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 [...]
PGI Protective Intelligence Brief #4: Safe Havens: The Pre-Identified Options That Buy Time In protective operations, the safest decision is rarely made under pressure the first time. It is made earlier, during planning, advance work, route review, and environmental familiarization. Safe havens are not improvised locations. They are pre-identified options that give a protection [...]
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 the legal authority to carry firearms. Public records showed they were only certified for unarmed roles, and the company was [...]
In today’s competitive business landscape, maintaining a secure and efficient operation is more critical than ever for any business, especially for franchise owners. Regardless of industry, from fast food to fitness centers, safeguarding your investment against loss and security breaches is essential. This is where loss prevention and security become indispensable. The Hidden Risks [...]
