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Zelenskiy Denies Ukraine’s Involvement in Alleged Kremlin Drone Attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has refuted Russia’s claims that Ukraine was involved in a drone attack on the Kremlin, which was allegedly aimed at killing Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine fights and defends its territory, not attacking Putin or Moscow. The Kremlin reported that two drones were used in the attack but were disabled by Russian defenses.

Bodyguard Saves Japanese PM from Pipe Bomb Attack

A bodyguard has been hailed as a hero for his quick-thinking actions during a suspected pipe-bomb attack on Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Video footage captured the bodyguard kicking away a metal object as it landed near Kishida
before positioning himself between the Prime Minister and the device, shielding him with a collapsible, handheld ballistics shield.

AlertEnterprise Reveals First-Ever Guardian AI Chatbot Powered by OpenAI ChatGPT

AlertEnterprise has unveiled its first-ever Guardian AI Chatbot powered by OpenAI ChatGPT. The chatbot will make its global debut at the ASIS Europe and ISC West trade events. Built on OpenAI’s GPT-3 platform, the Guardian AI Chatbot aims to provide security operators with instant access to critical physical access and security insights through quick questions and prompts.

Transferable Skillsets from Nightclub Security Professionals

In fact I would venture to say that one should almost seek out the experience before pursuing some of those paths. I say this because within the walls of that club you encounter such a vast amount of people, cultures, and potential threats, and to meet all these challenges, the nightclub security professional must be well equipped and prepared physically and mentally. In order to get the best out of these encounters it’s important to understand the skills required, and the skills that are being developed every time you step behind the velvet rope.

Protective Medical Services

As protectors, the Executive Protection (EP) community is comprised of “Alpha-type” personalities who are well skilled and tend to focus on the “direct action” skillsets of the EP mission, the so-called “hard skills”. But EP is more. It is full-time customer service also. EP agents serve their clients and their family members in a variety of ways, many of which were probably not envisioned while on the shooting range. Driving course or dojo.

Hostile Surveillance Threats

The average citizen has security concerns and can benefit from an understanding of the concepts of surveillance countermeasures that enhance personal protection. However, the application of surveillance countermeasures without a sound perspective regarding the threat-specific surveillance techniques they are intended to defeat can be counterproductive, and potentially dangerous. For this reason, the practitioner of surveillance countermeasures must think like a surveillance operator in order to anticipate how an operator would act based on specific circumstances.

Protecting Businesses During Riots with Simple Security Tactics

The security firm is the eyes, ears and muscle protecting the business. Following simple tactics allows security to do their jobs effectively and safely.

No Cutting

Throughout my nine years of experience in the Executive Protection (EP) industry, I’d like to think that I’ve achieved many significant accomplishments.

Having traveled to over 30 countries, building executive protection and estate teams, embarking on 10 major worldwide tours and transitioning from field agent to Director of Security. Despite my successes, I’ve still felt like a student at best, but now finally considering myself a Specialist. Naively, many young protectors are eager to consider themselves “specialists” without undergoing the proper mentorship and gaining the practical experience needed to hold this title.

FOOT STEPS: Episode 8: Monica Duperon Rodriguez

Monica Duperon Rodriguez is a seasoned professional protector who has worn many hats as she navigated a path to success through two male-dominated career fields, in both law enforcement and executive protection. Having the opportunity to speak with her, I realized that the adversities that she faced were simply fuel for the engine that has driven her to accomplish her goals time and again.

THE LAST FRONTIER PART 6

KEEPING THE SAFE PLACE SAFE The business of securing churches although a fairly new necessity is …

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Mike Gillette Interview – Speaker, Author, Inventor and Peak-Performance Coach

Mike Gillette’s bio describes him as a “Speaker, Author, Inventor and Peak-Performance Coach with a …

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Turning Habitual Habits into a Positive

There is a common theme that's increasingly talked about in the Executive Protection industry; that …

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Global Incidents – 08-Apr-13

Global Incidents - 08-Apr-13 Critical Information Iran: Earthquake near Bushehr nuclear power …

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Exit Strategy

One of the most dangerous things I have had to encounter when escorting a client is when you egress a nightclub environment. Being a solo operator makes this almost Mission Impossible yet it is done every day in the Executive Protection field. Without the …

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The Kidnapping of Pericles Panagopoulos – PART 1

In 1999, George Sardelis started his close protection career as a security driver for the President and CEO of a major Greek shipping company. In this two-part article, Mr. Sardelis details the events leading up to, during, and after the kidnapping of his …

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Protective Surveillance

With each client, the situation and threat level will vary, as will their requirements and appetite. When it comes to security there are a myriad of options available, often (and hopefully) with multiple, complementary components working together in harmony. One weapon in the personal protection armory is Protective Surveillance. This article attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of a service that has multiple benefits, quite a few limitations and several misrepresentations.

Read the report that concluded Saudi Arabia hacked Jeff Bezos’ phone

The hacking of Mr. Bezos is particularly sensitive because of his ownership of The Washington Post, which had published coverage critical of the kingdom and had retained Jamal Khashoggi

VEHICLE-BORNE IED

This article is going to focus on vehicle-borne IED attacks, but we will rule out the targeting of individuals with car bombs as this falls more into the category of targeted assassination. Instead, this article will focus on the use of VBIED’s as a means to …

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Behavioral Analysis

In 2005 three suicide bombers detonated body-borne improvised explosive devices (IED’s) in a busy tourist area of Bali, Indonesia killing 20 people. Just three years prior, a mix of both vehicle-borne and body-borne IED’s killed 202 people in the …

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Mental Illness and Addiction: Why Should You Care?

Addiction. Mental Illness. What comes to mind when you hear those words? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 Americans experience a form mental illness within a given year, while about 21% of 13-18 year olds experience …

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Vehicle Dynamics Institute COURSE REVIEW

A few months ago, I had the honor of being awarded a scholarship to Tony Scotti’s Vehicle Dynamics Institute (TSVDI) through their “VDI Gives Back Program”. The program was designed to give 12 security practitioners a chance to attend the Institute and …

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Women in Maritime Security – An exclusive interview with Ruth Tiik

A female’s perspective of being a Maritime Security Operative in the HRA. I first met Ruth Tiik floating on a platform in the Red Sea where we and many others were stuck for several days waiting for our next task. I was then fortunate enough to sail with …

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What’s In A Scuba Diving Go-Bag

We use the word “Go Bag” a lot in the Close Protection Industry but the bag itself has a multitude of different uses and can contain a variety of items depending on the assignment. For the purposes of this article, I’d like to discuss one type of bag, made for …

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FIRST AID FOR CLOSE PROTECTION

The pace of life on the Close Protection circuit is ever increasing, as are the demands placed on CPOs, who always need to remain one step ahead of their clients to ensure even the shortest operation runs smoothly. CPOs meet these demands and those of …

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Prometheus Viper FPOS

Prometheus Viper FPOS Course Review As the requirements and conditions of gaining employment on the circuit become greater, one avenue of training which is critical for CPO’s to follow is medical. Many companies operating in hostile environments will …

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