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Women Bodyguards Preferred?

PInow.com Staff — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:25:30 +0000

With women celebrities opting for trained women bodyguards, more and more women are going in for a special martial training program in Mumbai.

To meet the growing demand for women bodyguards, a private security services consultancy has set up a special training program with personal grooming session for lady bodyguards at Kandivali and Worli areas in the metropolis.

The training spearheaded by Raj Talele, a private detective by profession involves grooming of women both physically and mentally to work as bodyguards.

Talale said that he embarked on the training program as he failed to meet the demand for a women bodyguard by a lady client.

“I can only appoint a lady bodyguard for a lady (celebrity) provided the bodyguard is well trained. I went to various security agencies in search for a lady bodyguard but couldn’t find any trained lady bodyguard. Hence, I came with the idea to train ladies myself which will benefit the girls,” Talele said.

The training incorporates various types of martial arts such as the basic styles of aikido, judo karate and use of different weapons. Besides, imparting them with all the necessary techniques of fighting against enemies, the trainees are also given driving lessons and taught English speaking classes.

The training program, which initially started with two girls, has now twenty professional and potential lady bodyguards on its rolls.

“There are no barriers between a male and a female, and so also both are advancing in this particular field. Ladies from the entertainment industries and lady politicians’ need lady bodyguards as a lady can understand a lady’s needs more than anybody else. Therefore, a lady bodyguard is the need of the hour,” said Sarita, a lady trainee.

The required age to join the training squad is between the age of 13 and 30 provided the aspirants are physically fit and healthy. There are no restrictions as far as their marital status is concerned.

The organization is receiving application not only from Mumbai but also form other parts of Maharashtra from eager aspirants.

The organization also provides job opportunities to the trainees after two and a half months training in their respective fields.

Executive Protection is About More than Executives

PInow.com Staff — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:31:54 +0000

When the average person hears the term “executive protection” they may imagine bodyguards for CEOs and top business people. While security for executives is an important part of executive protection services - especially today, when CEOs and other company members travel overseas, sometimes to less-than-safe destinations for business trips - executive protection is not always just about personal safety.
In fact, the top executive protection companies and services are expanding to offer a range of business services, including:

1) Security for cargo.

Shipments of cargo easily can get lost, mislaid, delayed, or otherwise harmed while in transit. When a very important shipment must make it to its destination safely, it can be more cost-effective to hire executive protection services rather than risk losing the shipment. Trained security personnel can accompany the shipment from its original destination to its final destination, ensuring that the shipment is properly handled, stored, shipped correctly and delivered as promised. In an age where even simple packages can be handled by a dozen people or more, this sort of protection offers great peace of mind to executives and company owners.

2) Overseas security.

As many companies go overseas to save on money and expand their customer bases, overseas security has become big business. Offering bodyguard and personal protection to executives overseas is still part of the equation, but so is protecting against fraud and safeguarding company assets and property abroad. Security personnel often are trained in various languages so that they can investigate any signs of wrongdoing and can protect against any actions against a company’s image, trademark or assets.

3) Threat assessment.

Most companies are unaware of the risks their assets and employees can face. Therefore, many executive protection companies offer risk audits or threat assessments that can help companies evaluate worst-case scenarios, weak points in current security systems and where threats might come from in the future. This can be invaluable to help a company evaluate action to take to prevent security melt downs.

4) Deterrents or responses.

If a security problem does occur, executive protection services often can move in and respond while the problem is relatively small to prevent a larger tragedy. For example, if someone makes threats against a company or its founder, verbal threats often are not enough to get the police involved. However, trained executive protection professionals can respond, stepping up security and even using surveillance to ensure that someone making threats is not making plans to cause serious harm.

5) Emergency plans.

Executive protection companies often will work with companies to develop worst-case-scenario plans. These can include adding panic rooms and covert alarm signals to companies to help team members react appropriately and safely to a threat. It can include emergency drills, as well as the development of escape routes.

Many executive protection companies are becoming full-service firms, offering services that allow companies to define, evaluate, and respond to threats. Both domestically and internationally, businesses can rely on these services not only to keep executives and employees safe, but also to keep company property secure. To locate an executive protection firm in your area, visit http://www.PInow.com.

