By Doc Rogers

Here are some basic principles that should be followed to ensure bodyguard success:

1. Humility. The better you get in the BG trade, the less you have to prove it.

2. Respect. Temper your BG ambitions with respect at all times.

3. Service. Provide high-quality service with the best protection possible to make the client’s experience a safe and memorable one.

4. Advance Work. Destiny is kind to BG’s who do their advance work.

5. Integrity. Be honorable and honest in your private life and during your interactions as a BG.

6. Professionalism. Distinguish yourself as a dedicated professional with total conviction and discipline for the trade.

7. Health. Keep healthy and in good physical shape. It’s good for business and increases your career and life span.

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The incident happened at an event in Iowa on Tuesday. A bodyguard for presidential candidate Herman Cain got a little physical with a Post reporter, The bodyguard made it known that he would physically prevent the Journalists from asking a question of the GOP presidential candidate, and then started backing into the reporter with his back and shoulder. Click on link to read full article: Cain’s Bodyguard

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In this week’s installment of the two-minute video tip, host Harlan (Hucky) Austin along with special guest Elijah Shaw talk about choosing the right Executive Protection School.

Without a doubt, one of the best things you can do to increase your chances of obtaining work as an Executive Protection Specialist (Bodyguard) is to obtain top-notch training.

That being said, it is certainly meaningful when I see Executive Protection course work from a reputable school on an individual’s resume. By reputable, I mean a program that is run by individuals who themselves have stellar credentials and years of experience in the business.

The bodyguard industry is a tough profession, not a game. However, if you have a truckload of drive and determination you may have what it takes to become a full-fledged professional in the business.

Let’s take a look at a typical day in the life of a bodyguard. Background: The preparation for this assignment started two days in advance of the actual execution of the client’s agenda.

0100 Hours – The bodyguard has already picked-up the jet-lagged client at the airport who has crossed several time zones and safely delivered him to his hotel suite. In the client’s jet-lagged condition he probably gave little notice of the bodyguard as he swiftly guided to the waiting security vehicle.

0500 Hours – The BG wakes up in his hotel room in the dark gloomy morning hours. Clutching his wake-up coffee he scans CNN and the local newspaper to absorb any new developments.

0530 Hours – The BG heads down to the hotel parking lot to inspect the security drivers (one executive car and driver and one security follow-up car and driver). The inspection was a good one; the drivers looked thoroughly professional and the cars were spotless inside and out with full-tank of gas. The security drivers give the BG a brief of the morning traffic conditions within the grim, dirty and overcrowded city in question.

0600 Hours – The BG heads over to the hotel coffee shop for breakfast. Seasoned BG’s know they may not eat again for the next 8-hours, so they eat a good breakfast to have more energy to burn throughout the day.

0650 Hours – The BG has been fed and is suited-up, ready to meet the most important person in his career – the client. This is the time you get to make a second impression, the first one was at the airport. There are a few general rules you should keep in mind. You want to look professional (dress, walk and talk), you need to project a healthy, alert and friendly image. You should warmly greet the client with a “good-morning, sir.” Don’t expect a reply or attempt to engage in conversation.

0715 Hours – The client exits his hotel suite and the BG performs professionally by escorting him to the elevator and alerting the security drivers to get into position.
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Test your Knowledge:

Which locations must be “advanced” in order to secure the protectee?

a.) Home.

b.) Office.

c.) Modes of transit.

d.) Routes of transit.

e.) All of the above.

What is your answer?

Answer to last weeks quiz: C

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