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As a U.S Marine and Law Enforcement Professional, a protective vision became the prime focus after working for over twenty-five years in the intelligence and protection industry. Nelson’s academic background in Homeland Security and Emergency Management has allowed him to understand other risks not traditionally conventional to executive protection yet instrumental to mission success. 360 Protective Solutions was realized in 2021 as a capstone of lessons learned from both real-world applications and academic experience. In addition, Nelson serves as a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS International) for the New York City Chapter. Nelson’s background has earned several designations including Situation Awareness Specialist-Advanced Practitioner (SAS-AP) & Instructor by the Arcuri Group. The International Association of Personal Protection Agents (IAPPA) has recognized Nelson as a Board Certified Close Protection Agent (CCPA). He is a graduate of the Executive Protection Institute and is Board Certified as a Personal Protection Specialist (PPS). Nelson is a certified Active Shooter Survival A.L.I.V.E Instructor.  Nelson is an active contributing law enforcement and security analyst for Bloomberg TV, CBS, and Cheddar News. To find out more about Nelson’s professional background and affiliations, please click on the LinkedIn button below.