Skills

Oded Krashinsky When was Pacific West founded? Pacific West Academy was founded in the years following the September 11 attacks, during a major shift in the U.S. security industry. After 9/11, regulations tightened across the private security sector, with increased scrutiny...

For newcomers, breaking into executive protection usually involves building a strong foundation through adjacent experience, networking, practical training, and professional development over time. Understanding how the industry actually operates, beyond social media portrayals and tactical marketing, is equally important. From...

This weekend, an individual, described by authorities as mentally unstable, attempted to breach the Secret Service security perimeter during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, one of the most tightly controlled and high-visibility protective events in the United States.  In the immediate aftermath of incidents like this, a...

In the world of high-stakes Executive Protection (EP), the traditional model of security often treats "medical" as a reactive fallback, a kit in the trunk, or a basic CPR certification. But when a principal is traveling through a non-permissive environment...

The results are in for the EP Wired Top EP Schools 2026, and this year’s rankings reflect the voice of the executive protection community itself. Designed as a community-driven initiative, the contest invited professionals from across the industry to nominate...

The Importance of Finding the Top EP Schools of 2026 Executive protection is an industry where training matters. The quality of education operators receive directly affects safety, performance, and decision-making in the field. Yet with so many schools worldwide, it...

There’s a moment in every high-stress call where time does something strange. It stretches. Your senses sharpen. You’re listening to the tone of a voice, the rhythm of breathing, the way someone’s hands move. You’re trying to read a...

In the fourth edition of our breakthrough series, EP Wired is taking a closer look at executive protection in the UAE. We have interviewed three industry professionals and asked them to share their experiences working in the country. Here's...

by John Hutton Could you imagine the nightmare? You’ve been waiting for an operation for over 2-years, when on the morning of the op at 07:09 am, 19th July 2024, a routine software update triggers the largest IT failure in...

In certain scenarios, CPR and first aid certification can mean the difference between life and death. These skills can be applied in countless different scenarios and can benefit everyone, but especially those in the executive protection field. If you’re...