The New Bodyguard: A Practical Guide to the Close Protection Industry - Softcover

Kevin Horak

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955776910 ISBN 13: 9780955776915

Publisher: Clearwater Publishing Limited, 2010

Synopsis

THE MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED BOOK EVER WRITTEN ON THE BODYGUARDING AND CLOSE PROTECTION INDUSTRY.

The New Bodyguard - A Practical Guide To The Close Protection Industry is a fact filled educational guide of the demands of the Close Protection Industry.

Now in its fully revised second edition at 392 pages long with 60 illustrations, over 240 photographs spread over 24 chapters, this book is the authoritative insight for the Close Protection business. Author Kevin Horak with over 20 years experience in the industry covers the vital aspects that you need to know to work in this demanding industry. With a foreword by Sir John Foley (The former Director of the SAS) this book is not just for those who are considering this career but for those already working in the industry who wish to use it as a point of reference.

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Review

"This book covers the subject from a professional but very practical point of view. The author demonstrates time and again his understanding of the needs of close protection operations, clearly born of hard-won experience. This book needs to be in every operative's glove box!" David Dickinson Former Chief Executive British Security Industry Association (BSIA)

Kevin Horak Is Clearly At The Top Of His Profession In Close Protection. Kevin's Book Is At The Leading Edge In Excellence. It Is Easy To Read, Practical In Detail And Very Down To Earth. I Recommend The Book To Anyone Seeking A Career In Close Protection - Colonel Bob Purvis TD FIBC CMC

A Rarity For A Security Book - It's A Practical Guide And Utterly Authoritative

--Mark Rowe - Editor - Professional Security Magazine

An Informative And Entertaining Read With Exceptionally Clear Diagrams And Photographs --Keith Mexsom - Editor - New Zealand Security Magazine

"The New Bodyguard Is An Excellent Tool For Anyone Thinking About Embarking On A Career In Close Protection. Full Of Fascinating Industry Insights, It Also Provides Useful Practical Advice For Close Protection Professionals. As Well As Offering Real Instruction, The Book Is Full Of Anecdotes That Demonstrate The Authors Professional Experience"
- --Andy Bearpark - Director - British Association Of Private Security Companies (BAPSC)

From the Publisher

As a respected expert in the field you can be sure of an honest account written with absolute integrity from an author who has a passion for this business. Whilst never divulging clients, this book is a true reflection of what it takes to make it and to work at the complete upper end of the security industry.

Edition details

• Publisher: Clearwater Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0955776910
• ISBN 13: 9780955776915
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 392