ICYMI – Armored Cars and Tires
Tires are the most critical part of an armored vehicle, other than the armor. They are one of the few components the driver can easily modify to improve the vehicle’s performance and safety substantially.
The Time an Executive Spends in a Vehicle is the Highest Risk Period of their Day.
The latest report from the National Safety Council reinforces that the time an executive spends in a vehicle is, without a doubt, the highest risk period of their day. This underscores the fact that car accidents are the leading cause of workplace fatalities.
It is crucial for principals to recognize that a Security Driver trained to a standard can offer secure driving and ensure safety on the road.
Some websites
NSC Estimates Traffic Crashes Took More Than 44,000 Lives in 2023
US driving hits new record in 2023, topping pre-COVID levels
State Department – Driving and Road Safety Abroad
A YouTube Video about the Diplomatic Security Service’s Driver Training Program.
The Diplomatic Security Service protects America’s diplomats and VIPs in over 200 locations. They also have one of the world’s best and most extensive driving facilities. NASCAR driver Parker Kligerman was sent to the Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) to learn what it takes to drive like a special agent.
February 2024 TorchStone Global Monthly Executive Protection Report
Data can aid decision-making, and TorchStone Global’s monthly report provides executive protection data. The report catalogs incidents they have captured through their open-source searches that are relevant to the practice of executive protection.
Read the EP Report from TorchStone
Accidentally Drove Over a Curb? (Guide to Check for Different Kinds of Damage)
OK, we know that those reading the newsletter have never done this – but maybe you can pass the information on to someone who has.
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