What is EPRM
The Executive Protection Risk Management (EPRM) framework helps organizations and security professionals by reducing errors and improving Executive Protection team performance.
EPRM is a comprehensive, methodical, and systematic framework that identifies, evaluates, and mitigates risks for executives or groups of protectees exposed to elevated personal risk due to their job, status, net worth, affiliations, or geographic location.
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Why the Executive Protection Risk
Management (EPRM) Framework is Essential:
ALIGNED TO STANDARDS: It harmonizes EP into ISO and ASIS International standards, such as ISO 18788, ISO 31030, ASIS ESRM and ASIS SRA
COMPREHENSIVE: Prescribing steps, roles, and checklists that executive protection professionals can readily apply.
ADAPTABLE & SCALABLE: EPRM can be customized for various industries and scenarios, ensuring maximum flexibility.
ERROR REDUCTION: By applying this structured framework, organizations minimize protection errors, enhancing overall security effectiveness
OPTIMIZED TEAM PERFORMANCE: With EPRM, security professionals can sharpen their strategies, leading to better protection and improved team efficiency.
INDUSTRY-RELEVANT: Whether in corporate, political, or private sectors, the EPRM framework meets the diverse needs of organizations worldwide.
EPRM: A Multi-Level Approach
The EPRM framework consists of four levels, each addressing different aspects of risk management. These levels include strategic, tactical, operational, and client risk assessment.
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Strategic Level: Executive Protection Managers analyze geographic risks and assess the Executive Protection Program (EPP). Executives are assigned risk profiles, and control measures are set based on organizational risk assessments.
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Tactical Level: Executive Protection Team Leaders create Tactical Protection Plans (TPP) for high-risk executives, identifying potential threats and evaluating personal vulnerabilities.
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Operational Level: Executive Protection Agents follow assigned roles based on real-time risks, guided by continuous threat assessments for ten different team positions
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Client Level: Executives take responsibility for self-protection, recognizing early signs of threats and taking preventive actions to safeguard their safety and productivity.
The EPRM Series
The EPRM series consists of four books, each focusing on different aspects of executive protection risk management.
These books provide detailed guidance on implementing the EPRM framework for Executive Protection Managers (EPM), Executive Protection Team Leaders (EPL), and Executive Protection Agents (EPA). It also includes a self-protection guide for executives.
Packed with expert strategies and best practices, these books are essential resources for professionals looking to enhance their skills and ensure top-level protection.
Meet the Author
Kevin E. Palacios is a renowned figure in security with over 25 years of experience, recognized
globally as a thought leader in the field. As a Board Certified Security Professional, he boasts
dual triple crowns in certifications from ASIS International (CPP, PSP, PCI) and IFPO (CSSM,
CPOI, CPO). His extensive expertise includes executive protection, due diligence, and corporate investigations, showcasing his exceptional regional leadership.
Beyond his security credentials, Kevin holds master’s degrees in Health, Safety and Environment, Business Management, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Hypnosis, and Education. With over 30 years as a security instructor, he has significantly influenced the industry and earned a global reputation for his dedication to advancing corporate security standards.
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