Executive/VIP Protection (EVIP)

The primary objective of the "Executive / VIP Protection & Planning" program is to provide the attendees with an understanding of how to prevent and lessen the likelihood of a criminal or terrorist attack against themselves, their family, or those they provide protective services to. Sophisticated criminal or terrorist attacks are always difficult to detect or predict. They often appear to be committed without any warning or reason by individuals who just happen to act on a target of opportunity. In reality, quite often these acts of terrorism or criminal activity are well planned. They are more often carried out by intelligent, calculating individuals. They may be committed to a cause and strongly believe the use of violence or kidnapping is morally justified to accomplish their goals. They may target a business or government representative for monetary gain or simply due to the citizenship that the individual holds.

This forty hour program is designed to inform personal protection personnel, and individuals who due to their position, financial status, life style or popularity may become targets of terrorist or criminal elements. Attendees will become familiar with how these groups select their targets. The planning and preparation of their attacks will also be discussed. Participants who provide protection will learn what is expected of them to protect their clients. Executives/VIP's will learn how to protect and increase the security awareness for themselves, their businesses, and families. Recognizing surveillance/targeting techniques and what action to take if you suspect you or your business may be a target will also be addressed.

The purpose of the "Executive / VIP Protection & Planning" program is to train attendees to ensure that they can apply a standard level of adequate and timely Life Safety and Personal Protection, Security Policies and Procedures within Executive / VIP Protection environments.

This informative five day course is designed for supervisory personnel charged with protection responsibilities such as Military Close Quarter detailees, Law Enforcement Team Leaders and Personal Protection Detail Supervisors. Government Officials, Corporate Executives, High Profile Persons, High Risk Personnel and their families who are likely targets of terrorist or criminal elements should also attend. It will assist them in assessing their vulnerabilities and taking immediate action to lower their visibility profiles thus limiting their risk. Executive/VIP's who travel frequently throughout the US or overseas and wish to reduce the likelihood of becoming a target should attend. The law enforcement officer, protection specialist, business leader, popular personality or government employee who wishes to increase his/her business and families' safety should also attend this course. They should also strongly consider having adult family members attend the course with them.

Continuing Education Units (CEU's) are nationally recognized units in qualified programs which allow the participant to document all non credited work completed. CEUs may be used as evidence of increased performance capabilities and for job advancement. They are recognized by many professional organizations and companies.

Documentation of attendance at these programs may be submitted to the ASIS Professional Certification Board for consideration of recertification credit by qualified Certified Protection Professionals.

This "Executive / VIP Protection & Planning" program has been reviewed and is "Approved by the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board". This Board regulates and licenses all Private Investigative, Security, & Counterintelligence activity within the State.

G. F. Bryant Jr.; is a member of the Electronic Crime Task Force with the Miami Division of the U. S. Secret Service. He is an internationally recognized Physical, Operational and Technical Security Analyst, Contingency Planner and Educator with more than twenty five years of combined experience in physical & operational security, and investigation technologies. He founded Bryant & Associates to provide threat assessment, risk analysis and systems integration after serving several years as the primary technician for a governmental law enforcement agency. He teaches and consults internationally on state-of-the-art equipment, techniques, and operational procedures to managers, technicians and other security & loss prevention professionals in both government and private industry that include numerous Fortune 500 companies. The originator and developer of extensive technical, operational and managerial security & life safety programs at the university level, Mr. Bryant is active in the design, application, installation and field maintenance of Integrated Facilities Protection Systems utilizing the Total Facilities Management approach. He is a frequent speaker at international conferences and exhibitions and his articles regularly appear in various security industry publications. Mr. Bryant is an active contributor to new product development projects for many international manufactures.

