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  • Dressing for an Executive Protection Detail

     Dressing for an Executive Protection Detail

    Posted May 5, 2021 by Donald Kuehner

     Dressing for an Executive Protection Detail Fashion and functionality have long been at odds when it comes to clothing. Fitting …

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  • Executive Protection Vehicles

    Executive Protection Vehicles

    Posted April 5, 2021 by Donald Kuehner

    Executive Protection Vehicles Since the inception of the personal guard, mode of transportation has been a security element. Whether the …

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  • Threat Mitigation in an Executive Protection Environment

    Threat Mitigation in an Executive Protection Environment

    Posted March 11, 2021 by Michael Brown

    Threat Mitigation in an Executive Protection Environment Close Protection professionals or “Bodyguards” have been documented as far back as 2300 …

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  • Basic Executive Protection Loadout

    Basic Executive Protection Loadout

    Posted February 12, 2021 by Michael Brown

    Basic Executive Protection Loadout The array of tools and support available to the modern-day Executive Protection (EP) Agent are vast …

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  • The Evolution of the Executive Protection Agent

    The Evolution of the Executive Protection Agent

    Posted December 30, 2020 by Michael Brown

    The Evolution of the Executive Protection Agent The history of Bodyguards and other practitioners of security and protection have been …

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  • The Fundamental Importance of an Advance as an Executive Protection Agent

    The Fundamental Importance of an Advance as an Executive Protection Agent

    Posted December 1, 2020 by Michael Brown

    The Fundamental Importance of an Advance as an Executive Protection agent As a leader in the military I found myself …

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  • Client/Agent Speaking Interaction

    Client/Agent Speaking Interaction

    Posted November 2, 2020 by Pacific West Academy

    Client/Agent Speaking Interaction As an executive protection agent, what is said directly to, or even around a client can make …

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  • What it means to be an Executive Protection Professional

    What it means to be an Executive Protection Professional

    Posted October 6, 2020 by Pacific West Academy

    What it means to be an Executive Protection Professional These days, it seems that anybody who has partaken in a …

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    Recent Trends and Market Demand in Executive Protection and Private Security Services

    Posted September 14, 2020 by Pacific West Academy

    Recent Trends and Market Demand in Executive Protection and Private Security Services Like nearly every other sector, those working in …

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  • ultimate training munitions

    Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) at PWA

    Posted July 29, 2020 by Pacific West Academy

    Why use Ultimate Training Munitions (UTM) to supplement firearms training? Police and military personnel, often use simulated Ammunition or “sim …

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Our Students Say

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

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

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
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