Training & schools
Choosing a school, what courses cost, the books worth reading, and the craft itself: advance work, threat awareness, formations, motorcades, driving, firearms and the etiquette that keeps a protector employed.
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- Mastering Executive Protection Advance WorkDelve into executive protection advance work: key strategies for VIP safety and seamless event planning
- Bodyguard Formations: A Quick and Easy OverviewExplore the art of bodyguard formations: key to VIP safety, blending strategy, and skill for impenetrable protection.
- Best Executive Protection Books for Beginners | Start HereBefore you invest in executive protection training, start here. These are the best executive protection books for beginners.
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2025
Choosing The Right Executive Protection Program: A Look Inside Pacific West Academy
By Jordan Gonzalez The executive protection industry continues to expand rapidly, driven by global uncertainty, increased demand in the private sector…
2024
Discreet Executive Protection Strategies
Explore updated 2024 insights on subtle executive protection strategies for ensuring safety without visibility in protective operations.
Elite Defenders: Tactical Executive Protection
Explore Tactical Executive Protection: elite training, technology's role, and strategies to safeguard VIPs in our in-depth article.
2024 Guide: Advanced Executive Protection Tactics
2024 guide on advance executive protection tactics: insights on risk assessment, technology, and safety strategies
2020
Executive Protection Institute Review
Dr. Richard W. Kobetz the founder Executive Protection Institute shares his thoughts on how to get started in the executive protection industry.
2019
Learn How a Bodyguard Course Can Make You Better at Executive Protection
Did you know a Bodyguard Course can help you advance your EP career? But everything in the executive protection (EP) business has a cost connected to it.
Why Executive Protection Training is Necessary
Executive Protection Training is a very important element of Executive Protection. Training is considered key to succeeding in the industry.
Bodyguards Need Physical and Mental Fortitude
Bodyguards are often betrayed as knuckle-dragging thugs. This common misconception couldn't be further from the truth. The truth is in this article!
Executive Protection Agent Assignment Planning
Executive Protection Agent Assignment Planning, and What you should know about executive protection in 2019. This article is by Doc Rogers
2018
3 Day Executive Protection Training Course
3 Day Executive Protection Training Course Being Offered in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 11-13 2018 Limited Space Available This three-day intermediate…
How To Find The Best Executive Protection Schools, For Executive Protection Training
Beware of executive protection schools that promise you a career in EP for $1500. Here's the truth about executive protection training.
Professional Security 10 Benefits That Will Help You.
Are you wondering how to get a quality professional security program. This article has 10 benefits that may change your perspective.
Bodyguard 380 Review What You Know and What You Don’t Know
In-depth review of the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 by Gun Specialist Mark Six James. See why this little gun is the best bang for your buck.
2014
Real World Executive Protection for the Solo Agent
This three day, intermediate course is focused on techniques, tips and methods for the SOLO Executive Protection Agent (SOLO EPA). Anyone who has attended…
Executive Protection Tips
Rick in my opinion is the subject matter expert with regards to executive security his book Principal Protection Lessons Learned is one of the best.
Bodyguard Training Tools
Interested in Bodyguard Training in Minnesota? Then this is the post for you. Course Information: 3-Day Intermediate Executive Protection Course Dates…
Wanted Seasoned EP Specialists
Bodyguard Jobs Since 2006, Bodyguard Careers has been the number one resource for Executive Protection specialists seeking to gain the tools and resources…
The Rich Bodyguard
By Doc Rogers The rich bodyguard does not indulge in ill-advised behaviors that will generate negative financial consequences later. This means he: Has no…
Managing Chaos
Managing Chaos By Doc Rogers Definition of Chaos This article defines chaos as environments that are experiencing complete disorder and confusion due to…
Spotting the Threats of Danger
By Doc Rogers Be Ever-Vigilant Bodyguards must be ever-vigilant for fast-moving threats towards their principal; but generally it’s the subtle things that…
If You Read One Book About High Threat Protection Read this One!
Infidels in the Garden of Mesopotamia By Nathan Seabrook The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan created the need for a new breed of protection specialist…
2013
A Bodyguard’s Guide to Fame and Fortune
Let’s face it, there is little fame or fortune for the bodyguard plying his trade year end and year out. But that is not why most people become bodyguards…
Need help finding Executive Protection work?
IMPORTANT INFORMATION What Can I Do For You? Hello, My name is Harlan “Hucky” Austin, former long-time executive protection specialist to the musical…
Watch Your Attitude on Bodyguard Assignments
The Attitude Factor In the bodyguard business your attitude matters a great deal. On and off the job you should treat others like you want to be treated…
What Hollywood Can’t Tell You About Executive Protection
I Am a Protector The new eBook by Corwin K. Noble the author of the nationally published book “The Executive Protection Manual. I Am a Protector – Volume…
Online Executive Protection Training At Your Fingertips
Online Executive Protection Training, In this course, you will get videos and lectures from former Prince Bodyguard Harlan Hucky Austin. Get started today!