Mr. Bryant served as Chairman of a Chapter of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS). He is a member of the South East Florida Chapter of the Association of Contingency Planners (ACP) and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). He has also been a member of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), The Academy of Security Educators & Trainers (ASET), the Fire Educators & Technology Section of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and served on Committee F-12 on Security Systems & Equipment of the American Society for Test & Material (ASTM). Mr. Bryant contributed to a monthly column on Systems Integration in Access Control & Security Systems Integration magazine and was the Technical Editor of International Corporate Security, a magazine published in the United Kingdom. He has been appointed to the advisory boards of Defense & Security Electronics, CCTV Applications & Technology, Access Control & Security Systems Integration, Security Technology & Design and Southeast Asia Fire & Security magazines.

Ron Montgomery; is the Director of Special Operations at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He is a former U. S. Navy SEAL, Chief Warrant Officer, with more than 25 years experience in operations and administration. Much of his experience was gained as the tactics officer/operative of the Navy SEAL Anti-Terrorism unit, Naval Security Coordination Team, better known as "REDCELL". While a member of "REDCELL", Mr. Montgomery provided oversight and instructed security workshops in force protection, anti-terrorism, improvised explosive device recognition, vehicle search procedures and emergency command post procedures at Naval facilities worldwide. As the supervisor of the asset recovery training he instructed foreign military personnel in the recovery of high value off shore structures, i.e., gas & oil platforms. He brings continuity and focus to Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Physical and Personnel Security Issues.

As a Security Consultant for the Presidential Security Task Force, Mr. Montgomery has conducted security training for PSTF personnel on security awareness and anti-terrorism. Mr. Montgomery has recently completed a Threat Analysis and Vulnerability Analysis of Government buildings within the State of Vermont and three mid-Atlantic military bases. The Vermont State project totaled 78 individual buildings located in various communities across the state. These were a miscellany of facilities including the Capital, Supreme Court, Governors' office, Attorney Generals' building, a correctional facility and Heath Department laboratories. All data supported an interim and final report suitable for budget briefings and final recommendations on risk mitigation.

Mr. Montgomery was a Security Enhancement Training Instructor (SET) for Department Of Defense personnel at the Defense Logistics Agency He co-authored a break contact and evade curriculum stressing personal survival skills needed for novice travelers and ranking members of the DLA in hostile locations. It encompassed training in lodging & work place security, urban/rural survival, anti-terrorism, weapons training, personal vehicle search procedures, convoy procedures, and improvised explosive device recognition.

He has lectured at the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy and at COPEX trade shows on Maritime Security, Shipboard anti-terrorism and emergency command post procedures.

William Van Ritch, M.A.; is a member of the Faculty at the World Institute for Security Enhancement and has a Master of Arts Degree in Security Management. He has more than twenty years experience in the areas of special operations, intelligence activities, investigations and industrial security. As Operations Officer for the Allied Counterintelligence Group in Europe, Mr. Ritch managed and directed all counterespionage operations, investigations and technical security services throughout the NATO alliance.

At the U. S. Army Special Forces Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., Mr. Ritch was the senior Intelligence Officer for the command responsible for managing, supervising and directing security and intelligence activities supporting Special Forces operations and training. He was responsible for all physical, information, personnel, and ADP security for the command and its subordinate units.

Mr. Ritch has supervised Intelligence, Counterintelligence and Security operations in the Middle East and Africa which supported Special Operations and also coordinated support to the security programs of diplomatic posts in those regions. He was principal liaison officer to select Department of Defense and Federal Intelligence Agencies. While chief of field training for the Army's survival school which trained select high risk personnel, Mr. Ritch developed sensitive material in the areas of evasion, resistance, and escape. He also developed and implemented a specialized anti-terrorist, personal protection program for executive personnel traveling in high threat areas.

As Commander of a unique Special Forces "A" Detachment he was responsible for insuring the team remained proficient in Special Forces skills. He provided realistic live-fire training for select Special Operations and Federal Law Enforcement Personnel.

As Director of the U. S. Counterespionage Section in West Berlin, Mr. Ritch managed U.S. and foreign Counter-Intelligence investigators in a wide variety of operations and projects. He coordinated all counterespionage investigations and source operations within the American sector of Berlin and directed debriefings of refugees with hostile intelligence/criminal contact. Mr. Ritch spotted assessed, and recruited sources to be used in sensitive intelligence operations and coordinated investigations and source operations with other U.S. and Allied agencies.

