OPStructure

01/23/2023

I look forward to visiting with old and new friends in industry. Hope many can join us.

12/04/2020

It's All In The Details!

In the security world, Operators MUST possess a high level of attention to detail. I've found this trait generally bleeds over into our personal lives as well.

While detailing my own company car, I remembered WAY back in my DPS LEO days when Recruiters would visit potential candidates homes for an "on site" interview. We would walk up the driveway and note if their POV was clean and sneakily peak inside to see if trash was left on floorboard.

You get a good feel for someone, looking at their own property and cleaniness that's for sure.

And yes, old habits die-hard or don't die at all.

So go clean those vehicles and straighten those pictures on the wall at your house. Lol...

01/28/2020

https://www.opstructure.com/blog/corporate-ep-or-contract-ep-which-one-is-the-right-fit-for-you

During my corporate days and now owning my private company, I’ve had the opportunity to recruit and operate in both of these settings ranging from small boutique details to top-tier corporations. After hundreds of phone conversations and conferences with executive protection professionals, I tend ...

01/14/2020

With the Miami Superbowl just around the corner, OPStructure is all set up to support clients with many Superbowls and NFL games under our belt.

As a practitioner, if this is your first time supporting the "Big Game" remember these nuggets of information.

1. SB is not like normal NFL game support in your home city.
2. Prepare your clients for extended external perimeter i.e. 1/2 mile from stadium.
3. If driving, purchase LOT passes with accompanying ticket or plan to walk long long distances.
4. There are NO close stadium client drop points within extended perimeter. i.e.1/4 to 1/2 mile minimum
5. Advance street entrances same morning as game, rally point entrances change daily up to 3 hours before game.
6. No LOT pass or stadium ticket, driver/EP WILL need game day predetermined client rally point, or you will not see your' client until hours after the game. Yikes!
7. "Nose bleed ticket" will NOT get you close to your client.
8. Have same seating ticket as client or predetermine rally point within stadium upon game exit.
9. Most clients enter via Tailgate concert entrance (requires Tailgate ticket and Game ticket) $$$$$
10. SECURITY SUPPORT PASSES DO NOT EXIST, no game ticket, no entry. NO weapons, radio frequencies allowed!

Bonus- Network with other onsite EP teams, good operators will help you with valuable information.

Of course there is a ton of pertinent information, but here are our top 10. Good Luck!

12/16/2019

Final conference in the books for 2019.

If you are wanting to begin a career in the corporate security sector or just need a boost, attend this conference .

Now! It's time to prepare for 2020 with good POSITIVE professional development strategies by accessing business and personal weaknesses.

With the abundance of giant Ego's in the close protection field, we tend to fall in the trap of criticism and tearing down of other people to feel good about our actual true self esteem issues.

DON'T Fall into this self destructive trap.

Just keeping it real....

12/09/2019

Another year in the books! OPStructure supporting clients at Art Basel.

About 30 advances/site surveys in 4 days.

Now off to Vegas for the IPSB/EP conference.

12/02/2019

OPStructure gearing up to support Super Bowl operations in 2020 with multiple clients.

Could not do it without hand-picked highly trained skilled Executive Protection people. Employees/Contractors the "bread and butter" of the industry.

11/28/2019

OPStructure new vehicle addition and client support vehicle. Should be delivered within weeks. Game-changer when not having to rely on rental vehicles.

Excited!

05/05/2019

Check out the latest episode of The Global Ops Podcast!

Your connection to the world of global Executive and Close Protection. Host Steve Albritton brings experienced guests from around the world together to talk about the logistics of operating in all environments, from cosmopolitan cities to the wilds of Africa and beyond. Security, logistics, perspect...

04/29/2019

Getting ready to publish the latest Global OPS Podcast and recording more to come.

Stay tuned for episode 7 Australia with Troy Claydon and I.

GlobalOPSPodcast.com

Your connection to the world of global Executive and Close Protection. Host Steve Albritton brings experienced guests from around the world together to talk about the logistics of operating in all environments, from cosmopolitan cities to the wilds of Africa and beyond. Security, logistics, perspect...

03/14/2019

New podcast episode out today! BRAZIL!

In a country with 209 million people, and one of the largest land masses on the planet, there is ample opportunity for travel and adventure, but not without some very real security considerations to prepare for.

My guest Ricardo is a former special forces officer in the Peruvian Navy, and is an experienced Executive Protection operator working throughout South America. Ricardo and I supported the same high profile client during the 2016 Rio Olympics, and we traveled extensively around the Pantanal in pursuit of jaguars, as well as around the Amazon and beyond to help their client experience the best of Brazil.

We talk about everything from armored vehicles to Uber, as well as logistics and perspective on secure travel operations in Brazil from Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo as well as throughout the Amazon basin. This is a must-listen for anyone thinking about a trip to Brazil. While it's one of the most gorgeous countries on the planet, there are very real security challenges that need to be front and center for those thinking about traveling to this incredible place.

https://globalopspodcast.com/2019/03/13/episode-6-brazil-with-ricardo-cruz/

01/18/2019

When you are talking about visiting Africa, Kenya is most certainly top of mind. While this gorgeous nation makes headlines for both the right and wrong reasons, there's no doubt it is on many people's bucket list to visit. In this Global Ops Podcast, we cover why Kenya is still one of the best and most popular travel locations in Africa.

Kenya travel is not to be taken lightly and requires some planning & homework as it is indeed a hotbed for terrorism and crime. However, Kenya remains one of the main hubs in Africa, & knowing how to navigate it is a must. Listen and learn how high-net worth clients utilize professional services to navigate Kenya safely, by utilizing Nairobi and Mombasa as hubs to the surrounding areas and parks like Maasai Mara Reserve, known for the great wildebeest migrations and the Amboseli National Park. My guest Nick Bay & I talk about how to mitigate risk, & experience all the attractions of Kenya and the surrounding areas of Tanzania and Mt Kilimanjaro. Whether you are interested in beautiful white beaches, sprawling markets, or relaxation in a safari camp listen in to learn more!

Steve and Nick Bay have traveled and worked together many times through-out the continent of Africa in support of high-net worth clients. Nick Bay is one of the most seasoned Safari guides and trip planners in Africa. Be a fly on the wall while they discuss some of the security complications and nua...