Day 1 complete.
So far the class is an interesting mix of individuals already in the industry and newcomers, current law enforcement and ex-military. Should be interesting to see how this dynamic plays out.
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It’s been a hectic but productive month on this end. 15 days crisscrossing Australia on assignment followed directly by 15 days with my instructor hat on for the back-to-back ICON Celebrity & VIP Protection Course, and the ICON Advanced Executive Protection Course. *whew* Even in the mist of doing all of this, I had [...]
Just kicked off Day 1 of the ICON Academy Celebrity & VIP Protection Training Course. The first day is always pretty interesting with everyone getting a feel for each other and the pace of the class. Because so many of the students come from military or law enforcement backgrounds, I always like to spent some [...]
Travel plays a big part in the duties of the Executive Protection Agent, and those that make a career out of the profession quickly earn the title of “Road Warrior” –-Bags packed, will travel. Taking that travel international adds a whole new dimension to protecting the client, so here are a few helpful [...]
A Day in the Life: Assisting On a Protection Assignment By Edward Nielsen You are at home getting some rest, and your cell phone rings. It’s the call you have been waiting for. The Team Leader on a Protective Security Detail is telling you they need last minute assistance to provide security for a well [...]
To the Icon Scholarship Selection Committee: First and foremost I would like to say thanks and express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity that allowed me to be awarded the ICON Academy Scholarship for the Celebrity / VIP Protection Training course of first quarter 2012. The wisdom and expertise the instructors imparted along with [...]
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed being a part of the November 09′ Celebrity & VIP Protection Training class. Elijah you, Justin, and Mike are very professional and have one of the best training courses I’ve ever attended. Although I came into your class with a law enforcement background you never can learn too much. Thanks for accepting me into your training class and it was a pleasure learning from you guys. I hope in the near future to be steadily working in the Personal Protection field. Again thanks for the awesome training.
Sincerely,
Jason C. Williams
Jason, the training staff is in agreement that you did an excellent job during the November VIP Protection Course. We’re glad to consider you an Alumni!
Jason, Welcome to the family!!!
I have been to alot of training, and What Icon gives during this 5 day course is truly the best training I’ve ever attended. The days are disciplined into different segments so you never get to relaxed in a chair, which is great for the person who wants to get their money’s worth out of the training. If you’ve been in the industry or are just starting out, this is a course I suggest you attend. The class I attended had all walks of life, and so many different backgrounds, Former Law Enforcement, Military, security, and a 6 year executive Protection business owner.
I hope to one day work next to these men from Icon, thats how I know I’ve made it in the industry.