Introduction The volume of Planned Active Violence has continued to trend upward over the past six years. We, meaning PGI, have increasingly discussed behavioral trends that we have always tracked in relation to Planned Active Violence (PAV). By Planned Active Violence, we refer to acts of violence that involve identifiable stages of grievance, behavioral [...]
What is developing across parts of the United States should not be dismissed as a simple juvenile disorder or merely as large youth gatherings. Law enforcement agencies, municipalities, shopping districts, entertainment venues, and private security teams are increasingly facing rapidly mobilized crowd events commonly known as “Teen Takeovers.” The term itself understates the operational [...]
As global developments continue to unfold, organizations benefit from maintaining perspective and continuity in their assessment of the environments in which they operate. Periods of geopolitical tension often create ripple effects not necessarily through organized threats, but through shifts in public sentiment, civic expression, and individual reactions to world events. When the global stage [...]
Why Corporate Security Must Evolve to Prevent Harm Corporate security teams collect more information today than ever before. Dashboards are full. Alerts are constant. Reports are generated daily. Yet executive risk continues to rise. So the question is not whether organizations have access to information. The question is whether that information is being translated [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
For several years, executive protection has seen a growing emphasis on demonstrating the value or return on investment (ROI) of dedicated and semi-dedicated intelligence teams. Organizations are increasingly pressured to justify their expenditures by showcasing the efficiency and effectiveness of their security operations. This trend, while understandable in a business context, has led to [...]
Intelligence Message: Weekly Threat Assessment for the Private Sector Date: August 11, 2024 Subject: Threat Analysis for the Week Ending August 17, 2024 Executive Summary: This report outlines the key threats identified within the United States over the next seven days, specifically tailored for the private sector. The top five threats have been prioritized [...]
