Guardian Shield Inc.

Guardian Shield Inc. is pleased to announce a sponsorship with the Executive Protection Institute (EPI) to host a Two-Day Fundamentals of Executive Protection Certificate Course at our training facility in Poughkeepsie, New York.
This comprehensive program, developed by EPI, is designed to provide participants with the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for effective executive protection operations. The course emphasizes intelligence-driven methodologies utilized by elite protection professionals worldwide and delivers actionable techniques applicable across a range of environments, including corporate settings, private sector operations, and university campuses.
Course Details
Program: Fundamentals of Executive Protection Certificate Course

Dates: June 8–9, 2026

Location: Guardian Shield Training Facility – 3 Neptune Rd Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Course Highlights
Core principles of executive protection operations

Intelligence-led threat assessment and mitigation

Protective movement and advance planning fundamentals

Real-world application of protective tactics

Professional standards and best practices

Local Area & Amenities
The training location is conveniently situated near several renowned Hudson Valley attractions, including:
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum

Culinary Institute of America

Walkway Over the Hudson

Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site

Mills Mansion

Recommended Accommodations (Minutes from Training Site)
Hampton Inn & Suites

2361 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 463-7500 — Approx. 4-minute drive

Holiday Inn Poughkeepsie

2170 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 462-4600 — Approx. 3-minute drive

DoubleTree by Hilton Poughkeepsie

40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 485-5300 — Approx. 10-minute drive

Registration Information
To register, please contact the Executive Protection Institute directly:
Phone: (212) 268-4555

Website: personalprotection.com

Early registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited and courses are expected to fill quickly.
The cost of this course is $425.00 per participant.

Personal Protection We produce the Worlds Best Bodyguards. Before 1978, there were just bodyguards. Then EPI developed executive protection training. Perfecting it ever since creates an Trained Provincial in this ever-changing field.

For those of us working in private investigations, surveillance operations, threat assessments, route planning, and executive protection, the integration of artificial intelligence into our daily workflows is no longer optional—it is essential.

AI is rapidly transforming the way we operate, significantly reducing the time required for tasks that once demanded hours of manual research and coordination. From identifying locations to planning routes and evaluating environments, these tools are enhancing both efficiency and precision in the field.

A notable development is the latest update to Google Maps in the United States, which now integrates Gemini AI capabilities. One standout feature, “Ask Maps,” allows users to query locations in a more intuitive and conversational way—delivering not only destinations, but also mapped routes and contextual insights in real time.

Additionally, the introduction of immersive navigation provides enhanced 3D visualization and detailed environmental context. For professionals conducting surveillance or planning protective operations, this level of detail is invaluable when assessing routes, identifying choke points, and preparing for real-world conditions.

As always, ensure your mobile devices are updated with the latest software and take the time to familiarize yourself with these tools before deploying them operationally.

Technology continues to evolve—and those who leverage it effectively will remain one step ahead.

Paul Italiano
Guardian Shield Inc.
3 Neptune Rd Suite R-20
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 476-1183
[email protected]

02/18/2011. - 1307 hrs. Always remember. Rest In Peace my friend. Det. John Falcone.

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