The problem is, being independent can leave a provider vulnerable and left to fate when it comes to matters of security. As many of you know, I am a major firearms enthusiast, owning several boomsticks myself. However, the reality is if I had a dead grip on an XDM everytime I was meeting a new client, it would be an uncomfortable experience for both the client and myself.
We all know mace is going to do little more to slow an assailant down, and tazers are iffy. Bringing a friend-turned-bodygaurd to every meet and greet is awkward for all parties involved and won't do much good if shit really hits the fan anyways. So what's a girl to do to keep herself safe in a non-invasive/disruptive manner?
Well, here's my advice:
Executive protection: Hire a professional. If you find the right one, a bodygaurd is a trained professional (typically with military experience) who has been trained to respond to hostage rescue situations if need be. Not to say a client-turned-nightmare is going to hold you hostage per se, but Holly's rapist for instance is a situation these people are no stranger to.
It's not quite what one might picture based on movie experience. I don't tote a bodygaurd with me to every meet. It takes a bit of coordination and effort to make a deal like this work flawlessly without being invasive to my profession. If I'm meeting someone I don't know, I let them know and they have a specialist in the area I'll be monitoring to ensure the meeting goes smoothly. The main one I typically work with is a former B.O.P.E officer from Rio De Janiero who worked as a counter-terrorist (neat huh?!). Knowing you have your own legal Jack Bauer ready to pull you out of a bad situation guns a'blazing is pretty comforting and lets you just relax and provide an excellent experience without reservation for security!
The fees I've arranged are nominal, they really let you 'reserve' them for a small amount, only charging a full fee if you actually require them to go all S.W.A.T team on some hapless jackass (which unfortunately I have had to do at this point, and all I can say is "woah"... wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that
). But shopping around, as with anything, is always a must. One of the first agencies I reviewed was going to charge thousands just to keep me on standby...So ladies, PLEASE, keep yourselves safe and happy. Piece of mind is too valuable for any bank account to hold, and being a nervous wreck around your clients isn't going to let you provide a great experience that you'll both enjoy.
Be safe!!
REMEMBER:
- From what I've seen, agencies sometimes say whatever to make themselves look meaner, tougher and more capable. Do your research and verify the agency to ensure you're working with people who actually have the capabilities they say they do!
- Shop around, some agencies seem to charge an arm and a leg to keep you safe. Explain (in vague detail of course lol) your situation and try to work out a payment that won't dent your budget to an insane level.
- Some agencies will actually do background checks at your request. Neat huh!
- Technology is crazy these days, and using it to your advantage can keep the need for a man-in-black to remain posted outside your hotel room door. There's OVERT and COVERT protection. You'll want COVERT. Nobody wants to look passed your curves to see a blackwater agent standing there just checkin' in lol.
(put away the hand cannon missy...my wang needs to be the biggest barrel in the room.)
