Executive Protection

Predictive protection, grounded in operational expertise.

Executive Protection at Cohort runs on three foundations: trust, preparation, and confidence. At home, at work, or on the move, our protection teams handle the details so our clients can focus on what they need to focus on. We anticipate. We plan. We stay out of the way when we can, and we step in decisively when we have to.

Custom-Built Protection Programs

No two clients are alike, and our programs reflect that. Schedules, risk profiles, lifestyles, and preferences all shape how we design coverage. Whether you need a full-time protective detail, residential security, secure transportation, or coverage for a specific event, we build the program around your reality.

• Comprehensive threat and vulnerability assessments
• Flexible service models: ongoing details, temporary deployments, or rapid-response coverage
• Seamless integration into corporate or personal environments

Leadership & Experience

Cohorts’s leadership comes directly from decades of law enforcement and military service.

• Joseph Shelley, CEO & Founder. Joe brings decades of real-world experience in de-escalation, surveillance, and defensive tactics, with a background that includes both law enforcement and martial arts instruction.
• Marc “Israel” Ginez, Managing Director. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer with over 20 years in high-risk operational command, federal coordination, and crisis management.

This foundation means our teams don’t just provide security—they bring the discipline, training, and decision-making of professionals forged in real-world critical environments.

Trained for the work, not the photo op

We recruit from law enforcement, military, and specialized security backgrounds because the work requires real capability. Our agents bring protective driving and route planning, surveillance detection, tactical firearms training, medical response, and readiness for high-threat environments.

• Protective driving and route planning
• Surveillance detection and counter-surveillance
• Tactical firearms and defensive tactics
• Medical response and trauma care
• High-threat environment readiness

This expertise allows us to anticipate and adapt, rather than simply react.

Adaptability: Security Without Disruption

Your life is dynamic—our protection adapts with it.
From last-minute schedule changes to international travel, our agents remain flexible, blending seamlessly into your daily routine. Whether you prefer a low-profile approach or visible deterrence, our detail adjusts to the environment while maintaining constant vigilance.

Protective Intelligence & Advance Operations

Executive Protection is not a passive role. It is deliberate, intelligence-driven, and oriented toward action. Every assignment we run includes protective intelligence and advance operations designed to neutralize threats before they approach the client.

• Protective Intelligence – Continuous monitoring of open-source data, social signals, and environmental conditions to identify risks early.
• Advance Work – Pre-event and travel reconnaissance, site/venue surveys, safe haven identification, and contingency routing (primary, alternate, emergency).
• Surveillance Detection – Varying patterns, route shifts, and anti-surveillance measures that disrupt adversary planning cycles.
• Posture Management – Seamlessly shifting from discreet presence to visible deterrence as conditions dictate, maintaining both discretion and control.
• Interagency Coordination – Collaboration with law enforcement, emergency responders, and stakeholders to ensure layered readiness.

This comprehensive approach ensures that protection is not about reaction—it’s about prevention and preparation, keeping clients safe without unnecessary confrontation.

Predictive Protection: Avoidance Before Confrontation

The best Executive Protection prevents problems before they ever start. Industry standards focus on changing routes, controlling access, and adjusting posture. We push further, integrating a predictive model into every part of how we work.

By combining intelligence, behavioral analysis, and proactive engagement, we remove the opportunity for confrontation before it has a chance to develop. Our work becomes less about visible conflict and more about invisible prevention.

• Risk Modeling – Identifying patterns, triggers, and potential threats before they escalate.
• Environmental Shaping – Adjusting routes, timing, and access controls to steer clear of exposure.
• Soft vs. Hard Posture – Shifting seamlessly between discreet presence and strong deterrence as the situation demands.
• Continuous Review – Pre-mortems, after-action reviews, and live adjustments to ensure constant refinement.

This philosophy reduces exposure, minimizes disruption, and ensures clients experience safety as a constant—not an interruption.

Local and Global Capability

Whether you are in Florida or traveling internationally, Cohort delivers consistent protection. Through our vetted network of trusted partners, we coordinate logistics, security drivers, and protective personnel wherever you need them.

Why Choose Cohort Executive Protection?

• Military & Law Enforcement DNA – Our leadership and teams come from the most disciplined protective environments.
• Adaptability – From boardrooms to public events to international travel, our protection flexes with you.
• Protective Intelligence & Advance Operations – We prevent contact by shaping environments and staying ahead of threats.
• Predictive Model – Our approach removes risks before they surface, minimizing the chance of confrontation.
• Transparent Oversight – Technology-enabled reporting ensures accountability and trust.
• Community & Client Focus – Service is not an add-on—it’s our foundation.