Protective Formations

A protective formation is when a principal is surrounded by their protective agents in a strategic pattern. There are several types of protective formations that are deployed primarily according to the situation and available manpower. Most Executive Protection (EP) companies do not know these terms, nor do they achieve these formations by default. These formations are the accepted standards of professional EP companies, particularly those that operate and train their personnel using United States Secret Service (USSS) methodology.

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Scales of Justice

The first in an occasional series of articles on the security industry's legal backdrop, Bradley & Gmelich's Case Law Update will keep WPG e-Newsletter readers briefed on those issues most affecting their ability to legally operate in an increasingly litigious environment. Barry Bradley is an expert at framing complicated legal issues in a manner that can be read and easily understood by security professionals regardless of their background. Click below to read the latest on liability as it pertains to property and business owners.

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TSA to Relax Aviation Restrictions

An airspace waiver program has been developed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in which general aviation operators will have the opportunity to request advance approval to fly through restricted U.S. airspace. Seven days prior to the flight, TSA will gather intelligence regarding the pilots, flight plan, passengers and crew in order to conduct security screenings.