Drawn from case examples of incidents from around the world Targeted Violence: A Statistical and Tactical Analysis of Assassinations Contract Killings and Kidnappings is the most complete resource of information on the attack methodologies tactics used and groups responsible for targeted killings and kidnappings. The author a former SWAT and JTTF team memberâwhose experience includes providing protection to diplomats high-ranking military personnel prosecutors and organized crime informantsâpresents a wealth of global statistics on assassinations contract killings and kidnappings that have occurred from 1950 to the present. Leaving no stone unturned the book breaks down the various incidents of targeted violence by region country month day of the week and time of day. It reports on likely locations for each type of attack success rates who is likely to initiate the attacks and who they are most likely to target. The bookâs easy-to-follow format allows readers experienced or not in personal protective work to determine the types of attacks known to have occurred in any region. This complete reference includes 35 case studies that examine attacks on motorcades and pedestrians dating back to 1973âhighlighting the lessons to be learned from each example. It analyzes the modus operandi of individual assailants and groups in order to determine commonalities between targeted victims and why certain groups tend to target a specific type of individual. The text concludes with a chapter on victimology. Just like anyone assassins and hit men fall into routines and can become creatures of habit. By studying and understanding the collection of historical information contained in these pages security military and law enforcement professionals responsible for providing protection will be better prepared to identify potential threats and develop the tactics needed to thwart such attacks. . Language: English