The Protection Agent’s Guide to Identifying the Potentially Violent Subject or Threat Assessments on the Run

I began my career in the U.S. Secret Service during the Nixon era, and one of my first full-time protection assignments was in 1972 when I was assigned to the campaign trail with Senator George McGovern. In those days, an agent, especially a young, single agent, was expected to spend some time on the road; 8 months and 22 days later, I had my fill of solid protection! But I can honestly say I visited just about every state in the continental U.S. during that time period — that has to count for something!