Tag: Event Security

• 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,…

  October 30, 2023

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• Conflict Management In Protective Operations

  One of the most underestimated qualifications for executive protection professionals is their ability to deal with #conflict as it pertains to incidents that occur while on duty, as well as off duty. Every #security professional, regardless of their role, will inevitably encounter disagreements and confrontations. These conflicts can arise from differing opinions, expectations, or agendas.…

  October 1, 2023

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• The challenges for protecting Public Figures- The Macron Incident

  The challenges for protecting Public Figures- The Macron Incident. The latest incident with French President Emmanuel Macron being slapped by someone in the crowd has once again fired up the keyboard warriors who take any incident (video or picture) such as this and claim how improperly the Executive Protection team functioned and what would they have done…

  June 9, 2021

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• Section: Professional Advices from Experienced Close Protection Operatives around the world.

  What do you expect? Some helpful hints to getting your foot in the door. By Jason Collins CPS, Security Consultant, CP Instructor You have taken the time to go through one of the many Executive Protection schools around the world. You’ve sacrificed time and money for this training. You’ve learned the core fundamentals to becoming…

  January 29, 2011

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• Working in the shadows

  A professional close protection team isn’t limited to the close protection operator observed standing next to the VIP. There are often personal protection operators working and contributing to the VIP’s safety from a distance and who are never seen by either members of the public or the media. Their job is as equally important to…

  November 30, 2010

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