First Responders Rescue Hiker on the Appalachian Trail
This blog outlines a recent situation in which I was able to observe our local First Responders operating in response to a hiking-related emergency. The victim in this story is now fine, and I have his approval to post this story. I’m using only first names to...
Travels in North Korea — Video Presentation at UNCA
This one-hour presentation was given at the University of North Carolina - Asheville in November 2017. Watch the full talk or just the highlights. Excerpts and Highlights of the Presentation To watch the entire presentation please visit our Presentations...
OSAC and Security Information
Superb Support at No Cost... In my 30-plus years as a security professional, I’ve been employed by the US Government, a major oil company, and one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms. As a consultant, I’ve worked with a wide variety of corporations and private...
Travels in North Korea — Security Guidance
The tragic death of U.S. student Otto Warmbier, a 22-year old tourist in North Korea, is a sobering reminder of the risks of traveling in North Korea. Sentenced to 15 years at hard labor for allegedly attempting to steal a campaign banner from a hotel, Warmbier was...
Chechen Terror Attack in Turkey
A Story of International Crisis Management It was April 2001, and I was enjoying a quiet evening at home with my family. Late that evening, my phone rang, a call from my boss, the Head of Security for a large corporation with a global presence. He explained that we’d...
The Great East Japan Earthquake
Crisis Management in Action: Responding to the Tsunami in March 2011 An effective crisis management response leverages existing resources in a practical and streamlined manner. In March 2011, a massive 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Japan generated a series of...
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