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Executive Protection Operator Certification

Here's the line up for upcoming operator certification courses from PFC in Las Vegas:

Aug. 25-28     University of Nevada Las Vegas Protective Security Operator Certification
Sept. 14-18    Protective Security Operations Certification (PSOC)
Sept. 19-23    Protective Driving Operations Certification (PDOC)
Sept. 24-30    High Threat Security Operations Certification (HTSOC)

The PSOC courses are required if you want to work EP for PFC Safeguards.  Get the course information and flyers from the PFC site at:  www.pfctraining.com.  Go to the "Schedule" button on the top navigation bar to get all the information.   

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Brad Parker and Mike Gillette are both featured as contributors to the new book, "Kidnapping: An Investigator's Guide to Profiling" by Diana M. Concannon.
Parker Named to Rape Prevention Center Board of Directors

Brad Parker has been named to the Board of Directors of the Phoenix Center for Rape Prevention, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing rape prevention education and awareness.
Question:  Did the North Hollywood Bank Robbers win their suit with the City of Los Angeles?
Disengage Safely from the Fight

The argument or fight is over. Be especially careful now or you could be blindsided.  How to safety disengage from the guy.
Podcast

"Searching for Yoda" is the newest Defend University Podcast.

It's Not IF, But WHEN

Developing the proper pre-fight mindset can actually set you free from the worry associated with wondering whether or not you could be attacked.
Survey Results!

Thanks for participating in the latest women's self-defense survey.  Here's the set up: You're a women who has been attacked by bad guy with a weapon and you've managed to disarm him, now what do you do?

Go here to see the survey results...
 
 Shouldn't I be able to shoot a guy who has broken into my house?

Yes, and no.  See the answer in the question and answer section.
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