Issue 41

Issue 41

The eX-military Factor - Circuit Magazine - On The JobThe eX-military Factor - Circuit Magazine - On The Job
The eX-military Factor - Circuit Magazine - On The Job

Before former soldiers rush to their keyboards to ask the editor why he has let such sacrilege reach your eyes, let me explain. I am the son of a soldier, I have a very high regard for the British Army, which in my opinion has been the best in the world since the days of Oliver Cromwell, who created the first People's Army.

Nov 16, 2022 Archives
Staffing an International Team - Circuit Magazine -Staffing an International Team - Circuit Magazine -
Staffing an International Team - Circuit Magazine -

That statement has never been truer then when it comes to staffing an international team. Situation should always dictate the tactics, the tools and the team. I remember coming home from an international trip one day and a fellow associate in the protection business mentioned, "I saw your client's social media posting, you guys were just in Switzerland?

Oct 27, 2022 Archives
Residential Security - Circuit Magazine - ProtectionResidential Security - Circuit Magazine - Protection
Residential Security - Circuit Magazine - Protection

It is common knowledge that one of the favored places for criminals and terrorists to target a victim is when they are in, entering or leaving their residence; RS must be taken very seriously.

Oct 25, 2022 Archives
Cutting Out the Middle Man - Circuit Magazine - ProtectionCutting Out the Middle Man - Circuit Magazine - Protection
Cutting Out the Middle Man - Circuit Magazine - Protection

Only an industry spawned from the military could give rise to the array of acronyms used to describe security companies. There's PSC - Private Security Companies. PMC - Private Military Companies. And CSC - Commercial Security Companies-the acronym I believe is most accurate because all security companies exist for one reason only.

Oct 20, 2022 Archives
McDonaldization of Close Personal Protection - Circuit Magazine -McDonaldization of Close Personal Protection - Circuit Magazine -
McDonaldization of Close Personal Protection - Circuit Magazine -

What is usually not addressed are various issues of the big picture of society and security and how the industry has become McDonaldized. We often ask, "Why do we do things this way" The most common answer is, "Because we have always done it this way!"

Oct 17, 2022 Archives