Bodyguards And Body Guarding: The Professionals! - Softcover

Ras, Johan

 
9783659279027: Bodyguards And Body Guarding: The Professionals!
Softcover
ISBN 10: 3659279021 ISBN 13: 9783659279027
Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Bodyguards And Body Guarding is a theoretical and practical book that provides an in-depth insight into the world of bodyguards and their activities from a global but also a South African perspective. Issues that are discussed includes: the origin of VIP protection, the selection, training, activities and modus operandi of bodyguards, different bodyguard theories related to guns, ammo, fighting skills, protection and movement, secrets, motor vehicles, evacuation, and bodyguard syndromes. Attention is also paid to Professionalism and a Code of Conduct for bodyguards and career opportunities in the tourism industry and in private security. Remarks are also made on body guarding and empoyment equity, the role of women in the industry, HIV / AIDS and body guarding, and the future of the industry. This book is an eye-opener.

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About the Author

Prof. Johan Ras is Head of Department of Criminal Justice at the University of Zululand. He holds nine degrees, including three doctorates. He is a top security expert and an active bodyguard practitioner and instructor. He is the founding President of the Professional Bodyguard Council of South Africa.

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Publisher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3659279021
ISBN 13 
9783659279027
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
588