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Tim O'Rourke is the president of The Grafton Group and TSD, leading organizations that specialize in high-level protective services and advanced risk mitigation solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the protective services community, Tim has honed his skills in providing discreet and effective risk mitigation to a diverse range of clientele, including political figures, corporate executives, and high-net-worth individuals, both domestically and internationally.

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His expertise spans across multiple facets of executive protection, with a particular focus on the intricacies of technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM). As an adjunct instructor, Tim shares his knowledge in TSCM, teaching industry professionals how to identify and mitigate modern surveillance threats. His hands-on approach and in-depth lectures offer invaluable insights into the evolving world of risk mitigation technology.

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Tim's career is a testament to his dedication to the safety and well-being of his clients, and his deep commitment to raising the standard of risk mitigation services. His experience extends to coordinating complex protective operations, developing risk mitigation protocols, and leading elite protection teams through high-risk situations.

A respected leader in the field, Tim's work is driven by a passion for advancing risk mitigation practices and educating the next generation of professionals in executive protection.

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Adjunct Instructor- Tim O'Rourke

 

 

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The Protective Detail Specialist Course is an intense 5 day program where you will be immersed in all aspects of what it is like to evaluate a threat on a Principal and then formulate a strategy to protect them.

 

We concentrate on the specifics of what you need to know for working on a Protective Detail and being successful. This course is catered to the entry level professional looking to break into the Executive-Protection Industry, as well as the Practitioner looking to expand their Vocational training.

2027 Course Dates

January 18th-22nd

May 17th-21st

August 9th-13th

October 4th-8th

Location: Tampa, Florida

Cost:$1500

Dsicounted rate:$1250 (Veteran/LEO/NABA/FALI)

Day 1- (0800 -Until Completion)
Introduction to the Course/Class Introductions
Key Terms, Positions and Responsibilities 

Types of Protection (High-Pro/Low-Pro/No-Pro)

State Laws, Legal Issues & Liability
Dealing with the Principal

Protocols & Etiquette

Dining Etiquette-Dining 101

Ethics & Professional Conduct
Movement Formations
Arrivals & Departures (Strong Side/Weak Side) And (Hard versus Soft)
Practical Exercise on Vehicles

Day 2- (0800 — Until Completion)
Practical Exercise on Vehicles 

Protective Intelligence/Surveillance Detection
Assassinations & Methodologies
State Sponsored Terrorism

Mail Screening
Threat Assessments

Driving & Vehicle Security

Vehicle Searches
Public Relations

Professional Communications

Deescalation Techniques & Conflict Resolution
 

Day 3- (0800- Until Completion)
Practical Exercise on Vehicles

Advances
Site Surveys

Route Planning

Practical Exercise on Route Planning (Laptop Needed)

AIC Briefs

Mission Briefs/Compositions

Motorcade Operations Lecture

Actions on Contact Lecture
Practical Exercise on Advances

Mission Planning

Day 4- (0800 Until Completion)
Practical Exercise on Vehicles 

Working Internationally Lecture
Lessons Learned Lecture
Tools of the Trade

Practical Exercise-Mission Brief
Practical Exercise-Mock Detail
After Action Review of Mock Detail

Personal Security Vulnerability Assessments

Day 5- (0800 Until Completion)

Practical Exercise on Vehicles 

Scenario Drills (Round Table Discussion)

Strategies for Success
The Select Few (Our Alumni)

Practical Exercise-Mission Brief
Practical Exercise-Mock Detail
After Action Review of Mock Detail
Recap of the week with a final review
Final Exam

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