The realization hit me yesterday after another long day of managing details, writing security protocols for clients affected by the “Occupy Wallstreet” protests, gathering intel on the protests as well as intel on two (2) upcoming trips as well as managing the brand via social media that if you are in this business and serious …

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We always empasize proactive thinking in executive protection.  Thinking 2 and 3 steps ahead is the bread and butter of how we differentiate our craft from that of just a security person.  A couple of days ago I posted “Occupy Wallstreet….Occupational responsibilty”.  Of all the blogs I’ve done since the launch of this site, I …

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Back in late 1994 I had applied for a full-time position at Vance International.  During that time period Vance had a division called VEP (Vance Executive Protection) that was at the tip of the spear of executive protection.  Little did I know, but it was the tip and the spear.  I learned about Vance International …

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Yesterday I tweeted, “Open door BPI Blog” where I asked my followers if there was a topic that anyone wanted me to blog about.  Along came a response from @Owensolid who boldly asked me to blog on what Qualifications BPI looks for in a specialist before bringing them on board.  He went on to say, “first cousin …

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Here is the scenario:  You get a call from one of your clients who needs you to send someone to one of their sites to deal with a situation that has been prompted by threats of an employee of customer of the client.  You immediately go through your valued provider list to deploy a local …

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There is so much going on in the world, that if you really sit back and look at it, you have to pick and choose what really applies to us.  I blogged about the “Occupy Wallstreet” protests that is being broadcast in the first three (3) minutes of every news station.  Yet, as we get …

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When a Presidential cabinet member goes off the reservation and contradicts presidential policies, there is a backlash that comes right back to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, DC.  Sure, the media and pundits will question the that cabinet member, ultimately the blame and finger pointing comes back to the Chief, the Head, the Boss.  Why? Because …

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Freedom of speech is a right that we have in this beautiful country.  That freedom allows us to voice our opinion on matters that we agree and disagree with.  For over a week now, major cities like NYC, and DC have been taken over by the “Occupy Wallstreet” protests.  The daily news blotter relegates a …

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