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Protective Driving Recertification

Course Fee:  Sedan: $2,495.00     SUV:  $2,695.00    Armored SUV:  $2,950.00

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A two-day program designed specifically for those who have graduated from a recognized protective driving program within the last two years, this course allows students to refresh perishable behind-the-wheel skills and learn the latest in advanced driving and security techniques. This hands-on program is universally recognized as one of the most effective refresher courses available today.

Course Schedule for 2026

LocationCourse Dates
Zachary, LAFebruary 11-12
PoconoApril 22-23
PoconoMay 20-21
PoconoJune 24-25
PoconoJuly 22-23
PoconoAugust 19-20
PoconoSeptember 16-17
PoconoSeptember 30-October 1
PoconoOctober 21-22
RRCJA – Fredericksburg, VANovember 18-19

All courses include the Night Driving Module on day 1 of the 2-day program

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Surveillance Detection a Practical Perspective

Surveillance Detection: a Practical Perspective

Recognizing that while the Solo Practitioner approach – where one protection practitioner is responsible for managing the wide range of risks their Principal may face – is not the optimum approach to doing so, it is in fact being effectively implemented far more often and successfully than many in the profession would care to admit, it’s worthwhile to take a closer look at the strategies and tactics which contribute to the effectiveness of the Solo Practitioner paradigm.

Welcome my friend to Karjackistan

Welcome, My Friend, to Karjackistan!

KarjackistanTM is a place where all of the challenges and hazards of driving on the mean streets of cities and towns around the world converge, from errant pedestrians to potential accidents and deliberate ambushes.

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