An open letter from Tony Scotti New "Driving Techniques" text complete Road Side Bombs - An Old Tactic Re-born EXPLOSIVE FORCES OF IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES Before It Makes the Headlines: Effective Threat Detection Strategies and Tactics Advanced Security Driver/Vehicle Seminar Crossroads Training Schedule Payment by Credit Card Please email us for additional information TSA Member Web Site for Vehicle Information NWTC SubscriberMail

An open letter from Tony Scotti Whats been going on? For the past few years there has been confusion concerning what I am doing - who am I doing it with - and where am I doing it. I must admit that over the past few years, there have been times that, I also, was not sure what I was doing. To eliminate the confusion and set the story straight, here are the answers to those questions. My company is Tony Scotti Associates (TSA). TSA has partnered with a small and elite group of professionals and organizations that consist of vetted, independent individuals who conduct their own training academies (The academies are mentioned below). Every instructor teaching at those academies has, under my tutelage, undergone a rigorous apprenticeship, and they have all completed a program of certification personally administered by me. I teach at some of the programs - but not all of the programs. If a client wants me there - I'll be there Click here for full text and list of training partners New "Driving Techniques" text complete New 3rd Edition: By Tony Scotti In Tony's new updated relaese: Driving Techniques For the Professional & Non-Professional he details recognition of the five major accident situations and the human and mechanical failures that cause them. The basics of vehicle dynamics and why the vehicle sometimes does what it wants to do and not what the driver wants it to. Timing, maneuvering, spotting hazards and in emergency situations --such as when there are five seconds or less between the driver and a potentially serious situation. Includes maintenance and security tips from Shell Oil Company. This text is a must for all security and driving professionals. To place an order please call: 800-431-1579 or: Order Online

Road Side Bombs - An Old Tactic Re-born By: Tony Scotti On October 15, an explosive device the press referred to as a Roadside Bomb (RSB) hit an armored Suburban in Gaza killing three security contractors. It seems like daily that we here of a report about a "Roadside Bomb" (RSB) inflecting casualties on our troops and the civilian population in Iraq. From the reports that I have read the press gives the impression that RSB's are a new tactic, but those of us who have been around a while know that RSB are not new, in fact they are an old tactic. In 1989 I wrote an article for Security Management magazine covering the subject of roadside bombs. A copy of this article can be found at the Security Driver website in the articles archive. The article was written for the corporate community so it does not exactly apply to what is going on in Iraq and Gaza, but the article contains some basic facts about roadside bombs that simply do not change. That is what this Newsletter/Report is all about, it may appear the vehicle attacks have changed, but in reality they have not. Full Article EXPLOSIVE FORCES OF IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES By: Jeff Slotnick In today's world we are constantly bombarded with news of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's). Such devices are regularly used against U.S. Forces and security personnel in hostile environments like Iraq, Afghanistan and Colombia. Bombings are clearly the method of choice by most terrorists. For example, improvised explosive devices were used for the 1993 and 2001 bombings of the World Trade Center, the 1995 attack on the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma, the 2000 attack on the USS Cole, the 1998 attacks on the East African Embassies, the 2003 Earth Liberation Front bombings in California, and about 13,510 other incidents from 1993 to 1997. These bombings have exacted both a physical and mental toll on their victims, as well as, the general population. Additionally, we are now confronted with homicide bombers, and dirty bombs. Before anyone can start to study these events and digest the design, construct, and methods chosen by terrorists, it is most important to understand the basics of explosives, explosive forces, and how they work. Full Article Before It Makes the Headlines: Effective Threat Detection Strategies and Tactics by: Joe Autera Since the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001, law enforcement and security professionals have been inundated with bulletins, directives and warnings urging increased vigilance and heightened awareness. Unfortunately, there has been little put forth regarding exactly what it is that those on the front lines of the war on terrorism should be vigilant for and aware of. In fact, there is even quite a bit of confusion regarding the very terms that we use to define our efforts to deter, detect and defeat future attacks Full Article

Advanced Security Driver/Vehicle Seminar Tony Scotti Associates (TSA) has developed a two-day Advanced Security Driver/Vehicle seminar. The need for the seminar is dictated by the changes we face as providers of secure transportation. We are facing a different enemy - not new - different. Although there are basic fundamental that still apply, tactics are changing - vehicles are changing - and the environments we drive through are changing. The seminar is based on the theory that in order to provide safe and secure transportation - whether it be a person - people - or things, requires managing and controlling The Driver - The Vehicle - and the Environment they drive through. For 30 years we have called this the "Security Triangle", and the Security Triangle is exactly what the seminar is all about. THE DRIVER The role of the security driver has taken on a new meaning. Security driving is no longer just the act of driving. It has as much to do with managing - and with the tactics and vehicles used in today's environment - you need to be a good as a manager (if not better) than you are a driver. THE VEHICLE The types of vehicles used for security purposes have changed radically, everything form Mercedes Benz - to SUV's, and in some areas of the world pick up trucks, are being used to supply security and for executive transportation. THE ENVIRONMENT The environment the driver and vehicle move through range from New York traffic to horrific journey through roadside bomb laden streets, in some scenarios controlling the environment is difficult, but it still needs to be managed. It is at times the most important aspect of the triangle. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Driver Trainers Security Drivers/Managers Security personnel responsible for vehicle operations Subjects Covered will include: CASE STUDIES OF VEHICLE ATTACKS,THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF VEHICLES,VEHICLE SELECTION,TACTICS AND SECURITY VEHICLES, PROTECTING AGAINST ROADSIDE BOMBS,SECURITY DRIVING, CHECKLIST REVIEW, We have Seminars coming to Washington D.C., New Jersey, Orlando, and St. Louis. Please call us at (888)644-8722 for more information or registration.

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