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Matthew Porcelli

Not Just a Profession, but a Calling – Protecting the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima

The vast spectrum of protecting others is not just limited to physical principals. Many years ago, when my calling into security was realized, I took immense admiration and influence behind those who protect the Roman Catholic Church, and the...

Unbeknownst Risk – When Too Much is Too Dangerous

In the March 2023 EP Wired article, “Saving Principals from Themselves,” I included how some principals conveniently made careless decisions on altering their executive protection detail to fit their personal agendas and comfort. Even though there is truth to...

Strategy, Communication, and Maintenance

Executive protection, and security in general, are a blended, and operational sector. Just as no two principals are alike, those who have a stake in the outcome of the operation and protection of the principal also differ in both...

Saving Principals from Themselves

Principals, along with their family, friends, guests, and acquaintances, encompass as much diversity in personality as the threats, which executive protection agents protect against.  Ironically though, there are some principals that go against their protective detail leaderships’ protocol and...

Enterprise Security Risk Management and Executive Protection

Enterprise Security Risk Management (or ESRM) is a security program approach that helps raise the profile of security. To put it simply, it occurs by linking security activities to an enterprise's mission and business goals. This occurs through various...

Executive Protection and Venue Management

Executive protection details are as diverse as the principals under protection. Many close protection teams require coordination with the venue management and staff. And especially if the venue already has security currently contracted on-site. One of the most popular...

Estate Security – The Road Less Traveled

Executive protection details are indeed sought after assignments to young and transitioning security professionals due to public perception (i.e., the black suit, sunglasses, and earpieces). This combines with rubbing elbows with potential public figures and celebrities.  As most executive protection...

Access Control in Executive Protection

Access control is the cornerstone of all security operations and security-related sectors. It comprises non-sterile (public area) and sterile (post-screening) areas. Simply put, suppose someone does not belong in an area or past a certain point. In that case,...

CCTV in EP: The Core Benefits

The public views executive protection in the forefront as bodyguards in black suits, earpieces, and sunglasses carefully escorting a VIP from point A to point B. Of course, along with mostly everything on the surface, there is much more...

Executive Protection in Aviation

In the limitless scenarios and locations in the security sector, aviation security is the one, which, not only changes constantly but is also unpredictable in manmade and natural threats. Aircraft, tarmac, cargo, and catering only scratch the surface in the medium...

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Providing Executive Protection Services to Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals

This article intends to discuss the key factors involved in offering high-end services to Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW) clients. Managing the...

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