Why does the pinnacle in EP Standards still elude us? Why are standards a contentious issue? Hot on the heels of the recent BEPP Executive Protection Operations Conference in Kansas City we are very pleased to bring you key takeaways from James Cameron and Gerard Boniello, Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. This week we are combining the thematic topic of standardization and the work of the BEPP with feedback and a behind the scenes look at the recent conference to ask: How could the ANSII standard improve the industry?What has happened between now and our previous interview with James Cameron?What advice do you have for improving EP training experiences?Key topics that stood out at the EPOC conference this year?Next steps for the BEPP and how you can get involved About James and Gerard: James Cameron Gerard Boniello About the Board of Executive Protection Professionals: Website More about the Circuit: The Circuit Magazine is written and produced by volunteers, most of who are operationally active, working full time in the security industry. The magazine is a product of their combined passion and desire to give something back to the industry. By subscribing to the magazine you are helping to keep it going into the future. Find out more > If you liked this podcast, we have an accompanying weekly newsletter called 'On the Circuit' where we take a deeper dive into the wider industry. Opt in here > The Circuit team is: Elijah ShawJon MossShaun WestPhelim Rowe Connect with Us:  Circuit Magazine BBA Connect NABA Protector British Bodyguard Association