Securing High-Profile Public Figures: Axios Security Group Supports Former Governor Roy Cooper in Durham
Axios Security Group recently provided protective security support for former North Carolina Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper during an appearance at St. Joseph AME Church in Durham, North Carolina. For our team, the assignment represented something we emphasize throughout our protective operations: effective security should protect the mission without becoming the mission. Security Beyond the Visible Presence When a high-profile public figure attends a public event, security involves much more than positioning personnel near the protectee. The protective environment can include the principal, event organizers, invited guests, members of the public, employees or volunteers, media, vehicles, surrounding areas, and multiple access points. That requires security professionals to continuously evaluate what is happening inside and outside the venue. During the Durham event, Axios personnel worked alongside local law enforcement while supporting access monitoring, situation...