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Archive for January, 2008

Celebrity Bodyguard Training Course: February 4-8

29 Jan

Just wanted to remind readers that the Celebrity Protection Course I will be instructing in conjunction with Trojan Securities International will be held Feb. 4-8, 2008 
 
I’m doing my best to make sure this course is unlike anything currently offered in the industry and will be as informative (and tough) for those looking to start a career as a […]

Prince Di’s Bodyguard Speaks on Security Arrangements

28 Jan

Executive Protection News did some insightful commentary on the recent inquest on the death of Princess Diana.  One of the quotes that really caught my attention was Diana’s former bodyguard Trevor Rees stating:
“I don’t believe (that) in the private security world you can
actually force people to do one thing or the other, you have to work […]

Bodyguard Uses Stones, Chilli Pepper to Protect Client

28 Jan

 
OK this one got a smirk out of me… 
Colombo (PTI): A provincial minister in Sri Lanka has protested the police department’s refusal to provide his bodyguard with firearms by walking into a council meeting accompanied by a personal guard carrying a wooden club, some stones and chilly powder.
 They do say necessity is the mother of […]

Missing Bodyguard Found

27 Jan

Hey guys,
Sorry for the delay in post, but an opportunity came up for me to grab a much needed vacation and with a little bit of prodding from my staff (Thanks Andrea & Chuck) I made it happen.  2007 was a big year for Icon Services Corporation, and ‘08 looks to be even more-so with all the […]

Whats Wrong With This Picture?

11 Jan

 NJ.Com reports: Madonna and Co. took a walk through a shantytown in Mumbai, India., on Tuesday as her bodyguards played Ring-Around-the-Rosie.  (click on link for full story)
 Let me first start by saying that Madonna is known to have a top notch Executive Protection Team, and that I can’t see beyond the borders of the photo.  However, something […]

Delusional Commando Syndrome

08 Jan

 On the lighter side of things my good friend Fred helped me get through a hetic day of paperwork and scheduling by making me laugh a bit regarding a growing problem in our industry.  
Top 10 Signs of Delusional Commando Syndrome (D.C.S.)
You may have DCS:
If you have ever covered areas of unemployment in your resume with […]

Mexican Musicans Face Security Crisis

06 Jan

 
Billboard ran an interesting article about the deadly risk that accompany Mexican performing artist that tour within their country.
“There is a lot of violence in Mexico. You need to have certain precautions,” one promoter said. “But even if you do, when they’re going to get you, they’re going to get you, no matter how careful […]

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