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Former CIA agent Michael W. Trott offers wisdom on executive protection (EP) in The Protected. He draws on his years of experience protecting public- and private-sector VIPs.

What is unusual in the book’s approach is its audience focus. This is not a text on the art and science of protecting people. Rather, it presents the considerations that consumers of EP services need to understand prior to engaging those services. Yet, the EP professional can gain much insight from the discussion.

OK, let’s take a fun little look at Hollywood depictions of surveillance, surveillance detection and general covert operations.

First, understand that I’m a huge movie buff, so I’m not about to pour any scorn on the film industry for what it gets wrong. Movies and TV shows are for fun and so is this article so no need to take things too seriously here. If you do want to get my serious take on the matter, please check out my previous article, Tips & Suggestions For Covert Operators.