The Modern Personal Safety Handbook is a practical, real-world guide to recognising danger early, making calm decisions, and staying safe in everyday life.
Written by a former British Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal operator and global security specialist, this book moves beyond traditional self-defence advice. It focuses on what actually keeps people safe:
Situational awareness, early recognition, and timely action
You'll learn how to identify behavioural warning signs, understand how risk develops, and respond effectively before situations escalate.
Inside, you'll discover:
- How to recognise early indicators of threat in public spaces
- The difference between social conflict and predatory behaviour
- Why most people act too late, and how to change that
- How your brain and body respond under stress
- The Colour-Code Awareness System for everyday life
- What to do in a crisis using simple, lawful principles
- Practical guidance for public safety, travel, and daily routines
- Digital awareness and how online behaviour creates real-world risk
- Family and child safety strategies
- Workplace and venue safety aligned with UK law
This is not about fighting.
It's about:
- Seeing earlier
- Moving sooner
- Avoiding danger entirely
Because the safest outcome is the one you prevent.
Who this book is for:
- Individuals who want to feel more aware and confident
- Parents looking to protect their families
- Professionals working in public-facing roles
- Schools, organisations, and venue operators
- Anyone who wants practical, realistic personal safety guidance
Grounded in real-world experience
This book is based on operational experience in high-risk environments and aligned with UK law, safeguarding principles, and ethical decision-making.
You do not need certainty to act safely. You only need to recognise when something isn't right, and move.
