En: What to or not to wear as CPO





According the SIA a CPO should wear “clothing suitable for the task and commensurate with the principal”

It can’t be stated enough how important the second part of that statement is. In general you are going to be walking alongside (and slightly behind) someone who is at the top,or certainly very near the top, level of society. The venues they frequent, the people they meet and the events they attend will usually be of the very highest quality and the person who has to accompany them (you) must reflect this in your dress and demeanour. Failure to do so could at best be embarrassing to you or the principal and potentially see you back on the job market and at worst could result in an increased level of risk by either drawing attention or being unable to stay close to your boss.

A couple of years ago I witnessed a female CPO who was looking after a member of a middle eastern royal family turned away from a nightclub that her principal and some friends had just been let into because she was dressed poorly. This caused such embarrassment to the principal that the CPO was fired the following morning and escorted from the residence. The worst part however was that the principal remained inside the club for several hours whilst the CPO was forced to wait outside the venue.

Other howling wardrobe errors I have witnessed include a bloke in a suit and tie protecting a toddler at Disneyland…not only was he drawing masses of third party attention, he also ended up a sticky, sweaty mess with his suit covered in bits of food, drink and ice cream deposited there by his young principal.

Another classic was a guy who turned up for work in a Hawaiian shirt and cowboy boots…to be fair he was American!

As well as making the principal happy, the way you dress will also help you to perform your job more easily. As I mentioned you will be operating in some very exclusive venues, hotels, restaurants etc. The people who work here are trained in and used to dealing with high net worth individuals, and will be far more likely to offer you more assistance during your advance work and during your stay if you dress and behave appropriately.

If you can walk into a 5 star hotel in a confident manner, head held high, firm handshake and well fitting suit you will open more doors and make a far more lasting impression than someone who sidles in looking like they are there to either rob the place or clean it. You will also set the tone for your principal’s visit and ensure that they receive the very best level of service.

So lets start with suits, get it right and you will instantly come across as the professional you are, get it wrong and you look like you just finished a shift at the carphone warehouse.

First of all get a suit that fits you properly. It doesn’t have to be bespoke or cost several thousand pound, this is after all your working attire, however unless you are lucky an off the peg suit is unlikely to be a perfect fit.

I personally buy my suits from a company called “A suit that fits”. For the price of a good off the peg I am measured by a tailor in London, I get to choose fabric, style and detail (I am left handed and always have a left hand ticket pocket). My information is then sent to Nepal where my suit is hand made. On its return I have another fitting in London with alterations being made there. What I am left with is a suit that fits me perfectly.



If this seems a little too much time and effort, then by all means go down the off the peg route, I would however recommend you take your suit to a tailor who will for about forty quid ensure that its fits you better by taking up hems, shortening sleeves and narrowing the waist.

With regards to colour I would always go for either dark grey or navy blue, both of these colours are versatile and will help you blend into a boardroom or nightclub if required. I own two black suits, one is for funerals and the other is for black tie events, otherwise I’m in navy or grey.

Buttons are the next big stumbling block and one that seems like a trivial detail, however as mentioned the people we work for care about this stuff and will notice it. Buttoning a suit incorrectly is in some circles considered a massive faux pas and could again embarrass you or your boss.

In the early part of the twentieth century there were no hard and fast rules for buttoning your suit, however legend has it that as King Edward VII become slightly more rotund he developed a habit of leaving his bottom button undone. Not wanting to offend the king, those around him copied the style until it became a fashion that exists today to the extent that modern suits are cut in such a way that they don’t hang properly if the bottom button is done up.

I would also avoid trying to be at the cutting edge of fashion when it comes to a work suit. You need something understated and professional that will allow you to blend into a boardroom, not some shiny, skinny-legged monstrosity that shows off your ankles and has a jacket that won’t cover your radio/weapon. Save that bad boy for the weekend!

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En:What is Executive Protection?




Security is priceless, as is success and the warmth of your loved ones. An efficient security agency can ensure VIPs and high net worth families enjoy these so they can focus on their life and work.

