Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast
by International Security Driver Association
The International Security Driver Association podcast provides you with secure transportation and executive protection news, headlines, trends, and announcements for today's practitioners.
Episodes
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An Analysis of the Prison Convoy Ambush in France – Part One
On May 14, 2024, a well-coordinated ambush targeted a prison convoy in France, transporting high-profile inmate Mohamed Amra. The attackers, armed with automatic weapons, executed their plan with precision, resulting in the deaths of two prison officers and serious injuries to three others. CCTV...
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Episode 210 - The Science of the Omar García Harfuch Ambush and Lessons Learned
The Introduction to The Science of a Vehicle Ambush – Vehicle Ambush 101 For nearly half a century, ISDA's founder, Tony Scotti, has been leading the way in understanding the "how" and "why" of vehicle ambushes. Since the mid-'70s, Tony has been conducting forensic analysis of vehicle attacks and...
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Episode 209 - The State of Security Driver Training
A tragic video has been circulating throughout various social media. It took place at Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela. The video is from a bodyguard training program. This terrible event brings to light a problem – which is the state of security driver training. Read the full show notes from…
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Episode 208 - Security Driver Pay Scale
This episode is a continuation of episode 206, where we continue to look into security driver salaries. While curating Security Driver job opportunities for our International Security Driver Association members, we data mined the salaries offered on LinkedIn and Employment Websites. Our goal was…
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Episode 207 - Applying the Science of Driving to the Indy 500
This Sunday, May 29th, will be the 106th running of the Indy 500. So, we thought we would apply the Science of Driving to the Indy 500 and do a simple analysis of the track and the drivers. Hopefully, it will make watching the race more enjoyable. Full show notes are available here
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Episode 206 - Spending for Secure Transportation Continues to Increase
Meta released their 2021 SEC 14A filing recently. As our research shows, there is year over year increase in secure transportation spending. Unlike social media posts and comments, there are businesses willing and able to hire those who meet the required ESK - Experience, Skills, and Knowledge....
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Episode 205 – Executive Vehicle Safety and Car Specifications
This episode will cover Executive Vehicle Specifications, including H-Point, Vision Line Height, Cargo Room, and how these measurements affect the safety and security of the vehicle occupants. We'll also touch on another safety topic, advanced driver assistance systems. As we have said many…
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Episode 204 - Runflats, Winter Tires, and Electric Vehicle Tires
When news about tires and how they affect the Security Driver and the Secure Transportation function comes into the Association's network, our members and we feel that we need to make the community aware of this important news. So here are a few news items that have come out lately that we hope…
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Episode 203 - Why Do You Need a Security Driver?
The question that many Security Drivers and Secure Transportation providers have heard – "Why do I need a Security Driver – Why can't we use a chauffeur service?" Or – why can't we use an Uber or Lyft car? A few years ago there was an article that appeared in Security Magazine, titled "What to…
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Episode 202 - Impressive Skidpad Tests for Executive Vehicles, and Canopy Vehicle Protection System , Tesla Driver Charged
In today's episode, we have three news stories to share – the driver of a Tesla charged with vehicular manslaughter, we'll take a look at a few executive vehicle's impressive skidpad tests and what that means for the security driver, and a new tech venture with Ford and ADT to combat thieves.…
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Episode 201 - Road Rage Statistics
With all the inherent risks security drivers secure transportation service providers face on the road, there is probably none more so than road rage or aggressive driving. So, today we are talking all about road rage – what it is, how to avoid it, and some interesting statistics that show the...
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Episode 200 - The Future of Secure Transportation, and Determining Your ROI
Hello, and welcome to our 200th episode of the EPST podcast. There are two topics for discussion in today's episode, they are the future of secure transportation, and marketing the service of secure transportation, and determining your value. For complete show notes and links click here
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Episode 199 - Carjackings Becoming One of the Top Crimes
The number of carjacking incidents reported by the Department of Justice is about 49,000 per year. In some locations in the U.S., the number of Carjackings is becoming an epidemic – it can happen to anyone anywhere and anytime. In 2020, Chicago carjackings were up a staggering 134%, with 1,416...
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Episode 198 - Tires and Tire Pressures, Dynamic and Human Driving Tasks
For this week's episode we are revisiting a previous topic, tires and tire pressures, to answer a question we received, and we'll introduce a new paradigm – the Dynamic Driving and the Human Driving Tasks. Tires and Tire Pressures The reason we spend a lot of time talking about these subjects can...
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Episode 197 - How the Infrastructure Bill Will Impact Secure Transportation
We have two topics to discuss in this episode - how the infrastructure bill will impact secure transportation. Also, we'll share information on a somewhat related topic - the Lucid Air Electric Vehicle. Full show notes and links are available here.
