the injuries inflicted its citizens and allies. Make a photocopy of the first page of your passport and visa and keep it in your checked baggage. It will help you obtain a replacement passport more quickly to their destination should be confiscated or stolen passport.
Security Council: In your purse, pack at least a six-day supply of any who needs daily medication. This small precaution to safeguard their health in the event of a hijacking. Do not carry your earthly journey with your travel tickets as this terror alert where you are going next. Do not carry controversial as reading Playboy, Penthouse, or even Cosmopolitan. Many terrorist groups are publishing such highly offensive and this causes them to unnecessary anger.
Leave a detailed itinerary of your travel plans with a contact person in the United States. Make sure they know exactly where will you be, how you are getting there and how to contact you. is also a good idea to leave them a photocopy of your passport, cards credit and travelers checks numbers.
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About the Author
Dr. Mark D. Yates The British American Security Expert has conducted high risk security operations in 42 countries for government, military special forces, Intelligence & security agencies. He is a published author & 5 major TV documentaries have been broadcast about him. Want to claim his FREE 52 security tips then visit him at =>http://www.asecurityonestopshop.co.uk or e-mail him at drmarkdyates@aol.com
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