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Executive protection is an advanced level of security used to mitigate risks of bodily injury or disturbance. It is frequently used by celebrities, diplomats, dignitaries, and other high-profile clients to ensure their safety on an ongoing basis. If you are looking into adding executive protection to your current security plan, here are some things to consider when selecting a protection partner.
Find Out How Much Protection You Need
Many executive protection companies offer a wide variety of options. It’s important to know exactly how much protection you need before discussing plans. Some plans will include around-the-clock protection that can be costly and unnecessary. Some plans will be more adjustable and cost-effective. Determining what you need first will save time, frustration, and money!
Find Out What Kind of Protection The Company Offers
When you’re ready to start narrowing down your options, do your research. See what kind of people they have working for them. Ask as many questions as you need to feel comfortable with the type of working relationship you’ll be experiencing. Years of experience as a company can be very different from years of experience as a security guard. Many companies will hire former military and police officers–the years of training they’ve already received can be supplemented with more specialized executive protection training.
Find Out How Reputable The Company Is
Consider the level of insurance that the executive protection company has. It’s important to expect the unexpected, especially when high-profile people are involved. Consider hiring a company that provides on-call service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to accommodate any last-minute needs that you might have. Also, consider requiring non-disclosure agreements to protect confidentiality on all sides. Gather recommendations from others who have used a similar protection service. Many executive protection operations grow through word of mouth.
On another level, consider how the security contacts dress. Are they willing to dress up or down to suit the situation? In some cases, blending in is the best way of being protected without drawing any unnecessary attention to the clients involved.
Once you’ve reviewed the facts of the situation, hire the best possible executive protection team that you can. All Private Investigations LLC provides a wide variety of private investigation and personal protection solutions to suit your needs. Call us today at (631) 759-1414 and be protected!