Avoiding and Preventing Risk on Bodyguard Assignments
By Doc Rogers To become a professional bodyguard it takes brains and street savvy, because there are lots of potential risks out there. Prior to each…
Building Bodyguard Teamwork
Bodyguard Training By Doc Rogers When working on a bodyguard team you will need concentration and confidence. Proper bodyguard performance is also linked…
Do you have Bodyguard Presence? Here’s How to Get It
By Doc Rogers Successful bodyguards possess certain attributes that enabled them to land lucrative assignments or well-paid jobs. It’s called presence…
How Massad Ayoob Could Help you in Rules of Engagement
LAST MINUTE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY AND SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR VISITORS TO BODYGUARD CAREERS WEBSITE! The Threat Management Institute is pleased to announce…
Book of the Week: Just 2 Seconds
We originally posted the review for this book in November of 2008. The original review was done by Bruce Alexander. Seeing that this is such great source…
Nine Things All Bodyguards Should Consider With Regard to Physical Fitness
Boost your bodyguard career with optimal health and fitness! Regular cardio, strength training, and stretching are key.
Executive Protection: New Solutions for a New Era
This week’s book of the week (Executive Protection: New Solutions for a New Era), is another great Executive Protection Book. New Solutions for a New…
How to Choose the Right Bodyguard Assignment
It’s your responsibility to educate yourself on choosing the right bodyguard assignment that is right for you. You need to have the ability to say “no”…
Executive Protection Specialist Handbook
The Executive Protection Specialist Handbook by Jerry Glazebrook is an absolute must for those who provide protective services for executives…
How to Observe & Avoid Threats against the Principal
By Doc Rogers The most successful bodyguards keep their principals away from any known or possible threats through avoidance, staying alert at all times…
Executive Protection Customer Service
Want to succeed in the executive protection business? Visit www.bodyguardcareers.com You'll find over a 1000 related executive protection articles.
5 Things That Could Make You The Rodney Dangerfield Of Bodyguards
Here are five steps to prevent you from becoming the Rodney Dangerfield of Bodyguards. 1. Not getting formal bodyguard training from a reputable academy…
Threats of International Travel
Bodyguards on international assignments are taken out more often by not following the corporate travel policies and procedures than from global criminals…
Behind the Scenes Look at Building Your Professional Credibility
Building a Good Foundation: Credibility in the bodyguard industry means when you make a promise you keep it. Your loyalty and trustworthiness has been…
The Missing Elements
By Doc Rogers Introduction The world of professional bodyguarding is an exciting one. It is also satisfying, personally rewarding and profitable. However…
Executive Protection Simplified
Executive Protection Careers is an informational site with the purpose of providing bodyguards with all the information necessary for Bodyguard Training
2012
Executive Protection Guide on How to Swim with the Sharks
Executive Protection Guide on How Executive Protection Specialists can Swim with the Sharks By Doc Rogers
How to get Established in the Executive Protection Industry
Executive Protection Careers is an informational site with the purpose of providing bodyguards with all the information necessary to succeed in the industry.
Bodyguards Do You Know The Art And Science Of The Trade?
BODYGUARD CAREERS is an informational site with the purpose of providing bodyguards with all the information and tools necessary to succeed in the industry.
Bodyguard Training in Florida
BODYGUARD CAREERS is an informational site with the purpose of providing bodyguards with all the information necessary for Bodyguard Training in Florida
Bodyguard Learn How to Build Rapport
BODYGUARD CAREERS is an informational site with the purpose of providing bodyguards with all the information and tools necessary to succeed in the industry.
