[Short Circuit] The Politics of Protection - Ray Buford

As a Protection officer all your moves have to be calculated
because they may have ramifications that could extend beyond you
and outside of the detail, leading to severe repercussions for
the protectee. This is what we mean when we talk about ‘the
politics of protection.’


You cannot teach the politics of protection, it needs to be
learned through experience. However, good advice and mentorship
can help you navigate pitfalls and lessen the potential
collateral damage. This week, Elijah is joined by Ray Buford, a
veteran of the protection industry who has worked inside the
bubble and understands the politics of protection as well as
anyone.


More about Ray


A 22-year veteran of the Detroit Police Dept. Ray spent the first
14 years working various patrol operations. For the last 8 years
Ray has been assigned to the Mayor’s protection unit, where he
serves as the Officer in charge.


LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-buford-4024a183/





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