What Executive Protection Security Is All About

  Executive protection security involves not only protecting mission-bound executives from danger, but doing everything necessary to make their mission a success be it a business proposal or plan, top secret government mission, or a promotional event. In ensuring that things function like clockwork, executive protection security by a reliable security agency enables the executive to rest assured that he is safe, not only from danger, but also from things going wrong
Executive protection is the provision of specialized security agents, specialists or professionals to protect corporate executives, VIPs, celebrities and some political or religious dignitaries. It is a security program designed around the lifestyle, family and environment of the individual being protected. It means anticipating, preparing and planning for any contingency that would place the person being protected in a life-threatening position or situation. It is not a job of confrontation but rather a planned response to an unavoidable situation. The object is to deter an attack or avoid any confrontation rather than exposing the person being protected to danger. The core essence is to remove the client from harm’s way! While man guarding involved the provision of security guards to ensure the safety of lives and properties within a given private or public premises. Close personal protection or executive protection involves the personal protection of one life by another human. It involves the use of highly trained security specialists who put themselves in danger for the safety and security of one person. To paint the picture more clearly, think about the U.S. Secret Service agents protecting the president of America! The focus is on one person rather than on a particular premises. The focus is on protecting the life of the individual rather than protecting individual’s property. The focus is on keeping the individual alive at all cost even at the expense of the security personnel. Of all forms of human security, close personal protection or executive protection is at the top of this form of security. Their role is to bring together all available security measures to secure the life of the individual being protected. These include security surveys (residential, business and travel); advance planning, preparation and implementation; psychological and physical concerns of the protected; adapting to changing and variable circumstances; electronic and technological eavesdropping; environmental security engineering; threat assessment; defensive tactics and many more.

 Executive Protection Is NOT Body guarding!

It is commonly known as body guarding, but it is far MORE than body guarding. Executive protection or close personal protection requires more skills and professionalism other than MUSCLES. Executive protection is more about brains than muscles. It is about security intelligence rather than physical fitness. The term bodyguard is used to describe a hefty looking person often found at club houses as bouncers. This is NOT what executive protection or close personal protection entails.   The differences between a bodyguard and a close personal protection agent are in education, training and skills. A bodyguard relies more on size, combative skills and intimidation (muscle power) while a close personal protection agent relies more planning, anticipation and preparedness (brain power).

      On Guard All the Time

An efficient security agency would not wait for things to go wrong, but anticipate what could go wrong in every possible way and from every angle and ensure the client works accordingly without straining himself or compromising efficiency. The executive protection officer would take care of the ‘adjustments’ comprehensively and ensure that the client would never have to compromise anything. This is important since a VIP on the lookout for danger and behaving likewise would send the wrong signals – it would also make it quite easy for enemies to target him.

   What Constitutes Executive Protection
Executive protection is all about making life as smooth as possible for the executive and also making it appear smooth from the outside. No one, including his enemies, would ever know that beneath the surface the VIP’s executive protection security service is plugging in all the loopholes and even laying a trap for the foes should they dare to plan adversity.
Executive protection security involves assessing risks in a particular location and developing risk mitigation tools. It would involve bodyguard services within the nation and abroad, an advance team, emergency response team, global protective services, continuity planning, etc. All this and more constitute the comprehensive service list of an experienced and reputable security company.
Make sure to get the best when it comes to executive protection security, since at stake are your security and success.

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En: Ukraine travel advise. 

        Russian Aggression and the Ukraine

The deposition of Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych in February proved a critical turning point in Russia’s relations with Ukraine. No longer would Russia rely on the influence of pro-Russian factions within Ukraine; instead, Moscow would start to exercise its military power. This new view led directly to the annexation of Crimea in March 2014. However, some analysts believe that Russian aggression could go even further, fearing that Russian forces massed along Ukraine’s eastern border could be preparing for an invasion.

This renewed Russian aggression has caused a stir in many former Warsaw Pact countries such as Poland, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and the Baltic States. Citizens in these nations fear that if Russia is left unchecked, Moscow will continue to try to re-impose Russian influence on its former dominions. As such, these countries are looking for reassurance from the West, particularly the United States.

Yet, the people of Eastern Europe are not the only ones concerned about recent Russian aggression. Many multinational companies have operations in the region and are concerned about the integrity of their corporate operations and state of employee travel security in Eastern Europe. To aid this effort, ECPC , a PMSC in executive protection and travel security, has released a guidance on the subject.

Employee Travel Security in Eastern Europe

Employee travel security in Eastern Europe is normally not a large safety concern. Ukraine and Moldova are at an elevated risk, but most of the countries in the region are roughly comparable to other EU nations in terms of security. For example, the countries of Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and the Baltic States are generally pretty safe. Visitors should be concerned about the potential for scams and petty theft, but violent crime directed against visitors is generally uncommon.

