Home Base, Hard Truths, & Father’s Day

Conversations in Close Protection

The CiCP crew is back on home turf. In this episode, Chuck and Chris acknowledge Father’s Day, family, and the evolving responsibilities of leadership—in life and in the field. The team unpack the rising risk environment for executives and high-net-worth individuals, the convergence of digital and physical threats, and the uncomfortable but necessary truths facing modern security leaders.

With recent headlines highlighting targeted violence and online radicalization, the team discusses how protectors and intelligence professionals must adapt to an increasingly asymmetric environment. This isn’t just a shop talk—it’s a recalibration.

What does it mean to lead in today’s hybrid threat world? And how do we keep our principles sharp when the lines between online vitriol and real-world violence continue to blur?