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On-Page 136 of Joe Autera\\u2019s book \\u201cThe Professional Guide to Planning, Managing, and Providing Secure Transportation is written as one of the better answers to the question - Why do I need secure transportation?
A quote from the book
\\u201cIt has been said, time and time again, that there are only two things in life that are a certainty, death, and taxes. While no one enjoys paying taxes, virtually everyone would rather pay them than be confronted by the other. If the right conditions are met, the Security Driver is one of the few people on the face of the earth that can reduce the Principal\\u2019s risk of both! Naturally, this brings us to the other elements of the business case for having a Security Driver or Solo Practitioner supporting the Principal.\\u201d
Understanding the business case for Secure Transportation starts with\\xa0 gaining an understanding of \\xa0IRS Regulation Part 132(5), which dictates the conditions under which corporations and/or their executives may be eligible for tax deductions when secure ground transportation is provided.\\u201d
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In this week\\u2019s episode, we will cover a range of tire topics. Specifically tire pressure, the tire contact patch, and armored vehicles and tires.
Anyone who has been to an old Scotti School or over the last 18 years to a VDI training program, knows the importance we place on tires. The ISDA is constantly monitoring the tire industry. \\xa0We spend the time and effort researching tires because no other vehicle component is susceptible to time and the environment as the tires.
As a Security Driver, tires are the decision-making component of the vehicle. A decision that adds to the safety and security of your principal.
Maintaining correct tire pressure helps optimize tire performance and fuel\\xa0economy. Proper tire inflation pressure allows Security Drivers and their passengers to experience tire (ride) comfort, durability, and performance designed to match their vehicles\' needs.
Every time you move the controls, you are shifting weight throughout the vehicle.\\xa0 These shifts are all eventually felt at the tires.\\xa0 The tires\\u2019 ability to bear that weight is dependent on the tire pressures.
Tires don\\u2019t support the weight of your car. It is the air pressure inside the tire that supports the car. The tire is basically a rubber container that holds the air the car rides on. Setting the correct tire pressure is required for good handling, traction, and durability.
For example, a tire that requires 32 psi but is inflated to 24 psi loses 10 percent of its handling capability.
That is another way of saying that low tire pressures decreased the amount of force drivers can place on the vehicle\'s center of gravity and still maintain control.
For the rest of the show-notes go to https://securitydriver.com/173
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In this week\\u2019s episode, we are talking about the Tiger Woods accident, Event Data Recorder (EDR), and Secure Transportation.\\xa0
The February 23 Tiger Woods accident has created questions concerning the Event Data Recorder (EDR) and ownership of the data collected by the EDR.\\xa0
The question of who owns the EDR arose when the L.A. County Sheriff got a search warrant to seize the automotive black box in Tiger Woods\\u2019\\u202fvehicle. The warrant was issued because a judge believed that there was probable cause to believe a crime may have been committed. Law enforcement sources said that the possible offense is misdemeanor reckless driving. To better understand how this affects Secure Transportation, we need to define the function of the EDR or Black Box.\\xa0
Since the term "EDR" can be used to cover many different types of devices, we believe it is important to define the term for the purposes of this podcast. When we use the term\\u202fEDR, we refer to a device installed in a vehicle to record technical vehicle and occupant information for a brief\\xa0period of time\\xa0(seconds, not minutes) before, during, and after a crash. For instance, EDRs may record (1) pre-crash vehicle dynamics and system status, (2) driver inputs, (3) vehicle crash signature, (4) restraint usage/deployment status, and (5) post-crash data such as the activation of an automatic collision notification (ACN) system. EDRs are devices that record information related to an "event." In the context of this Podcast, the event is defined as a vehicle accident or violence.\\xa0\\xa0
EDRs\\xa0have and\\xa0can make a major impact on highway safety, assisting in real-world data collection to better define the auto safety problem,\\xa0aid\\xa0law enforcement, and\\xa0understand\\xa0the specific aspects of a crash.
