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AdvanceWork at TEPP Fall 2026: Meet Us in Austin, November 14
AdvanceWork is sponsoring TEPP Fall 2026 — the Texas Executive Protection Professionals event on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Austin, TX. Meet our team at the W Hotel Downtown.
What Features Should an Executive Protection Platform Have?
A practical, operator-first checklist of the features that actually matter in executive protection software — and the gaps EP teams most often discover in the field.
Bring Your Own AI: Connect Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude to Your Executive Protection Operation
The AI assistant your team already trusts — Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude — can now work directly inside AdvanceWork. Off by default, permission-scoped, and audit-logged.
AdvanceWork at CPC 2026: Join Us in San Diego for IPSB's 10th Anniversary Close Protection Conference
AdvanceWork is exhibiting and sponsoring at CPC 2026 — IPSB's 10th anniversary Close Protection Conference, December 8–11 in San Diego. Come see how modern EP teams plan advances, run missions, and manage protectees in one platform.
Church Security: A Complete Guide for Churches and Safety Teams
Everything a church needs to build and run an effective safety ministry — from forming a team and writing a plan to training, coordination, and the tools that keep it organized.
Armed vs. Unarmed Church Security: How to Decide
A balanced guide to one of the hardest church-safety decisions — the legal, insurance, training, and cultural factors that go into whether a church security team is armed.
Church Security Team Training and Best Practices
The competencies a church safety team should train on and the habits that keep it effective — from de-escalation and medical readiness to drills, briefings, and after-action review.
Church Security Team Roles and Structure Explained
Who does what on a church safety team — the key roles, how to structure them by church size, and how to keep coverage organized across services and campuses.
How to Start a Church Security Team: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide for churches standing up a safety ministry — from leadership mandate and volunteer recruiting to roles, training, planning, and coordination.
How to Write a Church Security Plan (with Template Outline)
A practical outline for a church security and emergency action plan — every section your safety ministry should put in writing so the team responds consistently.
How to Build a Dignitary Protection Program for Your Department
A practical, step-by-step guide for police departments standing up a dignitary or executive protection program — from scope and team to SOPs, coordination, and tools.
Who Provides Dignitary Protection in the U.S.?
A clear breakdown of who provides dignitary protection in the U.S. — federal agencies, state and local law enforcement, and private firms.