July 2 to August 17, 2025 Active Shootings
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 [...]
Proprietary vs. Contractual Personnel
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 [...]
Deciding Your Leadership Style
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? [...]
Business Compliance
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 [...]
A Caution on Contemporary Approaches in Executive Protection – Intelligence
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 [...]
U.S. Intel Brief Week of August 11 to August 17, 2024
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 [...]