     However, an escalation of Russian aggression could have negative implications for employee travel security in Eastern Europe. For example, increased tensions could lead to more Cyber attacks on Western organizations based in the region. These attacks could be carried out by the Russian government or by rogue pro-Russian elements. One such organization , dubbed “Cyber Berkut,” has already claimed credit for an attack against NATO’s website, and may seek out other pro-Western targets.

Additionally, an escalation of tensions could lead to a Russian energy embargo. After all, much of Europe is dependent on Russian oil and gas. An embargo could lead to shortages and civil disorder in the region, especially if such an embargo took place in winter when demand for natural gas is at its highest. Furthermore, an energy crisis could affect the operations of companies doing business in the region, especially those that rely on fuel to conduct their day to day operations.

Given these threats to employee travel security in Eastern Europe, what is an organization to do? Luckily, there are many options for firms. Firstly, professional security consultants can provide advice tailored to an organization’s unique needs. This can help firms develop policies and plans should the security situation deteriorate. Moreover, companies can continue to monitor the situation through the media and daily intelligence briefings. Professional security consultants normally have access to such briefings and can recommend a reputable service. Finally, organizations need to develop an evacuation plan in the event there is an emergency or a catastrophic deterioration of the security environment. Although such a scenario is unlikely, it is a possibility, and organizations need to be prepared.

  For private person who need to travel in those zone’s it is recommended to stay alert and have safety measures prepared.

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How hiring an unqualified security guard is bad for your business?

NOW firmly believes that it is unethical to supply unqualified security guards while trying to maximize profits. We take a long term approach to our customer base. We believe that a solid roster of returning customers and a reputation for integrity make our business great. Therefore, we strive to provide security guards for homes and businesses that aspire to the highest standard. Hiring an unqualified security guard can be bad and detrimental for your business and can make your liability insurance skyrocket. We all have images in our heads of the unqualified security guard as played by Charlie Chaplin. The scene shows a totally bumbling and incompetent security officer who is disorganized and frantic and who seems to run around at full speed waving a baton wildly but seldom accomplishing anything. If anything, the bad guy frequently gets away and the security officer is seen as a terribly pathetic chump. While we can laugh at those old movies because in the end no one really gets hurt, a similar scenario would now be fraught with all kinds of legal trouble. A business owner cannot afford to hire unqualified guards because his reputation will suffer and people may stop frequenting his establishment. Clearly that will not be a laughing matter.


What are some instances where unqualified security guards have undermined a security situation?


Let’s look at a concrete example of how an unqualified security guard can be bad for your business. Let’s suppose you have a business in a mall and have hired security for the store and entrance. A criminal syndicate has been targeting mothers who have young children with them. The mother’s purses disappear when they are distracted by their babies. Such a customer notices her purse has gone missing and that she suspects someone so she asks the security guard on hand and he completely ignores her request. This allows the thief to vanish and for the customer to be left upset that nothing was done to stop the thief. This sort of event plays out more frequently then you would think, but best practices are not always followed in the security industry. Other examples of gross negligence have been much more serious. During the terrorist attack at the mall in Kenya, unqualified security guards simply abandoned their posts at the first sign of trouble thereby abandoning the customers to violence and mayhem.

What could go wrong when an under-qualified security guard?


While we may smile and laugh at the videos and bloopers of untrained guards that are abound on YouTube we have to realize that having unqualified security around causes a general deterioration of things and in some cases can result in an altogether negative result. The whole point of having security is to have a presence that is constantly vigilant even as you relax and go about your business. Hiring untrained guards can result damage that far exceeds the original threat. Our guards are trained to very high standards and we stand by their competence and readiness. Recent Black Friday events have shown that when businesses do not adequately control operations, customers can get into a free for all. While customers fought each other, in one instance even knifing the other person, not one security guard was around.


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En: Possible roles and tasks of private security companies in European Community

PSCs offer a great variety of services in CoE member States, which can be divided into the following six categories. In nearly all states, PSCs offer the protection of sites and buildings, including nuclear plants (e.g., in Germany and Romania), military installations (e.g., Austria, Estonia and Germany), airports (e.g., Austria, Germany, Romania, the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Greece, France, and Albania), ports (e.g., Albania, Bulgaria, and the Netherlands) and Parliaments (e.g., Bulgaria and Romania). This category also includes setting up and maintaining alarm response services and video surveillance (CCTV). Second, PSCs in CoE member States offer protection services for valuables and cash in transit. Third, PSCs offer close protection services, such as bodyguards.