Bodyguard Training in Georgia
BODYGUARD CAREERS is an informational site with the purpose of providing bodyguards with all the information necessary for Bodyguard Training in Georgia
Just Don’t Have the Time
By Doc Rogers As bodyguards we have daily disciplines we must go through, both on and off duty. Most of us kid ourselves that we’d get that extra…
Executive Protection Tips For The Trade
By Doc Rogers GOALS Great things are not accomplished in the executive protection trade by impulse, or accident. But by a series of short, medium and long…
Bad Habits to Avoid When Bodyguarding
By Doc Rogers The following are a few bad habits that take place on bodyguard details around the world, which can lead to disastrous consequences if left…
Goon-for-Hire (non-operational hours)
Goon-for-Hire or Professional Bodyguard By Doc Rogers Goon-for-Hire (appearance) The tooth pick protruding from his mouth, the leather jacket and adidas…
If It Was Easy, Everyone Would Be a Bodyguard
By Doc Rogers The bodyguard trade has a price, everyone must pay for admission. When you first start you must get specific executive protection training…
How to Excel in the Bodyguard Trade
By Doc Rogers For many the bodyguard industry is not easy to excel in. Breaking into the bodyguard business can be an uphill battle. This is the cold…
Crash Course on Bodyguard Observational Psychology
By Doc Rogers Although entire books have been written on observational psychology here are the basics. As a bodyguard you need to identify various facial…
Eight Bodyguard Types in the Industry
By Doc Rogers Observations of humorous personality types and characters observed in the BG industry over the years: 1. Body Beautiful. The BG who…
Understanding the Commercial Side of Bodyguarding
By Doc Rogers This article will assist bodyguards to understand the commercial side of the business and give them some common sense suggestions on how to…
Mindset Re-Orientation: A Critical Component of Protection Training
Have not had an opportunity to post this week’s feature article. Reason being, I’ve been asked by the staff at The Executive Protection Institute to come…
Street Smart Bodyguards
By Doc Rogers As more people enter the bodyguard industry from all walks of life, there tends to be a section of individuals who are only book smart or…
How to Adapt to Change & Influence the Right People
By Doc Rogers The world is changing and we need to adjust to these changes as we go about our bodyguard (BG) business wherever the BG business may take…
Inside Secrets of the Bodyguard Trade
By Doc Rogers Secret Number: 1 Learn to pace yourself. I have done 200 BG assignments a year, been away from my family for months on end with non-stop…
Intermediate Executive Protection Course
The Executive Protection Academy is Offering a Four Day Intermediate Executive Protection Course Course Description: Intermediate Executive Protection…
Laws of the Bodyguard Jungle
By Doc Rogers Navigating through the bodyguard (BG) jungle can be difficult for those not familiar with it. This article explains the Laws of the BG…
Bodyguard Delegation Process
By Doc Rogers As a Detail Leader (DL) you cannot do the assignment all yourself. If you try you’ll be exhausted, won’t be able to do your own duties…
Personal Protection Specialist Credential with Firearms
By: John S. Negus As the Assistant Executive Director of EPI, I find myself answering this question quite frequently. I am publishing my reply in the…
5 Shocking Things About the Trayvon Martin Case
5 Shocking Things About the Trayvon Martin Case By Mark “Six” James CPO, EPS There has been a lot of discussion about multiple topics surrounding the…
5 Professional Observations in the BG Industry
By Doc Rogers 2011 was an incredible year; Bodyguard Careers, the President Harlan “Hucky” Austin and I want to personally thank you all for your support…
EPG Security Group’s Training Academy
Course Details Wednesday May 9th – Sunday 13th 2012 Hosted at the Target Center in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota Cost; $995.00 (includes EPG Polo shirt…
Dr Richard Kobetz Founder of Executive Protection Institute
I recently came across this video of Dr Richard Kobetz, I hope to have more videos from educators in our field in the near future. Considering that many…
The Thinking Man’s Bodyguard
By Doc Rogers Although we may be called bodyguards we utilize our mind more often on the job for client protection than actual physical action. As…
6 Critical Lessons Learned in 2011
By Doc Rogers Now is certainly the time to reflect on what you’ve learned this past year, here’s some critical lessons I learned in 2011 and I hope there…
Do You Have The Executive Protection Mindset?
By Anonymous EP Guy Executive Protection Specialists (Bodyguards) are required in many cases to work extremely long shifts in order to provide round the…
The DBT and Its Role in Protection
By Rick Colliver In my capacity as both a “consumer” of protection services and as a member of several associations seeking to standardize and…
Bodyguard Risk Management: Know Your Enemy
By Doc Rogers As bodyguards we like to believe that most people are generally decent. However, on-duty everyone is suspect. Threats towards your client…
The Two-Minute Video Tip: Comfortable Footwear
Thankfully, most details don’t require you to wear a coat and tie and dress shoes every day like they used to. We can thank the tech industry for relaxing…
2011
Bodyguards
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, & LICENSING Many bodyguards are former police officers, ex-military, secret service agents, FBI agents, and security guards…
A Short and Concise Motorcade Checklist
To be used as a quick review for all road movements during EP assignments: • All primary and secondary routes have been checked and mapped. • All routes…
Bodyguarding In the Fast Lane
By Doc Rogers You have earned the right to guard clients at the jet-set level on a high-budget detail. The myth is that you don’t have to do much on these…
Corporate Executive Protection – Security Tips For Nigeria
By Byron X. Smith Corporate Executive Protection (CXP) teams doing assignments in the major urban centers of Nigeria, such as Abuja and Lagos should…
Neglect These 6 Recommendations at Your Own Peril
The bodyguard industry is not a forgiving place in which to make mistakes; neglect these six recommendations at your own peril. 1. Advance Work: Do your…
Honesty Is The Only Policy
By Doc Rogers There are two things in the EP business that you should never do: lie about your experience and lie about your training. If an EP agent does…
The Golden Rules of Bodyguarding
By Doc Rogers Here are some basic principles that should be followed to ensure bodyguard success: 1. Humility. The better you get in the BG trade, the…
Executive Protection Training Program for Personal Protection
Sexton Executive Security will hold the final Executive Protection Training class for 2011 in Orlando, FL., from 11/28 – 12/4/11. This is a 7 day intense…
Rough Start Bodyguard Guide
For some entering the bodyguard industry it may seem like an uphill battle; it is my hope that this article will help you push you to the edge to achieve…
Why Do Bodyguards Fail?
