Conversations in Close Protection

As the first quarter ends, your CiCP team gathers to talk about the headlines and discuss interesting and poignant news. It's a cavalcade of continuing conversations that include ramifications from power grid attacks, letterbombs sent to journalists, the 2023 annual threat assessment, Haiti, a new U.K. security agency that aims to assist the community and corporations, Russian spies in Mexico, threats to news crews, and more: all this and a quick recap of the successful Bodyguards for Kids event that just took place.

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Shawn Ryan has traversed multiple paths - US Navy Seal, Cleared Contractor for the Department of State and the Central Intelligence Agencies, Real Estate Broker, and Tactical Trainer - he has pursued a series of passions resulting in the creation of the wildly popular long-form youtube channel and interview podcast, "The Shawn Ryan Show." On his show, Shawn helps bring out more profound stories from the veteran and business community leaders he speaks with. We wanted to find out how he found his way there and what drives a "Warrior-Journalist." Grab your pencil and paper for this one!

What drives you? Let us know at [email protected].

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Diversity is an essential topic in the workplace, and the security field is no different. This week we are joined by Eric Jorgenson and Yari Mcbride from Concentric Advisors, Elizabeth Springs from Uber, and Shannon Gibson from a private family office as we discuss diversity across the board. Originally, this was the Close Protection Conference panel subject, and we felt it would be more impactful to bring it to the podcast. In the excellent discussion, we review what diversity is, what it means, who it impacts, how to drive it, and the conversations associated with it to strengthen the industry and those in it.

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We are well into the second month of 2023, and there is no shortage of topics and trending news bytes to examine. This month's Shop Talk has the team discussing risks identified by various former US homeland Security Executives - Is Run, Hide, Fight outdated - Hazards to religious organizations - Threats to Public Officials, and John Wick's Stalker—this and more from your CiCP team. Please give us your thoughts at [email protected] and JOIN the conversation.

Bodyguards for Kids fundraising event for the children of St. Jude is a two-day virtual educational event on March 18 & 19. the activity will bring over 15 subject matter experts from different countries to provide talks and presentations on industry-specific topics, and 100% of all proceeds will go directly to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

The CiCP team sits down with founders Denida and Chris Grow to discuss the event, how it came to be, what people can expect, and how to get involved.

While the goal is to raise money for an excellent cause, it is an educational event with focused discussions around:

• Covert Protection.
• Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness.
• The History and Development of Protective Intelligence.
• International Travel Risk Management Framework.
• Sharpening Soft-Skills: HUMINT Applications in Executive Protection.
• Online Due Diligence, essential tools for EP operators.
• ALIVE/Active Shooter.
• Body Language/ A preventive tool in EP.
• Threat Assessments of Mass Killers.
• Employment Lifecycle Management to Mitigate Insider Threats.
• Standards for Medical Sponsorship in Protective Security.
• The role of Intelligence in Security Operations.
• Ask a Recruiter.
• AND MORE....

Go to Bodyguards For Kids for more information or contact [email protected] for details on obtaining a ticket, donating to the raffle, or donating to this amazing cause.

From Private Detective to Protective Intelligence Technologist Tom (TK) Kopecky has used an expeditionary mindset to help direct and focus the work. From a stint working for the state of Illinois to crafting the protective intelligence strategies for high net-worth individuals, he has managed his career with one eye on the operational activities and another on refinement, seemingly weaponizing lessons learned to direct future work, understand margins and ensure the best outcomes for both principal and practitioners alike.

It's a master class in what it takes to manage a career and become an entrepreneur. Have your pencils ready for this one!

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CiCP starts the year with a Sesquipedalian episode examining issues and events affecting the security and risk industry. The team discusses dusting off protocols for working with Law Enforcement, FBI warnings concerning threats against minors, and compounding issues from the January 6th riots. They also consider the gaps in risk management, highlighted by the recent NYE Times Square incident, TSCM problems with vehicles, attacks against substations, and a shoutout to the Law Enforcement community.

Season 6 is here, and it's all thanks to you! Let us know your thoughts at [email protected].

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Education and training are essential elements in all jobs - doubly so for the protective security industry and those involved in more martial sectors. Owning the basic skillsets of the job is something practitioners must relentlessly pursue in an effort to prevent the unforeseen from rearing its head.

Miyamoto Musashi said, "A thousand days of training to develop, ten thousand days of training to polish. You must examine all this well." Raptor Protection's Chris Butler has dedicated a significant portion of his career to the examination of training with a passion for ensuring people learn and not just repeat the principles and pass the test.

As we round out 2022, grab a pencil and a cup of your favorite beverage and listen in as we discuss a myriad of topics, from what Chris describes as the 'illusion of learning" to how we can holistically approach training for the job. Chris' philosophy on training is something that every practitioner, master trainer, and risk manager should consider as part of their own.

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Happy New Year from the CiCP Team!

It's Christmas Eve... Eve and the team get together to have our annual "what to watch in your downtime" discussion. Join Chuck, Chris, and Aaron as we muse over Christopher McQuarrie's "Way of The Gun." We discuss tactics, plot, why James Caan's character is fantastic, and invent a new game involving "John Wick." Happy Holidays to all! Let us know what you are going to watch at [email protected]

The International Protective Security Board's (IPSB) annual Close Protection Conference has just concluded, and the team gives their take on this year's gathering. From the presentations to the fantastic sponsors and exhibitors area, Chuck and Chris discuss their quick interpretations and why they remain excited about everything within the protective industry.

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