Which of the following executive protection goals is the top priority?

The top priority of executive protection is to avoid dangerous conditions or people entirely, as prevention is the most effective form of protection. Avoidance minimizes the risk of harm by identifying and mitigating threats before they materialize. This includes advance planning, threat assessments, route analysis, and situational awareness to keep the executive out of harm's way. While safe havens, fleeing, and delaying access are important secondary strategies, avoidance is the primary goal in executive protection.

ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) References:

Executive Protection Guidelines: CPP materials emphasize risk avoidance as the foremost strategy in protecting high-value individuals.

Threat Assessment and Mitigation: The importance of identifying and circumventing threats is detailed in CPP chapters on executive protection and risk management.

Principles of Physical Security: Avoidance is the first line of defense in the layered security approach advocated in CPP resources.