Brace For Impact: Re-Thinking Safety in Today's America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780986152115)

Michael Marks is an internationally recognized expert in emergency response, crisis management and threat assessment, with experience that reaches from Afghanistan, Africa and Central America to the rescue of personnel in the heart of the city-wide terrorist attacks on Mumbai. He is a best-selling author of programs adopted by federal agencies and special operations services to include the FBI National Academy, the US Army Asymmetric Warfare Group as well as US and foreign military services. Following the success of The Emergency Responder's Guide to Terrorism, Mr. Marks has written Brace For Impact: Re-Thinking Safety in Today's America as a plain-english primer for the average citizen concerned about the growing trend of violence, and the seemingly inescapable conclusion that the government is incapable of providing adequate protection. National Public Radio (NPR) reported the following on the subject: With officers laid off and furloughed, [Milwaukee County Sheriff David] Clarke says, calling 911 and waiting for police is no longer your best bet. "You could beg for mercy from a violent criminal, hide under the bed, or you could fight back. But are you prepared?" he asks. "Consider taking a certified safety course in handling a firearm so you can defend yourself until we get there. You have a duty to protect yourself and your family." Brace For Impact offers those unfamiliar with the extent of violent crime, or the limits of system to protect us, a very no-holds-barred look at the challenges, while offering simple, low-to-no cost steps that any individual, family, business or group can take to greatly improve their safety and peace of mind. With an emphasis on awareness and avoidance strategies, Brace For Impact is focused less on fighting your way out of a bad situation than it is on avoiding the fight altogether.