Field Intelligence Library
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Real-world lessons, industry news & training resources at your disposal
November 30, 2022
Operational Communication for Close Protection Operations
In the world of security operations, one of the most critical areas is communication, which involves constant cooperation and vital information sharing between top-level executives, their respective EA/P/A, the GSOC...
Read Briefing →July 24, 2022
How to eliminate some ”new guy” mistakes in EP (certificates, association memberships, licenses)
Even though I addressed this subject over twelve years ago, the same still rings true. In the world of executive protection/close protection, there are already so many distractions, pitfalls, and...
Read Briefing →April 8, 2022
Russian Oligarchs Keep Getting In Troubles by Instagram Selfies
In our latest interview with expert Nick Barreiro, Chief Forensic Analyst of Principle Forensics, we discussed the security risks from any/all social media platform postings and how someone can obtain...
Read Briefing →September 21, 2021
Mentoring Security Professionals
Mentoring Security Professionals. LeMareschal and Athena Worldwide will be launching a series of educational webinars that are absolutely free to attend. The aim of the webinars won't be to present...
Read Briefing →September 21, 2021
Executive Protection Agents in a Rare Interview with a Retired Paparazzi
It's not very often when we have the ability to interview and learn from our adversaries. While most efforts are seemingly focused only on physical attacks, they do not give...
Read Briefing →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...
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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...
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