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The Stalker – Much More Than a Physical Threat

The development of the internet in the 21st century has added another, deep layer of complexity to personal protection. Reports of online stalking and harassment are becoming more common. But how serious is the threat a stalker poses? How...

Quality in Protection – EP Wired Interview with James Hamilton

In an exclusive conversation with GDBA's very own James Hamilton, we delve deep into security assessments, quality in protection, the EP gap analysis, and many other enticing topics. For years, it has been said that the EP industry needs to...

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,...

Avoiding Fear as a Motivator (But Listening to Its Wisdom)

As I was writing my book, The Protected, my goal was to educate not only those who may need personal protection. But to inform the general public on what it is and what it isn't. Moreover, I also intended...

Series on Ethics ― Relationships in EP

They say, "No man is an island," which implies that we as humans cannot exist without interpersonal relationships with other humans. We learn how to make and maintain relationships growing up ― well or poorly ― from our parents,...

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...

Protection Providers & Social Media Policy: The Emerging Necessity

Social media has become so much a part of everyone's daily activities, and many use it as a way to promote their services, speak their mind and interact with others. Thus, companies who either have or utilize a social...

Subcontracting In Security

Subcontracting is a Dirty Word   The term subcontracting in security is often seen as a dirty word. Let’s look at why, and if there can be a place of legitimate subcontracting that actually supports client requirements.   Engagement    Clients engaging in security...

How Do You Remain Present and in the Moment?

Unfortunately, I'm not necessarily the right person to tell you exactly how to remain present. So I won't be providing you a list of concepts or recommendations on how to be more in the moment. Instead, I'm writing about...

A Solo Protector’s Guide to Executive Protection

Being a solo protector in the executive protection industry can be very rewarding and extremely challenging. However, the comfort of having large EP teams is nonexistent, and one must be very reliant upon soft skills to achieve proper protection...

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The Pararescuemen: A Lifeline in Executive Protection

The sun was setting on the Mediterranean, casting a golden glow over the harbor as a superyacht floated serenely...

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