HRSINGAPORE Travel Security

Introduction

Travel Security: 'Security is preparedness'

Most of us are apprehensive about traveling by the apparent risks. We could get sick or killed in a vehicle wreck. Perhaps even people trying to rob, cheat, mug and possibly be a victim or a witness to an act of terrorism.

The media's vivid coverage of the Bali and London Bombings, kidnapping of tourists' for ransom in the Philippines, Tsunami or Hurricanes in the region provides us with some sad examples.

At the basic level, do we know the security environment of the country we will be living, working or visiting? How does one safe guard against crimes such as theft, muggings and sexual attacks? Do we know enough on how to minimize becoming a collateral casualty of a terrorist strike? What is a 'Travel Ready Bag' in the event of an emergency evacuation? Are there ways in appreciating safety/security risks and reducing them to manageable levels?

Objectives

This half day seminar is to assist professionals who travel with the relevant knowledge and skills at successful self and equipment security and handling emergencies.

1) Familiarization on the types of travel security threats.
2) Understanding the requirements for safer travel.
3) Apply security risk management at minimizing self and equipment loss.
4) Employing the 'OODA Cycle' in minimizing security threats.
5) Planning communications to minimize anxiety and crisis control.

Benefits

1) The individuals increased 'situational awareness' of potential threats in travel can enhance their personal security.

2) The organization benefits because employees' can now thoroughly focus on their professional requirements.

3) Equips employees with the knowledge of travel security threats and improves their survivability.

4) The organization gains by minimizing personnel/equipment replacement costs, medical/insurance settlements and negative media coverage.

5) Effective communication plans will contribute in reducing anxieties on both employees and the organization during a crisis. This will facilitate 'damage control' efforts in meeting the clients`informal and contractual expectations.

Who should attend

HR & Non HR professionals who engage in regional business travel.

Consultant

Reginald Bonnie Kannu is a ‘Security Consultant’. He advises businesses locally and overseas on crime and terrorism awareness education and skills training. Examples include Security Threat Analysis, Personal & Infrastructural Security and Design and Development of Security Training.

Of the more important of his clients is the ‘Off-Shore Group’ operating in Bandjermasin, Indonesia. He also conducts private workshops with SAF Officers undergoing the Senior Command and Staff College on geo-politics and global terrorism.

Bonnie served 16 years with Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). His tours of duty had centered primarily on ‘Command’ and Instructional appointments at middle upper management level. Additionally, he was the Camp Security Officer responsible for the security/safety of soldiers training and residing at an SAF training base overseas.

Academically, Bonnie has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science from the University of Tasmania, Australia and a Masters of Science in Strategic Studies, NTU, Singapore. Additionally, he is also trained to undertake ‘Conflict Negotiations’.

Admin

Date: Friday, 21 April 2006
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Hotel Phoenix, Singapore
Refreshment: Lunch, Tea, coffee and snacks will be served
Closing Date: 10 April 2006

Cost

S$415 for SMEs who register via SDF EasyNet (Course Code: 00030)

S$450 for non-subscribers.

Registration Form