The St. Paul Pioneer Press recently conducted a profile piece on me in their Business Section entitled The Other Corporate Securities. The focus of the story was to illustrate the complexities (and hurdles) of operating in both the Celebrity Bodyguard and Corporate Protection markets:
“Elijah Shaw has been preparing for the Republican National […]
with the 2008 Democratic & Republican National Conventions right around the corner, Event Solutions Magazine recently asked me to write a column for their readers discussing the various types of security concerns savvy planners should be aware of when putting on events of various sizes. Below is an excerpt from their March 2008 issue. […]
…and why people take the risks they do.
”Some like the challenge and thrill. Some don’t anticipate the risks initially, yet see the higher profile of the job as exciting,” “Though the frequent response we hear is that they ‘want to be where they can help’ or ’someone has to do it; why not me?’” –Dr. […]
Well, the February 2008 Celebrity Protection Course was a success! Conducted over 5 days by Icon Services Corporation and Trojan Securities International, we put the students thru an intense (and admittedly sometimes grueling) mix of lectures, drills and realistic scenarios. (with a few surprises thrown in) I’d like to thank everyone who participated and encourage you all to […]
I was recently profiled in the December issue of Minnesota Meeting & Events Magazine, whos primary audience is planners and decision makers who bring major events into the state. As many may be aware, Minnesota is hosting the 2008 Republican National Convention and my team and I will be providing a variety of security and investigative […]
Israel21c does a piece in which they cover the emergence of the Israeli bodyguard in Celebrity Protection circles.
“There’s a mystique surrounding the Israeli military, based on their past performance and handling of information…Discretion at all times is paramount in regards to operational and personal security.”
Click on the above link to read the full article, […]
“People are not coming at your average Joe anymore,” said Fisher, who called for the NFL to implement stricter security measures to protect players. “They are coming after athletes. People feel like athletes are an easy win. Why not (rob) an athlete?” –Travis Fisher, defensive back for the Detroit Lions.
“For the most part, we have […]
CONDÉ NAST PORTFOLIO Magazine did an informative article on what executives need to know and expect when choosing an Executive Protection Firm. Entitled, Covering Your Assets, the piece written by Susan Karlin is meant to educate Executives and Security Directors on what to screen for when hiring a bodyguard.
Below is an excerpt from the article.
According […]
“You’ve got to give Loyalty down, if you want loyalty up.”
- Donald T. Regan
The protection industry would do well to take these words to heart. It’s a rough business, but we have to maintain our intergrity.
