November 23rd, 2021

man running up stairs When it comes to hiring an executive protection security service, there are multiple options available. There are armed security guards, unarmed security guards, guards that have been highly trained specifically for executive protection, and then there are bodyguards. So when it comes to choosing one over the other, you might be wondering if there is really a difference. At Tactical Response Security, we specialize in providing exceptional security and private investigator services in Pennsylvania. Here are some of the key differences between hiring someone to provide executive protection and hiring just a bodyguard.       man on walkie talkie    

Training

Some people think that protection comes in the form of a large, intimidating-looking person who isn’t afraid to fight. Many have hired bodyguards on these qualities alone. Unfortunately, this isn’t the best way to keep someone — or several people — out of harm’s way. Guards who provide executive protection are highly trained to be able to prepare for, and ultimately avoid threats. 
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Proactive Approach

Bodyguards are often hired as a way to provide protection after something has occurred. Executive protection security services, on the other hand, are enlisted to engage in risk assessments and proactively plan how to avoid anything from happening in the first place. For instance, for a high-profile person who is attending a large public event, executive security can plan for safe transportation to and from the event, find the best way to access and leave the building, and ensure only approved people enter private areas.   
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Protective Rather Than Reactive

In the event that an altercation can’t be avoided, bodyguards and those hired to provide executive protection tend to have two different reactions. Many bodyguards are ready and willing to fight themselves out of a situation, whereas for a trained executive guard, the use of brute force will be avoided at all costs. In fact, the primary goal of having executive protection is to have someone who will plan how to avoid potentially dangerous situations and proactively put measures in place to ensure that an altercation doesn’t occur.  
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Professional Skills

When there is so much at stake for a high-profile person, business, or entire organization, it’s important to make sure that you’re hiring the right person for protection. By hiring executive protection instead of just a bodyguard, you’re going to get someone who has been highly trained and likely has experience working in law enforcement. At Tactical Response Security, we seek out only the best to join our team — those who exhibit professionalism, maturity, and good judgment. 
If you’re looking for the best in executive protection, give us a call today. All of our executive protection personnel possess a military or law enforcement background and must pass a rigorous executive protection training course designed to produce only the highest caliber graduates. Contact us today and let us know how we can help.
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