Field Intelligence Library
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Real-world lessons, industry news & training resources at your disposal
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
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 →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!...
Read Briefing →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...
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...
Read Briefing →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...
Read Briefing →December 8, 2009
How to Hire Female Bodyguards
Look again! Just because she shows up in a tidy suit and brilliant white teeth does not mean you should hire her as your female bodyguard....
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