Protectors

By Evan Levitt The traditional model of executive protection has changed. In today’s work-from-anywhere world, executives no longer spend most of their time behind corporate walls, surrounded by access controls and reinforced protocols. Instead, their calendars—and risk profiles—are split between home offices, regional...

By Alan Saquella and Tim Sharpe In the evolving world of executive protection (EP), the days of focusing solely on physical security are over. Today’s EP professionals are responsible for an ever-expanding array of duties, from travel logistics and site...

With the most recent incident involving Ivanka Trump’s security detail and a man in Miami, the discussion on whether the move was justified is still ongoing. Today, we’re breaking down the entire incident as well as the cost of...

The risk profile of any business is never a one-size-fits-all model. Chief Risk Officers (CROs), Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and other upper management personnel spend countless hours and resources presenting and compelling the C-Suite and stakeholders why investing in...

Everyone reading this is getting older (3 seconds in fact if you got this far).  Age impacts everything we do.  While it affects us all personally, it also significantly influences our protective operational coverage.  In 1925, the average life...

In a world where VIPs, global events, and iconic venues rely on airtight protection, slip-ups still happen — sometimes with tragic consequences. From underprepared private contractors to overwhelmed venue staff, these security fails exposed serious flaws in planning, protocol,...

How high-stakes environments like Las Vegas shape modern emergency response strategies—and what security professionals must learn to stay ahead. The 24/7 City of Risk and Reward Las Vegas is unlike any other. It is a magnet for high-profile individuals, large-scale events,...

What inspired SCS to expand its business in Canada, and what problem does it aim to solve?   As part of our global expansion strategy, we made the strategic decision to establish our third branch in Canada. The primary objective of...

Multiple times a month, I get requests from Police Officers looking to transition into private Executive Protection (EP). Here are some of the questions I receive:  What courses should I do?  Who should I speak with?  Where do I...

Protective operations haven’t changed much over the last two decades.  At its most basic level, you are paid to place yourself between your protectee and harm's way.  Simply put, your job boils down to “prepare for the bad guy,...