Security & Executive Protection Training Articles & Blog

Executive Protection During COVID-19

Posted June 2, 2020 by Pacific West Academy

Executive Protection Industry during COVID19. COVID-19 has been one of the most disruptive forces in recent memory. Not only has …

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Inside Executive Protection

Posted January 6, 2020 by Alvin

What’s it like inside Executive Protection. I’ll start with a disclaimer-type clarification. I do not consider myself an executive protection …

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Various Specialties in the Security Field

Posted April 26, 2019 by Alvin

In this day and age, the need for Physical Security has never been higher, and it continues to grow. For …

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Executive Protection Training Programs at Pacific West Academy

Posted April 3, 2019 by Alvin

Let me tell you about our Executive Protection Training Programs at PWA.edu There are many philosophies when it comes to executive …

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How to Use Your GI Bill® to Advance Your Civilian Career

Posted March 11, 2019 by Alvin

Have you thought about how to use your GI Bill® to advance your civilian career? By serving in the U.S. …

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What is Executive Protection Training?

Posted February 8, 2019 by Alvin

If you’re wondering if Executive Protection Training is right for you, you’re in the right place. Executives, celebrities, and other …

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Inductive Observation – Watching & Understanding People

Posted November 6, 2018 by Ami Toben

How Inductive Observation can help you understand people better. Back when I was living in Tokyo, I met a fellow …

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GI Bill® – Top 5 Things to Know

Posted October 15, 2018 by David Howell

The GI Bill® is doing a great deal to help military professionals join civilian life, transitioning their experience into skills …

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Why private personal security might be for you

Posted September 27, 2018 by David Howell

If you’ve ever wondered if private personal security might be for you, this article is for you. The training and …

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Executive Protection Specialist – Advanced Training Course

Posted August 30, 2018 by David Howell

Want to take your career in Executive Protection to the next level? With advanced Executive Protection training from Pacific West …

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Our Students Say

I've been in Executive Protection here in LA since returning from a tour in Iraq in 2005. I think a lot of people who are interested in this field are under the misconception that being a cop, soldier or bouncer will give them all the tools they need to be effective in the EP field. Far from it. These jobs may provide a foundation but they don't provide a true understanding of the dynamics of Executive Protection. Your course was a good introduction to the ins and outs (and potential pitfalls) of EP work. Whether or not someone is new to the field or, like me, just trying to maintain perishable skills, I highly recommend this course.

Don Los Angeles, CA

I just want to say thank you to ASC for everything. After I graduated I got a call from ****** Security about my interview that I had with them on the last day of school. They said that the skill set and training I received from ASC (along with my military background) place me far beyond the average person who applied for a job with their company. And because of that they want to hire me not as a security guard, but as a shift supervisor. I couldn't believe it. One of my fears about starting my career and security was that I would graduate from training and not receive any job offers. However since graduating ASC I've been offered two jobs (one as a supervisor and one as a guard) and the pay for both are great. The money I'm going to start making is way more than what I was before so for that I want to say thank you. It was because of you guys that my life changed course and now the possibilities are ever-changing. Be sure to pass my thanks to Connor, Omer, Ryan, Jake, Ian, Steve and the rest of the guys.

Jovidean Sun Valley, CA

As a former law enforcement officer I thought I had a pretty good understanding of what it would take to be a good Executive Protection Specialist but it's a whole different ball game when you don't have the weight of a badge behind you. Although this course was basically fundamentals, I felt it helped bridge the gap between my experience as a law enforcement officer and the EP field. Although I had done a lot of similar range work before I found the firearms portion of the course work to be very professional and well executed and could see how this would be a great course for someone new to the field. Thanks for a great course.

Josh Huntington Beach, CA

I just wanted to thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend your CPR course. I know your focus is primarily training bodyguards but as a mother of two I wanted to learn CPR 'just in case.' I never realized there was such a difference between CPR for adults and CPR for infants. I now feel comfortable that if something bad were to happen I have the ability to do CPR. Thank you again.

Larissa Courpus Christi, TX