In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, ensuring the safety and well-being of executives is a top priority for organizations worldwide. With threats becoming increasingly complex and diverse, adopting a strategic and comprehensive approach to executive protection is essential to maximize security and efficiency. One effective strategy organizations can employ is consolidating executive protection services [...]
RESOURCING SECURITY PERSONNEL Choosing between internal security staffing and contractual security personnel requires careful consideration of various factors, including the organization's specific needs, resources, budget, and risk profile. Here are key considerations to help make an informed decision: Assess Security Requirements: Conduct a comprehensive assessment of your organization's security requirements, considering factors such as [...]
As part of an ongoing focus on leadership in the security industry and how we may improve future generations of leaders, I am asking which type of leader you are - a Traditional Leader? or a People Leader? TRADITIONAL LEADERS A traditional leader typically embodies a more conventional or hierarchical approach to leadership, often [...]
Like many business owners, I am working through PGI’s insurance renewals for the coming year, and I felt prompted to share some notes. The points I make are essential for the consumers (clients), security agencies, W2, and 1099 employees to be aware of and scrutinize for themselves. Background If you are like [...]
While Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) and traditional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) may seem the same, they are very different in their mission and training requirements. Most of us are familiar with the normal daily services that our local EMS agencies provide and have some idea of their role in large-scale emergencies and disasters. [...]
We reached the end of Super Bowl 2022, leaving some fans happy and some not so happy. Such is the case when you have two opposing sports teams facing off in a climactic conclusion to find out who will be the champions for the season, creating an emotional reaction that creates a large gathering [...]
I read with interest a post from Vehicle Dynamics Institute this morning where they noted a 13% increase in fatal car crashes for non-professional and professional drivers. This incline comes at a time when people were driving 20% less last year. VDI also stated, "According to this latest report, while miles driven declined an [...]
In January of this year, Bill Peeler, CEO, Peeler Group International, sat down with other panelists to discuss what Managed Services should look like in the future. Phelim Rowe of CTGI led the panel with panelists Joseph LaSorsa, Protection Specialist, LaSorsa & Associates Ricardo Karakadze, Senior Director Global Maritime Security, Carnival Corporation Joe Gehr, [...]
As a person trusted in various capacities over the years, I want to share some perspective on what we should not be talking about outside of our operations. Suppose you are self-employed or employed by an agency. In either case, the first thing you should consider is what needs to be kept hush-hush in [...]
Historically speaking, depending on which silo you are in determines your viewpoint of how we carry out protection responsibilities. If you are an Executive Protection Practitioner, your purview is the personal field services. If you're an Electronic Security Professional, you may feel you can accomplish the needs of protection without an abundance of human [...]
