Season’s Greetings from the Conversations in Close Protection crew as we discuss a favorite yuletide movie for all protectors: Die Hard!

Chuck and Chris bring the mighty Aaron "Waldo" Peck in front of the mic and talk about the movie, some trivia, and if it really is a Christmas movie. Nothing too serious, but a great discussion about the movie, movie tactics, the holidays, Berettas and who actually saw it in a theater.

Wishing you a safe and Happy Holidays from the entire CiCP staff - enjoy!

This week we talked to protector, author, new father, podcaster, and likely the 2nd Hardest Working Man in Executive Protection  Byron Rodgers. In the episode we talk about mindset, meaning and purpose. Byron shares his thoughts on being a protector, living the protector lifestyle. We also talk about the protector tribe and his recent Protector Symposium and much more. Join in the conversation as we talk to another rising start in executive protection.

We talk with the Busiest Man in Executive Protection AS Solution’s Aaron Mauldin. Aaron talks about training, knowing your role, his famous forehead and Chuck T’s, making your resume relevant, promoting yourself, finding hidden skills employers need and service in the EP industry.   We also discuss the Close Protection Conference and the recent Protector Symposium with Byron Rodger.  Aaron is very passionate about the industry and is an excellent ambassador for EP. Join us in the conversation!

Jon Dufresne is a former US Army Ranger who now works both as a protector and a firearms instructor. After meeting him and watching him in action at last year’s Close Protection Conference, it was clear he was someone we needed to get on CiCP. Come join the conversation as our own Chris Story gets deep into the mindset needed to succeed.

You can find Jon at

kinetic-consulting.net

http://instagram.com/kineticconsulting

https://www.facebook.com/Kineticconsultingllc/

This year's Close Protection Conference is stacking up to be another amazing opportunity to meet your peers, network and get educated on new topics. affecting the industry. Join in as Chuck and Chris discuss the agenda.

The TAPS Act creates common operating information and a public private partnership to identify and address potential threats before they go active through standardized behavioral threat assessments and management. Chuck and Chris address this important piece of legislation and its implications to the Close Protection community with one of its authors, Dr. Russ Palarea.

Our Rachel Brown asks us your questions from the field and we answer them to the best of our ability!

Join the team as we talk with current international security consultant and former CIA Special Agent Michael Trott about the close protection industry, training and the journey and the run up to publishing his book, “The Protected.”

The attacks in Mumbai November of 2008 are an important moment in history for all security practitioners to study. This tragic incident marks multiple issues for anyone in the close protection community as many there found they were in an incident without weapons or other equipment that the community tends to focus on.

Chuck interviewed Bob Nichols on stage two years ago about the incident as he was there. Listen as Chris attempts to glean new ideas and insights from Bob about that day.

Emergency Planning, Preparation and Recovery with Josh Burmeister, a former SERE instructor for the US Navy, a former government security contractor and current protective operations and security consultant.