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KEEPING YOUR EDGE: A VIP Protection Essential
By James A. DeVino One of the pitfalls of doing any type of work over an extended period of time is the tendency to become complacent. The consequences…
NETWORKING: New Twist on Traditional Tool
Times are challenging for countless people across the United States. Between lay-offs, pay cuts and businesses going bankrupt, a good number of…
Stepping Stones Can Take You to the Top
Recently, one of my co-workers witnessed a bouncer in a bar in Lowertown, St. Paul Minnesota. This gentleman no doubt thought he was doing his job; but in…
Should you lie to protect your client?
By: James A. DeVino QUESTION: In the area of protection, the word integrity equates to loyalty to your principal. In other words, integrity does not…
Know Your Audience
Analyze which people are critical to your organization. Have any of these people been subject to threats? In what situations are they most vulnerable? Do…
Second Aid: Preparing for Medical Emergencies
By R. E. Rick Colliver As a former Emergency Medical Technician and Rescue Diver, I have seen first aid and trauma kits of varying sizes, shapes and…
No High Paycheck without Homework
I am a fan of Lisa Irby’s blog 2 Create a Website, and frequently check her site to see what she’s got to say. In her post Lazy People, she shares her…
Gear Down!
Gear Down! Staying Below the RADAR in Protective Operations By: R. E. Rick Colliver Let’s face it; we all like gear! More importantly, we like the kind of…
Interview with John Sexton
John Sexton has over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and security, both in the United States and abroad. He’s written numerous articles on…
Put Emphasis on the Positive
By Hucky Austin Some protected executives bristle at what they see as restrictions on their movement, or the extra burden of security measures. Point out…
John Mayer and Bodyguard in Fracas With Paparazzi
On Wednesday,November 19th 2008, Musician John Mayer’s bodyguard crossed a line. Mayer was enjoying a night out on the town in Hollywood, dining at The…
Support Bodyguard Careers
Hello Folks. It’s Jeff Again, the lesser known half of Bodyguard Careers. Generally you will only hear from me when it comes to updates to the site and…
Photo of the Week
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Female bodyguards, tell us  your thoughts.
Obama and The Presidential Security Challenge
 By Fred Burton and Ben West The U.S. presidential campaign trail presents a host of challenges for the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) protective detail…
International Academy of Executive Protection Agents
Bodyguard Careers is pleased to announce its partnership with, Prof. Leonard Holifield, and the International Academy of Executive Protection Agents. Our…
Interview with Jacquieline Davis
Bodyguard Careers interviews Jacquieline Davis, who says she was the first woman to become a bodyguard in the UK. Read her story here.
Book of the Month
“DEAD CLIENTS DON’T PAY” by Leroy Thompson Paladin Press, 1984 120 Pages This book is certainly dated, but has some good information. It has somewhat more…
True Bodyguard Stories # 9 Playing With The Paparazzi
When you work for an extremely popular mega-star, one of the major responsibilities is dealing with the paparazzi. They can be like sharks with cameras…
Bodyguard Careers Videos
Bodyguard Careers is Pleased to Announce a new feature for visitors to this site: ***Â V I D E O *** In an effort to stay current, and to keep our content…
Interview with Leonard Holifield
Prof. Leonard C. Holifield, CPS, is President and CEO of the International Academy of Executive Protection Agents, LLC. Known as the Harvard of Bodyguard…
Book of the Month
BLINK: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell Published by Alan Lane, 2005 288 Pages This book is a good read because it talks about…
What’s To Know? Running The Interview Gauntlet.
Many Executive Protection candidates make an extremely positive impression on paper, but lose the job race just crossing the finish line. Why? The…
Sometimes “Integrity” Doesn’t Mean “Honesty”
According to Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary INTEGRITY Main Entry: in·teg·ri·ty Pronunciation:\in-te-gr-t“\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English…
Interview with Bruce Alexander
BGC: How did you start working in the Executive Protection field? BA: My background is in the military. I was stationed in Germany. There was a lot of…
Marketing = Working
Next week visitors to BODYGUARDCAREERS will be treated to an interview with Bruce Alexander. One of the crucial statements he makes is about the…
Book of the Month
SECRETS OF SURVEILLANCE A Professional’s Guide to Tailing Subjects by Vehicle, Foot, Airplane, and Public Transportation by ACM IV Security Services This…
Conducting the Advance: The Most Important Phase of the Executive Protection Process
You finally get the nod from your supervisor; after months of doing “halls and walls, (standing posts), you are going to perform your first Protective…
Bodyguard Careers Special Announcements
The author of this week’s Feature Story (THE ADVANCE) is someone who will be joining the BodyguardCareers.com staff as an ongoing contributor. Please…
Former Bodyguard to Benazir Bhutto Killed: Was Televised Footage to Blame
Khalid Shahenshah, 45, a longtime loyalist of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), was killed on Tuesday when unidentified gunmen on motorcycles opened fire…