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Episode 196 - The Science of Winter Driving
Welcome to episode 196 of the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation podcast. I'm your host Larry Snow. The podcast is provided by the International Security Driver Association. Every week we share secure transportation and executive protection headlines, news, trends, and educational...
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Epsiode 195 - Benchmarking Driving Skills
In today's episode, we continue with the second installment of our Best Practices for Protective Driver Training Series. The topic for part two is benchmarking driving skills. You can find part one here. as serious practitioners have known for decades, statistics have indicated that the...
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Episode 194 - IIHS Crash Test, OEM Armored Manufacturers, and Telematics Monitoring
In this week's episode, we share information on a recent IIHS crash test, other OEM armored vehicles besides the Mercedes Guard Car, and the use of telematics devices for monitoring by insurance companies. Click here for complete show notes
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Episode 193 - Understanding the Business Case for Secure Transportation
In this week's episode, the topic is An Answer to Question - Why do I need secure transportation? – A Marketing Tool from the IRS. On-Page 136 of Joe Autera's book "The Professional Guide to Planning, Managing, and Providing Secure Transportation is written as one of the better answers to the...
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Episode 192 - Best Practices for Protective Driver Training
In this week's episode, the topic is Best Practices for Protective Driver Training. This is the first in a series of podcasts that will cover Best Practices for Protective Driver Training. We have close to 50 years of experience conducting various driver training programs and services that had to...
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Episode 191 - Certification in Executive Protection
In this week's episode of the EPST podcast, we discuss certification in Executive Protection. The podcast is provided by the International Security Driver Association. Every week we share secure transportation and executive protection headlines, news, trends, and educational content for today's...
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Episode 190 - Attacks That Changed How We Work and Train - Part 2
This episode is part two on the vehicle attacks that have changed how Executive Protection and Secure Transportation practitioners work and train. In episode 189, we covered Hans Martin Schleyer and Aldo Moro. In this week's episode, we discuss John Butler and Alfred Herrhausen.
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Episode 188 - Rental Car Shortages and Driving in Low Light Conditions
In this week's episode, we share an update on Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's assassination. Also, there is a significant rental car shortage in high-demand areas which may impact secure transportation providers. We shared GM's news on winning a contract to develop and build purpose-built vehicles. Lastly…
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Episode 168 - The Science of Backing Up
Driving in reverse is a valuable driving skill to have. Backing up slowly can be a problem but backing up fast is hard and dangerous if not done correctly. With that said, it is by far one of the most valuable driving skills to have, and a Security Driver can acquire. Along with being hard to do,...
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Episode 161 - Assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh
The topic for this week's episode is an outline of the assassination of Iranian Senior Nuclear Scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, dubbed the father of the Iranian nuclear program, held the rank of brigadier general in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to...
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Episode 159 - Cold Weather and Tire Pressure
The topic for this week's episode is Cold Weather and Tire Pressure, Understanding Tire Pressure Monitoring System I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. Here we are in the beginning of December and only a few weeks until Christmas, the days are getting colder and the nights shorter. Colder...
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Episode 157 - Vehicle Dynamics and Training
Welcome to the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast brought to you by the International Security Driver Association. The ISDA is a valuable resource for all practitioners working in the protection profession. We offer benchmark educational, networking, and marketing programs....
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Episode 156 - The Science of Winter Driving
Hello, and welcome to episode 156 of the EPST podcast. I'm your host, Larry Snow. This week, the topic is Winter Driving. I know it's not winter yet, but the days and nights are getting cooler, and just a couple of weeks ago New England area had its first snow. Winter will be here before you know...
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Episode 155 - Decision Sight Distance
The topic of this week's episode is Decision Sight Distance or DSD for short. Decision Sight Distance plays an essential role for those that provide secure transportation. But understanding DSD is vital for anyone who drives an automobile. As a quick refresher for those unfamiliar with DSD, the...
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Episode 154 - The Business of Executive Protection - Social Media Basics
Hello, and welcome to episode 154 of the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation podcast, sponsored by the International Security Driver Association. I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of this week's episode – we are getting back to the basics of the business of executive protection. The...
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Episode 153 - Surviving Mob Attacks on Your Vehicle
The topic of this week's episode is Surviving Mob Attacks on Your Vehicle. It is well established in the protection community that the time an executive spends in their vehicle is, without a doubt, the highest risk period of their day. In recent months mob attacks on a vehicle have increased the...
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Episode 152 - Security Driver Algorithm and Training
Hello, and welcome to episode 152 of the EPST podcast. I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of this week's episode is Security Driving Algorithm and Training. For more than 45 years, we have been using the Security Driver's Triangle to describe the threat associated with secure transportation. A...
