Soft Targets Protection

Petr Bárta is the founder of Urban Safety and a recognized expert in personal security, crisis management, and tactical training. He has long collaborated with leading institutions in the Czech Republic, including Charles University, where he serves as a member of the Security Department and contributes to the development of methodological and crisis procedures for the academic environment. His work also includes security training and the development of procedures for cultural institutions such as the Czech Philharmonic, focusing on soft target protection, staff safety training, and crisis preparedness of event teams. Petr holds the Expert Level 2 technical rank in the Krav Maga system and possesses a wide range of instructor certifications for civilian, women’s, and VIP self-defense, as well as for armed forces. His approach combines the principles of professional security and police courses (SWAT, CQB) with practical training for companies, schools, and the public. He pays special attention to educating children and teachers in handling emergencies—from evacuation to crisis communication. He participates in the development of methodological materials and tactical cards that help schools and institutions respond effectively to crisis situations. His philosophy is based on the motto “Small change, big difference” (Parva mutatio, magna differentia) – emphasizing practical training, psychological resilience, and the cultivation of security awareness in everyday life.

Gabriela has been involved in security and crisis management for over 15 years. She has experience in crisis preparedness for communities, schools, universities, events, and commercial entities. In addition to preparation, she also assists clients during real crisis situations, such as after the terrorist attacks in Brussels or Copenhagen. Gabriela is the co-founder of the Soft Targets Protection Institute. Her crisis management methodology for soft targets was published in 2019 and 2025 by the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic as a recommended standard. Currently, among other things, Gabriela is collaborating on the implementation of the security concept for Charles University. Gabriela studied Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution at Reichman University in Herzliya, Israel, where she has also been living for the last 10 years. Gabriela supports her clients not only at the organizational but also at the individual level; she is a certified coach from the Jerusalem Coaching Institute.

Petr Brichcín is a psychologist, lecturer, and CEO of TCC, where he focuses on product development. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in diagnosing and developing key professional skills, applying psychology in HR, and systematically building corporate culture. His unique approach is based on a multidisciplinary education.

Ing. Lukáš Kotek is the Physical Security Manager at Tomas Bata University in Zlín, where he is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive security strategy for the entire institution. His role includes protecting people, property, and information, preventing threats, identifying risk factors, and organizing security training. He has been active in the Czech security community for a long time and has participated in projects leading to the creation of methodologies certified by the Ministry of the Interior. He also shares his practical experience as a lecturer at the Institute of Security Engineering.

Ing. Dora Kotková, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at the Institute of Security Engineering at Tomas Bata University in Zlín. Her academic, research, and publishing activities focus on risk management and the protection of soft targets, particularly in the context of cultural events, schools, and transport infrastructure. She has contributed to projects leading to the creation of methodologies certified by the Ministry of the Interior. She also collaborates on developing educational platforms to raise security awareness and public preparedness for serious security incidents. Her work connects theoretical research with practical applications in security engineering and education.

Ing. Vít Kluger is the Head of Security and Crisis Management at IKEM. He has been working in the security field since 2014, starting with securing cultural events. He previously led the Department of Personal and Property Protection at ČZU and then managed security at Charles University, where he was responsible for the overall security concept and crisis management in response to the events of 2023. He focuses on crisis management, crisis communication, and the protection of soft targets. He is a member of many security working groups and actively participates in strengthening institutional resilience.

Over 30 years of experience in the commercial security industry, from a security guard, site manager, inspector, regional director, to a manager for special projects. 10 years in a leading position as Security Manager for Albert Czech Republic. Here he was responsible for the company's security policy, incident report process, BCM and CMT, internal crime investigation, risk management, and loss prevention, and was a member of the leadership team. In 2011, at the International Security Management Conference held under the auspices of the Police President of the Czech Republic, he was awarded as Security Manager of the Year. He is the president of the international association of security professionals, ASIS International for the Czech and Slovak Republics. He is a member of the Commission of the Republican Committee for Crime Prevention for cooperation in the field of situational prevention. Managing Director of Asset Protection Agency s.r.o., a consulting company offering professional independent services in security consulting and risk management.

Zdeněk Rak is a specialist in sports marketing and event management. He has worked as a Red Bull Air Race Director and crisis manager. He led Coordination Centers for the Prague City Hall during the Covid-19 crisis and the celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution. He is currently the Director of Pragosport s.r.o.

Otomar Sláma is a manager and entrepreneur connecting the fields of innovation, technology transfer, and security. As a former chairman of the board, he was instrumental in the establishment and successful development of Charles University Innovations Prague (CUIP), the first subsidiary of Charles University for the commercialization of research. Simultaneously, he is engaged in business in the security sector, where he founded and led the companies Forteco Solutions and Crowd Safety, focusing on crowd safety and crisis management. His multidisciplinary education includes MA, MPA, MBA, and Ph.D. degrees in security engineering.