Anyone that has had Janine as an instructor will tell you – she is unforgettable. VDI’s first introduction to Janine was when she came through our training program as a student. At the time she was a Secret Service instructor working at the Rowley Training Center for the Protective Operations Driving Section. Prior to that assignment [...]
Read More advanced driver training, driver training, EP Driving, Joe Autera, Larry Side, security driver, VDI, Vehicle Dynamics InstituteFull discloser – when speaking on this subject I am at a disadvantage – even though I have been conducting training for 40 years, over 95% of the students that came and now come to us HAVE JOBS – they are sent to us by their employer. We train them not only in driving but [...]
Read More Bodyguard, EP Training, Larry SnowOn December 6 of 2003 Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, the presidential envoy, who had been chosen to oversee the rebuilding of Iraq was ambushed in his vehicle. This is a first person account of the attack told by the person who was responsible for his protection – Frank Gallagher December 6, 2003 As Ambassador Bremer [...]
Read MoreIn a short while Frank will be conducting a unique series of training programs – the curriculum and locations will be announced in the near future – As I mentioned in Miscellaneous Ramblings of an Old man – you are measured by your history – Frank’s history. In August 2003, Frank was assigned to work with [...]
Read MoreThis is a section of an article by Elijah Shaw which appeared in a recent issue of Circuit Magazine. You can tell that Elijah has a handle on the business, both operational and training, by the articles he writes. His explanation of a phenomenon he calls “Immaculate Information Conception” is priceless – please read on. [...]
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