 In this blog post, the sixth in a series, Thomas Pecora addresses hotel security for the foreign traveler. He is director of Pecora Consulting Services, which provides consulting services in security vulnerability and threat assessments in Asia and the United States, as well as personal safety and crime prevention and avoidance, and travel security skills training. Pecora is also author of the memoir, Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror, and served 24 years as a CIA senior security manager. He managed large complex security programs and operations in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East and in war zones.
One key factor in the success of a business trip is the quality and safety aspects of your lodging. This is something that needs to be addressed prior to your departure as well as followed-up on when you arrive at your location. Key in on the following characteristics for any prospective lodging:
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WTMJ's Libby Collins talks with Thomas Pecora, former CIA member of 24 years about the recent killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and some parallels between the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Originally appeared on wtmj.com
In this episode of the Stratfor Pen and Sword podcast, host Fred Burton speaks to career CIA protector, Thomas Pecora. Pecora has written a memoir of his more than two decades with the Agency, entitled, "The Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror." Pecora developed a protective force within the CIA to protect The United State's spies, in other words, it was his job to ensure the safety of all CIA personnel in high threat environments. And after 9/11, Pecora says, all the old spy rules went out the window. In this wide-ranging conversation, Tom Pecora and Fred Burton discuss everything from living life in secret to preferred side arms to heavier weaponry, spy training and even secret service bars. Thomas Pecora - Guardian, the CIAs Protection Master - The crew featured in the movie 13 hours that's work that Tom's team started 2 decades before. The guys that did the hard security work so that CIA operators could find/work and meet sources. That means he's part warrior, part spy-master blending into a team of truly uniquely qualified warriors that are among the most elite operators in the world. Pete A Turner and Jason Piccolo get into the details of spy work in a way that you cannot get anywhere in this episode. Ya, we're getting down with the #spyvsspy action. - Pete A. Turner Learn more about the book, Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror on Amazon. Have you ever wondered what the inner workings of the CIA's real life Jack Bauer style CTC command is really like? In this episode we find out all things related to it, as well as the CIA's overseas security details at every level. I sat down with Thomas Pecora and discussed his new book "Guardian" and got a ton of insight into the dark world of anti terrorism that most people only watch movies about. I was on the edge of my seat to say the least!! -Mike Ritland Learn more about the book, Guardian: Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA's War on Terror on Amazon. A recent video of the streets of Mogadishu – not much different than when I drove them in 1993! |
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