Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Global Security Solutions
Established in 1989, International Protection Group (IPG) has built a global reputation for delivering premier personal protection and security services. Our consortium includes the Executive Protection Institute, the oldest executive protection training school in the United States since 1978. With decades of collective experience, our team of certified professionals provides tailored solutions for high-profile individuals, corporations, and events worldwide. We specialize in threat and risk assessments, protective intelligence, technical surveillance countermeasures, and executive protection services. Our commitment to ethics, discretion, and client-centric approaches ensures unparalleled safety and security. IPGs personnel hold certifications from leading organizations, including ASIS International and the Academy of Security Educators and Trainers.We operate across six continents, offering 24/7 emergency response and customized security strategies. Our leadership team, including CEO Jerry Heying and Director of Operations Jessica Ansley, brings over 80 years of combined expertise in high-threat environments. IPGs global network of investigators and protection drivers ensures seamless service delivery in over 50 countries. We prioritize proactive planning, real-time intelligence, and advanced training to mitigate risks and exceed client expectations. Our clients trust us to safeguard their lives, assets, and reputations in an unpredictable world.
Services
Executive Protection
Threat Assessments
Technical Surveillance
Entertainment Security
Global Transportation
Workplace Violence Prevention
Special Event Security
Security Consulting
Protective Intelligence
Investigations
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in executive protection and threat assessment.
- Our team includes ASIS International-certified professionals and former military experts.
- We operate in over 50 countries with 24/7 emergency response capabilities.
- Our proprietary risk assessment models reduce threats by 90% before incidents occur.
- We provide customized security solutions for high-profile individuals and corporations.
Services
Executive Protection
Our executive protection services provide personalized security for high-profile individuals, corporate executives, and dignitaries. We combine advanced threat assessments with discreet, culturally aware personnel to ensure client safety during travel, events, and daily activities. Our protection drivers and specialists are trained in counter-surveillance, emergency response, and crisis management across 50+ countries.
Threat Assessments
We conduct comprehensive threat and risk assessments using fact-based modeling and field intelligence. Our experts identify vulnerabilities in corporate environments, travel itineraries, and personal routines to develop proactive security strategies. This service includes site surveys, surveillance detection, and customized mitigation plans for high-net-worth individuals and organizations.
Technical Surveillance
Our technical surveillance countermeasures detect and neutralize electronic eavesdropping devices in corporate offices, residences, and event venues. Certified technicians use advanced equipment to identify bugs, hidden cameras, and data breaches. This service protects sensitive information for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and private clients globally.
Entertainment Security
We specialize in security for film sets, music tours, and high-profile events. Our team understands the unique demands of the entertainment industry, including media management, crowd control, and union protocol compliance. Services include set security, talent transportation, and discreet protection for artists and production crews worldwide.
Global Transportation
Our protection drivers provide secure transportation for VIPs in over 50 countries. Services include route planning, emergency coordination, and surveillance detection. Vehicles are equipped with advanced security features, and drivers receive specialized training in defensive driving, threat response, and cultural awareness to ensure safe travel for executives and dignitaries.
People
Jerry Heying
Chief Executive Officer
Jerry Heying has over 40 years of experience in private security and executive protection. He founded IPG in 1989 and serves as Executive Director of the Executive Protection Institute. Certified by ASIS International and multiple firearms organizations, he specializes in high-threat environments and global security operations.
Jessica Ansley
Director of Operations
Jessica Ansley manages global executive protection details and logistics for IPG. With expertise in Virginia private security law and operations management, she oversees staffing, compliance, and client coordination. She received the Dr. Richard W. Kobetz Achievement Award and holds certifications from the Academy of Security Educators and Trainers.
Frederic Missant
Private Investigator & PPS
Frederic Missant specializes in executive protection, defensive tactics, and crisis management. With expertise in martial arts and weapons training, he provides advanced security solutions for high-risk clients. He is a graduate of the Executive Protection Institute and focuses on operational planning and threat response strategies.
Questions
What services does International Protection Group offer?
We provide executive protection, threat assessments, technical surveillance countermeasures, entertainment security, and global transportation services.
In which regions do you operate?
We operate across six continents, including North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America.
Are your security personnel certified?
Yes, our team holds certifications from ASIS International, the Academy of Security Educators and Trainers, and other leading organizations.
Can you handle emergency situations?
We provide 24/7 emergency response services with rapid deployment teams available globally.
How do you customize security plans?
We conduct detailed threat assessments and collaborate with clients to create tailored security strategies for their specific needs.
