Field Intelligence Library
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Real-world lessons, industry news & training resources at your disposal
June 9, 2021
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...
Read Briefing →November 25, 2020
Things to consider before you hire an Executive Protection team aka Bodyguards
Things to consider before you hire an Executive Protection team aka Bodyguards. At some point in your careers, you will most likely find the need to retain, or at the...
Read Briefing →April 17, 2020
Who is guarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s baby?
Lately, many news agencies have tried to write about the protection detail of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s baby, based on ”insiders” and revealing names of companies and protectors assigned...
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November 13, 2019
Confidentiality: Personal Choice or Professional code of conduct?
Recently, a young lady, new to the industry, raised a question on a social platform questioning the practice of, or if it is acceptable for, people in our industry to...
Read Briefing →December 30, 2018
Executive Protection – Realities of the Industry and the Ugly Truth
Let’s talk about the real world of Executive Protection with all its fantasy myths and all its brutal truths. Many newcomers in our Craft have a completely different idea of...
Read Briefing →October 21, 2016
Women in the Executive Protection Industry/Female Bodyguards
Addressing some misperceptions about women in the Executive Protection Industry...
Read Briefing →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...
Read Briefing →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...
Read Briefing →May 27, 2012
Nannyguards Upcoming Training this fall in Atlanta, GA
Athena Academy announce NANNYGUARDS (SM) a premiere and elite company that not only aids families with placement, through our network of NANNYGUARDS authorized placement agencies, but also provides the world’s...
Read Briefing →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,...
Read Briefing →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...
Read Briefing →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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