ISDA has written articles concerning\\xa0Secure\\xa0Transportation, Security\\xa0Driving,\\xa0and the EDR\\xa0\\u2013 one of\\xa0the\\xa0articles\\xa0was called\\xa0\\u201cYour\\xa0Car\\xa0Is\\xa0Watching\\xa0You" (https://securitydriver.com/01/your-car-is-watching-you/). The article is an explanation of an accident that occurred with the then Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts.\\xa0\\xa0
Go to show notes - https://securitydriver.com/171
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As 2020 comes to a welcome end, we reflect on the effects COVID-19 had and look into its impact on the profession. There is no doubt that Covid-19 has changed Secure Transportation; the question remains: for 2021, how long the changes will last, and will those changes be permanent.
It is impossible to accurately predict the overall impact that the COVID crisis will have on the Protection industry, but as we move into 2021, these are some thoughts and metrics.
As in any crisis, those who can adapt to the changes will survive, and those who can\'t - won\'t. The financial impact on the Secure Transportation profession is unmeasurable. Not only was Secure Transportation, but also the Pandemic had a profound effect on Executive Protection and Event Security. How long this will last and can all of us survive is a question that, at this time, is hard to answer. But there are some basic business concepts that we can use as a guideline.
Adaptability was the keyword for any business to survive in 2020 against the economic fallout from COVID. EP and ST training providers had to adapt to online classrooms and webinars. In-person conferences and training became online virtual events. Zoom became a household name and a business need. You had to understand the technology and how to market an online event. Businesses needed to rely more heavily on social media for marketing and communicating to clients on safety policies.
Those that supply Secure Transportation and own their vehicles may have to look for other revenue sources outside the security. Many have already done so.
Something that you can do. Market that your cars have been sanitized. \\xa0We suggest creating a marketing program outlining your sanitation process. We recommend that you read Joe Autera/VDI article - Guidelines for Disinfecting and Sanitizing Executive Vehicles; a link is supplied in the show notes.
When this is all over, and it will be, there will be a pent-up travel demand for corporate and high net worth, but they\'ll be a new paradigm as far as what is required from those who supply Secure Transportation; we suggest you get a head start.\\xa0Inoculations and vehicle sanitization will be vital to the decision-makers.
This also applies to sub-contractors that use rental vehicles while supplying Secure Transportation. Whether you are for or against vaccinations for COVID-19, we suggest you keep in mind that your personal beliefs are not what needs to be marketed.
Talking to our corporate members in the future, those who subcontract Secure Transportation will require proof of vaccination and evidence of the vehicle\'s thorough cleansing.\\xa0
These are not facts but predictions; insurance providers will require proof of vehicle sanitization, and those close to the principal, including the driver, will need to show proof of vaccination.
The effect of Covid-19 on EP and Security Driver training is immeasurable; it is our opinion that the major training providers, those that have an established market base, and were successful before the Pandemic, will survive and will do well in 2021, and well beyond. We see a trend by those who conduct training to get into the online training market, which, Pandemic and no Pandemic, in our opinion, is the right business decision.
Some metrics from our training survey, when the question was asked, "How did you hear about the training program you attended? 72% answered Word of Mouth (WOM), and 10% answered through Facebook or LinkedIn posts. Those training providers who had a strong word of mouth working for them before COVID-19 will still have word of mouth working for them when this all comes to an end.
Look at those offering online training and understand that not all providers are created equal, this is not a criticism, but an observation backed by 45 plus years in the profession. \\xa0We suggest practitioners concentrate on soft skills.\\xa0
We also suggest that practitioners take this time to learn more about the IRS regulations concerning Secure Transportation and get very familiar with the K&R insurance business. As far as Secure Transportation is concerned, those are the two primary drivers for high-end market corporations and high net worth people to use Secure Transportation.\\xa0
We suggest that you concentrate your knowledge and learning experience on the business end and your profession. It\'ll be those who understand the concept of marketing in the post-pandemic environment that will have an advantage.\\xa0
Another survey question asked, What was the deciding factor for you attending the training program? 85% answered the reputation of the training provider. So, those training providers with a strong client base and a good reputation before the Pandemic, in my opinion, should thrive in 2021.
