June 17, 2026

FEP Brief 026 — Executive Protection Evolution – Part 1

The evolution of modern executive protection can be traced to pivotal moments in history. Matt François examines how the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901 became a turning point that transformed protective operations. Discover how this historic event influenced the principles of proactive protection, advance planning, and executive security that continue to shape modern executive protection today.

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