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“We trust security guards—you know, the employment pool that gave us the Son of Sam killer, the assassin of John Lennon, the Hillside Strangler, and more arsonists and rapists than you have time to read about. Has the security industry earned your confidence? Has government earned it? We have a Department of Justice, but it would be more appropriate to have a department of violence prevention because that’s what we need and that’s what we care about. Justice is swell, but safety is survival.”

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Book:The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence
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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals that Protect Us from Violence

This book delves into the psychological and physiological aspects of fear, examining how it can serve as a protective mechanism against potential violence. It discusses the various survival signals that humans possess and provides strategies for recognizing and responding to them effectively. more

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Gavin de Becker
Gavin de Becker

Gavin de Becker is a renowned author and security expert, known for his work on personal and public safety, as well as psychological tactics. His books, 'The Gift of Fear' and 'Fearless', have gained widespread popularity around the world and have been translated into multiple languages. more

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