By Doc Rogers Many bodyguards fail in the business because they do not have realistic career plans. They only dream about becoming a bodyguard for…
Halls and Walls Duty
Looking for the right Executive Protection School? The e-book Top Executive Protection Schools, has over 20 of the best schools in the world. Download…
The Road Ahead
Looking for the right Executive Protection School? The e-book Top Executive Protection Schools, has over 20 of the best schools in the world. Download…
The Nuts-and-Bolts of Finding Work
By Doc Rogers EP is a fiercely competitive industry; it demands smart and tough people to carry out duties worldwide in a straightforward, businesslike…
Don’t Be A One-Trick Pony
By Doc Rogers Many individuals entering the executive protection industry have only one talent or area of expertise and think that this will be enough to…
Top Executive Protection Schools
Endorsement for Top Executive Protection Schools: I wanted to write a quick note of thanks for making your book “Top Executive Protection Schools” now…
EP Assessment in Asian Countries
By Doc Rogers EP Assessment in Asian Countries Many Western companies and affluent individuals are venturing out to Asia in search of new business…
Standard Operation Procedures for Bodyguards
By Doc Rogers As bodyguards we need to protect our reputations as it is priceless in the industry. We need to be committed to the highest standards of…
The Way Ahead In Executive Protection
This is a great article from one of my favorite blogs. The article is Entitled “The Way Ahead In Executive Protection” In this article Eric Stewart…
Top Executive Protection Schools
Endorsement for Top Executive Protection Schools: One of the most (if not “The” most) important aspects of getting started in the executive protection…
Considerations For Executive Protection
By Harold T German According to the FBI, there is an average of 6.7 kidnappings and 5.5 murders for every 100,000 people in the United States. Although…
Top Executive Protection Schools: The E-Book
If a career as an executive protection specialist sounds appealing to you, this ebook will steer you to the right direction to accrue the basic & advanced…
Formal and Advanced Training Executive Protection Course (July 14-16, 2011)
Formal and advanced training are synonyms of success for all executive protection specialists. Executive Protection Academy (EPA) in more than one form…
Do They Need To Get Hit To Understand
By Yoni.C – Executive Protection Specialist 2 Different Worlds Through my experience in the Executive Protection industry, I have tried many times to…
The Celebrity Black Book
Click Here For Instant Access To Over 55,000 Verified Celebrity Addresses! One of the most important things you need to do for your career is make people…
Defensive Handgun – Tactical Movement and the use of Cover
On Friday, June 3, 2011, renowned firearms instructor Mark “Six” James will be conducting a Defensive Handgun Class at South River Gun Club in Covington…
What’s Under Your Coat – Tools of the Trade
By Mark “Six” James, EPS, CPO Just like building a house or repairing a car the right tools often make the job significantly easier. While agents and…
Executive Close Protection
Prevention and anticipation is the recipe of success for all executive protection specialists and the mantra to live by would be:
How to apply for bodyguard work (and how not to).
By Jerry Heying You’re new to executive protection and bodyguarding or you’ve been working in it for a while and you’re out of work, how do you find work?…
Physical Fitness in the Protective Security Industry
By John Morgan Those of us in the Executive Protection industry spend a lot of time, energy and money training – and rightfully so. We live and work in a…
What Is A Piece Of Paper Worth?
