Michael Julian
Second Generation CEO
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Michael D. Julian is President of MPS Security & Protection and a 30-plus-year veteran of the security and investigations industry. He served as President of the California Association of Licensed Investigators (CALI) from 2005 to 2015 and has led executive protection, residential security, and corporate investigations engagements for Fortune 500 principals, high-net-worth families, and public figures across the United States. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.
Since 1967, MPS Security & Protection has delivered professional protective security grounded in respect, coordination, and discretion. We’re a 3rd-generation firm with longstanding client relationships and worldwide connections.
“No two clients are the same, and neither are their needs. We protect what matters most, so you don't have to.” — Our protection is tailored to your risks, lifestyle, and operations.
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Executive protection quotes vary widely for reasons that are rarely explained. Here are the six factors that actually drive the cost of a protection p… By: Michael D. Julian University presidents, provosts, and trustees are public figures on an open campus. Learn how executive protection teams plan coverage for the fall se… By: Michael D. Julian Campaign events put candidates in unscreened crowds on short notice. Learn how executive protection teams plan candidate security, rallies, town halls… By: Michael D. Julian Conferences and trade shows put executives in crowded, open, publicly scheduled venues. Learn how executive protection works at business events, from … By: Michael D. Julian Some terminations carry real risk. Learn how executive protection and security standby support high-risk employee separations, layoffs, and restructur… By: Michael D. Julian A hurricane is a security event, not just a weather event. Learn how executive protection teams plan evacuations, secure residences, and keep principa… By: Michael D. Julian Public events magnify executive risk. A 30-year EP veteran explains what corporate boards should require from executive protection at high-profile eve… By: Michael D. Julian Film and TV productions expose talent to fans, paparazzi, and fixed schedules in public places. Learn how executive protection teams secure sets and l… By: Michael D. JulianRecent MPS Security Insights
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