The essential guide for protectors of at-risk people

Think of every assassination you've ever heard about. For most people, a few of these major ones come to mind: Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, John Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Anwar Sadat, John Lennon, Israel’s Prime Minister Rabin, Pakistan’s Benazir Bhutto.

From start to finish, all of these attacks — combined — took place in less than one minute. And the hundreds of attacks studied for this book, all of them combined, took place in less than a half-hour. Those thirty minutes, surely the most influential in world history, offer important insights that can help today’s protectors defeat tomorrow’s attackers.

This 650-Page Book Contains:

  • An original work of new insights arising from ten years of research.
  • The Five Essential Lessons for protectors.
  • The Compendium: 400 pages of summarized attacks, near attacks, and incidents against at-risk persons all over the world from 1960 – 2007, more than 1400 entries.
  • Appendices: More than 100 pages of additional material and resources.

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Co-Author Gavin de Becker

Gavin de Becker Mr. de Becker is the founder of a 200-person firm that provides consultation, protective services, and logistical support to many of the world’s most prominent figures in media, politics, and culture. A two-time Presidential Appointee at the U.S. Department of Justice, he is currently a Senior Fellow at UCLA’s School of Public Policy. Mr. de Becker designed the MOSAIC systems used to screen threats to Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, CIA officials, Members of Congress, and the Governors of twelve states. He has appeared many times on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, the Today Show, 60 Minutes, and in TIME and Newsweek. His bestselling books on violence are published in 14 languages.

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What the Experts Say About
JUST 2 SECONDS

“JUST 2 SECONDS captures the essence of technical mastery and personal investment needed for effective dignitary protection. This book will change the shape of personal security in the 21st century. A must read for law enforcement.”
James Perrotti, Chief of Police, Yale University

“De Becker, Taylor, and Marquart further enhance our understanding of violence by carefully dissecting those precious milliseconds between the assailant’s commitment to action and the final outcome. Essential reading for those who provide physical protection, and for anyone in threat management, JUST 2 SECONDS well reminds us that violence can be prevented up to the last moment.”
Frederick S. Calhoun
Author, Hunters and Howlers: Threats and
Assaults Against Federal Judicial Officials

“The authors provide wisdom on the art and science of dignitary protection. Their evidence-based approach represents the gold standard for personal protection.”
Dr. James P. McGee
Director of Psychology and Forensic Services
Sheppard Pratt Hospital (1983 – 2002)

“A magnificent book that’s insightful, wise and (perhaps surprisingly given the often inglorious task of protection) profound. JUST 2 SECONDS reveals and defines the art of protection, yet never loses touch with the essential craft.”
Dr. John Meyers, MD, Forensic Services

"A must read not only for protectors, but for those afforded protection.”
Tony Scotti
Author of Professional Driving Techniques

“The relationship between hunter and hunted is complex, enduring, and mysterious. JUST 2 SECONDS methodically penetrates the shroud, revealing the processes behind assassination, and behind effective protection. The vivid descriptions are detailed — the conclusions are logical and fascinating.”
Roman Pryjomko, Author, Someone Somewhere

“JUST 2 SECONDS elevates public figure protection to a level never before achieved, and gives answers to questions most of us who spent years in protection did not even know to ask.”
Bill Mattman
U.S. Secret Service (1967 – 1980)

“If you had to buy only one book this year on executive protection, this is it. Just 2 Seconds covers the essence and essentials of preventing an attack on a principal. Between the advice, techniques, examples and case studies, this book would be a bargain at twice the price.”
Executive-protection-news.com

“A masterful piece of work. Not only does it analyze in depth the art of protection, the compendium of incidents is astounding and one of the most comprehensive ever published. If you read nothing else on the industry, read this; you will not be disappointed. Highly Recommended.”
Robin Barratt, British Bodyguard Association

“JUST 2 SECONDS is a terrific piece of work, one I keep within arm’s reach on my research self.”
John Weisman
New York Times best-selling author of
Jack in the Box and Direct Action

“I consider JUST 2 SECONDS the absolute required reference and teaching aid for protectors. Without question this is the landmark text of our time relative to personal protection. I don't possess the vocabulary to put in words the importance and priority of this book to the true professional protector.”
Monte Gould
Leading Tactical Weapons Instructor

 

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