By Matt Stiehm Ed.D In life what is a piece of paper worth? Well a piece of paper is worth as much as it can provide for you at any given time. For…
The Many Faces Of Close Protection
By Samuel R. Hayes, III Following the events of September 11, 2001, the private security industry has seen a dramatic change in the way it does business…
Conducting a Country Threat Assessment
By Doc Rogers Before clients travel to a foreign country they turn to the executive protection unit (EPU) to conduct a threat assessment. The members of…
Staying Fight Focused – Enhancing your firearms training
By Mark “Six” James Today, while at the range, I watched a young man in the lane next to me fire 7 shots in rapid succession at a target 8 yards away and…
The Bodyguard’s Rules of Etiquette
By Doc Rogers As bodyguards we attend ceremonies and social events this article provides basic guidance on protocol matters. Bodyguards who know proper…
New and Improved Executive Protection Schools E-Book
Over 20 of the Top Executive Protection Schools in the World To be successful in most fields you have to have some type of formalized or specialized…
Keeping Positive in the Executive Protection Industry
Two of the most important ingredients in your Executive Protection (EP) career (other than training) are mental preparation and attitude. Be positive and…
Introduction to Executive Protection in Las Vegas
Colleague John Sexton, who also is a member of the Top Executive Protection Schools is having a one day introduction to executive protection class in…
Close Quarter Combat Skills For Executive Protection
By Bruce Alexander I’m constantly on the lookout for tactical concepts that have applicability to Executive Protection. A while back I discussed Richard…
Book of the Month
Defensive Handgun: Preparing to Prevail By Mark “Six” James Mark “Six” James is a friend of mine, and in my opinion the subject matter expert with regards…
Driving Considerations For Executive Protection
By Bruce Alexander I thought this article by Steve Ashley was as much applicable to the Executive Protection community as it is to the patrol function in…
Bodyguarding: Understand what you are selling
As bodyguard professionals we should realize that we are a brand and our brand is designed to make clients feel safe and confident during business and…
Think Before You Put The Keys In The Ignition
Whether you are taking your Protectee on a drive across town from Hollywood to Anaheim, or a road trip from San Diego to San Francisco. It is important to…
Professional Development
The author of today’s Featured Story (Professional Development) is someone who will be joining the Bodyguard Careers.com staff as an ongoing contributor…
Automating Perimeter Protection for Executive Protection
By Bruce Alexander There’s a a product on the market that merits serious consideration for planning and integrating physical security features into an…
Making the Most at a Bodyguard Training Seminar
In the bodyguard industry to move ahead we must keep educating our selves’ year-after-year to meet the ever-growing demands and to remain competitive…
The Future of Bodyguarding
The current economic situation has many bodyguards stressed; it’s a tough world out there. The most important thing to do is not to panic, even if you…
One Handed Shooting: An Executive Protection Tactical Must
By Bruce Alexander Officer.com has an article by Steve Denney entitled “One-Handed Shooting; Another critical and neglected skill” with a very valid…
Assessing Publicly Available Information and Executive Protection Implications
By Bruce Alexander In a recent Rand study entitled Freedom and Information: Assessing Publicly Available Data Regarding U.S. Transportation Infrastructure…
2010
Checklist for Bodyguard Opportunities
By Doc Rogers In today’s fiercely competitive Bodyguard environment you should be always looking for an edge, ones that will keep you motivated in your…
The Trouble with Traveling
By Bruce Alexander Contributed by Joe Hemmer and Steve Mann of Aviation Facilities Security Group There’s an old adage that the trouble with traveling is…
Bodyguard Action Checklist
By Doc Rogers The most important part of any profession is action. Action refers to actual acts of doing something each and everyday to advance your…
Overreliance on Technology For Protection; As Dangerous As No Security
By Bruce Alexander There’s a few articles out regarding how the surveillance camera system that is so extensive in the United Kingdom failed to detect the…
Executive Protection Operations in Asia
By Doc Rogers The following is a list of five Asian cities with a summary of EP operation information. Important factors weighed: 1) Airports, 2)…
Motorcade Operations: A Quick and Easy Overview
By Doc Rogers Motorcades have a particular configuration and organization of vehicles; this article will give you an understanding of the basic principals…
Checklist Guidelines for Executive Protection Assignments
By Doc Rogers This checklist is designed to cover procedures required for EP details and provide fundamental knowledge in a checklist form to organize…
Surviving an Active Shooter
By Mark “Six” James An active shooter is an armed person who has used deadly physical force on other persons and continues to do so while having…
Executive Protection-The Boston Way
By Bruce Alexander There’s an excellent (by my standards anyway) article on Executive Protection that recently appeared on The Boston Globe’s website that…
Virtual Fence Useful For Protection Executive Facilities
By Bruce Alexander Four New York area airports are installing virtual fences consisting of heat, movement and video sensors to detect and deter terrorist…
Looking Good, Feeling Good and Fighting Good
By Bruce Alexander A few random thoughts about Executive Protection issues were swirling around in my mind this weekend and I thought I’d share them with…
Going To The Ground: Executive Protection Considerations For Ground Fighting
By Bruce Alexander Richard Nance’s article From the Mat to the Street: Realistic takedown defense at Officer.com and started thinking about how to apply…
Cell Phone Spotter Useful in Executive Protection
By Bruce Alexander Danger Room, one of my favorite blogs, has a piece out entitled “Army Wants Cell-Spotter,” that I thought I would share since this has…
Executive Protection: Fly Lighter
By Doc Rogers Today’s bodyguards travel on assignments much heavier with mounds of equipment and outrageous amounts of baggage. We need to shift our…
Bodyguarding: Who You Associate With Counts
By Doc Rogers Hang out with people who share the same goals and philosophies that you do about bodyguarding as a livelihood. Make sure they are…
Taser and CCW Permit Training in Florida
SEXTON will hold their highly acclaimed Executive Protection training program in Orlando from 11/7 – 11/13/10.We realize that people will have conflicts…
More Executive Protection Training
This is a great article from one of my favorite blogs. The article is Entitled “More Executive Protection Training.” In this article Eric Stewart, author…
Masada For Executive Protection?
