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January 15, 2016

What kind of a security business leader are you?

Over the last 10 years, I have written a few hundred articles and granted interviews related to protective work within our industry. I have almost always addressed topics of interest...

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January 16, 2013

The importance of being a responsible and safety-conscious citizen in your community

Leaving the comfort of your couch and going out to see what’s taking place can save people’s lives. Criminals don’t want to be captured and usually flee if confronted by...

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May 27, 2012

Being a Close Protection Operative: Your relationship with the client

Sometimes maybe you wonder what kind of relationship you are allowed to have with your client because of the nature of your profession. You are spending many hours with him,...

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October 29, 2011

Are you a woman interested to join security industry?

If you are a woman aspiring to become a certified Close Protection Operative, Nannyguard or join Security Industry and you have questions contact Athena Academy at http://athenaacademy.com/ and ask Charla!...

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April 13, 2011

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

So you want to be a bodyguard? Lets have a look on a 48hours detail of a close protection agent. By Dave Marris High Risk Security Contractor & Security Consultant...

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February 1, 2011

Do you know who you are hiring?

Do we really know what the role of the Close Protection Agent is? Do we really know what characteristics they must have before we start hiring people? We have taken...

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January 29, 2011

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...

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January 20, 2011

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

From Georgios Liakouras Anti-Terrorism Specialist Agent, CPS About your Resume: It is what it is. Even if it is only 1 page, don’t ever lie about your qualifications or the...

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November 30, 2010

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...

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