Reference Book: Recognise Respond React

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In a world where threats evolve faster than ever, Recognise, Respond, React sets a new benchmark for professionalism in close protection. This expertly crafted reference book fuses real-world tactics with psychological insight and scientific research to help close protection operatives and trainers elevate their performance under pressure.

Whether you're just entering the world of personal protection or you're a seasoned operative seeking to sharpen your edge, this book delivers critical knowledge on time, distance, and human performance under threat. With contributions drawn from sports science, behavioural psychology, and lessons learned in real-world operations, it offers a deep dive into:

• The principles of Recognise, Respond, React
• Speed of attacks 
• The science of threat recognition and decision-making under stress 
• Real case studies, including high-profile attacks 
• Paparazzi, stalkers, kidnappers, and insider threats 
• The physical and mental readiness needed for elite protection work
• Training and reaction tests
   

It’s not a training manual—but it is an essential companion to any CP course or CPD programme, offering depth, theory, and practical application of the importance of time and distance when providing close protection.