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Think Like a Bad Guy: A Look Back at GPS Tracking Concerns

I’ve been an instructor for the Executive Protection Institute, teaching Information Technology to protection specialists since before there was technology; okay, I’m not that old, but it was before PowerPoint. I think I was using something called Word Perfect, and I printed the foils (clear plastic printouts) and, with an overhead projector, displayed them on a screen… Magic!

The title of the first class was Technology and the Information Superhighway for the EP Specialist. Now, not many even remember the term Information Superhighway.

How I got into the executive protection field

I was recently asked how I got into the executive protection field, and after thinking about it for a little bit…here is my response. I was a police lieutenant in Mason, OH and was assigned as the Incident Commander for the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament. This is a very large tournament that is played in Mason each year and draws all the biggest names in the world of tennis. While coordinating and planning the police response for this event I had the opportunity to meet and work with Mike Wylie and Matt Warken. Mike was the security manager and Matt is the player protection manager. The tree of us were able to work extremely well together and looked for ways to help each other. I started using police officers to assist Matt with the movements, and autograph signing events, involving high-profile players. This involvement immediately sparked my interest in protection, and I enjoyed working with these guys who did it so well.

10 Reasons to attend the IPSB Annual Close Protection Conference

As one of the Founding Board Members of the International Protective Security Board (IPSB), I like to remind folks periodically of the value of attending our annual conference.

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Testimonial

When YOU have attended EPI’s (Executive Protection Institute) world renowned seven-day program the networking opportunities are all around you if you take time to take advantage of it.

When YOU have attended EPI’s (Executive Protection Institute) world renowned seven-day program the networking opportunities are all around you if you take time to take advantage of it. Don’t stop training, attending seminars, and EP social events. Many employment assignments come about because of personal relationships developed over time. During the seven-day program you will be partnered with other students from around the globe. You can learn from the real-life experiences of professionals from entry level attendees to 20+ year professionals. It is amazing how a small 20-minute conversation can lead to a lifelong friendship and make connections to new professional experiences and long-term friendships.

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