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Types of Security Escorts

An unarmed or armed  security guard trained in escort duties can be  employed as a security escort. Security escorts operate  individually or in pairs or in a team comprising of  armed and unarmed guards. The composition of escort  entirely depends upon the nature of risks and threats  to the person or group that is being escorted. Depending upon the threat perception the following duties may be assigned to security escorts :   To escort a person.   To escort a group.   To act as vehicle escort.   To escort valuable.. The Level and Type of Security Escort  : The level and number of security escorts needed for a particular task will depend on the type of threat, importance of person / group and the local area's current law and order condition. These factors will also decide whether the escorts should be unarmed or also armed.  Risks and Threats : as a security escort be prepared  to face certain risks and emergencies due...

Introduction of Security Escort

Security escort duty is one of the most important  elements for creation of a safe environment during  working and movement of an individual or a group  of people needing such protection. It is imperative that a security guard assigned for  such duties must be well-trained, disciplined and  thoroughly conversant with the risks and threats  involved and various methods to counter the same.  NECESSITY FOR SECURITY ESCORT SERVICES A Security escort is needed as a companion for protection, safety, guidance or courtesy to be extended to a person, or a group of people. These services are especially needed for providing general security to the concerned person or the person needs to be guided from one place to another, or from one person to another, or when a group of people have to be escorted for safe movement under supervision and protection. General Category of Escorted Persons and Groups Women working in Business Process Outsourcing (BP0s) companies, bus...

Traffic Signs & Control Devices

These are prominently displayed at identified locations under arrangement of the traffic police and are self  explanatory. A security guard needs to get more knowledgeable about these. Traffic control devices Traffic control devices are used to maximize vehicle movement and  allow motorists to move more freely on otherwise congested roads. These include traffic signals and signages, pavement markings, ramp meters,  ramp gates etc.   What is traffic management ? The term "Traffic Management' is used to describe  how National/ State/ Distriet highway authorities and  respective municipal councils control and make effective use of the road network so as to ensure  regular improvements in road safety and efficiency.   Benefits of Active Traffic Management Safety of all road users. Smooth flow of traffic. Efficient and sustainable use of transportation methods. Improvement of the local environment. Alleviation of global environmental pressures . Duti...