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Protector App Launches, Offering On-Demand Armed Security in NYC and LA

  • A new app called Protector allows users to book armed security guards on-demand, gaining popularity after the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
  • Protector is only available in New York City and Los Angeles and includes active duty or retired law enforcement and military personnel for hire.
  • Critics argue that Protector caters to the wealthy elite and exacerbates inequality, while supporters see it as necessary in today's climate of threats.
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Penn LivePenn Live

Need a bodyguard? New app lets you hire security on demand

Protector, a new app that debuted in the Apple Store earlier this week, lets users hire on-demand personal security.

·Harrisburg, United States
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EuronewsEuronews

Need armed guards at the push of a button? There's an app for that

The Protector app has seen an uptick in downloads following the assassination of UnitedHeathcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.

·France
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The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter

“Uber With Guns”: On-Demand Armed Guard App Launches After UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Protector bills itself as being a personal security service that hopes to capitalize on wealthy individuals who need a lift — plus a bodyguard and a Escalade motorcade.

·Los Angeles, United States
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The RegisterThe Register

Protector launches to appify the personal security space

Black Escalade motorcade sold separately

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BreitbartBreitbart

'Uber for Armed Guards' App Rushes to Market Following Assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

A new app called Protector, which allows users to book armed security guards on-demand, has gone viral after rushing to market in the wake of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

·United States
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The Michigan StarThe Michigan Star

‘Uber for Armed Guards’ App Rushes to Market Following Assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO - The Michigan Star

‘Uber for Armed Guards’ App Rushes to Market Following Assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO

·Lansing, United States
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New York Post broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
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