Date Location Victims Incident Type July 2 Chicago, IL 4 dead, 14 wounded Mass shooting (drive‑by) August 1 Anaconda, MT 4 dead Mass shooting (bar) August 8 Atlanta, GA (CDC/Emory) 1 officer dead, suspect also dead Active-shooter August 11 Austin, TX 3 dead (two adults, one child) Target parking lot shooting August 9 Times [...]
At Peeler Group International (PGI), we receive dozens of applications weekly from individuals seeking roles in executive protection, threat mitigation, corporate investigations, and other specialized security functions. Yet many of these applicants, often talented and experienced, fail to position themselves in a way that communicates their true value. A missed opportunity isn’t always due [...]
There’s a quiet pattern in the corporate world that rarely makes headlines—but it’s costing companies far more than they realize. Chief Global Security Officers (CGSOs) don’t tend to stick around. Not because they’re ineffective. Not because they aren’t needed. However, many companies are unsure how to handle them once the urgency subsides. Too often, [...]
When high-stakes events bring together C-suite executives, industry thought leaders, and major brand stakeholders, the visible agenda is only part of the picture. What truly determines an event’s success often happens behind the scenes through quiet coordination, intelligent planning, and disciplined protection of both people and brand. At PGI, we’ve supported events attended by [...]
Stay Informed – National Security Intelligence Briefing Available Peeler Group International has released a public intelligence bulletin ahead of the June 14, 2025, No Kings Day protests. With events planned in over 1,500 U.S. locations and heightened tensions due to ongoing ICE-related unrest, this report provides essential insights for individuals, businesses, and communities. The [...]
In 1978, more than 900 people died in a jungle settlement called Jonestown. They weren’t weak. They weren’t stupid. They were manipulated. These were everyday people — teachers, nurses, young mothers, retired grandparents — who believed in something bigger than themselves. They wanted equality, purpose, and community. What they got was poison, terror, and [...]
By Bill Peeler, President & CEO, Peeler Group International In April 2025, Whitman College found itself in an avoidable controversy: a private security contractor had armed personnel on campus, yet those guards lacked the legal authority to carry firearms. Public records showed they were only certified for unarmed roles, and the company was [...]
On May 17, 2025, a car bomb exploded outside the American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs, California, killing the suspect and injuring four others. The FBI identified the bomber as 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus of Twentynine Palms, California. Bartkus held radical “anti-natalist” and “pro-mortalist” beliefs, arguing that birth without consent is unethical, and deliberately [...]
Cruise ships are meant to be an escape—good food, entertainment, ocean views, and no cell signal. But recent news has cast a darker light on the experience for many. According to new data, reported crimes onboard cruise ships have hit a two-year high. In just the first three months of 2025, 48 crimes were [...]
By Bill Peeler, President and CEO, Peeler Group International In recent years, the healthcare sector has become one of the most visible and volatile environments for executive leadership. At least from a security standpoint, what was once a relatively low-profile industry has transformed into a lightning rod for public frustration, political debate, and sometimes [...]
