Movement on Foot (for Bodyguards)

Points to consider:

  • Is the movement formal or informal?

  • Is the route or time predictable?

  • Is the route the shortest one possible?

  • Does it provides minimum exposure

  • Is there an alternative route available?

  • What are the danger points?

  • What is the best evaluation route?

  • Is there a safe or secure area available?

  • Can the official car follow along as a mobile safe area?

  •  Where is the nearest medical facility?

  •  Are there any physical hazards such as bad footing, vicious dogs etc…

  • Number, type and location of security posts

  • What support is required?

  • Are extra personnel available for crowd control?

  • Security personnel strategically placed along the route

  • Suspicious objects

  • Recent construction

  • Repair work, which could conceal explosive devices

  • Garbage cans

  • Paper sacks