expat personal security workshop presentation
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EXPAT PERSONAL SECURITY
WORKSHOPPresented by David Santiago
Certified Security Professional
Presented at AMIDEAST Tunis on:
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Purpose of the presentation
3-parts
Security Overview
Building block of Personal Security
Application
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About the Presenter
David Santiago
Security Consultant (assisting
international organizations & Expat
Community)
Current Private Sector Chairman for the
Overseas Security Advisory Council in
Tunis
Follow at @DavidSecurity
Blog www.tunisiasecurityupdate.com
LinkedIN Profile: David A. Santiago
The Workshop
Security Network in Tunisia
Tunisia 2014 Crime & Safety Report
“Most reported criminal incidents against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing,
purse-snatching, and petty theft...”
Crime Threats
If you are the victim of a crime
you should report it immediately,
tell the police, share it with
colleagues, friends, expat
community.
Residential Security
“Most home and apartment burglaries often occur
during the day, when most people are away and happen
in both expatriate and Tunisian neighborhoods…”
Residential Security Alarm System
Overall Road Safety Situation
“Road safety poses one of the greatest risks to foreign travelers in
Tunisia…”
“Highly encouraged that you become well aware of the
neighborhoods, local traffic patterns, and road culture
before driving...”
“Police officers may stop drivers for inspection for
no reason at any time, and drivers should
comply…”
Civil Unrest
“Tunisia remains a critical threat country for
political violence…”
Police Response
“The police presence is particularly high in
tourist areas and other areas frequented by
foreigners...”
“The Tunisian police often set up after-hours
checkpoints…”
Nationwide emergency numbers
Police: 197National Guard: 193
Fire Department: 198Ambulance (SAMU): 198
American Cooperative School of Tunis
RISK MATRIX
Part 2
Building blocks of Personal Security
4 Blocks
Confident Mindset
Situational Awareness
Understanding your
environment
Reacting to Danger
Mindset
3 Elements
Recognition of the
threat(Don’t live in
denial!)
Accept the challenge
(It’s on YOU.!)
The WILL to use your 007
skills
Establish a baseline…
Run, hide, fight
HOW
?
CHOOSE TO…
Live with Confidence
(Move with a purpose…)
Avoid BS
LIFE OVER PROPERTY
Respond immediately and
escape
Using your 007 skills
Practice Time (self defense portion of
workshop)
“There is no reason to live in
fear of crime and violence.
There is however reason to take
reasonable precautions. And in
doing so, you will have deterred
most criminals from choosing
you as their victim.”
-Marc MacYoung
Self Defense Package
1. Identify Threat (Avoid problems + Self defense is a last resort)
2. Distraction (Learn moves that will cause quick pain & serve to distract criminal.)
3. GO TO MOVE! (Learn basic & effective strikes)
4. ESCAPE (Learn how to escape)
5. ASSESS & Share
Overall Tunisia is a safe & enjoyable country…
With the right mindset…
You can have a successful stay…
