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Karl de la Guerra Launches Personal Brand in the United States

02-04-2013

Charlotte, North Carolina (Monday, February 4, 2013) - Career protective services provider and key member of the International Bodyguard & Security Services Association, Karl de la Guerra, has announced the launch of his personal brand Karl de la Guerra, Inc. today, from his office in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Beginning as an international security consultant group, de la Guerra has planned a rapid expansion of his company in the areas of Executive Protection and Protective Services Training.

"We are currently securing licensing agreements that will expand our corporate operations throughout the Eastern United States and will greatly enhance our existing international offerings", says de la Guerra.

Sources close to de la Guerra, say his global protective services brand will include the launch of a media and publications division later this year.

At Your Service...

"As a citizen of this community, I believe that Charlotte
can become a safer city. At Karl de la Guerra, Inc. we
conduct protective services training for private citizens,
law enforcement, corporations and militaries. We are
uniquely staffed and equipped to promote safety within
our community.  Building safer neighborhoods is why
we do what we do. And we enjoy doing business with
those who believe what we believe; that safe homes,
safer families and strong communities are a true
foundation upon which to build great cities and
international partnerships."
- Karl de la Guerra, Founder & CEO

Karl de la Guerra, PPS, CLSS
-International Security Consultant
-Protective Services Instructor
Based in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA)

State Certified Instructor
Executive Protection
N. C. PPSB CE Course #11-660

Internationally Certified Instructor
Executive Protection & Firearms
IBSSA Certificate #: 00137/20AA

State Licensed Private Investigator Associate
(North Carolina Bodyguard License)
License #: 3932-PIA

As a veteran owned company, we proudly support the

   WWP

Professional - Discreet - Effective

-Graduate of Class 62A from the prestegious Executive
Protection Institute of Berryville, Virginia.
-An academy Honor Graduate, Top Gun Award winner and
recipient of the Sheriff's Unit Citation from the Maricopa
County Sheriff's Office, Phoenix, Arizona.
-While serving in the United States Air Force, worked as
personal bodyguard for Generals, Diplomats and VIP's
in the U.S. and overseas. Recipient of the 6009th
Security Police Training Squadron Commandant's Award.
-33 years of combined experience in military, law
enforcement and international security operations.
-Invited for the past 6 years to instruct at the National
Law Enforcement Academy in Budapest, Hungary, on
behalf of the IBSSA.
-Recently headed a 13-member protection detail for a
high-profile global media network during the Democratic
National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

ITC
KDI instructor Steve Bailey (front) and pilot Nic Novelli at our
International Training Center in Gastonia, North Carolina.

Current Documents:
-US Passport
-International Driving Permit
-American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED certification
-Mental Health First Aid USA certification
-Concealed Handgun Permit (#NC281921).

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TNTES
Karl de la Guerra is proud to support TnT Executive
Services as a member of their Board of Directors.
www.tntes.com
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Karl de la Guerra, Inc. is pleased to announce our
first international alliance, joining forces with Stefan
Consulting, Ltd. of London, England.
                        Stefan
Stefan Consulting (securityconsultinternational.com)
is a European protective services organization founded
by Mr. Andras Stefan, a name well known within the
European security and aviation community.

Karl de la Guerra, Inc. and Stefan Consulting, Ltd.
will immediately begin corroborating on various
international projects that promise to have a positive
impact on the European security and public safety
community.

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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY -

PPSB Course #11-660 - Executive Protection

This 8-hour course is designed for North Carolina
Private Investigators needing to obtain eight
classroom hours of Continuing Education.

This course is also recommended for security
professionals seeking to obtain a comprehensive
overview of Corporate Executive Protection.

Approved and registered with the
North Carolina Department of Justice Private
Protective Services Board (PPSB), this course is
also accepted by the South Carolina Law Enforcement
Division as Continuing Education for South Carolina
licensed Private Investigators.

The next class will be held at our training center
in Gastonia, on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, from
8 AM to 5 PM, instructed by Karl de la Guerra.

Cost of this course is $150.00

To register and for more information, please call
704-607-8762.

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Executive Protection Services

All personnel of Karl de la Guerra, Inc. operating
as Executive Protection Agents (bodyguards) in
North Carolina are licensed through Vogue
Investigations, Inc. of Durham, North Carolina.

www.vogueinvestigations.com

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Helicopter Operations

Aviation support for Karl de la Guerra, Inc. is provided
by Queen City Helicopter, Inc. (www.qcheli.com)

QC Heli

-VIP Transportation           -Aerial Photography
-GPS Ground Tracking         -Tactical Training

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K-9 Operations

K-9 support for Karl de la Guerra, Inc. is provided by
Safe and Found, LLC (www.safeandfound.us)

-K-9 and Handler Patrol      -Explosive Detection

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Karl de la Guerra, Inc. is endorsed by Starks Training
Institute (www.danstarks.com) 704-392-7233


                       "Don't Be A Victim"

We hope you enjoyed our March 23rd, 2013 episode
of Bodyguard Lifestyle on Blog Talk Radio when we
were joined by Emmy Award winner Dan Starks.

Training offered by Starks Training Institute includes:
-North Carolina Concealed Handgun Carry
-General Safety & Awareness (use of OC spray included)
-Realtor Safety Course
-Campus Safety Course
-Senior Citizen Safety Course
-In-house Corporate Safety Course
-Mall-walker Awareness Course

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ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

We are proud to participate in these organizations:

MPI
Meeting Professionals International
www.mpiweb.org

International Bodyguard & Security Services Association
www.ibssa.org
Country Representative for the IBSSA in the U. S.

FEMERAID
www.femeraid.org
Coordinator for FEMERAID International in the U. S.

Sovereign Order of Cyprus
www.orderofcyprus.org

CRP
Charlotte Regional Partnership
www.charlotteusa.com

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
www.charlottechamber.com

Visit Charlotte
www.charlottesgotalot.com

World Affairs Council of Charlotte
www.worldaffairscharlotte.org

The Charlotte City Club
www.charlottecityclub.com

FBI InfraGard
www.infragard.net

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News & Media Featuring Karl de la Guerra:

Robb Report (The International Magazine of Travel and Leisure)
"Protect and Serve" p. 121
January 1, 2012
www.robbreport.com/Paid-Issue/Wings-Water-Protect-and-Serve?mpid=1

WCNC (NBC)
"Training Under Way for Bodyguards During DNC"
August 28, 2012
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Training-under-way-for-bodyguards-during-DNC-167661545.html

WSOC (ABC)
"Security Firms Likely Busy During DNC"
August 16, 2012
www.wsoctv.com/news/local/local-security-firms-will-likely-be-busy-during-dn/nRC5W/

WBTV (CBS)
"Cover Story: Small Plane Terror Threat"
September 7, 2011
www.wbtv.com/story/15078292/cover-story-airport-security-are-we-any-safer?clienttype+printable

WFAE (NPR)
"Charlotte's International Bodyguards"
February 6, 2012
www.wfae.org/post/charlottes-international-bodyguards

WTVI (PBS)
"A Healthier Charlotte: Crime in the Queen City"
September 19, 2012
http://cltblog.com/37837

NEWS 14 Carolinas
"Security Experts Say Colorado Shooting a Lesson
For The Future"
July 20, 2012
http://charlotte.news14.com/content/top_stories/661123/security-experts-say-colorado-shooting-tragedy-is-lesson-for-future

Karl is published in the U. S. Department of Justice
NCJRS Library Collection. NCJRS Publication # NCJ
178005, titled Threats to the Government Office.

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