Additional instruction may be provided by other faculty members, which might include:

Norman R. Bottom Jr., Ph.D.; is a member of the Board of Advisors at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He is an internationally respected security and loss control expert and is associated with Bryant & Associates. His career began more than twenty five years ago with the Defense Intelligence Agency. Dr. Bottom designed and staffed one of the first masters programs in security at the university level, and has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in executive protection, international security management, terrorism, industrial & institutional security, crime prevention, information security, security supervision & administration, security management and security undercover investigations.

Dr. Bottom frequently instructs before international associations, conferences and expositions on a variety of security and loss prevention topics. He has authored and reviewed numerous articles and is the author of the book "Security/Loss Control Negligence," co-author of "Industrial Espionage: Intelligence Techniques and Countermeasures," and senior author of "Security and Loss Control," and authored "Parking Lot and Garage Security Handbook," Dr. Bottom is a faculty member of the Canadian Security Academy and is Editor of the Journal of Security Administration.

Dr. Bottom is an active member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Communications Security Association, International Association of Professional Security Consultants, National Association of Legal Investigators and has been certified as a Personal Protection Specialist by the Nine Lives Associates.

Dr. Bottom is a past president of the Academy of Security Educators and Trainers which has certified him as a Certified Security Trainer (CST), is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by the American Society for Industrial Security and is also a Certified Protection officer.

Mario C. Martinez, M.B.A., CFE, CIFI; is an internationally recognized Consultant in Telecommunication Security with a Master of Public Administration in International Affairs. Mr. Martinez is the Director of Administration at the World Institute for Security Enhancement and retired as Director of Security for Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Co. directing all corporate security operations in the southern district of Florida. During his career he participated in a number of law enforcement task forces in Florida and Washington DC to enhance telecommunications technologies available for criminal investigations. During his tenure with Southern Bell he attended numerous management, technical, telecommunication, and investigative security courses. He has also developed and presented numerous programs in the areas of computer security and investigation.

Mr. Martinez has represented Southern Bell's business interests in the United States, Canada, and Spain. He was assigned to review security measures at Compania Telefonica Nacional de Espana (Telefonica) following terrorist bombing attacks directed at telephone company facilities in Madrid. He was later assigned to review telephone facilities security measures in Barcelona, Spain in connection with the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. He has been cleared "Top Secret" by the Department of Defense and the F.B.I.

Mr. Martinez is an active member of numerous associations including the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS). He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners and a Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) from the International Association of Special Investigation Units.

Phillip A. Parker, M.A.; is a member of the Board of Advisors at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He is a former special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He retired as Deputy Assistant Director for Operations of the Intelligence Division, directing all counterintelligence and counter espionage investigations and operations in the United States. He has been the U.S. representative to the NATO Security Committee in Brussels and an F.B.I. representative to several INTERPOL conferences. In 1987 Mr. Parker was awarded the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal for exemplary accomplishments while serving as Deputy Assistant Director. He testified before and was quoted by the Stillwell Commission.

Mr. Parker presently provides investigative and security consulting through Phillip A. Parker and Associates LTD. and in association with Bryant & Associates. He possesses a Bachelors Degree from Old Dominion University and a Masters Degree from Indiana University. He is also a graduate of the National War College. Mr. Parker's security services include protection from industrial espionage, protection of classified or proprietary information, crisis management, security surveys and as an expert witness.

Mr. Parker is a member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and the American Society for Industrial Security.

Victor Coffin; is the Manager of Special Operations and a member of the Faculty at the World Institute for Security Enhancement. He is also a technical and special operations consultant for Bryant & Associates. His extensive experience in special operations, obtained while attached to Force Reconnaissance in the United States Marine Corps, allow him to provide vital technical, strategic, and tactical operational skills to corporate & governmental agencies in the U. S. and abroad. He presently studies, practices and teaches Okinawa Kenpo Karate, and Kobudo (weaponry), having achieved the rank of Hachi-Dan (Eighth Degree Black Belt) in martial arts. Mr. Coffin is an expert in hand weapons and self defense techniques and for more than twenty years, has instructed military and law enforcement personnel in self defense tactics and in Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT).