By Bruce Alexander Defense Tech has another really interesting article out, this time on the Magpul “Masada” combat weapon. In a nutshell, the Masada is a…
Bodyguarding in Today’s Global Economy
By Doc Rogers Bodyguards need to plan strategically in order to achieve long-term career success. Obtaining BG assignments can be highly competitive; you…
Learn from the Legendary Tony Scotti
Legendary Tony Scotti will be teaching two executive protection seminars in the Boston Massachusetts area on October 22nd and the 23rd.Day one will be…
Defanging the Snake:The Science of Effective Fighting
By Dr. Leonard C. Holifield, CPS, CGSP In the field of executive protection, unarmed self defense tactics are a must for the protection agent. During your…
Tasers Pros and Cons
Do you need to buy a Taser? The basic methodology of executive protection (EP) is the prevention of threats and injury to your client. Being prepared also…
Bodyguard Observation Skills
By Doc Rogers The objective of this article is to provide you with a thorough understanding of observation skills necessary to protect your clients from…
Executive Security
By Bruce Alexander A past issue of Forbes magazine’s online edition has a must read article entitled “High-Security, High-End Homes” (…
Executive Protection Planning
By Douglas Belton It has been almost two years since the Mubai terrorist attacks which claimed the lives of 173 people. Two of the attack sites, the Taj…
Surviving An Edged Weapon Attack
By Bruce Alexander A while back Rich Nance from Officer.com wrote a very solid article entitled, Don’t Get Stabbed! made me think about edged weapons…
Celebrity Bodyguard Training (September 8th-12th, 2010)
Icon Services Corporation presents our highly regarded five-day course of practical theory and hands-on training in the world of Celebrity & VIP…
Ode to the SigArms P226 An Executive Protection Classic
Recently a good friend of mine posted this comment on his Facebook status. “Looking to buy a Sig Sauer please share your thoughts”. I remember reading…
Perpetrator Down, Now What?
By Mark “Six” James The stress and adrenaline dump of a deadly force encounter are challenging enough in and of themselves; however post deadly force…
Executive Protection with a Bite
By Bruce Alexander You never know when the next personal protection specialist you run into might show you their teeth. Just hope its not a personal…
The Threat From Emotionally Disturbed Stalkers and Executive Protection
By Bruce Alexander Protectees are magnets for stalkers and various emotionally disturbed persons (EDP). Years ago, one of my protectees would routinely…
Selecting a Handgun for Executive Protection Work
By Mark “Six” James First and foremost, I’d like to say Hucky set me up by asking me to write this article; as I expect a lot of feedback on the topic…
Guidance for Your First Overseas Bodyguard Assignment
Going on your first overseas bodyguard assignment, everyone asks themselves “How well will I do?” The following will assist advance team and protective…
Introducting: Bodyguard Careers Seminars
The proliferation of executive protection training schools that have sprung up across the country and the globe create both an opportunity and a…
Female Executive Protection Class in Minneapolis
This was our first of many executive protection training classes for 2010, this particular class was for females only. We have a celebrity Executive…
Introduction to Executive Protection (Female)
Title: Introduction to Executive Protection (Female) Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: Basic 8-hour course introduction to Executive Protection…
Kick Your Bodyguard Education Up A Notch
By Doc Rogers Professional bodyguards today should kick up their training a notch so they can continue to remain competitive and to represent excellent…
The 10 Commandments of Executive Protection
By Doc Rogers I am positive that if you follow the 10 commandments of executive protection they will have a profound impact on your career and positively…
Executive Protection – Third World Urban Environments
By Doc Rogers With increased incidents of terrorism, hostage taking, and kidnapping, the protection of corporate executives is of extreme importance. The…
CQB Balancing Your Attack
Here’s another solid video from our friend Mark James from Panther Protection services. As with all the contributors to our website, we are very grateful…
Defense in Depth; Starts in the Shallow End
By Rick Colliver When we speak of the “concentric rings” of protection, we are referring to the need to place as many physical and procedural barriers as…
Taking the Threat of Hackers Seriously
The footprint of technology can be seen on every aspect of our lives and upon practically every industry. Statistics indicate that in 1985 only 31 million…
Increasing your value as an Executive Protection Agent
There are no elaborate schemes or formulas for earning more as an executive protection agent; it really comes down to a single thing. Never cut your…
Using Google Earth as a tool for your EP advance work
By Doug Belton I remember seeing Will Smith in “Enemy of the State” being tracked on satellite cameras that could pin point his exact location no matter…
Executive Protection on the SPOT
By Doug Belton I remember reading Robert Ludlum’s Bourne series back in the early 1980’s. I was fascinated by the places Jason Bourne traveled to and the…
2009
The World’s Most Dangerous Places
