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Protective Program Guidance

As organizations develop protective security policies and procedures to support individuals and groups in need, they must consider the ever-present factor of risk.

Background and Talent Staffing

To excel in executive protection, it's important to hire based on character and training aptitude, as outlined in the book The Talent War.

Safety Tips for Holiday Shoppers

With a rise in looting, smash-and-grabs, active assailant and other security-impacting incidents in malls and retail locations, it’s understandable why shoppers are more concerned about their safety this holiday season. 

Following are the top 10 tips for safe holiday shopping.

Detection Dog Spotlight: Caitlin and Glen

For the last five years, Enhanced Protection Services Explosive Detection Canine Handler Caitlin Burkhardt and her yellow Labrador partner, Glen, have managed an extremely active deployment schedule at one of the region’s busiest transit hubs in New York City. We caught up with the team a week ahead of Glen’s anticipated retirement – and, while there were no signs of slowdown from the eight-year-old bomb dog, it did provide a perfect opportunity to reflect on this team’s good work together through the years.

Enhanced Protection Services Intel Alert: Israel-Palestine Conflict Demonstrations Update

As the Israel-Palestine conflict continues, demonstrations and counter-demonstrations continue to occur in major cities across the U.S. and around the globe as individuals express their solidarity with Israel and Palestine. These gatherings have evolved into confrontations, resulting in violent clashes and subsequent arrests by law enforcement, primarily due to the presence of counter-demonstrators. These protests have been particularly noticeable in North America and Europe but have also occurred in various cities in South America, Asia, Europe, and Australia.

Bomb Dog Spotlight: Manuel Cordero and Selma

Most folks prefer to stay out of the hospital. Yet, for Enhanced Protection Services Canine Handler Manuel Cordero and five-year-old yellow Labrador, Selma, there is no place they would rather be. Earlier this year, the Enhanced Protection Services Firearm Detection Canine Team began a deployment at one of the region’s largest and most respected healthcare providers.