General Information:

World Institute for Security Enhancement courses are provided at our USA training sites.

ENROLLMENT: Course registration is limited. Please reserve your place now! Complete the attached registration form or call the Institute directly at +1-310-358-9906 for information on class quotas.

COURSE FEE: $1,250.00 USD

FEE INCLUDES: The course registration fee includes a attendee Reference Manual, Program Materials, a Framed Certificate, and Daily Refreshments for the programs held at the training sites. Payment in

U. S. dollars is required with your registration form and must be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the beginning of the Class. Payment not received on time will automatically be placed in the next scheduled class.

MEALS: Meals are NOT included.

DRESS: Business casual is the recommended daily attire.

REFUNDS / CANCELLATIONS: The Institute reserves the right to amend any program should circumstances warrant such action. In the event of course postponement or cancellation, the Institute will reschedule the course, or apply the fee payment to any other program offered in the next twelve months. Liability for course cancellation is specifically limited to the amount of prepaid course fees and excludes any incidental or consequential damages. Attendees must confirm cancellations or substitutions, in writing, at least THIRTY (30) days prior to the initial class date. There will be a $100 administrative fee for such a cancellation. Otherwise, fees are not refundable but may be transferred to another class of your choosing. Substitutions may be made, with written notice to the Institute, at least thirty (30) days prior to class commencement.

LODGING: Lodging is NOT included. Each attendee is responsible for their own travel arrangements and lodging costs.

MIAMI LAKES: Arrangements have been made with Don Shula's Hotel & Golf Club in Miami Lakes, Florida. The negotiated Institute rate has been established at $119.00 / $99.00 / $109.00 (seasonal rate) per night + tax, for the Golf Club, and $135.00 / $104.00 / $114.00 (seasonal rate) per night + tax, for the Hotel on Main Street, for either a Single or Double Room. Each attendee is responsible for their own travel arrangements and lodging costs. Please make your room reservation at least three weeks prior to the initial class date with Don Shula's Hotel & Golf Club; Main Street; Miami Lakes, Florida, USA. The telephone number is (+1-305-820-8100) or (+1-800-24-SHULA). A listing of additional area hotels is available after registering.

BOSTON: Arrangements have been made with local hotels in the Boston Metropolitan area. Negotiated Institute rates have been established. A listing of hotels in the Boston Metropolitan area will be provided with your registration package.

LOS ANGELES: Arrangements have been made with local hotels in the Los Angeles area. Negotiated Institute rates have been established. A listing of hotels in the Los Angeles area will be provided with your registration package.

NASHVILLE: Arrangements have been made with local hotels in the Nashville area. Negotiated Institute rates have been established. A listing of hotels in the Nashville area will be provided with your registration package.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Transportation is NOT included. For a fee, transportation is available from the Airport to your Hotel. Transportation is not provided to the Institute Training Site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute Training Site.

MIAMI LAKES: For a fee, transportation is available from the Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) International Airports to Don Shula's Hotel & Golf Club with Super Shuttle (+1-305-871-2000). Transportation is not provided to the Institute training site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute training site.

BOSTON: A complimentary Hotel shuttle may be available from the Boston (BOS) and Providence (PVD) Airports. Transportation is not provided to the Institute training site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute training site.

LOS ANGELES: A complimentary Hotel shuttle may be available from the Los Angeles (LAX) Airport. Transportation is not provided to the Institute training site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute training site.

NASHVILLE: A complimentary Hotel shuttle may be available from the Nashville airport. Transportation is not provided to the Institute training site daily. Each participant is responsible for their own daily local ground transportation to the Institute training site.

INSTRUCTION: While every effort is made to assure that scheduled instructors are present, unforeseen circumstances may occur. Therefore, the Institute reserves the right to substitute personnel and curriculum as required.

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