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Before the Trump Rally Shooting On July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump arrived in Butler, Pennsylvania, to address a campaign rally at a local venue. The event drew a sizable crowd of supporters and onlookers, typical of high-profile political...

Mastering Self-Leadership for Personal and Professional Success I firmly believe that all leadership development must begin with self-leadership. To be truly effective as a leader, you must first demonstrate the ability to lead yourself. This idea means cultivating discipline, integrity,...

Interview with Elliott Loewenstein on the EP Expo Read on to learn what Elliott Loewenstein, UFC Global Event Security Manager has to say on hot-button topics and the EP Expo Summit 2024. What part of the conference are you most looking...

Carlos Christian, Lil Wayne’s ex-bodyguard, is fighting to keep his lawsuit against the rapper from being tossed out. The rapper and his former protection agent might be intertwined in a lawsuit over an event that happened in 2021. Here...

There is a common misconception among the general public and clients/principals regarding the martial prowess of executive protection agents. This misconception likely stems from Hollywood portrayals, where bodyguards are depicted as hand-to-hand combat experts, engaging in extravagant acts of...

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...

Slovakia's Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has been shot five times in an assassination attempt that has shocked the country. Following the attack, the Prime Minister was hospitalized and the Slovakian deputy Prime Minister, Tomáš Taraba, said that Fico was...

Have you ever spent time with someone who seems stuck in the past, constantly reminiscing about the “good old days”? Picture the former high school quarterback who can’t stop talking about his glory days on the football field. This...