Conversations in Close Protection

Devtac Designs

Grenade vs. Ronin Video

Exec Security

Implementing TSCM White Paper

Armormax

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Armor

Armored Lambo?

Defuse Global

Download the Rise of the Online Bodyguard white paper

Ed's Manifesto

Ed's Bio

Ed on Joe Rogan Episode 1302

Ed on Joe Rogan Episode 1408

Ed on Skillest Podcast Episode 93

Training Calendar

Innocent Armor

Protector Symposium

Can I See your Hands: A Guide To Situational Awareness, Personal Risk Management, Resilience and Security

Beyond the Bodyguard: Proven Tactics and Dynamic Strategies for Protective Practices Success

An examination of the required operational skills and training standards for a Close Protection Operative in South Africa

Elijah Shaw is an icon in the protective industry. Whether as an operator, author, trainer, or businessperson, he is constantly on the move with the mantra, “Always make sure they call you back.”  This week, we finally caught up with Elijah to unpack his passions and pathways in the protection industry.  As the CEO of ICON, Elijah has built a brand along with an operational footprint.  As an author, Elijah has shared his experiences in, “An Introduction to Celebrity Protection and Touring: A Guide to Mastering the Business of VIP Security” which he wrote with fellow practitioner, Dale June. It is a thoughtful discussion about trajectories, passion, acumen, and operations.

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In this week’s episode, Chuck was invited to speak on a webinar with the folks over at protective intelligence company Ontic Technologies, about “Establishing an Intelligence Baseline”. In the discussion, Ontic's COO Tom Kopecky and Association of International Risk Intelligence Professionals board member Chuck give insight into how protection and intelligence teams can speak a common language when it comes to protective intelligence and early threat detection, communication better and develop efficient and effective workflows in establishing a professional intel baseline.