In protective operations, communication is often where problems arise. At PGI, we see communication failures surface in small ways before they become operational problems. A message is sent but not received. A driver is expected to read text updates while transporting a principal. A team member speaks without confirming who the message is for. [...]
In the days after high-profile incidents, much of the discussion centers on security presence, threat recognition, and response capability. Those elements matter, but they rarely tell the full story. At PGI, we often see medical risk overlooked when the practitioner’s response time is running short. We stop the threat, but the medical necessity to [...]
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 [...]
PGI Protective Intelligence Brief #3: When Controlled Space Breaks Down: The Hidden Failure Point in Executive Protection In the days after the incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, much of the public conversation focused on security presence and response capability. Those elements matter, but they rarely tell the full story. What often determines [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As someone involved in intelligence and global security in the private sector, I feel compelled to address the current immigration situation in the United States. While those in my industry are familiar with global immigration challenges and their geopolitical implications, the average person navigating daily life in the United States may find this issue [...]
