Emergency Response and Post-Incident Management
Concepts connected to emergency action, medical awareness, incident response, post-crash consequences, and recovery after a security or traffic incident.
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| Term | Definition according to Complete Handbook of Security Driving | Related concepts |
|---|---|---|
| Evasive Driving | A reactive driving discipline used to avoid, escape, or break contact with an immediate threat. | Defensive Driving, Tactical Driving, Offensive Driving, Immediate Action Drill, Route Analysis, Vehicle Dynamics, ADAS, Legal Responsibility |
| Immediate Action Drill (IAD) | A rehearsed response executed immediately upon threat recognition to reduce hesitation, preserve mobility, and protect the Principal. | Attack Recognition, Countering the Surprise Factor, Evasive Driving, Motorcade Operations, Communication, Professional Judgment |
| Countering the Surprise Factor | The attacker’s advantage created when the protective team is caught unprepared, distracted, predictable, or unaware. | Attack Recognition, Immediate Action Drill, Decision-Making Under Pressure, Stress and Driver Performance, Protective Intelligence, Tactical Driving |
| Risk Mitigation | Risk mitigation is the use of measures that reduce the likelihood or consequences of harm to the Principal during movement, including planning, route variation, low profile, vehicle readiness, surveillance detection, spacing, timing control, and emergency options. | Risk Assessment, Threat Assessment, Vulnerability Assessment, Route Planning, Protective Intelligence, Vehicle Selection |