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The Threat of Ambushes to Private Security Are Real
Likewise, security officers privately employed on private property are just as likely to encounter an attack or
ambush, especially if the officer is working alone. They should take nothing for granted. Crimes have a tenden-
cy to spill over to private properties which places the officer at greater risk. Security Officers are not immune
to crimes against them. Believing you are just a “security guard” and nothing will happen to you is a fantasy.
Statistics have proven this mindset, unfortunately, wrong many times over.

Your training will go a long way in how to you react and respond to incidents against you and those you pro-
tect. However, training alone will not deter, or even stop someone from acts of aggression. Your employer must
C provide the foundation, the mindset, training and the equipment to perform your responsibilities as safely as
A possible. It’s also incumbent on the security officer to seek out real and proper training for today’s world.
P Have a good working relationship with local law enforcement. The continued support and assistance in either

I direction will go a long way.
T Be proud of your profession and what you stand for. Your uniform represents the line between law and order

A and chaos. It also means you place yourself in harm’s way every time you put it on.
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Donato is an innovative problem-solver with more than 17 years of security, supervisory,
instructional and management experience complemented by a solid background in security and
public safety. He is the author of “The Art of Private Patrol: What You Really Need to Know”
and “How to Game Change Personal Service: Seven Principles.” Donato is the co-owner of
Sound Training Group LLP at http://soundtraining.wixsite.com/soundtraininggroup/services

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