Today’s global executives and other high-profile individuals are faced with unprecedented corporate and personal risks requiring a higher level of security planning, coordination and management. Due Process Chicago understands that clients require personal protection that does not impede on the protectee’s lifestyle.
Due Process Investigations provides personal, private and corporate protection for individuals and/or property throughout the Chicago metro area, State of Illinois, nationally and internationally. Our staff of licensed by the State of Illinois and can work in the capacity of armed or unarmed service as we provide various levels of protection for our clients.
The Challenges:
Many senior executives and business leaders are frequently under-protected in light of the critical value they bring to their organizations and the potential threats to which they inherently become exposed. Similarly, high-net worth individuals often do not fully recognize that their wealth and prominence may expose them and their families as potential targets for criminal acts such as kidnapping, extortion and robbery. The sophistication and determination of potential adversaries who would exploit such exposures of these persons, their organizations or their families is unprecedented. Despite such concerns, many executives and high-net worth individuals are reluctant to engage personal protection services because they want to retain privacy and a lifestyle of free movement. The need for executives and high-net worth individuals to move swiftly and securely throughout today’s global business arena often overburdens the capabilities and resources of most corporate security.
Benefits of Due Process Chicago
Due Process Chicago meets these challenges by providing our corporate and private clients with a full range of discreet, personal and professional executive protection services. Our Close Protection Division has extensive experience and maintains a global network of affiliations with proven security partners that enable us to provide protective services throughout the world. Due Process works with each client to coordinate and develop a customized security plan for domestic and international visits and for corporate and special event security.
Customized, Comprehensive Programs
- Due Process does client risk assessment of threats and vulnerabilities.
- Customized executive protection planning to establish the optimal level of security for the individual at home, at work and while traveling.
- Protective services for the office, executive suite and residence. Global Travel Advance Planning for domestic and international visits.
- Private Aircraft Security
- Special Event Security
Executive Protection Agents
- Due Process maintains an pool of Close Protection Operative and capabilities throughout the United States and virtually all parts of the world.
- Due Process’ Agents are former and off-duty law enforcement officers and military personnel trained and experienced in executive protection.
- Due Process Agents have superior client relationship skills and provide discreet, professional service.
Secure and Reliable Ground Transportation
- Security Drivers are experienced in executive protection and evasive driving techniques
- Due Process maintains a fleet of executive SUVs and sedans (armored if required)
- Advance route planning (for destinations, hospitals, emergency egress)
Travel Advance Planning
- All logistics/operations coordinated from our operations center in Chicago, IL
- Coordination with local law enforcement, security and emergency services.
- Intelligence and information gathering regarding the event, participants, risks, etc.
- Walk-thru and site set-ups with local counterparts
- Planned interaction with media and public for photo ops, presentations, etc.
- Network of local/in-country law enforcement and private security agencies
Private Aircraft Security
- Due Process can provide ground security for the aircraft, if required
- Through its Technical Security division, Due Process can provide Technical Surveillance Countermeasure (TSCM) sweeps of the aircraft to ensure against any electronic eavesdropping devices
Corporate and Special Event Security
- Threat analysis, event security planning and implementation
- Liaison with law enforcement, hotels, event venues
Our threat assessment determines the level of response toward each situation. Our protective services include, but are not limited to the following:
Executive Protection
- Diplomats
Celebrities
Private Protection
- Domestic Abuse
Stalking
Death Threats
Witness Protection
- Personal
- Escort
- High Profile Court Cases
Threat Assessment
- Monitor/Survey
- Safe House Security
A Few Myths About Bodyguards
They are hard as nails and will beat people up for you!
No, professional bodyguards will not be beating anyone up! A professional bodyguard or Close Protection Operative will act professionally at all times, will obey the laws of the country that he/she is operating in and will keep his/her client safe. Standing and fighting is the very last thing a bodyguard wants to do, or should do. A professionally trained bodyguard will know how to read people, how to read a situation, will try to defuse a situation and will remove you if required from that situation.Bodyguards are untrained “hard men”
This is far from the truth; all professional bodyguards have to attend a number of training courses before they can work as a bodyguard. These courses cover all aspects of being a bodyguard, from what to wear, etiquette, including when dealing with members of a Royal family, firearms training, first aid, restraint, unarmed combat and defensive driving, plus many other skills.All Bodyguards are armed
It is not possible to hire an armed Bodyguard in most European countries. Even in those countries worldwide where it is possible to hire an armed bodyguard, this cannot be done overnight, at short notice. Logistically, it can be a nightmare to provide armed security; due diligence needs to be carried out and permits often need to be obtained.Bodyguards are not Police Officers and have no special powers of arrest or to act outside of the laws of the country they are operating in.
One Bodyguard is enough – he/she can drive me too!
A professional Close Protection Operative, no matter how skilled, cannot be all things to all people. He or she cannot safely drive a client, and protect the client at the same time. Very often one Close Protection Operative is not enough for a client and either two Bodyguards are required, or a bodyguard and a suitably trained (and licensed) Driver.It is about being professional and knowing boundaries, bodyguards are keen to please but are not a jack of all trades.
Bigger is better
Just because someone is big, does not mean that they can protect you, are fit enough, or have quick reaction times. Often someone too big will stand out and draw unwanted attention. Being a professional bodyguard often means being the “grey man” and not standing out.Does it matter that they are ex-Military or Police?
Being former Military or Police does not automatically make a person a good bodyguard. However, many companies (including Due Process) feel that the skills and discipline taught and acquired during service to the government, make for a better rounded operative. Most are able to operate under pressure, alone, or as a team member and have that “esprit de corps” you can only experience in the military.All Bodyguards are men
Not all bodyguards are men, and not all situations, or clients, require having a man as the lead bodyguard. Many clients prefer a woman as a lead in the team, as this looks a lot softer as a first impression; often with the rest of the team not in obvious sight.Women are also a very popular choice when working with young families. Children seem to take to women easier. A point that is often not picked up on is that children have an ability to pick up on fear within the home – taking the right approach at what could be a traumatic period is what being professional is all about.
No, professional bodyguards will not be beating anyone up! A professional bodyguard or Close Protection Operative will act professionally at all times, will obey the laws of the country that he/she is operating in and will keep his/her client safe. Standing and fighting is the very last thing a bodyguard wants to do, or should do. A professionally trained bodyguard will know how to read people, how to read a situation, will try to defuse a situation and will remove you if required from that situation.
