Review Client's Itinerary
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We usually receive my clients written itineraries a day ahead of time. We then review the itinerary for possible trouble spots and danger zones, making adjustments to avoid them when necessary. It is sometimes necessary to rework travel routes and check risky locations ahead of time.
Background Checks
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If the clients plans to spend any time with someone she / he doesn't know well, we may (at clients approval), do a background check on that person. During the background check, we might secure a photo of the individual to compare it against the person who shows up to meet the client, affirming he is who he says he is.
Securing Premises
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Our assigned bodyguard travels with our client through the course of the day, essentially shadowing every activity. A highly visible or important client, such as a politician, might require a team of bodyguards. While one or more of our bodyguards stays unobtrusively close to the client, others may travel ahead to the location the client will visit to establish the exits and pinpoint any aspects that might pose a threat to their client, including checking for hidden bugging equipment, recording equipment or cameras - which we otherwise call "Advancing," in our industry.
Standby
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Once the client reaches his destination, our bodyguard or team remain close and vigilant while the client goes about his business. This can involve several hours of doing nothing but observing the client and all others nearby. We are highly experienced in blend into various surroundings as much as possible. This can however be difficult in some locations, such as if the client goes shopping. In some instances, he might be responsible for crowd control, keeping others a safe distance away from the client.
Threat
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Our team of bodyguards expects trouble at any given moment, though that doesn't always happen. Many daily activities are designed to prevent trouble; rest of the time, a bodyguard team stays braced for it, intensely observant, and ready to react toward our clients safety at a moments notice. Our bodyguard(s) are also well trained at assessing body language and facial expressions of all present to detect the threat before it happens. We act quickly to contain or eliminate any threat or situation before it gets out of control. Our bodyguards are required to defend against three to four unarmed attackers at once, and are often armed themselves.
(Left) Mr. Franklin taking Aretha Franklin to the White House / (Right) Securing Singer Trey Songz in New Orleans Jazz Festival
We take the daily planning and security of clients extremely serious. Allowing them privacy, public security, and the ability to conduct t heir daily activities in a comfortable and secure manner is our priority!