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.

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