In 2020 the increase in those marketing EP and Security Driver training programs increased exponentially. We have no metrics to back this up. Our opinion is that they will not make it through 2021. But it is also our opinion more will take their place in 2021.
Also, as we had mentioned many times in the past, those training providers who supply
knowledge at no cost before attending their training program do well. They did well in 2020, working through the Pandemic, and they\'ll do well in 2021. Sharing knowledge was a powerful marketing tool during the Pandemic, and it will be in the future.
History says that vehicle ambushes are not going away. Over the last six months of 2020, a series of vehicle attacks have gathered a considerable amount of news.\\xa0Two of which were discussed in previous podcast episodes \\u2013 161 and 143.
The statistic that has been around for decades is still in effect. 85% of all attacks against the principal occur in or near the vehicle. That statistic did not change in 2020, and it will not change in 2021 or anytime soon. All one needs to do is look at 2020. The attacks on Omar Garcia Harfuch and the Iranian nuclear scientist made international headlines. Vehicle attacks in Mexico are almost a daily occurrence. The truck hijacking of the Apple products in the UK did not make major headlines. However, it\'s still a problem for those who need to supply Secure Transportation.
This is 100% certain \\u2013 what will not go away in 2021 or the future is the IRS regulations and code concerning executive travel and Secure Transportation. As we have said many times, the IRS has created and still will have one of the best motivators for using your services. We cannot stress what we mentioned above understand the IRS code and, if applicable, use it in your marketing. The same is true concerning the kidnap and ransom insurance. K&R has been around for decades. It also will be around for the foreseeable future. Again, we suggest you understand it and use it to your advantage.
In 2020 our membership, by volunteering their knowledge and skill through articles shared through our network, reached more than 50,000 Executive Protection and Secure Transportation professionals. Since the inception of ISDA, through our members, we have shared well over 400 pieces of knowledge to the community at no charge.\\xa0ISDA is confident that our members will continue sharing their knowledge in 2021.
That will bring us to the end of another episode of the EPST podcast. The last of our podcast episodes until 2021. I hope you\\u2019ll join us then. Show notes for this episode are available at the SecurityDriver.Com website.
On behalf of myself, Tony Scotti, and our members, we wish you a safe and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. As David Cameron once said, "Christmas gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us."
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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\\u2019m your host Larry Snow. The topic of today\\u2019s episode is low light driving conditions.
EP practitioners attend low light shooting programs - but how many have attended a training program or are aware of the problems created by low light driving scenarios.\\xa0Our, defined as the ISDA and Vehicle Dynamics Institute, forensic analysis of the recent Omar Garc\\xeda Harfuch ambush indicated that low light conditions contributed to the outcome of the scenario.
The ambush was conducted in a low light driving scenario, approximately 6:35 AM. ISDA and VDI recreated the OGH ambush in low light conditions and found that there is a significant difference in headlight distance from vehicle to vehicle - the same make and model can have headlight distance that also varies considerably.
The ISDA and Vehicle Dynamics Institute found that the timing and the decision-making process in daylight are not the same as it is in low light driving conditions.
With the standard time approaching us (that is putting our clocks back one hour), security drivers will find themselves spending more time driving in low light conditions, yet many are unaware of the special hazards night driving presents or don\'t know effective ways to deal with them.
Statistics indicate that 60% of adults have driven while they were tired, and another 37% or 103 million people have fallen asleep at the wheel.
When you consider that 90% of a driver\'s reaction depends on vision, and vision is severely limited at night, it is no surprise that the night driving accident rate is roughly three times that of daylight driving. The cause of the decreased vision varies. At night, the driver\'s normally wide field of vision is narrowed to the field of view illuminated by your headlights, the headlights of other vehicles, and fixed road lights. Depth perception, color recognition, and peripheral vision are compromised at dawn and after sundown.\\xa0
Older drivers have difficulties seeing at night. A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a 30-year old. Issues that are affected by age are night vision and peripheral vision. As mentioned previously, 90% of the decisions made while driving are based on what we see.
