Hornerjp
04-10-2009, 04:29 PM
Hopefully this will help thoughs that think they only need to worry about thier detail, and nothing else.
Not to long ago, I was part of a 5 agent detail to supplement existing security at a Hollywood Hotel. The Hotel was hosting a major Hollywood promotional party. The guest list was to include an A List celebrity couple, along with multiple celebrities that had not necessarily RSVP'd.
Hotel security manned their normal posts, while my team and I focused our attention and positioning for the nights special event. After several reminders by our team, the Hotel's security were eventually relieved by us due to their lack of ability to properly control entry into the event.
I later found myself providing close protection to the Celebrity couple due to them not being able to locate their personal security agent! Soon after the couple departed, a very well known musician arrived to the party, without any personal security! I now found myself providing close protection to the musician as we attempted to maneuver through the party. Fortunately the musician decided to carry on with the night elsewhere.
Lesson learned for the night was as follows:
1. Never assume that security elements outside your team are up to speed on training and experience.
2. Always be prepared to do the job of the agent next to you or in a worst case scenario, an entire security team!
3. Proper Advance Work allowed me to maneuver through a crowded ballroom by using alternate routes, pre planned prior to the event.
Always be ready, and never assume a normal detail!
Not to long ago, I was part of a 5 agent detail to supplement existing security at a Hollywood Hotel. The Hotel was hosting a major Hollywood promotional party. The guest list was to include an A List celebrity couple, along with multiple celebrities that had not necessarily RSVP'd.
Hotel security manned their normal posts, while my team and I focused our attention and positioning for the nights special event. After several reminders by our team, the Hotel's security were eventually relieved by us due to their lack of ability to properly control entry into the event.
I later found myself providing close protection to the Celebrity couple due to them not being able to locate their personal security agent! Soon after the couple departed, a very well known musician arrived to the party, without any personal security! I now found myself providing close protection to the musician as we attempted to maneuver through the party. Fortunately the musician decided to carry on with the night elsewhere.
Lesson learned for the night was as follows:
1. Never assume that security elements outside your team are up to speed on training and experience.
2. Always be prepared to do the job of the agent next to you or in a worst case scenario, an entire security team!
3. Proper Advance Work allowed me to maneuver through a crowded ballroom by using alternate routes, pre planned prior to the event.
Always be ready, and never assume a normal detail!