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 [...]
A Personal Message from Bill Peeler Time and time again, I find myself making heartfelt pleas—sharing how we, as individuals and communities, can come together to prevent senseless tragedies like the one that unfolded at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Each time, I hope the message will resonate, that it will inspire [...]
Early in my career, I attended a training where the instructor divided "soft skills" and "hard skills" into separate categories. At the time, it seemed logical. But as I gained more field experience, I realized that no skill fits neatly into a box when you're on assignment. The rigid distinction between these categories doesn’t [...]
The Allure of ‘Cool Guy Stuff’: What We Often Overlook In the protection industry, it’s easy to get swept up in the allure of what I like to call the “cool guy stuff”—the tactical maneuvers, advanced gear, and action-packed scenarios. But often, the most critical elements of keeping people safe are the ones that [...]
The confusion between serial killers, primal aggressors, and cognitive aggressors often leads to misconceptions about their behaviors, motivations, and psychological states. A recent article, "Ted Bundy Lawyer Reveals What 'Totally Fascinates' Him About Bryan Kohberger Case," from Fox News, highlights this complexity by comparing the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy with Bryan Kohberger, who is accused [...]
