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SECURITY ESCORT SUTABILITY / READINESS AND RESPONSE DURING AN EMERGENCY

A Security escort when assigned with a particular escort duty should take full charge and control of  necessary equipment, aids and situation, etc. before commencement of his escort duties. Though, the necessary details and checks have already  been elaborated under various tasks and  responsibilities in this chapter, however, a proper checklist should be prepared and kept ready as part of suitability and readiness for proper discharge of  such sensitive duties.

Check list :-

  1. Collect itinerary and the necessary route charts.
  2. Check the worthiness of the vehicle.
  3. Check for the suitability of the communication equipment.
  4. Collect details of the concerned agencies.

During the performance of such sensitive and  Important duties, any emergency situation can occur,  calling for immediate response and damage control  by a security escort or an escort team. Therefore, a security escort should be trained in and follow these procedures in the event of an emergency :

  1. Inform control room about the emergency situation.
  2. Ensure high alert.
  3. Maintain absolute calm and self control.
  4. Observe and assess the gravity of the situation.
  5. Consider the course of action after doing some analysis. If the situation requires police intervention due  to the importance of an escorted person or the  seriousness of crime, immediately inform the local police station and call for necessary help.
  6. In case of injury due to some accident give first  aid to the injured. Call for emergency ambulance  service or evacuate the injured to the nearest hospital.
  7. In case of an armed escort, ensure that fire is  opened only in exceptional circumstances, in self-defence.

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