2021 Executive Vehicle Survey Results
The 2021 executive vehicle survey is unique because it covers the span of time that the industry was dealing with the Pandemic.
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Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Books
A Collection of recommended books related to Executive Protection and Secure Transportation.
View EP BooksSecurity Driving Books
A Collection of books related to the security driving and understanding the science behind it.
View SD Books2017 Executive Vehicle Survey Report
The 2017 Executive Vehicle and Secure Transportation Survey Results
View Survey ResultsExecutive Protection Skills Gap
In an attempt to get a better understanding of the Skills Gap that exists in the Executive Protection/Secure Transportation profession, ISDA researched the job market.
View White Paper2013 ASIS Career Opportunities in Security
Information from a number of security specialties has been compiled to give the reader a better idea of the prerequisites for entering management-track supervisory and non-supervisory positions in those specialties.
View ReferenceMagazines for Protection Professionals
A mix of magazines for the protection professional from security-related to chauffeur-related, and anywhere in between.
View ReferencePolice Ambush Research Papers
These are two research papers put together to build a knowledge base on the topic of ambush assaults against law enforcement.
View White PaperBasic Understanding of Subcontractors
A chapter from the IRS is designed to give you a basic understanding of the difference between subcontractors and employees so you can discuss your situation with your tax professional.
View White PaperIRS Travel, Entertainment, Gift, and Car Expenses
Publication 463 explains what expenses are deductible, how to report them on your return, what records you need to prove your expenses, and how to treat any expense reimbursements you may receive.
View ReferenceEP Career Success Roadmap Checklist
The ISDA Roadmap Checklist consists of 19 checkpoints separated into three stages: Planning for Your Success Growing Your Success Managing and Enhancing Your Success Supporting the Checklist are 38 online and downloadable documents
View ChecklistGlobal Peace Index
Global Peace Index (GPI) ranks 163 independent states and territories according to their level of peacefulness. Produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the GPI is the world’s leading measure of global peacefulness.
View ReferenceDoD Contractor Numbers
This report provides DoD contractor personnel numbers for 1st quarter FY18 and the current status of efforts underway to improve management of contractors accompanying U.S. Forces.
View ReferenceManagement of Transportation-Related Risks to Overseas U.S. Personnel
October 2016 Report to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives entitled – Diplomatic Security – State Should Enhance Its Management of Transportation-Related Risks to Overseas U.S. Personnel
View White PaperStandardization Issues Regarding Protection of Executive Branch Officials
This report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice Oversight Committee on the Judiciary U.S. Senate, provides information from agency security officials and protected officials
View ResourceISO Graphical Symbols
Graphical symbols are vital for giving information when written words are not adequate. International Standards developed by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) provide people all over the world with a coherent set of graphical symbols to help overcome language and other barriers.
View ResourceViolence against Congress
Questions about the personal security and safety of Members of Congress and their staff are of enduring concern for the House, Senate, and the United States Capitol Police (USCP). Broader interest in the media and among the public arises in the aftermath of incidents such as the June 14, 2017, attack on at least 17 members of Congress, staff, USCP officers, and members of the public in Alexandria, Virginia.
View White PaperThe California AB5 Law and the Gig Economy
There are a substantial number of EP practitioners working in California and the Gig Economy. A California bill (AB5) set to become law is directed at the Uber and Lyft drivers, but it may impact Members supplying executive protection and secure transportation services in California. We strongly suggest members working in California ensure they comply with the law, which takes effect on January 1, 2020.
View ResourceExecutive Protection Self-Assessment Guide
Really go through a first-stage self-assessment guide to answer the right questions to better prepare you to use social media effectively and communicate out who you are, what do you do, and what qualifies you to do it.
View Resource2013 Vehicle Survey Results
The following are the results of the 2013 Vehicle Survey sent to Secure Transportation practitioners.
Access NowMagazines of Interest
For the serious-minded driver trainer, this is a collection of Magazines and Newsletters that we find useful.
View ResourceTransportation Security White Paper – Circa 1979
In 1979 Tony Scotti wrote a White Paper for the International Association of Chief of Police. It was published in their Clandestine Tactics and Technology Series.
View White PaperThe Results of the COVID-19 Survey
These are the result of the survey that we conducted in mid-2020. Keep in mind that the survey was conducted during the height of the Pandemic.
View ResourceThe Cost of EP and SD Training
In conducting the research, we collected some interesting information. We looked at a government site that gathers data on Executive Protection Training schools that offered the Post-9/11 GI Bill; the data is from 2018.
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