Here’s an article published with Security Magazine on the U.S. Capitol riot -
After a lifetime in the protection business, the one constant in Washington that I’ve learned is that it takes tragedy to force change. The January 6 Capitol riot is not an enigma. This was a clear protective intelligence failure.
As a former police officer in the Washington, D.C., area and a special agent in the U.S. State Department, I never would have considered the possibility of mob violence overrunning the Capitol. On a basic level, the egregious January 6, 2021, events were a protective intelligence failure and an explicit example of what happens when there is a lack of protective intelligence analysis (not collection), contingency planning and a quick response force.
A few thoughts on why protective intelligence is needed in sports.
A discussion with radio talk show host John Howell on the recent shootings in Atlanta and Boulder.
A wide-ranging discussion with Arlene Bynon on the mass shooting at the grocery store in Boulder, Colorado.
When we first started thinking about the Protective Intelligence Honors program, Clint Hill was the first person that came to mind. Some may not recognize the name, but anybody who has ever stood watch on protection or is a student of American history has seen Hill’s heroic reaction in Dallas, Texas. In 1963, shots rang out into the motorcade carrying President John F. Kennedy, and from the left-running board of the follow car in the motorcade, Hill jumped on the back of the moving limousine to form a human shield over the First Lady and the President. Hill’s lightning speed reaction was credited for saving the life of Jaqueline Kennedy.
I’m honored to be featured on the SEAHOLM blog. I have the Diver’s model in black which I use as my daily timepiece. My SEAHOLM is built like a tank and extremely robust for any kind of outdoor activity. The founder of the company is an all-around great guy with operations based in Austin, Texas. Knox Kronenberg was the photographer for the shoot and takes amazing photographs. Check out the watches - you won’t be disappointed.
I had a very busy week with media interviews pertaining to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Check out a few highlights below.