How to start up a corporate Executive Protection program
Every corporate executive protection program starts somewhere. Although a number of Fortune 500 and other companies do already use EP, a significant segment still does not.
Every corporate executive protection program starts somewhere. Although a number of Fortune 500 and other companies do already use EP, a significant segment still does not.
Safety and security on a college or university campus is critical. The right mix of resources can create a truly comprehensive security program that helps campus community members feel safer, deter crime, improve safety awareness and control costs. When campus security resources are reviewed, adding or expanding the use of security professionals is a vital consideration. Contracting for security is a viable and cost-effective alternative to in-house staffing.
Can you get great security personnel with a contract security firm? The answer is absolutely 鈥淵ES.鈥 Many high level administrators incorrectly assume that only a proprietary team run by their security director are capable of administering a quality security program. But this is not the case. Security professionals love what they do whether it鈥檚 working for an in-house program or a contractor. So why not look at outsourcing? Working with a security contract firm has many advantages. Here are a few of the advantages of contracting:
The days of a single-minded security officer who only reacts when called upon are long over. In today鈥檚 industrial and manufacturing environment, security鈥檚 role goes beyond the guardhouse. The new age security officer must have an active role in a company鈥檚 overall mission.
In order to pull off the logistical nightmare of a busy EP team, it is important to look for ways to stay organized and optimize productivity in a schedule.
Transit systems play a vital role in the economic and cultural vitality of our communities, and require a robust, complex and often costly infrastructure. It鈥檚 no surprise that as one of our most accessible and important critical infrastructure assets, security for these systems is essential. Protecting ridership, employees and physical assets requires special training, an understanding of the unique aspects of transit security, and a certain level of creativity balanced with the reality of limited funds.
Creating an efficient operating environment in physical security is no small feat鈥攅specially when the organization undertaking such an endeavor has a nationwide presence.
How do you get all of your various vendors, services, resources, manpower, and technology to integrate and work together?
Every building, organization and corporate culture is unique. Security programs, and security officers, must be viewed through the same lens.
When a security director or organizational leader makes the decision to begin or enhance a security program, the decision making doesn鈥檛 end there. Many types of security responsibilities need to be considered so that the right security officers are selected. With that in mind, what kind of security officers do you need?
There aren鈥檛 many corporate executive protection strategy documents lying around in corporate headquarters or in executive protection companies. Blueprints that cover the strategy essentials are not available online. Why? We believe this is due to two simple but interrelated factors.