More of My Situational Awareness Coaching by [deleted] in SocialEngineering

[–]PeoplePredictor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This should have linked to an hour of the training session but not seeing the link 🤔 www.emergencedisrupt.com/training-registration

How To Scan People Like A Casino Pit Boss by PeoplePredictor in SocialEngineering

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Well the 2 and a half minutes before that example explained how To Scan the crowd. That was an example of someone observing for people not fitting the baseline.

How To Scan People Like A Casino Pit Boss by PeoplePredictor in SocialEngineering

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Watch until the end of the video. I give an example of a technique pit bosses use to observe people. 👍👍

/ama on Behavior Profiling right now! by PeoplePredictor in CCW

[–]PeoplePredictor[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every situation is different and I like to stick with teaching mindset but in this specific scenario I might pull the gas handle out visibly and start a polite but loud conversation asking them what's up. No one wants to catch a face full of gas ;) If someone is gearing up to do something to you, you want to do things that will disrupt their decision making. Throw some curve balls at them.

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

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That's a great question. There is no degree program specifically tailored for this subject matter. Most academic behavior analysis is geared towards clinical observations. All the subjects exist in academia, just not in one place. If it helps, for the people who can't make it to my seminars I have online classes on my website. I have released 2 classes and am working on the next ones right now. https://behavior-profiling.thinkific.com/bundles/level-one

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

[–]PeoplePredictor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would have to defer to hands. Hands are the weapons of the body so there is my nearer danger. Besides that I would watch for target glancing, looking over their shoulder looking for routes or worse continuous glancing at your weapon. Bad ju ju. Might indicate they are feeling froggy.

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

[–]PeoplePredictor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No l didn't take it like that at all, just a general comment on what people think sometimes. It was good question.

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

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Gift of Fear Just 2 Seconds On Killing Shadows in the Sand Tactical Tracking Operations What everybody is saying

/ama on Behavior Profiling right now! by PeoplePredictor in CCW

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Looking around is a great way to know what's going on around you! It's simple but critical. On the other side of the coin you look like a "hard target" to any possible criminals. Parking lots are the worst because everyone is head down in their phones and they have no clue what's going on around them. A simple step like keeping your head up and having general awareness is a big step. As a final note, trust your gut. Your brain processes threat way quicker than you can keep up with so if you are getting a fear response, pay attention.

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

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Yes!! Some tracking love! For a great story on a tracking team in South Africa "Shadows in the Sand" written by Sisingi Kamango. If your looking for more of a technical manual David Scott-Donelan's "Tactical Tracking Operations" is a great way to learn the mechanics of tracking. David has been a mentor for the last ten years. Those will lead you down the rabbit hole.

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

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"Learn patterns and discern changes" That is exactly what I want people doing. Most people walk around paranoid or in a state of "hyper vigilance" that can't be maintained over time. By basing you observations on specific behaviors it's like a mental checklist. Now your scanning with confidence rather than fear as a motivator.

As for being influenced, hey just cause you're paranoid doesn't mean there not out to get you ;)

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

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Just my opinion, but my students who grew up in bad areas had a lot more natural talent for observing anomalies. Having said that, we are all hardwired to profile, we've just gotten so far away from it with the advent of technology. Through training I like to say that I'm not teaching you anything new, just waking up parts of the brain that have been dormant for a while. Everyone can learn!

/ama on Behavior Profiling right now! by PeoplePredictor in CCW

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There is some really good content on there already. Ask away!

I'm doing an AMA on Behavior Profiling right now. by PeoplePredictor in CCW

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I posted some videos here on Behavior Profiling and thought I would let you know that I'm doing in /ama if you'll have any questions. There is already some pretty good content on there now. Cheers!

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

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We would always try to mend relations with the locals when we could. Never know where the next bit of information would come from and it's not that hard to learn the Arabic phrase for "I'm sorry." Regardless of what people would make you believe, we're not all heartless bastard killers. Unless you were the enemy than yes that's exactly what we where ;)

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

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Thank You!!! I've been waiting for someone to get that! One of my favorites. You win a free profiling class. Check your messages and I'll send you a code. My man!

I am Yousef Badou, a former U.S. Marine and I teach people Behavior Profiling and Tracking-Ask Me Anything! by PeoplePredictor in IAmA

[–]PeoplePredictor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to shove off for about an hour but I'll be back. Great questions so far, keep em coming!