{"product_id":"kidnapping-and-abduction-9781482228151","title":"Kidnapping and Abduction","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerrorist groups and organized crime cartels pose an increasing threat of kidnapping throughout many regions in the word. At the same time, international travel has become more commonplace for both business and leisure purposes. \u003cb\u003eKidnapping and Abduction: Minimizing the Threat and Lessons in Survival \u003c\/b\u003eprovides a practical guide on the precautions travelers can take to avoid being kidnapped or derail a kidnapping attempt in progress. In the event this cannot be avoided, the book supplies advice on how to ensure survival during captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe basic elements of kidnapping and abduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe motivations and mechanisms of kidnappers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hotspots where kidnapping\/hostage taking is prevalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicles best suited for avoidance of kidnap threat and proposals for up-armoring an existing vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize immediate threats and precautions to be taken in assessing threat level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe types of weapons most fa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/strong\u003e Abduction or Kidnapping, the Legal Definition. Intent. The Money Factor. Varying Laws. \u003cb\u003eDemographic Distribution of Kidnap Incidents. \u003c\/b\u003eLatin America. Asia. Africa. The Middle East. The United States of America. Other Western Countries. Kidnapping by Terrorists. \u003cb\u003eAttack Recognition and Personal Security Strategies. \u003c\/b\u003eGeneral Security Tips. \u003cb\u003eVehicle Selection. \u003c\/b\u003eTipper Truck. 4 × 4. SUV. Pickup Truck. Saloon. Armoring a Vehicle against Small Arms Fire. History. Mechanism of Bullet-Resistant Materials. Up-Armoring the Bodywork of a Vehicle. Bullet-Resistant Transparent Materials. Modern Developments in Transparent Bullet-Resistant Materials. Up-Armoring the Glass in a Vehicle. Fully Armored Vehicles. \u003cb\u003eDefensive Driving. \u003c\/b\u003eBasics. Additional Precautions. Tactical Driving. Three Basic Rules of Defensive Driving. Using the Vehicle as a Battering Ram. General Tips for Driving Awareness and Safety. Specialized Driving Techniques. \u003cb\u003eSelf-Defense Strategies. \u003c\/b\u003eSelf-Defense Concepts. Universal Flinch Theory. Strategies for Self-Protection. Abduction by Car. Restraints. Be Observant. Escape and Recapture. Dealing with an Abductor’s Weapon. \u003cb\u003eKidnapping from Ships, Oil Rigs, and Industrial Plants. \u003c\/b\u003eKidnapping from Tankers, Ships, and Yachts. Nonlethal Countermeasures to Deter Pirates. Lethal Countermeasures. Ammunition Selection for Shotguns. Oil and Gas Rigs. \u003cb\u003ePersonal Protection: Body Armor. \u003c\/b\u003eBullet-Resistant Vests. History. Mechanism of Bullet-Resistant Materials. Standards for BRV Threat Levels. Considerations to Be Taken When Choosing a BRV. \u003cb\u003ePersonal Protection: Weapons. \u003c\/b\u003ePersonal (Rape) Alarm. Telescopic Steel Baton. Tear Gas. Tear Gas Sprays. Tear Gas Guns. Stun Guns. Firearms. Weapon Type Selection. Selection of Caliber and Weapon. \u003cb\u003eWeapons Likely to Be Used by Kidnappers and Terrorists. \u003c\/b\u003eSmall Arms. Other Weapons Likely to Be Utilized in a Kidnap Situation. \u003cb\u003eSurvival on Being Kidnapped. \u003c\/b\u003eObserve Your Captors. Observe Your Surroundings. Observe Yourself. Know Your Captors. Interrogation. Rescue and Escape. Post-kidnapping Traumatic Shock Syndrome. \u003cb\u003ePost-kidnapping Debriefing. \u003c\/b\u003eStage 1: Disorientation. Stage 2: Disbelief. Stage 3: Hyperawareness and Anxiety. Stage 4: Resistance and\/or Compliance. Stage 5: Depression and Despair. Stage 6: Gradual Acceptance. Release. Post-traumatic Stress. Aftermath Survival. \u003cb\u003eHostage Negotiation. \u003c\/b\u003eBasic Negotiation Notes. Stages of a Kidnap Scenario. Aims of the Negotiator. \u003cb\u003eGlossary. Appendix 1: Terrorist Groups That May Be Involved in Kidnapping. Appendix 2: General Conversion Values. Appendix 3: British Home Office Standards for Bullet- and. Stab-Resistant Vests. Appendix 4: National Institute of Justice Standards for. Bullet-Resistant Vests. Appendix 5: National Institute of Justice Standard 0115.00 for. Stab-Resistant Body Armor. Appendix 6: Commercial and General Abbreviations for Bullet. Configurations. Index.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apple Academic Press Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409111228759,"sku":"9781482228151","price":128.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/kidnapping-and-abduction-9781482228151","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}