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Personal Protection is a cerebral game, based on one’s ability to assess and mitigate a Risk, Threat and Vulnerability in dynamic and often challenging environments. Think of it as your blueprint for ensuring the safety, security, reputation, and operational...

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...

A successful Protective Operation hinges on having strong, capable operational leadership at its core.  Operational leadership involves igniting purpose, offering clear direction, and providing unwavering motivation to empower agents as they tackle intricate challenges in perilous and high-pressure environments.  A successful Protective Operation relies...

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...

For the second issue in our Executive Protection Organizations Worldwide series, we talked with Kevin Palacios, ASIS International Executive Protection Community Chair. Executive Protection Organizations Worldwide — ASIS International Here is a closer look into the organization, benefits for its members,...

For the first issue in our Executive Protection Organizations Worldwide series, we talked with James Cameron, Chairman and President of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP). Executive Protection Organizations Worldwide — BEPP Here is a closer look into the organization, benefits...