Five Incidents. Five Pathways to Violence. Understanding the Emerging Threat Environment
The Prologue Over the past several days, multiple violent incidents reported in the United States have attracted public attention. At first glance, they may seem connected. In some cases, witnesses reported statements referencing religion [...]
Our Early Analysis of the Maddison Wisconsin School Shooting
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 [...]
Executive Protection Skills
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 [...]
Leveraging Behavioral Insights to Assess the United Healthcare CEO Case
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 [...]
When Distrust Becomes Blind Allegiance
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 — [...]
The Critical Importance of Vetting Security Contractors
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 [...]