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Protecting celebs takes mind over muscle

PInow.com Staff — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 21:15:39 +0000

For effective celebrity security, brains are better than brawn.

After guards working for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt scuffled with photographers in India twice in the past week, security experts said thuggish bodyguards who rely on football-player physiques and tough-guy attitudes might cause more problems than they solve.

“The only time physical involvement becomes necessary is when we or the client is in fear for their lives,” says Aaron Cohen of IMS Security in Los Angeles, which provides protection for celebrities and their homes. “That’s the only time it’s justified legally and that’s the only time it’s justified professionally.”

Business Travel Safety - Must-know Tips for Leaving the Country

PInow.com Staff — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 21:18:51 +0000

Tips one should consider while both preparing for business travel, as well as during the business trip itself.

Business travel is a fact of life for many professionals. According to the Domestic Travel Market Report, business travel accounts for up to 18% of this country’s domestic personal trips. More than 210 million business trips are taken each year in the US. However, with the increased concerns about air traffic safety and terrorist activity, many professionals are taking a more critical view of their professional travel experiences. This stems largely from the fact that professionals seem more vulnerable to threats of mugging, carjacking, explosives, biological agents, blackmail, kidnap, and even murder while traveling. When on business, though, many professionals do not have the resources and comfort level enjoyed at home and some of the world’s top business destinations have frightening crime rates and terrible records of violence against foreign professionals.

Staying Safer on Business Trips

Any business traveler can do a few things to stay safer while traveling on business:

Get past the language barrier. If you are traveling somewhere where you will not know the language very well, be sure to invest in a good phrase book or take classes ahead of time. Have a reliable contact in place who is fluent in English and the language of your destination and learn where English-language services can be found. Surrounding yourself with a language you can understand facilitates understanding and improves your comfort level. When you know what is going on around you, you are also less of a target.

Take only what you need and learn to keep it with you. You will have an easier time if you have only a few expensive items that you can keep with you. Tuck your wallet away where it cannot be easily accessed and carry your laptop or other valuables close to you at all times to prevent theft. Always keep a close eye on car keys and hotel room keys. Carry ID with you in case you do run into trouble.

Watch out for common ploys and schemes. Be on the alert any time it appears that someone is trying to distract you. Do not simply hop into taxi cabs - some cities are notorious for fake taxi cabs driven by criminals who prey on tourists. Do your research ahead of time to find out what the dangers are at your destination and plan accordingly. Take advantage of your hotel concierge and let them organize all of your taxi cab accommodations.

Know where to turn for help. Have a list of phone numbers in your wallet - places you can contact locally for assistance. Register with your embassy or consulate so that you can be found in case of a problem. Also make sure that someone knows where you are at all times and when you should be back.

Choose accommodations carefully. It also pays to have an idea of what neighborhoods to avoid, as well.

Be careful who you trust. Criminals will often pose as someone non-threatening, so be careful who you speak with and who you allow into your hotel room or office. Always meet strangers in public, well-lit areas.

Think about whether to bring your family. If you do not have to bring your family, consider leaving them as you travel. Criminals will often use the family of a victim as leverage.

Use locks and keys - on your luggage, hotel rooms, hotel room windows, cars. Keeping yourself open makes you vulnerable.

Do You Need More Support On Your Business Trip?

Even with these sound tips for travel safety, there are still many things that can go wrong. Business travelers simply present a huge temptation to criminals at many destinations. Professionals often travel with abundant amounts of money and valuables and many terrorists target foreign professionals specifically due to beliefs.

Do you need a bodyguard? If you are traveling to an unsafe destination, the answer is yes. Any area that has a high rate of crime or has a history of attacks against foreign travelers may be simply very risky, no matter how many precautions you take. Even in “safer” areas, you may be in danger if you work in a high-risk industry such as financial services, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, and energy industries. All the safety tips in the world may not protect you if you are headed into a dangerous situation.

If you are at risk or are traveling in riskier areas, executive protection and bodyguards can ensure that you stay safe. These professionals can run threat assessments, can offer surveillance, and can physically protect you - and your family - from harm as you travel. A bodyguard can be a stay-safe travel expense, much like travel insurance. Unlike travel insurance, though, executive protection services can actually keep you safe before a problem strikes. Finding a bodyguard can be as simple as booking your flight. The PInow.com Worldwide Directory of Private Investigators lets you search for professional investigators simply and quickly. Now there’s no excuse to ignore safety the next time you leave town.

