Notes from the field.
How much does executive protection cost?
Executive protection is priced by the risk and the footprint, not a flat rate. A Chicago security firm breaks down what drives the cost and how to get an accurate quote.
What does an executive protection agent actually do?
An executive protection agent does far more than stand beside someone. A Chicago police officer with 20 years of service explains what the work actually involves, before, during, and after.
When should you hire executive protection?
Most people wait too long. Here are the clear signs it is time to bring in executive protection, from a 20-year Chicago police officer.
Armed vs. unarmed security: which do you need?
Armed is not always safer, and unarmed is not always lighter insurance. How to choose between armed and unarmed security based on the actual threat.
What is protective intelligence, and how does it prevent threats?
Protective intelligence finds and assesses threats before they reach a principal. A Chicago police officer with counterterrorism experience explains how it works.
How to hire a private investigator in Illinois
What a licensed Illinois private investigator can legally do, what to ask before you hire one, and how to make sure the findings hold up.
What is a security risk assessment, and when do you need one?
A security risk assessment shows where you are exposed and what to do about it. When to get one, and what a good assessment includes.
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