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Written by Tibi J Roman Are the following scenarios acceptable as an executive protection professional, specifically for a bodyguard?  Holding an umbrella for an executive/VIP Picking up the VIP’s morning coffee (i.e.Starbucks) so that it's waiting for the executive...

I’ve read several online articles over the last few weeks outlining Executive Protection leadership models, protection “secrets” and AI-written EP management models (yes, we know you use AI to write articles).  I thought it might be refreshing to discuss...

1. What motivated you to pursue a career in event security, and what do you find most rewarding about the role? Being South Florida-based, it was a natural progression from our entertainment venue security division (nightclubs, concert venues, etc.), which...

Incident Command and the Failure at Butler, Pennsylvania  By Steve Hooper, Professor  Event and Timeline  The crowd was gathering as they weathered the high late afternoon temperatures, unusual for the Butler, Pennsylvania area. Security was typical, a combination of state, local, and...

Latest Assassination Attempt on Former US President Two months after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt, a gunman managed to remain hidden for nearly 12 hours at the edge of the golf course where Trump played on Sunday, despite the...

UHNWIs generally own multiple assets, not only within their country of citizenship/primary residence but all over the world, from residences, private yachts, supercars, offices and private jets. Often, many of these assets are not always used at once by...

Security at the Paris 2024 Olympics is a massive undertaking, and it is handled by thousands of professionals. With more than 13.5 million expected visitors, France is taking every precaution possible to ensure the athletes and spectators are protected....

Over the course of their assignments, private security officers are not averse to coming across multiple types of employees, guests, or contracted employees. Depending on the size of the organization housed in one or several fixed assets and the...

In the realm of executive protection, the necessity to expect and defuse potential threats is paramount. Whether tasked with safeguarding high-profile individuals, corporate leaders, or dignitaries, professionals in this field must possess a versatile skill set that transcends mere...

Operational Guidelines for Executive Protection Agents at Fixed-Based Operators (FBOs)  As Summer quickly approaches, protection teams are seeing private aircraft use increase to accommodate vacation travel. Corporate teams have already seen sharp increases in travel internationally with COVID restrictions lifted...