Learn the latest innovative, tested, and proven tactics from instructors actively performing High-Risk Dignitary Protection.

The SGI training staff is comprised of operators from both the military and law enforcement Special Operations Communities.

SGI is a U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service Provider. This course is taught by instructors currently performing on U.S. Department of State protective contracts domestically and abroad.

The SGI High-Risk Dignitary Protection Course in June is being hosted by the City of Mountain View Police Department SWAT Team in Mountain View, California. This is a very ambitious and challenging  4-day (40) hour training program. This course is designed to prepare operators for placement on a dignitary protection detail. Our course focuses on Diplomatic Security and Executive Protection in-country and abroad.

Tactics and techniques taught during this course are combined with realistic training scenarios to test the operator as an individual, a team-member, and as a team-leader of a protective detail. This course was created using the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Services model in conjunction with the vast real-world experiences of our instructors.

Course content includes:

• Organization of a Protective Detail

• Protective Operations Planning and Briefing

• Threat and Vulnerability Assessments

• Route and Site Security Surveys and Checklists

• Business, Home, Hotel, and Venue Security

• Advance Team Operations

• Protective "Diamond" Formations

• Vehicle Motorcade Operations

• Downed/Disabled Limo Recovery

• "Driver-Down" Drills

• Counter-Assault and Counter-Ambush Drills

• Counter Assault Team Element

• Attack on Principal - Drills

• NEW - SWAT Team - CAT Response and Responsibilities

• NEW - SWAT Team - High Profile Inmate Transportation

• NEW - SWAT Team - Witness Protection and Transportation

• NEW - Combat Tac-Med

• Current Terrorist and Criminal Threats

• Identification of Improvised Explosive Devices

• Extensive Advanced Firearms Training

• "Reality-Based" FTX Scenarios

Equipment Requirements:

• BDU's/ or other Training Uniform (w/ cover garment for concealment)
• Casual Civilian Attire w/ cover garment
• Hip Holster (capable of being concealed)
• Handgun (500 rounds of ammo)
• (3) High-Cap Pistol Magazines
• Magazine Pouches (handgun)
• Optional - SMG / Carbine w/ Tactical Sling (500 rounds of ammo)
• Range Bag (eye and ear protection, cleaning gear)
• Soft Body Armor
• Vehicles (will be provided on range day unless you choose to work with your own)