The State Department’s Bureau of Diplomatic Security has developed rigorous standards
(called the World Wide Personal Protective Services - WPPS program) that private security
companies must meet in order to compete effectively and win awards This program establishes the highest standard for contracting and posting private security firms in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan for two major functions: (1) static guard services that protect their facilities (Force Protection) and (2) personal security details (PSD) and security escorts (Convoys Protection). To work in State Department missions, an operative must pass a selective personnel screening process that includes a rigorous training program and standards vetting process that include physical and psychological fitness, previous experience, skills proficiency, integrity, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
The Whitestone Group has adopted equivalent standards for all operatives who are posted
in high risk theaters whether our client is a branch of government or from the private sector.
We provide experienced Tier One (military or police Special Operations Group backgrounds)
operatives for PSD and Convoy Protection details. We use both Tier One and Tier Two (conventional military and police backgrounds) operatives for force protection operations. These operatives are trained and experienced in providing protection in high-risk areas utilizing military tactics as well as protective services tactics.
As with our personal protection agents, we hire experienced operatives who come from military, local, state and federal law enforcement backgrounds and who have been specifically trained in personal protection, NATO-based small unit CQB tactics, and force protection protocols. Regardless of background, agents are also screened for their abilities to perform Tier One and Tier Two deployments. Once the agent has passed all preconditions for employment, they are vetted with a due diligence check to ensure that each agent will perform his or her duties in a professional and discrete manner.
The Whitestone Group maintains a roster of prescreened international high risk operatives
who possess a variety of regional geographic and cultural knowledge as well as various
language skills. Once a team of operatives has been chosen to perform a specific contract,
they are tested for (1) Physical condition, (2) Contract-specific protocols and tactics and (3)
Proficiency in the specific skills they possess (area knowledge, languages, paramedic, intelligence services, CRBN/EOD, K-9, convoy/motorcade driver, small arms and crew-served
weapons), before being deployed.
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