By Douglas Belton Those who have spent some time traveling are abundantly aware that the world is full of exotic incredible lands with marvels and wonders…
Executive Protection: Rules of the Road Checklist
By Doc Rogers There’s a good chance you’ll fail in your executive protection career unless you follow these simple rules of the road in this short…
Top Executive Protection Schools
To be successful in most fields you have to have some type of formalized or specialized education under your belt in order to teach you both the basic and…
The Importance of Dynamic Firearms Training
By Mark James Rule #1 in gun fighting: It is more important not to get shot than it is to shoot; shooting is extra credit. A gun fight is nothing more…
Video of the Week:Understanding your shotgun’s Pattern
The video focuses on the importance of understanding the distribution of the shot pattern for defenses purposes. It features Mark “Six” James, President…
The Mission of Protection: Part 5
Prevention of Embarrassment I was worried that I wouldn’t have enough information to complete this series, because our leaders and entertainers never do…
The Mission of Protection: Part 4
Prevention of Abduction When we are hired by or assigned to a Protectee, it is often as a result of a direct or implied threat to the Protectee…
The Mission of Protection: Part 3
Prevention of Medical Emergencies Actuaries tell us that the majority of persons over the age of forty-five will eventually find themselves in a…
The Mission of Protection: Part 2
Preventing Unintentional Injury By Rick Colliver: Part 2 of 5 As we discussed last week, the protective mission can be broken into five critical elements…
The Mission of Protection
Prevention of intentional injury By Rick Colliver: Part 1 of 5 Unlike traditional security or law enforcement duties, the mission of protection is more…
Assessing Vulnerability; The First Step in Protective Operations
By: Rick Colliver Before we initiate any protective operation, we must begin with baseline threat and vulnerability analyses to understand how susceptible…
Video of the Week:Tactic-Techniques/Defensive Shooting
This weeks video comes from David Kenik a Co-Founder and the Executive Director of the Police Officers Safety Association, Inc., a non-profit organization…
Executive Protection – EP Operations Center
By: Doc Rogers On larger and/or multi-principal international assignments, you may be requested to set up an operations center (OC). This is a hotel room…
Video of the Week: Home Defense Tool Kit
This video focuses on Eight critical components which should be part of any Home Defense Strategy. The video features Mark “Six” James, President and CEO…
Selection of an Executive Protection Specialist
By Nathan Seabrook Listed below are some examples of what many clients look for when hiring a protection specialist. These points have been compiled from…
Executive Protection Training
Executive Protection Training During Tough Financial Times By Doc Rogers The current recession has made us all re-think our spending habits. For many…
Don’t Forget The Kids
By Hucky Austin Don’t forget the Kids of protected executives. If the executive is high profile or the subject of a threat, his kids may need coverage…
Quick Tips: Make Lots of Friends
By Hucky Austin Reliable information is what makes prevention possible. It pays to work closely with fellow security professionals as well as executive…
Video of the Week: Vehicle Gun Fighting
Every Thursday BodyGuard Careers will bring you a “Must-See” video. This weeks video comes from Mark ” Six” James CEO of Panther Protection Services.
Grammy Award Scenario
Question: You are the agent in charge of a four person security detail protecting a music industry celebrity. This evening you are en route to the Grammy…
Executive Protection Training
The International Academy of Executive Protection Agents will be hosting the following courses in Executive Protection. 3 Day Executive Protection Course…
Not Above the Law
Recently it was reported that due to unpaid parking tickets, the vehicle belonging to the security detail protecting former President George Bush’s…
Blow Out Bag
By: Georges Tabet One of the most important pieces of equipment that any protective agent carries, whether he/she is operating in the hostile environments…
Training to Task: Part Three
The Solution In classes, we often hear, “Hey, I want to go to Iraq and run details for $1,500.00 a day
Training to Task: Part Two
Training to Train? Several years ago, the United States Army published something that many of us had just been thinking about for years. Their article…
Training to Task: Part One
Bodyguard Careers is pleased to present the first in a 3-Part Series titled “Training to Task” by our regular contributor Rick Colliver. It is our hope…
KEEPING YOUR EDGE: A VIP Protection Essential
By James A. DeVino One of the pitfalls of doing any type of work over an extended period of time is the tendency to become complacent. The consequences…
2008
Know Your Audience
Analyze which people are critical to your organization. Have any of these people been subject to threats? In what situations are they most vulnerable? Do…
Second Aid: Preparing for Medical Emergencies
By R. E. Rick Colliver As a former Emergency Medical Technician and Rescue Diver, I have seen first aid and trauma kits of varying sizes, shapes and…
Innovative
By: Sean Spellecy Smile Bodyguard Smile
Gear Down!
