Three Seconds to Safety is a booklet that covers carjacking. Like the author, Tony Scotti, the booklet is old; it was written in the late 1980s. It includes how to avoid vehicle attacks, specifically carjacking. It was written for a company that, at that time, was producing shatterproof glass. It covers the necessary ingredients for carjacking and some things that can be done to mitigate the risk. The title comes from the distance you could put between yourself and the problem in three seconds. When it first came out, it was a big hit with corporations. It became popular with the corporate community and was used as a guide for vehicle safety. Although old, the information is still valid. 

Additional Resources

For those with an interest in Security Driving, Secure Transportation, or Executive Protection, the International Security Driver Association (ISDA) offers several resources worth considering.

One option is to sign up for the ISDA’s LinkedIn Newsletter, “Security Driver Journal,” a twice-monthly educational email publication that contains articles written specifically for the Security Driver/Secure Transportation community. This resource provides continuing education and benchmark research to help improve your skillset and advance your business.

Another resource is the ISDA’s YouTube channel, which features playlists containing videos covering topics such as Case Studies of Vehicle Attacks, Security Driving, Armored Vehicles, and the Business of Security.

Those interested in connecting with other professionals in the industry can also follow the ISDA’s LinkedIn page, which provides educational content on various topics related to Security Driving and Secure Transportation, including Armored Vehicles, Secure Transportation Business Metrics and Data, Surveillance Detection, The Change in Executive Vehicles, and Case Studies, Including Lessons Learned.

Lastly, visitors can check out the ISDA Store for hats, and t-shirts, like the 3 Seconds to Safety T-shirt, stickers, and other merchandise related to the organization and secure transportation.