Tom Patire is one of the most-recognized authorities on child safety, personal safety, security and executive protection in the world.

Tom is known as America’s Leading Personal Safety Expert®, the most publicized bodyguard in the world, and is also a concerned parent. Tom has appeared on numerous television programs and networks, including FOX, Montel, Rachael Ray, Geraldo At Large, Good Morning America, CBS Morning Show, CNN, WPIX, WOR, and Inside Edition. His child safety program has received an EMMY AWARD nomination in Educational Programming. Tom also has been featured in such major magazines and newspapers as Family Circle, Redbook, Fortune Magazine, Cosmopolitan, TV Digest, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Black Belt, Counter Terrorism and Crain's Business.

For more than a quarter of a century, Tom has dedicated his life to the protection and safety of individuals. Tom still bodyguards many famous sports and entertainment figures, diplomats and corporate leaders. Through his lecture series and many educational programs, Tom has trained thousands of people from every walk of life, every age and every level of ability, to help transform fear in their lives into empowerment. Tom has impacted the lives of tens of thousands of individuals with his top selling book “Tom Patire’s Personal Protection Handbook,” his DVD products, and interactive
training programs delivered at his more the 1,000 licensed Family Safety Centers nationwide.

Tom graduated from William Paterson University with a BA in Human Movements and Science. As president and founder of five companies, Tom is a seasoned and successful entrepreneur. As both an author and motivational speaker, Tom is frequently sought after for public appearances. Tom resides in New Jersey with his son.