Carlus D. Page is the CEO & Director of the Defense Pro Security Group, LLC, headquartered in Gulfport, MS. He brings over two decades of combined experience in law enforcement, military service, executive protection, and security operations. With fifteen (15) years in law enforcement, including service as a former Police Chief, he has led organizations through complex operational, administrative, and crisis-driven environments while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, and public trust.

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Carlus is a United States Marine Corps veteran with eight (8) years of honorable service, where discipline, leadership under pressure, and mission-focused execution became foundational to his professional approach. His background is further strengthened by academic studies in Public Relations and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi, with a minor in Speech Communications thereby equipping him with strong communication skills, media awareness, and strategic messaging capabilities—critical assets in today’s public-facing security landscape.

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As a Professional Executive Protection Agent, Protector, or Bodyguard, he has extensive experience protecting high-value clients and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNW). His expertise spans protective intelligence, advance work, threat mitigation, crisis management, and close protection operations in dynamic and high-risk environments.

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He is highly trained in nonverbal communication, firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, and ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training), with a strong emphasis on decision-making under stress, situational awareness, and lawful use of force. His leadership and operational effectiveness have earned him awards in organizational leadership and management.

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An alumnus of ICON Global, he remains committed to continuous professional development, mentorship, and raising industry standards across the protection industry, law enforcement, and private security sectors. His career reflects a steadfast dedication to service, leadership, and the protection of people, assets, and reputations at the highest level.