Gear Down! Staying Below the RADAR in Protective Operations By: R. E. Rick Colliver Let’s face it; we all like gear! More importantly, we like the kind of…
Put Emphasis on the Positive
By Hucky Austin Some protected executives bristle at what they see as restrictions on their movement, or the extra burden of security measures. Point out…
Obama and The Presidential Security Challenge
 By Fred Burton and Ben West The U.S. presidential campaign trail presents a host of challenges for the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protective detail…
International Academy of Executive Protection Agents
Bodyguard Careers is pleased to announce its partnership with, Prof. Leonard Holifield, and the International Academy of Executive Protection Agents. Our…
Book of the Month
“DEAD CLIENTS DON’T PAY” by Leroy Thompson Paladin Press, 1984 120 Pages This book is certainly dated, but has some good information. It has somewhat more…
Book of the Month
BLINK: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell Published by Alan Lane, 2005 288 Pages This book is a good read because it talks about…
Sometimes “Integrity” Doesn’t Mean “Honesty”
According to Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary INTEGRITY Main Entry: in·teg·ri·ty Pronunciation:\in-te-gr-t“\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English…
Book of the Month
SECRETS OF SURVEILLANCE A Professional’s Guide to Tailing Subjects by Vehicle, Foot, Airplane, and Public Transportation by ACM IV Security Services This…
Conducting the Advance: The Most Important Phase of the Executive Protection Process
You finally get the nod from your supervisor; after months of doing “halls and walls, (standing posts), you are going to perform your first Protective…
Book of the Month
The Book of the Month for July is Gavin de Becker’s bestselling book “THE GIFT OF FEAR.” De Becker’s book was published in 1997, (387 pages, Hardcover)…
Just Say No
Bodyguard Careers has addressed this topic before on this site (A SLIPPERY SLOPE: Balancing Ethics With Discretion as a Bodyguard) but I think it is worth…
Wardrobe Doesn’t Make The Man, But It Just Might Break Him!
Back “in the day” when I was a young bodyguard and finally was making the Big Bucks I made a Big Mistake. I thought I should look as much the super-star…
Code of Silence
“Guarding presidential candidates 24 hours a day, Secret Service agents know better than almost anyone what they are really like. Among Secret Service…
Introduction to High Risk Protection Seminar
Are you considering a career in Executive Protection, working high threat protective details overseas? Do you want to make between $50,000 to $250,000 a…
A SLIPPERY SLOPE: Balancing Ethics with Discretion as a Bodyguard
By Hucky Austin You may not think it, but celebrities, for all their fame and money, are just like us–they have personal problems, too. Problems/habits…
Book of the Month
Providing Protective Services By Jim King Providing Protective Services by Jim King a former director for the IBA and founder of IAPPA is a comprehensive…
2007
Advance Work First Line of Defense
By Hucky Austin Kudos to Kid Rock’s bodyguard “Little Bear” for conducting advance work and finding a hidden surveillance camera that was installed in…
Book of the Month
Every month BodyGuard Careers will bring you a “Must-Read” book. It is our hope that this material will supplement your education and training to better…
Tasers’ Role in Self Defense
Tasers’ Role in Self-Defense By Paige Mc Quay Modern day technology has improved self defense weaponry almost to the level of a science fiction movie. In…
Close Protection Versus Crime In Mexico
By Dan Sommer Offers of up to $7000 per month plus accommodation, in a society with a rich cultural heritage, excellent nightlife, and a high threat level…
Body for Hire
By Harold F. Coyne, Jr., PPS For centuries, personal protection has played a vital role in security. In the past, only royalty or the rich and famous…
Executive protection – activities of the Department of the Army’s Protective Services Unit
Soldiers Magazine, by Lisa Gregory THE Army chief of staff leaves his vehicle and safely enters a building somewhere in the world. Before this simple act…
Home Security: The Growing Threat
For years the United States of America has been faced with a growing threat to security. Terrorists have threatened our way of life and the lives of our…
2006
7 Solid Tips to Prepare You for The Aftermath of a Shooting
7 Reminders That Could Save You After a Shooting Are you trained for the aftermath of a shooting? As a Bodyguard you are trained to protect your client…
Home Security
By Ralph Winn Home security is an issue to which we all need to give considerable thought. The combined amount of money lost in the 2.1 million burglaries…
