Everything you need to know about Gavin de Becker, the security expert leading Jeff Bezos' investigation into his leaked text messages (AMZN)
- Like many of his peers, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has a private security detail. His team is led by a security expert named Gavin de Becker.
- The Daily Beast recently reported that de Becker is leading an investigation into the leak of text messages sent between Bezos and former TV anchor Lauren Sanchez, with whom the CEO is said to have an extramarital relationship.
- De Becker is a well-known expert on security and protection of public figures, and has worked with the Justice Department, the CIA, and even advised prosecutors in the OJ Simpson criminal case.
- Here's everything you need to know about Gavin de Becker.
In January, the National Enquirer published leaked text messages between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and former TV anchor Lauren Sanchez, as part of its investigation of their alleged affair.
Now, Bezos has tasked his personal chief of security, Gavin de Becker, with tracking down the party (or parties) responsible for the leak, reports the Daily Beast. In particular, he's said to be investigating the possibility that Michael Sanchez, Lauren's brother, was involved.
The 64-year-old de Becker is an established security expert, who founded a private security firm used by federal agencies to protect government officials and public figures. He's also something of a celebrity in his own right: De Becker consulted in the criminal prosecution of OJ Simpson, wrote a New York Times-bestselling book, assisted President Ronald Reagan with security, and made two appearances on "Oprah" to discuss his work.
Here's everything you need to know about Gavin de Becker, and his investigation into the leaked texts:
Gavin de Becker, 64, is acknowledged as a premiere security expert. He's provided protection and consultation to government officials, prominent celebrities, and major Fortune 500 corporations. He's been called "not just another Hollywood bodyguard, but the security guru to the stars."
Source: CSO Online
He runs a private security firm called Gavin de Becker & Associates, established in 1978. According to GDBA's website, its employees "provide consultation on security programs, and protective coverage at home, during travel, and at public appearances." The firm has reportedly ran security for celebrities including Madonna, Cher, and John Travolta.
Source: Gavin de Becker & Associates, The Lakeland Ledger Archives
De Becker spearheaded the development of MOSAIC, which is widely used to evaluate threat levels posed to high-risk individuals and predict any future violence. The online questionnaire used for the assessment is publicly available for people to access themselves.
Source: MOSAIC Method
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