Bodyguard Training - Vehicle Seach

Bodyguard Training Vehicle Search Skills
90 percent of all kidnappings and assassinations happen in or very near the VIP's car. Vehicle Search is an essential skill

Vehicle Security and Searching
While working as a Close Protection Officer you should carry out a search of all vehicles prior to using them. This search will be carried out whether or not the vehicle has been left unattended; however, if the vehicle has been left unattended then the search will be much more cautiously and thoroughly carried out. Essentially, there are two types of search - cursory and full systematic.

Cursory searching
The cursory search should be carried out EVERY TIME you enter the vehicle. This is nothing more than a scan of the vehicle's surrounding area. You should examine the underside (which is best viewed from a distance), the wheel arches (which must be searched from a close point), along with the locks and windows to look for any evidence of tampering. Cursory searches are quick once you are experienced and can often be done with such a casual low profile hardly anyone will notice what you are doing.

Systematic searching
The full systematic search is a completely different matter: this is a thorough and methodical search that takes time and manpower. It is normally carried out only when the vehicle has been out of our care and control, e.g. away for servicing, or if it's a new car.

What are we searching for?
We are searching for any signs of tampering such as brake or fuel lines cut. The result of faulty brakes is obvious. A cut fuel line would make us break down as part of some kind of attack or robbery. A small amount of explosives could kill all of the occupants, a bug could transmit all of the occupant's conversations, and a small transmitter could give away the exact location of the vehicle at all times. Your full systematic search should take all of this into account.