Law Enforcement and the Transition to Executive Protection | Kevin Ghee

Kevin Ghee had a distinguished law enforcement career before he
transitioned over to a very successful career in close
protection. In this episode of Short Circuit, we’re talking about
the necessary things to take into consideration when someone
wants to transition from law enforcement to EP. 


 


This jam-packed episode is definitely for you if you are a law
enforcement officer and are interested in getting into the
security field or if you have already made the jump but aren’t
getting traction. And for the working EP operators, we’ll go over
some tips on how EP agents can better interact and cooperate with
law enforcement.


In this episode, listen in to hear Elijah and Kevin chat
about:  


Whether the crossover from a law enforcement career to
executive protection is as natural and fitting as it seems?

What happens when you don’t have a badge anymore? And, when
you don't have the gun, how does that change the dynamic when
you’re in the private EP sector?

When a client hires someone who is law enforcement, is there
an expectation for certain powers and capacities beyond that of
any other operator?

What advice do you have for active-duty law enforcement that
wants to transition to get into the private sector?

Finally, how should those of us in executive protection
interact with law enforcement?



 


So, whether you are just starting out or have been in the
industry for years, Kevin gives us all nice a reminder
that: 


 


“You have to understand the science within executive
protection, and you have to understand what executive protection
is. Knowing what to do is one thing but knowing why you’re doing
it is the most important piece of it.”


 


More about Kevin Ghee


Kevin is a former Philadelphia Police Officer and has 20+ years
of combined Law Enforcement, Security, and Executive Protection
experience. He began his career providing protection to some of
the top entertainers, later transitioning to corporate EP
servicing Fortune 500 companies as well as high net worth
individuals and their families. Kevin has worked in several
capacities from advance agent to detail leader. Kevin has led
teams for a Fortune 100 company during the 2012 and the 2016 RNC
and DNC where he worked closely with USSS and Dignitary
Protection. Kevin has expertise in meeting all challenges while
demonstrating a unique ability to assess individual situations in
order to implement appropriate security measures in a
professional and tactful manner. All the while maintaining the
highest confidential and ethical standards. Currently, Kevin
serves as the security lead for a cable TV network and works
directly with a high profile, A-List celebrity. 


Kevin Ghee


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