According to an article that appeared in "Car and Travel," Triple A\'s magazine, at age 40 and above, a driver\'s sensitivity to glare increases dramatically, and it will take much longer to adapt to changes in light. We suggest that driver over the age of 40 check their night vision if over age 55 check their peripheral vision.\\xa0
Adding to the problem, most drivers do not slow down significantly when driving at night, despite their reduced visibility. The reduced visibility can cause even the most cautious driver to overdrive their headlights.
Its night, and you\'re driving with your low beam headlights on, which permit you to see about 150 feet or 46 meters ahead of you. If your speed is 40 MPH/64 KPH (approximately 60 FPS/18MPS.), you have 2.5 seconds\' worth of vision ahead of you. If there were an emergency waiting for you just beyond your range of vision, you would have 2.5 seconds of reaction time.
At 60 MPH/97KPH, you would have approximately 1.7 seconds of vision and reaction time. Having 2.5 seconds to react should be sufficient, exciting, but sufficient. When it gets down to 1.7 seconds, it will be all a matter of luck, and all this is assuming that your headlights are clean and working at maximum efficiency.
Suppose you consider that theaverage high beam headlight range is about 350 Feet/107 Meters. If you are moving at 60 mph/97 KPH, you are covering about 90 feet per second/ 27 Meters per second. The average attentive person\'s reaction time is .75 to 1.50 seconds. A person\'s reaction distance at 60 mph/97 KPH would be somewhere between 67.5 feet/21meters/ and 135 feet;/41 meters/ add braking distance to that, and the total is over 300 feet/92 Meters. Put this all together, and on low beams, if something is in your path anywhere within up to 300 feet/92 Meters (the length of a football field), you can\'t stop in time to miss it. If you cannot steer around it, you\'re doomed; this is called "out-driving your headlights."\\xa0
One of the most dangerous aspects of night driving is one that we can do little to control: blinding glare from oncoming headlights. An immense amount of research has been conducted into the problems of glare and night vision, and all these studies have reached the same startling conclusion: When your eyes are hit by a bright beam of light from an oncoming car, you can\'t see.
This type of attack impairs a significant amount of your vision. We can be completely blinded for one or two full seconds. This means that at just 40MPH/65KPH, you will drive 120 Feet/37 Meters without being able to see anything clearly.
Drivers can be affected by the oncoming glare of headlights as far as 3,000 Feet/914 Meters away. If you feel you won\'t be able to see after a car approaching you has passed, slow down, and try not to look directly at those headlights. Looking at the right side of the road is often effective.
Bright color and high contrast make objects visible at night. That\'s why it\'s a good idea to have some reflecting tape somewhere in your car, especially if the car is a dark color.
Security drivers and executive protection practitioners have a history of working long hours - hence we cannot separate driving at night from driving while fatigued.
Statistics indicate that 60% of adults have driven while they were tired, and another 37% or 103 million people have fallen asleep at the wheel.
These staggering numbers are backed up by a report by NHTSA that 100,000 police-reported crashes are a result of driver fatigue
Losing two hours of sleep has the same effect on driving as having three beers, and tired drivers are three times more likely to be in a car crash if they are fatigued.
The National Sleep Foundation offers this advice:
Adjust your speed to the range of your headlights. Understand the concept of overdriving your headlights and don\'t drive faster than you can see
Good night visibility is more than just having a set of lights mounted on your vehicle. Equally important is the alignment of those lights. Ensure that your headlights are aligned properly.
It\'s important as well to keep headlights clean. As much as half of a headlight\'s total output can be absorbed by dirt on the light\'s surface. Keeping headlights clean is especially important in winter when they\'re frequently covered with road dirt and encrusted with salt.
Likewise, a clean windshield is vital for driving whether in day or night. Streaks and smears on windshields can produce extremely disorienting kaleidoscopic effects when lights shine on them at night.
Ensure your windshield washers work, that your windshield wiper blades are clean and not old and worn out and that the windshield wiper fluid container is kept filled.
Headlights cannot see around corners as they light only the path of travel that is dead ahead. When we do turn corners at night, we tend to follow the headlights around that corner. When you turn your car, scan the areas to the side and beyond the headlights.
When backing up, only your backup lights are available, and on most vehicle models, they aren\'t much. There\'s not much more you can do but cope with this reality.
