Guide to protection in the event of physical aggression

Professional defense and safety protocol

A structured approach to dealing with physical aggression.

🛡️ PRIORITY PROTECTION

Body protection

• Protect your head first
• Keep your arms in protection, close to your body
• Maintain a stable posture
• Protect your vital organs
• Stay mobile and flexible

Safety distances

• Critical zone: 0-1m
• Danger zone: 1-2m
• Warning zone: 2-3m
• Surveillance zone: 3m+.
• Evacuation zone: 5m+.

Please note: hand-to-hand techniques, whatever their names, allow you to regain an advantage in the critical 0-1m distance. The attacker develops less power, while you become more “incisive”.

⚡ GRADUATED RESPONSES TO PHYSICAL AGGRESSION

Level 1: De-escalation

1. Take a step back
2. Visible hands (both) for protection
3. Give simple commands (“Stop!”, “Back off!”)
4. Find an escape route
5. Alert your family and friends by voice

Level 2: Active protection

1. Position yourself diagonally
2. Adopt a neutral guard
3. Use available obstacles, furniture
4. Keep your distance
5. Get ready to move

Level 3: Legal response

• Only in case of imminent danger
• Proportional to the attack
• Stop as soon as possible
• Document actions
• Always opt for escape

🏃 EVACUATION TECHNIQUES

Tactical moves

1. Never turn your back
2. Move sideways
3. Scan the environment (watch out for the tunnel effect)
4. Identify exits
5. Stay away from the danger zones

Points to watch

• Blind corners
• Stairs
• Doors closed
• Congested areas
• Slippery surfaces

🚨 ALARM PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF PHYSICAL AGGRESSION

Voice alerts

• “Help!”
• “Safety!”
• “Call the police!”
• Enter your location
• Specify the type of aggression

Technical resources

1. Panic button
2. Emergency telephone
3. PTI badge
4. Audible alarm
5. Dedicated smartphone application

🎯 SENSITIVE AREAS TO PROTECT

Vital priorities

1. Head/neck/femoral arteries
2. Solar plexus
3. Genitalia
4. Spinal column
5. Major joints

Specific protection

• Use forearms as a shield
• Chin tuck (chin-chest)
• Slightly bend the knees
• Keep elbows close to the body
• Protecting the back of the neck

🔄 POST-AGGRESSION MANAGEMENT

Immediate action

1. Be safe
2. Alert emergency services if necessary for you and/or the aggressor)
3. Note the description of the attacker
4. Preserve evidence
5. Identify witnesses

Medical follow-up

• Have the injuries recorded
• Request a medical certificate
• Photograph the tracks
• Keep your documents
• Follow the instructions

📱 EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Emergency services

• Police: 17
• Fire department: 18
• SAMU: 15
• EU emergencies: 112
• Internal number: [to be completed]

Internal contacts

1. Security guard: [number]
2. Security manager: [number]
3. Direction: [number]
4. Medical department: [number]
5. Safety contact: [number]

✅ DAILY CHECKLIST

Preparation

• Check your alarm equipment
• Test the means of communication
• Locate/release exits
• Identify refuge areas
• Memorize emergency numbers

Vigilance

• Watch for suspicious behavior
• Keep access roads clear
• Keep equipment accessible
• Keep in touch with colleagues
• Report any anomalies

⚠️ KEY POINTS

1. Escape takes precedence over confrontation
2. Protect yourself first
3. Alert as soon as possible
4. Respect the law
5. Document the incident

📝 INCIDENT REPORT

Things to note

• Precise date and time
• Exact location
• Description of attacker
• Course of events
• Actions taken
• Witnesses present
• Immediate consequences