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Episode 151 - Two Attacks That Have Changed the Way We Work and Train
Hi everyone and welcome to episode 151 of the EPST podcast, I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of today's episode is 2 Attacks that have changed the way we work and train. In the first edition, which the ISDA created back in 2014, is a description of the attacks that have changed the way we work...
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Episode 150 - Low Light Driving Conditions
Welcome to the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast brought to you by the International Security Driver Association. Hello and welcome to episode 150 of the EPST podcast, I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of today's episode is low light driving conditions. EP practitioners...
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Episode 149 - Five Vehicle Characteristics that Affect Safety and Security
All vehicles have inherent characteristics that, if not understood and monitored, can decrease a vehicle's performance and create a dangerous scenario for the principal. There are numbers that represent these vehicle characteristics; most can be found in the owner's manual. The Security Driver…
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Episode 148 - LinkedIn Opportunities for Your Business
The topic of today's episode is LinkedIn Opportunities for Your Business. With over half a billion users, LinkedIn is the biggest opportunity to connect with not only your peers but potential employers and selling/marketing your products and services. The Setup – What's in a Name The first order…
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Episode 147 - Security Driving Is a Statement of Skill, Not a Marketing Term
Welcome to the Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast brought to you by the International Security Driver Association. Thank you for tuning in to episode 147 of the EPST podcast, I'm your host Larry Snow. The topic of today's episode is Security Driving Is a Statement of Skill…
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Episode 146 - ISDA COVID-19 Survey Results
In today's episode we share the results of the COVID-19 survey that the ISDA conducted at the end of April, near the height of the Pandemic in the United States. The number of participants makes the survey statistically accurate for our association, but not for the general EP/Secure…
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Episode 145 - Security Driver Training and Braking
We strongly suggest that anyone who attends a Security Driving training program is measured in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 135. What is Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard? National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issues Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
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Episode 144 - Tires and Extreme Heat
In today's podcast we'll be discussing Tires and Extreme Heat. We have discussed the effects of cold weather on tires many times, but with the hot summer weather upon us (aka "the Dog Days of Summer"), we thought it would be an excellent time to discuss the effect of extreme heat on tires and...
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Episode 143 - Omar Garcia Harfuch Ambush
Welcome, everyone to the International Security Driver Association's Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Podcast. After a two-year hiatus, the podcast is back! Every week we send secure transportation and executive protection, headlines, trends, educational content, and announcements...
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The ESK Career Success Triangle, Planning for a Career in Protective Services
The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Tuesday, December 18, 2018 ====================== In Vehicle News From Automotive Fleet 8 Auto Tech Trends to Watch in 2019 Manufacturers are adding increasingly cutting-edge technology options to their vehicles, and the...
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External Airbags on Cars can Reduce Occupant Injury
The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Monday, December 3, 2018 ====================== In Vehicle News From Autoblog 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum Drivers' Notes Review The 2018 Ford Expedition is the fourth generation of Ford's full-size SUV offering. It…
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Ford Wants to Use Tech to Predict Where Vehicle Crashes Will Happen
The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Monday, December 3, 2018 ====================== In Security News From Reuters News U.S. consulate in Mexico attacked with grenade, no injuries Mexican authorities are investigating an apparent grenade attack on the U.S....
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Marriott Hacking Exposes Data of Up to 500 Million Guests
The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Friday, November 30, 2018 ====================== In Terrorism News From the Daily Sun Security Minister warns No Deal Brexit could make it harder to keep terrorists and criminals out of UK Ben Wallace backed the PM's Brexit...
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Chubb Launches Terrorism Risk Service for Multinational Businesses
The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Wednesday, November 28, 2018 ====================== In Terrorism News From Insurance Business Magazine Chubb launches terrorism risk service for multinational businesses Chubb has announced the launch of a new service for...
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Olympic Swimmer said Scammers Pretended to Hold Daughter Hostage
The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Monday, November 26, 2018 ====================== In Security News From NBC News Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines said scammers pretended to hold his daughter hostage Olympic swimmer Rowdy Gaines is issuing a warning after his...
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High Net Worth Sparing No Expense to Keep Their Lives Private and Secure
The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Wednesday, November 21, 2018 ====================== In Security News From Business Insider From hiding their mansions on Google Maps to building $500,000 panic rooms, rich people are sparing no expense to keep their lives...
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US Marshals Spending Millions on Secretary DeVos Security
The ISDA Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News Podcast for Monday, November 19, 2018 ====================== In Driving News From Axios Regulating the humans behind the wheel of autonomous vehicles The job of autonomous vehicle safety driver seems pretty easy: Get paid for sitting...