Residential security

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...

In recent years, the collaboration between private security suppliers and local law enforcement has seen a significant increasing trend, driven by various motivations. Many countries around the world consider the industry to be a “fourth” emergency service. Majority of...

The top five threats for UHNW (Ultra High Net Worth) and HNW (High Net Worth) individuals can vary depending on the context and individual circumstances. Indeed, being a UHNW and HNW  individual and having a high social status does...

Staying updated on the latest incidents and advancements is crucial in the dynamic executive protection industry. Recently, an alarming incident involving Secret Service agents distracted by their phones during an intrusion has underscored the need for robust residential security...

Surveillance technology has evolved dramatically in recent years, enabling surveillance to become more sophisticated and complex. With drones, facial recognition software, and other advanced tools, surveillance has become more challenging for the subjects to detect, making it a formidable...