Jun 5, 2025
On todays podcast, I speak with Ben Hosking. Ben worked for 11
years with the
Northern Territory Police Force. Ben started his career as a
general duties officer
before specialising as a Tactical Police Officer in the TRG. In
2015, Ben completed
the highest level national qualification in the Australian Police
curriculum for Dignitary
Protection, to enable him to plan operations supporting
internationally recognised
dignitaries, as well as train specialist law enforcement officers
in dignitary protection.
Throughout his career, he has earned several accolades, including
the prestigious
Commissioners Commendation for demonstrating exceptional
conduct.
This recognition was bestowed upon him for his decisive actions in
employing lethal
force to apprehend an offender who had attempted to murder a fellow
police officer
in the line of duty.
In 2017, he moved from Policing into the private sector to work
with a range of
Executive Protection clients who are categorised as Ultra High Net
Worth individuals
before moving into the private sector, Ben has since worked across
the industry
providing Executive Protection in locations throughout the Asia
Pacific region,
including: Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea,
Indonesia, Malaysia and
managed operations in the Philippines, Singapore, and Brunei.
Ben works in the executive protection field and currently works for
Panoptic
Solutions.
During his free time, Ben dedicates himself to mastering Brazilian
Jiu Jitsu. As a blue
belt practitioner, he achieved the Gold Medal in the
ultra-heavyweight division at the
Australian Open Brazilian Jiu Jitsu National Open competition. He
currently holds a
Blue Belt. Beyond his athletic pursuits, Ben delves into the
teachings of Stoicism and
finds inspiration in William Ernest Henleys poem "Invictus". He is
a dedicated
husband and father.
Presenter: Adam Blum
Guest: Ben Hosking
Editor: Kyle Watkins