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Surveillance Detection: a Practical Perspective

Vehicle Dynamics — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:17:45 +0000

Recognizing that while the Solo Practitioner approach – where one protection practitioner is responsible for managing the wide range of risks their Principal may face – is not the optimum approach to doing so, it is in fact being effectively implemented far more often and successfully than many in the profession would care to admit, it’s worthwhile to take a closer look at the strategies and tactics which contribute to the effectiveness of the Solo Practitioner paradigm.

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Science of Driver Training – Part III

Vehicle Dynamics — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 15:50:05 +0000

In this third installment of the Science of Driver Training series, we will take a closer look at another facet of the Security Driver Triangle, the Vehicle. As was the case with our last installment in this series, which focused on the driver as a vital component of that model, we will be examining the vehicle in terms of the role it plays how training with the most appropriate vehicles is crucial when it comes to developing sustainable, repeatable, and applicable skill and ability.

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The Science of Driver Training – Part II

Vehicle Dynamics — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:50:23 +0000

In terms of performance where it matters the most – in the midst of a real-world event such as a potential accident or deliberate attempt to stop the vehicle – all three facets, the Driver, the Vehicle, and the Environment, each have tremendous potential to influence the outcome of those behind-the-wheel emergencies.

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The Science of Driver Training

Vehicle Dynamics — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 00:33:04 +0000

Part I: A Historical Perspective It goes without saying – which, of course, means that it absolutely must be said – that the overarching goal of every protection practitioner should be to avoid, to the greatest extent possible, using the so-called hard skills that tend to be prominently displayed on the vast majority of training […]

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VDI Rolls Out Night Driving Module in 2020!

Vehicle Dynamics — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 01:41:19 +0000

For many professional drivers and protectors, driving at night is not out of the ordinary. In fact, in many cases, it’s the rule as opposed to the exception. And while the combination of safety and security risks tends to make vehicle movements the highest risk activity the typical Principal is likely to engage in on […]

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The Time Has Come! VDI Transitions Training Fleet to Dodge Chargers

Vehicle Dynamics — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 23:09:56 +0000

Since VDI was founded in 2003, we have adhered to a very simple philosophy – provide students the highest value training opportunities possible. And we measure that value just as our predecessor, the Scotti School, did more than four decades ago - by how applicable our training is to each and every one our student’s everyday role and responsibilities. As forty plus years of driver training experience has shown, providing that value means evolving with both the times and automotive technology; for our students an added value of this evolution has always been more opportunities to succeed when and where it counts the most – out on the streets, where they earn their living managing the safety and security risks of those whom they are responsible for.

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Increased Demand Drives VDI’s Move to World Class Facility

Vehicle Dynamics — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 17:26:33 +0000

As has been the case since we opened our doors nearly 15 years ago, demand for VDI's custom and open enrollment training courses continues to grow among our private sector, government, and law enforcement clientele. Along with meeting this growing demand, our team is committed to improving the quality of our training and continuing to enhance the learning opportunities provided to our students.

With that in mind, VDI is both pleased and excited to announce that for 2018 - and beyond - we will be conducting our open enrollment and custom training programs at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA.

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Solo Practitioner; the Who, What, Where & When of Providing One-On-One Protection

Vehicle Dynamics — Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:16:58 +0000

As many of you know, we are winding down from a rather hectic two months of training delivery while, in the meantime, preparing for our final open enrollment Protective/Evasive Driving Course of the year. Over the last week or so we have also been taking advantage of the opportunity to examine what lessons learned, or […]

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Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions Regarding Older (Security) Drivers

Vehicle Dynamics — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 20:02:19 +0000

While by now most of us have heard the joke about the young bull and the old bull standing on the top of a hill looking down at a herd of cows grazing beyond a fence; those who have trained with us know that a slow walk down the hill and around the fence isn’t […]

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Why Would You Go There?!

Vehicle Dynamics — Sat, 16 May 2015 14:58:28 +0000

Like many in the protection profession, I have often been asked by others why it is that I had traveled, or would be traveling to, some far off place with a dangerous reputation. But I must admit to being somewhat surprised recently when that very question was posed to me by an executive protection provider, […]

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