Threats to an executive constitute a business risk, by protecting the executive, a valuable corporate asset, EP fulfils a legitimate part of the organization’s risk management mission. EP can reduce those dangers, enabling executives to concentrate on business and giving them the necessary confidence to travel and concentrate fully on the business at hand. A good EP program costs less than the benefits it produces or the damage it prevents. The overriding need to get the executive out of danger underscores the mission of executive protection officers. The DPFL Officer is trained to get the executive out of danger and avoid opponents rather than pursuing them. The Officer concentrates on shielding and moving the Client out of danger, leaving apprehension of the attacker to the police.