Thursday, July 12, 2012

What To Look For In An Executive Protection Provider

By Kelli Evans


When it comes to executive protection Tampa has a relatively wide range of providers. This is a highly specialized sub sector of the security industry. It has been growing rapidly in recent years as security concerns from terrorism, kidnapping and so on increasingly threaten top level, and sometimes even lower level administrative.

One cause for the increase is a rise in cases of kidnapping for ransom. The best known of these in recent years are those off the Somali coast. There are also those carried out by terrorists in order to fund their causes; they sometimes do it for political reasons. In some countries such as Mexico, it has been endemic for years.

Another thing to look out for is some form of firearm certificate. Bodyguards in this field generally carry a firearm, and its significant to ensure that its obtained legally. One should make sure that the guard is licensed to carry one, and that they are trained to use it properly.

One should check if the provider has insurance. Once hired, they are considered an agent of the client. Anything they do in the course of their duties may ultimately expose a client to lawsuits. There are professional indemnity insurance packages designed with these guards in mind, and a potential client should check for them.

Another thing to verify for is how long the provider has been in business. Inexperienced providers must be avoided like the plague. It is said that one should not take an untested gun to war; this applies to bodyguards too.

Danger to managers and celebrities does not come from terrorists and kidnappers alone. It can also come from competitors and others who are jealous of their success or abilities. A company can lose a valuable leader to an ordinary mugger. When it comes to executive protection Tampa has a variety of providers, and it is not too late to visit one. Someone's life may be depending on it.




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