In an increasingly unpredictable world, awareness is your first line of defense. Situational Awareness and Safe Family Travel Strategies is a civilian-focused guide to personal safety, awareness, and protection-written for everyday people, not soldiers or law enforcement officers.
Drawing on decades of professional experience across emergency response, self-defense, and personal security, the author translates tactical principles into realistic, easy-to-apply strategies for modern families. This book bridges the gap between theory and daily life, showing you how to recognize potential threats before they happen, set strong boundaries, and make quick, confident decisions under pressure.
You'll learn how to identify subtle pre-event indicators-those warning signs most people miss-and decode "bad guy body language" long before an incident unfolds. Through practical examples, checklists, and family-friendly lessons, you'll gain tools to improve your awareness in every environment:
At home and in your neighborhood
Behind the wheel and on the road
Traveling domestically or overseas
Protecting your data and digital footprint while on the go
Hotel and Airbnb safety strategies
From understanding the hostile planning cycle to managing road rage, from carjacking prevention to de-escalation tactics, each chapter delivers actionable insight to help you stay one step ahead-without living in fear.
Whether you're a parent teaching your kids to stay alert, a traveler navigating unfamiliar cities, or simply someone who wants to move through the world with confidence, this book will help you build habits of awareness that last a lifetime.
This isn't another tactical manual-it's a mindset shift for everyday life.
Be Prepared, Not Paranoid.