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Corporate spying in spotlight

PInow.com Staff — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:58:23 +0000

Firms hire private investigators for everything from checking job applicants to internal financial sleuthing.

Their ranks include former state police officers, FBI agents, Secret Service personnel, street cops, even postal inspectors. Some work for large national or international companies. Others operate as freelancers. A few have jobs in law firms.

They make up a discreet network of private investigators and investigative agencies that provide confidential services to companies of all sizes, as well as to attorneys and individuals.

Hilton Steps Up Security After Stalker Incident

PInow Staff — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:14:04 +0000

Paris Hilton has increased her security after a stalker pretending to be her fiance arrived at her father’s office armed with a knife.

The singer/actress decided her personal safety had to take precedence after the deluded man, who police arrested, showed up at her dad Rick Hilton’s place of business.

Why bodyguards are not just for celebrities anymore

PInow Staff — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:49:58 +0000

In the past, entertainment magazines and tabloids often printed pictures of tiny celebrities surrounded by tough-looking bodyguards. This, coupled with the way bodyguards were featured in movies, led many people to believe that bodyguards and protectors were something reserved for famous people and presidents. These professionals were often referred to as “goons” or “secret service agents.” If this is your view, too, it’s time to rethink the stereotypes. The truth is, today’s bodyguards do a lot more than just protect celebrities. A growing number of executives and even everyday people are choosing to hire executive protection and security agents, as they are now known. These professionals have extensive training and are most likely licensed in the state where they work.

Why hire a bodyguard?

Executives are hiring security professionals – including bodyguards – increasingly often, mostly because a number of high-profile attacks on employees and their families have shown that some workers are in peril simply because of the work they do. High-level executives in financial, energy, and pharmaceutical industries have been shown to be especially at risk, especially when they are stationed overseas in high-risk areas. These employees may become the target of threats and even bodily harm by terrorists and by criminals who use the workers to commit crimes or to make political statements. The situation has gotten so serious that some companies are offering security packages and bodyguard services to their top executives as a matter of course.

For individuals, too, bodyguards are becoming more common. Sadly, our world is not always safe and with our increasing awareness of crime comes an increasing awareness of risks. Domestic violence, child abuse, bullying, and threats can all lead to risky situations that require some form of protection. A bodyguard can reduce the risk of crime and can offer peace of mind and mobility as well.

Should you hire one?

If you are considering hiring a security agent or bodyguard service, ask yourself:

1) Have threats been made against me? Is there something high-risk about my situation? It is not always easy to tell whether you are safe or not, but if you have reason to believe that someone wishes you harm and may act on that, bodyguard protection may be a good idea.

2) Am I avoiding social activities or events because I fear for my personal safety? A bodyguard may provide the sense of security you need to live a full, normal life. No one should be so afraid that they hide out at home.

3) Am I worried about my children or loved ones? There is no feeling worse than worry for your family and friends. If you think they are at risk, security may be the best gift you can give those you care about.

4) Am I figure of known wealth or am I otherwise known in my community? You do not have to be world-famous to be at risk. If you have just won a large sum in a lottery or been involved in a notorious court case or event, you may be at risk.

5) Am I preoccupied with safety? If you feel trapped by your situation, a bodyguard service can provide you with the assurance you need to face your life with confidence.

6) Have I had a threat assessment run? If you are still not sure whether a bodyguard is the right move, consider hiring a private investigator to assess the risks made to your safety. A professional investigator can offer a professional view of your situation and can run a risk audit to help you make the right choice. They can even inform you about all your options when it comes to personal safety.

When it’s time to make a choice

If you have decided that bodyguard services are for you, you need to research and find the right executive protection or bodyguard services for you. That means finding local qualified professionals and interviewing them to find the best match. You can easily find the right local professionals in your area with the PInow.com Investigator Directory. Fully searchable by location and investigation type, PInow.com offers you plenty of information and up-to-date listings of local private investigators who can help keep you and your family safer.

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PInow.com was developed by the team that brought you the ServeNow.com Process Servers Directory (http://www.serve-now.com).

Visit PInow.com to find investigators who can help with all your investigation needs.