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10 Smart Swag Ideas Security Companies Should Use at Events (Not the Usual Junk)
Security events are one of the most common ways companies market their services. But they’re also expensive. And part of that investment, beyond a presentable booth, is swag. Here’s the problem: most event swag ends up in a hotel room trash can… or forgotten in a drawer. If you’re a security company, that matters. Because…
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The 25 Types of Executive Protection Agents – AKA Bodyguards
Fun Edition – A brutally honest field guide to many of the personalities you will find on any given detail. Let’s start with a disclaimer: This is all in good fun and mostly a light-hearted educational effort (…mostly). If you see yourself in one of these, take it as a chance to laugh, learn, and…
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Bodyguards for Kids are Back!
Founded in 2023 Bodyguards for Kids unites the security industry to raise donations for St. Jude. This is a unique opportunity to connect with others in the field while supporting a meaningful cause. When you donate through our event page on St. Jude’s website, 100% of your contributions go directly to the children of St. Jude,…
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Why ‘Experience’ Alone Isn’t Enough
The Need for Comprehensive Skills in Team Lead & Operations Manager Roles in Executive Protection We see a lot of articles and posts that address the issues with executive protection agents or what skills are needed and how one should perform as a member of the team. But we rarely see an article that clearly…
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Keeping C-Suite Executives Safe
There have been many reported incidents surrounding violence towards C-suite executives, with the most well-known case, the murder of the tech executive Bob Lee, founder of Cash App in San Francisco, last year and the death of Vivek Taneja, who was assaulted in downtown D.C. on February 2nd and succumbed to his injuries a day later.…
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The Importance of Effective Communication Between Protectee and The Executive Protection Team
The last few days have produced a video of the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Justin Trudeau and has been making the news within the executive protection industry circles as it shows the great communication levels between Putin and his EP agents. This is highlighting once again the importance of communication between the protective team…
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The Protector’s Resource Hub is here! and, is free!
Welcome to the official resource hub for Executive Protection Agents, offered by LeMareschal Protection & Intelligence Solutions. Understanding the unique challenges and dynamic environments faced by agents daily, our goal is to equip you with an arsenal of essential tools and links. From links with free educational courses, real-time threat intelligence sources to advanced protection…
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The Role of Counter-Surveillance in Executive Protection Operations
One of the most underestimated skills of an executive protection agent is counter-surveillance tactics. This specific topic is either being touched on for a brief time during EP courses or not covered at all. Within the functions of protective operations, counter-surveillance plays a pivotal role in mitigating risks and ensuring the effectiveness of protection strategies.…
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Bodyguards For Kids 2024
Bodyguards For Kids is back in action! Thanks to your support last year, we raised $22,180 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our attendees won amazing prizes and gained valuable insights from our 16 international subject matter experts. This year, we have lined up another impressive array of speakers and have set a new fundraising…
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Event Security for High Profile Individuals
In the last months, we have seen many videos from what one may label a ‘failed’ security operation where public figures were attacked or embarrassed during their public appearance at an event. Protecting high-profile individuals during an event or public speech requires very careful and detailed planning. Despite the big challenges for the security team,…
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