Most of us have been in a situation in which there is a dispute over an issue or the events around a particular situation. Some are quickly resolved through good communication and others are not. As people get animated, voices are raised and tempers flare, it is very difficult, even under the best of circumstances, … Continued
The days are getting shorter and with the holiday shopping season upon us, we will head to the mall to purchase gifts for our friends and loved ones. Others make their way there too, but with a far different agenda. Even in good economic times, it is well known that criminals see high concentrations of … Continued
As seen in the November 2009 issue of Mobility Magazine, an article on travel safety and security considerations for employees undergoing transfer domestically and internationally. Topics covered include the importance of Blending into your environment Route selection / carjacking Predictability as a vulnerability Hotel room selection…..and more
We almost never hear about kidnappings for ransom here in the United States. While we should always be alert when we travel in this country, it is important to be aware of threats we may not think about here at home when we do travel abroad. The kidnapping and tragic murder of a young man … Continued
Jeff Cooper was a Marine Lieutenant Colonel who developed a color coding system, each descriptive of a person’s state of awareness of their surroundings and mental preparedness. Condition White- This is a person that is oblivious of their surroundings. In this condition, the first time a person realized they are in trouble is when it’s … Continued