Today, an application named Protector, now available on the Apple App Store, describes itself as offering users the ability to arrange on-the-spot, armed personal security services, coupled with transportation in a vehicle.
As a gamer, I’d rephrase that like this: “In the App Store, you’ll find me – the Protector app. With just a tap, I can arrange for ex-military and retired law enforcement professionals to stand guard when you need personal security. For now, this service is exclusive to New York City and Los Angeles.
Protector states that their staff consists of active duty or retired law enforcement professionals. When enlisting, users have the option to customize the number of Escalades or comparable vehicles in their private motorcade (currently limited to 3). Additionally, they can pick the type of uniform worn by the guards, with options ranging from business formal, business casual, and tactical casual.
[Note: The term ‘Escalade’ is a specific model of vehicle made by Cadillac, so it might not always be clear to readers who are not familiar with the brand.]
In Los Angeles, the price for one security guard and a car service for a minimum booking period of 5 hours is given as $1,000, in addition to an annual membership fee of $129. A cost-sharing feature is available to help make private security more affordable by allowing users to share costs with up to five other individuals.
A promotional video shared in January on their account showcases a hypothetical situation using footage of the tragic shooting of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, which occurred outside a hotel in Manhattan. The narrator explains, “Let’s imagine a scenario where our Protector was present.” Subsequently, various scenarios are portrayed, demonstrating how a Protector guard could have potentially thwarted the attempted murder.
Previously employed Meta product manager Nikita Bier, inventor of the gas social network app which was bought by Discord, stated that he’s been acting as a consultant for Protector. On his professional platform, he labeled Protector as “a service like Uber, but instead of cars, it handles weapons.
The need for skilled, seasoned security professionals has never been greater, yet the field has been reluctant to embrace modernization,” Bier, who is also an investor in Protector, stated in a press release. Alongside Bier, Balaji Srinivasan, Rocco Basilico, and Charles Songhurst were listed as investors in the app.
Nick Sarath heads Protector, an organization that boasts a sister app called Patrol. Marketed as a community-driven neighborhood security solution, Patrol encourages neighbors to pool resources for services such as patrol cars. Prior to this, Sarath was a co-founder of Poparazzi, a photo sharing platform, and has experience as a product designer at Meta, as per his LinkedIn profile.
Currently, at the point of release, “Protector” ranks as the 14th most frequently used application within the Travel category. It follows closely behind the app associated with Frontier Airlines, while outranking the app related to Spirit Airlines.
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2025-02-20 01:54