Work in Security
For those that already have a Security License and work within our complex security industry this page is designed to assist with your continual development and provide useful links and videos to help you stay up to date. Those working in Private Investigation and Surveillance will also find this page useful, along with a dedicated equipment page for reviews and opinions on specialist tools for our trades.
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Our industry is struggling with providing quality personnel, this is a well know fact. It is vital we maintain our continual professional development by learning new skills, researching new industry developments, updating our first aid qualifications and providing our employers with these updates to show you care about your work. Monitor the news and stay up to date with current affairs and global security issues. 'Attention to detail'
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As professional operators we must assess and refine our skills on a regular basis. Network with other professionals and discuss courses, training options and the useability of that skillset. Take on continual professional development not only for the education but to maintain a working focus.
​Pass on your knowledge to those that would benefit, take time to reflect on your work / life balance and make changes where required.
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If you have any questions that relate to your continual development please get in touch with Blue Owl Projects and share your stories and experiences within the Security Industry.
COUNTER TERRORISM
Blue Owl Projects have provided a series of videos relating to the security industry and to aid continual professional development for working security operatives.
COUNTER TERRORISM
Blue Owl Projects have provided a series of videos relating to the security industry and to aid continual professional development for working security operatives.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
This video aims to show the importance of developing Situational Awareness skills.
BODY LANGUAGE
Learning to read Body Language and the benefits to security operatives.
BEHAVIOURAL DETECTION
The importance of learning about Behavioural Detection in specialist security is vital. To see with the eyes of an attacker.
SURVIVING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER
Continual Professional Development for security operatives, helping you learn new skills and add to your current skillset.
Counter Terrorism
Behavioural Detection
The most important skill for security operators to have to help counter terrorist activities is to be able to detect behaviour and read body language of potential threats. If you live and work in large cities then this section is more important to you. However all security operators should have some basic knowledge of what to look for in potential attackers.
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BODY LANGAUGE
Observations of suspect individuals and their behaviours may lead to identifying life threatening situations early enough to provide time to react. A terrorist may experience strong emotions prior to carrying out an attack, which will usually be visible in their body language and physical responses. Certain behaviours may be visible and these emotional responses to their intentions can be picked up by operatives with the correct training.
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IDENTYFYING STRESS
Exaggerated Yawning
Whistling
Facial Flushing
Repetitive touching of the face
Widely open staring eyes
Excessive fidgeting
Clock watching
Shuffling feet
Leg shaking
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IDENTYFYING FEAR
Trembling / shaking
Excessive sweating
Rigid posture
Exaggerated, repetitive grooming gestures
Exaggerated emotions, laughter or chatter
Hesitation / Indecisive
Scanning
Tunnel vision
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OTHER INDICATORS
Powerful grip of a bag or hands inside a bag
Emotionless face
Hands in pocket or closed hands for prolonged periods
Rigid mid section
Inappropriate clothing or luggage / backpack
Walking or pacing with deliberation
Repeatedly patting upper body
Talking to themselves or in a trance like state
No response to authoritative commands
Resources for Operators
Some recommended resources to increase an Operatives skillset and abilities in the field.
We as Security Providers must SEE and not just look. Know our next move if we discover something is out of place. Have the ability and training to pre-empt danger. Live by 'Attention to Detail' and have good powers of Observation.
