Dignitary and Executive Protection Specialist Course

Dignitary and Executive Protection Training (ISA DPP 101)

A fully accredited Dignitary and Executive Protection training program for law enforcement and private security endorsed by the International Foundation for Protection Officers.

 This program voluntary adheres to the training standards of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETA) and provides specialized training to those who will conduct or support dignitary/executive protective service operations as a single agent or as part of a larger protective detail for elected officials, political appointees, members of the court, corporate executive-level leaders, and private individuals of wealth or other risk factors who are potential targets of terrorism and/or criminal acts.

 Stressing the basic methodology of “protection in-depth” and covering the latest practices of agencies such as the US Secret Service and the unique methods of the military and corporate executive protection teams, ISA course designers placed a strong emphasis on the threat assessment and mitigation process, the use of technology, resource management and the legal considerations involved with providing close protection services.

 Students who attend this seven-day course will be faced with real-world scenarios based on events such as the June 26th, 2018 breach of security of Senator McConnell and Transportation Secretary Chao, and the earlier shooting of House GOP Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana.

 All students at the completion of this training course will fully understand the basic philosophy, mission, and objectives for a protective service agent and the protective detail. @executiveprotectiontraining

 Graduates will be able to take part in, and complete, the required threat assessment and pre-mission planning process and will understand the threats and risks to their Protectee and have demonstrated the proper procedures and skills needed to provide a safe and secure environment around the client in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations.

(7 Days & up to 84 hrs.)
Courses; 7 – 100 Level; 8 – 200 Level; 8 – 300 Level; 4 – 400 Level
Total 27 Course Categories

Medical (MED); History (HIST); Sociology (SOC); Philosophy (PHI); Operations (EPO); Management (MGT); Communications (IPC)

104 Course Learning Objectives; 123 Terminal Learning Objectives; 20 Practical Exercises; 5 Facilitated Discussions; Live Capstone

Mandatory Medical Training Certification

ISA instructors will provide AED/First Aid/CPR and Stop Bleed training not just to registered students of this EP program, but also to those who just need to re-certify their basic medical certification. 

For executive protection agents, this basic level of medical training is critical as well as required by the DCJS PPS 32E program.

This course is a fully accredited training program for law enforcement by the following agencies:

Maryland Police & Corrections Training Commission

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy

Georgia POST

And accepted as part of an officer’s permanent record by the North Carolina Department of Public Safety

Approved for private or corporate security and private investigators by the following agencies:

Endorsed by the International Foundation for Protection Officers

Approved for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Personal Protective Specialist Program 32 E & 32 I

Approved by the North Carolina Private Protective Services Board for 12 CEUs

Approved by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy for CEUs

 Attendance: 

Although this program is open enrollment restrictions do apply and seating is limited, Law Enforcement and Veterans have first priority for seats. Please review the syllabus on the requirements to attend https://www.eptraining.us/courses-master-list/dignitary-and-executive-protection-specialist-course/ and contact us with any questions at 315-486-7854, Mom-Fri 9 am -7 pm, Sat 10 am-3 pm

Tuition: Seven-day program

Special veteran and law enforcement tuition rate $990.00

IFPO members receive a $1000.00 tuition reduction for attending this course. The $1250.00 tuition rate is available to all members of the IFPO in good standing and further tuition rates are available for groups and veterans.

All others cost $2250.00 *Does not include lodging

Group rate savings:

Group of 4: $1250.00 per student a $1000.00 savings 

Group of 3: $1500.00 per student a $750.00 savings 

A team of 2: $1800.00 per student a $450.00 savings

ASIS chapters may request a special rate for their members.