Residential security

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s private residence is receiving a $1M security upgrade following an arson attack earlier this year. The move underscores rising concerns over political violence and the expanding role of executive protection in safeguarding public officials and...

Situational awareness and safety play key roles in the world of executive protection. These concepts form the backbone of proactive security strategies, enabling professionals to identify potential threats, assess risk, and take action to ensure the safety of clients...

A Troubling History of Fixation Prince Harry has long been the target of obsessive attention from certain individuals, but one woman in particular has repeatedly come under the radar of his security detail.  According to sources cited by People and Reuters,...

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sánchez recently hosted a lavish, multi-day wedding celebration in Venice, Italy. The event drew a constellation of A-list guests and global media attention, but it wasn’t just the star-studded guest list or...

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...

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,...

Protest activity has always been an effective force for social change, often challenging the status quo and raising awareness for a wide range of issues.  It has also been destructive when peaceful assembly moves into confrontational gatherings.  In recent...

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...

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...

DISCLAIMER: This article provides a general overview of protective operations advance principles in the completion of a Major Site Advance (Major Event). It was written as a companion piece for another article on Protest Activity and mitigation.  There is...