90: Tour Protection: Safeguarding Celebrities and Everyday Safety with Todd Fox

In Episode 90, Sofia interviews Todd Fox. Fox is the Founder and Managing Director of the Close Protection Corps, a specialized services firm established in 1999, providing protective services to celebrities, dignitaries, and executives in challenging environments. Known for successful operations in regions like Mexico, Colombia, Iraq, and Russia, the firm’s high-profile clients have included Madonna, Janet Jackson, Supreme Court Justices, and UN Officials.A former U.S. Marine with 12 years of service, Todd's diverse assignments included operating with JTF-6 and unique "B" billet roles. He transitioned to law enforcement, creating and training a special response team for significant national events, and is a graduate of advanced programs at the Counterterrorism Division of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. Certified by the Force Science Institute, he is a recognized Use of Force Analyst.Todd is also a lifelong martial artist, holding black belts in three disciplines, and boasts a professional MMA record of 10-2. He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion and actively trains in BJJ and Muay Thai.An accomplished author, Todd has written three books on protective service operations and one on force instruction, with titles such as *Protection for & from Humanity* and *All Access: The Secrets of Tour Security*. His upcoming book, *UNDERPINNING: Foundational Concepts in Force Instruction*, is expected in August 2023.Join us on the She Shield Podcast as we delve into the world of high-stakes protective operations with Todd Fox.Join us as we delve into Todd's vast experience and insights in protective services, martial arts, and law enforcement on this episode of the She Shield Podcast.Follow the pod on instagram for more episode updates @sheshieldpod. Thank you all for your encouragement and support. If you are interested in exclusive content, become a Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/sheshieldpodPodcast Sponsors: Links and CodesBig Tex Ordnance: your soon-to-be favorite retailer for all of your firearms needs. Use code “FIT4FIA” for 10% off your BTO order and to support the pod via https://www.bigtexordnance.com/?ref=79990 Walkers Inc. Hearing Protection: Use code “SHESHIELD20” to save and to support the pod https://www.walkersgameear.com/ SOG: Use code “SHESHIELD” to save and to support the pod https://sogknives.com/ GPS Range Bags: Use code “SHESHIELD20” to save and to support the pod https://www.goutdoorsproducts.com/ Birchwood Casey: Use code “SHESHIELD20” to save and to support the pod  https://www.birchwoodcasey.com/ Cold Steel: Use code “SHESHIELD20” to save and to support the pod https://www.coldsteel.com/ Ciguera Gear:  https://ciguera.com/ All links: https://linktr.ee/sheshieldpodHold My Guns Firearms Storage for Those in Need: https://www.holdmyguns.org/Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. Todd's Website2. Todd's Books on Amazon