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The Myth of the Gun in Executive Protection
When I first started working in security almost 20 years ago, most security companies thought executive protection was an off-duty police officer whose primary advantage was that he could carry a gun. Very few, if any, had formal Executive Protection training. Most...
Analysis: The Bodyguard vs. The Executive Protection Agent
Bodyguard Within the security industry, we have seen a decline of the term bodyguard over the past 5 years. Bodyguard has come to symbolize the buffoon who we see aggressively pushing crowds in images with celebrities in gossip magazines. This caricature could include...
Celebrity Protector Kent Moyer Talks High-Profile Security for A-List Clients
Think about the time and energy it takes you to plan your Saturday night. Le stress, am I right? Now think about planning an entire security detail for The Real Housewives of New York‘s vacation in Morocco. Where the hell do you even start? Just ask celebrity protector Kent Moyer.
Martial Arts for the Executive Protection Agent
I am a huge fan of martials arts and the techniques and principals I have learned and practiced have been influential to my Executive Protection. Over the course of 46 years I have earned a 7th Degree Black Belt Kyoshi/Shihan certified by a Japanese organization,...
Preparing for the Emergency Before It Happens
Emergencies always occur without notice. Those who are involved rarely have knowledge that an emergency is about to happen, let alone have prepared for one. Whether it is a terrorist attack, natural disaster, accident or civil unrest, it is always just a matter of...
Video: Safety and Protection in Mexico
Different Types of Kidnapping in Mexico and How To Remain Safe Hi, I'm Kim Moyer from The World Protection Group and I want to talk to you a little bit about kidnapping, or company has an office in Mexico City. So, we do quite a bit of protection work in Mexico. And I...
What to expect when traveling Internationally with a Security Team
In the event of an incident like the recent Mumbai or Kabul hotel attacks, this is how a US security team would have managed the situation where injuries may have occured: Interfaced and already have established a dialogue with local law enforcement (if not corrupt)...
5 Star Hotels in Cities Across the World Can be Targets for Terrorism: How to Protect Yourself
As for all trips abroad, The World Protection Group encourages everyone to take the following basic steps: Register your trip with the U.S. State Department at: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/. Research the safety and security at the hotel and area...
20 Tips For International Travel
When thinking about an international business trip or summer vacation , WPG recommends that you spend 1-2 hours to develop a security plan. Below are 20 tips for international travel: Register your trip on the US State Department web site. Review the latest...
Navigating Security Checkpoints in Mexico
One of the biggest threats when traveling in Mexico is exposure while driving on the highways. Specifically, there have been a number of attacks by drug cartels on vehicles traveling on highways on the east and west coasts of Mexico. The major problem to the traveler...
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