Keep your eyes moving. Don\'t fall for the temptation of focusing on the middle of the lighted area in front of you. Search the edges of the lighted area.
Look for other patches of light that could be cars. Look for them at hilltops, on curves, or at intersections.
Protect your eyes from glare. Prolonged exposure to glare from sunlight during the day or headlights at night can temporarily ruin your night vision, while also leading to eyestrain and drowsiness.
Wear good sunglasses on bright days and take them off as soon as the sun goes down.
As a side note, this may seem like a pain in the ass, but you need to know night driving sight distance numbers that are the difference between a security driver and a driver.\\xa0
Night driving training needs to be part of all protective driving programs you \\xa0cannot assume the bad things will happen during daylight
All protective driving programs must have a low light component.
That\\u2019s all for this week\\u2019s episode, I hope you will join us next week for another episode of the EPST podcast.
If you\\u2019ve enjoyed this EPST podcast episode, we invite you to check out the International Security Driver Association.\\xa0 The ISDA is a valuable resource for all practitioners working in the protection profession. We offer benchmark educational, networking, and marketing programs. Access to the encyclopedia of executive protection and secure transportation \\u2013 The ISDA knowledge center. The knowledge shared encompasses a wide range of EP and ST focused topics with resources, information, and metrics.
For more information on all of the member benefits head over to https://isdacenter.org.
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Welcome, everyone to the International Security Driver Association\\u2019s 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 from the International Security Driver Association and SecurityDriver.Com to our Podcast audience. \\xa0You can find notes for this episode over on https://securitydriver.com
In today\\u2019s podcast we\\u2019ll be discussing Omar Garcia Harfuch ambush.
During Tony Scotti\\u2019s 45 years and, for the past 18 years, Joe Autera of Vehicle Dynamics Institute, have conducted forensic analysis on countless vehicle attacks. As they have in the past, Joe and Tony are currently analyzing the Omar Garc\\xeda Harfuch Ambush that took place in Mexico in June of 2020.
International Security Driver Association members Mark Caldwell and Gerardo Corona have contributed invaluable data and metrics to ensure the accuracy of the upcoming Forensic Analysis.
In the past, they have used forensic science and engineering principles to determine the cause of a vehicle ambush. The analysis is based on a rigorous, disciplined approach to identify the problem that causes the event. They test all scenarios for accuracy. They measure maximum speed, the path the vehicle takes, vehicle performance, sight distance, and come up with the cause of the event followed by lessons learned.
An example of past analysis is the Cantu Ambush. Rodolfo Torre Cantu was a physician and politician running for governor of the Mexican State of Tamaulipas. While driving in a non-armored two-vehicle convoy he was ambushed and assassinated. \\xa0
If you\\u2019d like to download for free the Cantu ambush go to https://isdacenter.org/cantuambush
On June 26th at 6:35 AM, Mexico City Police Chief Omar Garc\\xeda Harfuch was ambushed in his armored Suburban. The ambush occurred at the intersection of Monte Blanco and Av. Paseo de la Reforma. The attackers drove a large truck followed by a Suburban, out of AV. Monte Blanco and blocked the intersection as Garc\\xeda Harfuch was driving on towards AV. Monte Blanco.
As we share this information in the podcast, Joe Autera and the VDI team have recreated the Harfuch ambush scenario using one of their B6 Suburban\\u2019s. The analysis is underway, and the report is forthcoming in a future podcast. In the interim, we offer this quick outline of the attack followed by comments and opinions covering surveillance detection, armored vehicles, the driver, attack site and offer some suggestions.
If you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to check out the International Security Driver Association. \\xa0The ISDA is a valuable resource for all practitioners working in the protection profession. We offer benchmark educational, networking, and marketing programs. Access to the encyclopedia of executive protection and secure transportation \\u2013 The ISDA knowledge center.
What ISDA Offers:
The ISDA Membership
ISDA Members represent all facets and levels of the protective services profession. The membership can be defined as a group of practitioners from different disciplines within the profession and with years of experience coming together to assist ISDA Members.
For more information visit https://isdacenter.org
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