Close Personal Protection

Protection through Planning

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Take the next step toward a professional career in Close Personal Protection / Executive Protection. This elite, hands-on training is led by former U.S. Secret Service, law enforcement, and military instructors and is designed to prepare you for real-world protective operations—not theory.

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Course Overview

Total Training: 40 hours
Schedule: Starts at 8:00 AM daily
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Total Cost: $1,500
Deposit Required: $500 to reserve your spot
Remaining Balance: $1,000 due on the first day of class

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Close Personal Protection Training in North Carolina

Executive & VIP Protection Through Planning

Looking for professional Close Personal Protection (CPP) training in North Carolina? This intensive, hands-on program—also known as Executive Protection or VIP Protection training—goes far beyond traditional “bodyguard” concepts.

Close Personal Protection is proactive, intelligence-driven, and prevention-focused. Our course is built around the proven principle:

“Proper prior planning prevents poor performance.”

This is your opportunity to train with elite instructors from the United States Secret Service, law enforcement, and military backgrounds and gain real-world skills used to protect high-profile clients worldwide.

Why Choose Our Close Personal Protection Course?

Elite instruction from former U.S. Secret Service agents
Real-world executive protection techniques
Practical, scenario-based training
Limited class size for maximum hands-on learning
One of the top CPP training programs in North Carolina

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What You Will Learn in Close Personal Protection Training

This comprehensive Executive Protection course provides the skills employers and clients expect, including:

Advance Site Surveys & Threat Assessments
Secure Client Arrival & Departure Procedures
Client Escort & Movement Techniques
Professional Client Communication
Emergency Evacuation & Contingency Planning
Protective Formations and Real-World Scenarios

All training culminates in a final hands-on practical performance and evaluation, ensuring you can confidently apply your skills in real-world protective environments.

Take the Next Step in Your Executive Protection Career

Whether you’re advancing in the security field or entering Close Personal Protection, Executive Protection, or VIP security, this course provides the professional training and credibility you need.

🔥 Class size is limited.
👉 Register now and secure your place in one of North Carolina’s premier Close Personal Protection training programs.

Have Questions Before Registering?

Our team is happy to help. If you’re unsure whether this course is right for you or want more details, reach out and we’ll walk you through it.

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Meet The Team

Ryan Van Deusen

Ryan Van Deusen began his career as a Winston-Salem Police Officer and has recently retired from the United States Secret Service, after serving 23 years. During his career he has investigated street level crimes, complex multi-jurisdictional federal cases, completed behavioral assessments, worked personal protection for the world's highest leaders (domestically and internationally) and has trained employees in protective methodologies at the USSS academy.

Todd Meade

Todd Meade recently retired from the United States Secret Service after serving 20 years. Prior to this he served 5 yrs as a Virginia State Trooper. During his USSS career, Todd investigated financial crimes and identity theft cases, presidential threat assessments and provided close personal protection for our nation's and world's leaders. Todd was also a certified USSS instructor, training Secret Service employees in defensive and protective tactics at the USSS academy.

Ernie Torres

U.S. Navy (Retired), Virginia Registered Security Officer, and Personal Protection Specialist with a private detective background. Ernie is a North Carolina PPSB Certified Instructor for unarmed and armed security (semi-automatic and revolver), certified OC/Pepper Spray and Baton Instructor, American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certified, and a self-defense and defensive tactics instructor.

John Honeycutt

With security industry experience dating back to 2001, John is a Gaston College Basic Law Enforcement graduate, former Law Enforcement Officer, and Army National Guardsman. He is a North Carolina PPSB Certified Instructor for unarmed and armed security (semi-automatic, revolver, shotgun, and patrol rifle), a certified OC/Pepper Spray and Monadnock Baton Instructor, and a certified Byrna Instructor.