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