Protecting What Matters Most
R.L. Oatman & Associates, Inc. has been a trusted leader in executive protection for over 30 years. We specialize in IRS 132 Independent Security Studies, strategic threat and risk assessments, and the design and review of elite executive protection programs. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, high-profile individuals, and international security teams seeking expert guidance and proven methodologies.
Executive Protection Services
Our approach to personal protection is grounded in the belief that the best protective assistance is an effective blend of facilitation and security. We currently provide personnel support, investigative assistance, and security advice to a number of domestic and international clients.
Executive Protection Training
We specialize in executive protection training for the corporate, government, and private sectors. Fortune 500 corporations, U.S. Government Agencies, and private families have entrusted us with the training of their personnel at our Executive Protection Training Programs since 1994.
Risk & Vulnerability Assessments
R.L. Oatman & Associates, Inc. provides in depth and detailed threat assessment and risk management services for personal and corporate clients. Our unique interview and assessment methodology is the gold standard, enabling security teams to appropriately resource and manage their programs.
From Crisis to Confidence: Strengthening Executive Protection Programs After the UnitedHealthcare Attack
From Crisis to Confidence: Strengthening Executive Protection Programs After the UnitedHealthcare Attack The recent attack on UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has raised urgent questions about how we protect corporate leaders. I’ve shared a practical framework for strengthening executive protection programs—grounded in experience, not hype. 📄 From Crisis to Confidence: Strengthening Executive Protection Programs After the UnitedHealthcare Attack
5 Hidden Vulnerabilities in Executive Travel Security – And How to Fix Them
When executives travel, whether for board meetings, investor conferences, site visits, or international deals, the risks they face multiply dramatically. It’s not just about where they’re going or what they’re doing; it’s about the structure (or lack thereof) behind their movement. Even companies with solid executive protection protocols often overlook subtle but critical gaps in travel security. Based on decades of experience safeguarding high-profile leaders in complex environments, here are five of the most common vulnerabilities we see - and what you can do about them. 1. Unstructured or Ad Hoc Itineraries The Risk:Many executive trips are coordinated last-minute or pieced together from multiple sources, travel departments, executive assistants, and external partners. This fragmented approach makes it easy to [...]
1 Seat Remaining for Our Exclusive 3 Day Fundamentals Program at the Dallas Cowboys’ Training Center
1 Seat Remaining for Our Exclusive 3 Day Fundamentals Program at the Dallas Cowboys' Training Center! Join us for an intensive three-day Executive Protection training program that blends foundational concepts with hands-on exercises and immersive scenario work. Designed for law enforcement, military, and private sector professionals, this course builds practical skills essential to safeguarding public officials, high net worth individuals, and other at-risk principals. Hosted onsite at the Dallas Cowboys’ world-class facility in Frisco, Texas, this unique experience offers a “back to basics” approach that benefits both new and experienced practitioners. Space is extremely limited—secure your spot today.
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