Hamilton’s Insights

Explore expert insights on executive protection, personal security, and workplace safety. Drawing on decades of FBI and private sector experience, these articles provide practical strategies, training perspectives, and real-world lessons to help protect what matters most.

What is the protective strategy?

For over 20 years, the U.S. government and security professionals have relied on the Attack Planning Cycle to understand and stop threats. James Hamilton outlines the eight steps of the cycle and explains why only comprehensive, vigilant protective strategies truly safeguard lives.

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I don’t always know Why, but I usually know Where

Most targeted attacks happen in and around vehicles — a critical vulnerability often overlooked. James Hamilton outlines real-world lessons from law enforcement and private security, offering practical strategies to reduce risk and stay alert.

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