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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 continuity of your client. 🚀 When done right, it transforms a security program from a handbag accessory into a precision instrument. ✍️ Josh Reeve #riskmanagement #personalprotection #threatassessment #vulnerabilitymanagement #EPWiredMagazine

🤔 Have you been wondering if the following scenarios are acceptable for an executive protection professional? 1. Holding an umbrella for an executive/VIP 2. Picking up the VIP’s morning coffee (i.e.Starbucks) so that it’s waiting for the executive in the morning prior to their first limo departure to the office. 3. Carrying shopping bags or grocery bags for a VIP 4. Pushing the VIP’s shopping cart 5. Carrying or rolling the VIP’s golf bag 6. Carrying or rolling the VIP’s luggage at an airport 7. Running errands for the executive, i.e., dropping off/picking up the VIP’s dry cleaning without the VIP, etc. 👇 Check out Tibi ROMAN 's article for EP Wired! #executiveprotection #bodyguard #closeprotection #celebrityprotection #EPWiredMagazine

They say, “No man is an island,” which implies that we as humans cannot exist without interpersonal relationships with other humans. 🤝 👥 We learn how to make and maintain relationships growing up ― well or poorly ― from our parents, siblings, and peers. As we grow up, we create our own brand of making and maintaining relationships based on our personality, habits, interests, and desires. But the behavior we exhibit in our personal lives may not always translate well into our career as protectors. 📋 There are some basic rules of behavior that will most often prove effective in building and maintaining our professional relationships in EP. Once you learn and practice them ― if they are not already common characteristics of your personality ― they will assist you in fostering healthy relationships as you move through your journey in executive protection. 📌 Inside the article are some examples of the relationships you’ll have an opportunity to create, build, and nurture as an executive protection agent, and tips on maintaining those relationships professionally and personally. Which type of relationship do you find most important to nurture in your executive protection career, and why do you think it stands out to you? ✍️ Michael Julian, CPI PPS CSP, ALIVE Active Shooter Training #EPWiredMagazine #relationships #ethics

✍️ For his latest article for EP Wired, Kevin Dye thought it might be refreshing to discuss a real scenario in EP protective operations that has been faced numerous times, which may provide effective learning insights for those new to close protection services. He believes that for those starting out in executive protection, how you manage these incidents separates you from others who would waste time arguing or mistakenly saying, “Do you know who I am?” Response: "Uhm, no, I don’t, did you forget?" #executiveprotection #protectiveoperations #securityprofessional #protectionagent #EPWiredMagazine

📝 🔍 Matthew Porcelli, MSc, CPP, CPOI, F.ISRM, FSyl explores the often-overlooked aspect of estate security within executive protection, focusing on the critical 10% of the industry that deals with protecting high-value assets and information and providing valuable knowledge on the nuances of estate security and risk assessment. #estatesecurity #securityprofessionals #closeprotection #riskassessment #EPWiredMagazine

🔐 🗃️ Interested in learning more about TSCM and corporate privacy protection? ▶️ Check out our latest Youtube video! With over 25 years of experience in TSCM, Charles Patterson TSCM has transitioned from executive protection to the technical surveillance countermeasures field. He has been doing TSCM inspections for over 25 years. Quick note: By sharing our posts and 🔔 subscribing to our YouTube channel, you are contributing to the growth of our community and helping us reach a wider audience. We understand that social media can be overwhelming, but by sharing our content, you are helping us break through the noise and provide valuable content to those who need it. Thank you for your support! 🤝 #EPWiredLounge #privacyprotection #TSCM #TechnicalSurveillanceCountermeasures #executiveprotection https://lnkd.in/djV-xEeU

🗞️ Our September 2024 publication is online and ready for your perusal: https://lnkd.in/d2dA653Y 🤝 Special thanks to all authors, contributors, and supporters who have lent their expertize, time, and trust to EP Wired! And thank you to all our readers! 🙌 #EPWiredMagazine #publication #securitymagazine #monthlyissue #executiveprotection

"The Event Security world is unique, so I advise anyone looking to transition into a super/manager role to start off by being an event security officer... gain knowledge and experience in protecting events from every genre you possibly can, so when you do decide to move into a Super/Manager role... you will be prepared because you have experience working all sorts of events." - Anton Kalaydjian 💡 📘 If you're looking for insights into the most challenging situations faced in the field, along with practical advice on essential training, certifications, and how to transition into supervisory or managerial roles in event security, you've come to the right place. #eventsecurity #celebrityprotection #closeprotection #bodyguard #securityguard #securityservices #EPWiredInterview

CCTV in EP: The Core Benefits, by Matthew Porcelli, MSc, CPP, CPOI, F.ISRM, FSyl ✍️ 🔹 Surveillance and Threat Detection CCTV is used to spot potential threats and identify suspicious behavior, allowing EP teams to take proactive steps to keep the principal safe. 🔹 Investigative Tool CCTV is essential for gathering evidence before and after security incidents, helping EP teams understand what happened and how to respond. 🔹 Coordination and Collaboration EP teams can monitor CCTV from fixed or mobile command centers, collaborating with other security teams and facility management to provide comprehensive surveillance and security measures. 🔹 Coordinating with Local Security By cooperating with nearby security teams and using CCTV in the area, EP operations benefit from added layers of protection for the principal and can manage security measures more effectively. 🔹 Proactive Risk Management Regularly monitoring CCTV allows EP teams to anticipate and address potential risks, making better decisions and improving security measures to protect the principal in various environments. #CCTV #surveillance #executiveprotection #securityteam #privatesecurity #EPWiredMagazine