At the Republican National Convention, REX Group delivered close protection for high-value assets at one of the most politically sensitive and high-profile gatherings in the nation. Our team coordinated secure movements through restricted areas, managed transitions to and from key locations, and oversaw protection during on-stage speeches, private dinners, and media interviews. Working in sync with event organizers, local law enforcement, and venue staff, we ensured that principals moved seamlessly through crowded environments while maintaining discretion and security. This coverage showcased REX Group’s ability to provide trusted protection in high-stakes political arenas where visibility, timing, and risk management are critical.
Overview / Introduction
- Event Name & Type: 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC) – Multi-Day Political Protection Detail
- Client Profile: Multiple high-level political campaigns attending the RNC, requiring seamless personal security, event access, and transport coordination
- Date & Location: 6-day operation during the RNC in Milwaukee, WI
Objectives & Challenges
Security Objectives
REX Group was contracted to lead the protection and logistical support for multiple political figures and campaign teams during the RNC. Key objectives included:
- Managing a large protective workforce across 50+ political events and venues
- Ensuring personal security, transportation, and lawful coordination for high-visibility candidates
- Adhering to federal-level protocols while moving in and out of secure zones
- Acting as liaison between campaign teams, drivers, law enforcement, and federal agencies
Unique Challenges
- Rapid-fire scheduling with 50+ political events across 6 days
- Coordinating between 7 distinct political campaign staffs, each with separate needs, personalities, and timelines
- Operating within multiple high-security federal zones, requiring real-time coordination with U.S. Secret Service
- Synchronizing movement of VVIPs, drivers, and security agents amid public crowds, media coverage, and protest potential
- Maintaining chain-of-command clarity across a 45-agent rotating team while upholding REX Group’s standards of excellence
Our Approach
Planning & Assessment
- Pre-convention meetings with campaign staff, venue security heads, and local police
- Integrated scheduling systems to assign and rotate agents based on evolving needs
- Internal REX briefings conducted daily to align teams on updated movement plans, Secret Service guidance, and campaign-specific protocols
Team Deployment
- A team of 45 highly trained agents deployed in tactical rotation throughout the event
- Assignment groups included:
- Candidate and campaign VVIP protection
- Driver escort and transport security
- Advance event teams for staging and recon
- Communication coordinators embedded with campaign staff
Technology Used
- Secure, encrypted comms platform across agent teams
- Live route tracking and dispatch coordination for escort vehicles
- Credential verification tech for access to secure political zones
Federal & Local Coordination
- Direct collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service to ensure compliance with all federally mandated protective protocols
- Joint efforts with local law enforcement and FBO security to manage movement in and out of both secured and unsecured spaces
- Coordinated driver vetting and route clearance to ensure timely VVIP transfers
Execution & Results
Operational Highlights
- Managed over 50 events in 6 days with zero security failures
- Provided tailored security solutions to 7 different campaign teams simultaneously
- Successfully moved principals in and out of federal-level secure environments with no delays or breaches
- Maintained operational readiness and a seamless client experience, despite high media attention, protest activity, and traffic congestion
Federal Integration
REX agents worked alongside U.S. Secret Service daily to:
- Pre-clear routes
- Maintain zone-specific compliance
- Transition VVIPs across jurisdictions without interrupting federal protective strategies
- Deliver full situational awareness to REX and campaign command nodes
Metrics
- 45 agents deployed
- 6 days of continuous, multi-shift operations
- 50+ candidate movements executed
- 7 political campaigns successfully supported
- 0 delays, breaches, or incidents reported
Key Takeaways / Value Delivered
- REX Group successfully demonstrated large-scale security team leadership in a politically charged, high-security environment
- We proved our ability to collaborate directly with U.S. Secret Service, align with federal protocol, and operate with precision
- The event reinforced our reputation as a trusted protective partner for high-level political figures operating in the national spotlight
- Our elite agents delivered not just protection—but confidence, control, and command clarity in one of the most demanding operational settings of the year
