PERSONAL AND Executive Protection Services

Provided by FAST Response LLC | Lead Operator: Al Schultz

Al Schultz, Owner and Operator of FAST Response LLC, brings decades of elite-level experience in personal and executive protection. He has received specialized training from both the U.S. Secret Service and Blackwater Security (now Constellis), equipping him with the highest standards in threat assessment, close protection operations, and risk mitigation.

Experience & Credentials

  • Executive Protection Operations:
    Al has conducted comprehensive threat assessments, advance site surveys, and venue security planning for political figures, corporate executives, dignitaries, and high-profile individuals. His portfolio includes security coordination for:

    • Presidential candidates (including Joe Biden and Donald Trump) – outer perimeter protection in cooperation with the U.S. Secret Service

    • WA State Governors (Christine Gregoire, Jay Inslee)

    • Mayors and local officials (e.g., Mayor of Tacoma)

    • Prominent business leaders and state government officials

  • Law Enforcement & Tactical Leadership:
    As a SWAT Team Leader for a major municipal agency, Al was responsible for planning and executing tactical security details in high-risk environments. His background includes:

    • Certification by the Department of Homeland Security

    • Completion of the Federal Air Marshal “Flying While Armed” training program

    • Extensive command experience in critical incident response and VIP protection zones

  • Advanced Defensive Training & Instruction:
    Al is a recognized subject matter expert and former Master Control Tactics Instructor for the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC). His teaching credentials include:

    • Edged Weapons Defense

    • Weapon Retention & Firearms Survival

    • Ground Survival Tactics

    • Instructor roles at the Basic Law Enforcement Academy (BLEA)

Discreet, Adaptive, and Client-Centric Protection

FAST Response LLC delivers professional protection that is non-intrusive, discreet, and responsive to the client’s lifestyle and business context. Al Schultz specializes in blending into environments while maintaining vigilance for emerging threats. Whether in corporate boardrooms, political events, or private functions, he provides a protective presence that is:

  • Subtle yet effective

  • Calm under pressure

  • Trained to act decisively if a situation escalates

Custom-Tailored Protection Services

At FAST Response LLC, executive protection services are designed around your unique personal or organizational needs. From one-on-one shadowing to full-team security details, we ensure your safety without compromising comfort, privacy, or professionalism.

Contact us today to discuss how we can support your personal security or executive protection requirements with confidence and discretion.