EXECUTIVE PROTECTION, BODYGUARDS AND SECURITY GUARDS
The Center for Law Enforcement Training can assist the aspiring executive protection agent/bodyguard with security licensing, firearm permits, academic preparation, martial arts & physical skills training, all in conjunction with the Firing Line and Bodyguard Training International.
The Executive Protection Specialist combines hands-on, physical training and firearms instruction, along with detailed information on such topics as: History of Executive Protection, EPS Guidelines, Client Types, Principles of Executive Protection, Communications, Advance Work, Team Deployment, Physical Intervention Techniques, Weapons, Stalkers and Paparazzi, Terrorism and Emergency Medical.
Under the B&P Code, security guards, bodyguards and Executive Protection Specialist are the same, and are covered by the same laws. An Executive Protection Specialist is a security guard.
An Executive Protection Specialist may not act as an independent contractor to provide security services. An Executive Protection Specialist must be employed as an employee of either a PPO, or the person, or business for whom the guard is providing security services.
The laws, rules and regulations that apply to security guards apply to Executive Protection Specialist.
A BSIS-issued Private Patrol Operators (PPO) license and an exposed firearm permit are required to provide Executive Protection Specialist services to a VIP or celebrity.
A PPO license is required to provide Executive Protection Specialist (bodyguard) services on contract to any person or business. The employment relationship must be with either a PPO, who has the contract to perform the service, or with the person or business for whom the security service is being performed.
An Executive Protection Specialist is required to submit fingerprints for a criminal record review as an applicant for a BSIS-issued guard card, firearm permit, Private Patrol Operator license, or a PI license.
For more information on California licensing requirements, martial arts classes, shooting instruction or Executive Protection Specialist materials, please contact: jfelperin123@earthlink.net
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