The exact role played by PSCs in CoE member States is dependent on a variety of factors. A first factor is the recent widespread adoption of neo-liberal models for public sector organisation, including the construction of quasi-markets, the introduction of business management techniques, price-competitive tendering as well as – of particular importance for this study – the contracting out to private companies of what were formerly public services. This advent of neo-liberal government is an important factor accounting for the increase of PSCs. A second factor is the level of democratization and rule of law in transition states. Indeed, many post-communist European states are in the process of implementing painful political and economic reforms. In particular, straight after the change of regime, both state institutions and the legal framework were being fundamentally reformed and were rather weak. In such circumstances, the general public has tended not to believe that the police and other state security services can deal effectively with crime problems which increased visibly during the transition

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    Leading to a high demand for the services offered by PSCs. Additionally, the role PSCs play also depends on the type of threats and risks facing society. For example, in Serbia, due to a number of recent high profile assassinations, high demand for close protection services can be observed.

The role of PSCs in Russia and other post-Soviet countries must be understood in the context of the dramatic changes that took place in the security situation and security sector reform in those countries in the 1990s. As was the case in their Western counterparts, the maintenance of security can no longer be perceived as the sole preserve of the state in the post-Soviet region. In Russia and in other post-Soviet states, the privatisation of security was not an evolutionary process, but started with a big bang in the early 1990s as an unintended consequence of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the ‘wild’ capitalism that followed. In the absence of an effective system for protecting properties and enforcing contracts, the private sector was in desperate need of non-state security providers. Estimates indicate that about 70% of contracts in Russia in the early post-Soviet years, were enforced without recourse to the state, but by private security companies. According to Duncan Hiscock, the role of private security companies in Russia differed from their counterparts in Western Europe. Weak state institutions were not able to preserve the state monopoly of force and PSCs were able to fill the gap quickly by taking over personnel of the downsized state police, intelligence and military. Additionally, widespread corruption resulted in not only individuals in the private sector, but also in the public sector, seeing the opportunity to charge money for providing security. Security became a commodity like any other, almost regardless of who was offering it.

Nevertheless, in many post-Soviet states, private security laws were enacted early on in the 1990s. In Russia, for example, according to 1991 legislation, PSCs are allowed to fulfil more or less the same roles as their counterparts in other CoE states. More specifically, roles covered by Russian legislation are private investigation; protection of persons (bodyguards); guarding of goods including guarding of transport and valuables; planning, installation and maintenance of security alarm installations; and, maintaining order at major public events. These laws were more strictly enforced and amended after Putins’ ascension to power in 2000. Although Ukraine has a substantial private security sector comprising around 3000 licensed companies, employing 33'000 people, this sector is relatively small compared with its governmental counterpart, the State Protection Service (DSO). This is a department of 51'000 people, accountable to the Minister of the Interior and offering the same range of services as PSCs do. The DSO is a hybrid private-public organisation as it is clearly a government organisation, but is financed on the basis of delivered services on a contractual basis. In this sense, it

is a direct competitor of PSCs.  In Georgia, it is difficult to assess the role of private security because of the lack of a clear structure of the private security sector and the non-existence of regulatory government bodies. There are no special legal provisions governing PSCs and no statistical data are kept. It has been estimated that around 250 to 300 PSCs are active in Georgia, but only 10 of them are major players. PSCs in Georgia deal primarily with guarding property. Like in Ukraine, the ministry of the interior has one department (Private Property Department), which provides security to other government institutions as well as to private clients on a contractual basis.  International police advisors working for the European Commission Delegation in Georgia, have strongly recommended that the governmental Private Property Department be abolished, as it would be in contradiction with principles of modern policing. A major obstacle in abolishing the department is that the ministry of the interior would lose a substantial share of its annual revenues.

In various post-Soviet states, for example in Azerbaijan and Georgia, PSCs play an important role in protecting energy assets, e.g. oil pipelines, petrol pump stations and work camps where oil workers are accommodated.

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En:HOW TO GET INTO THE CLOSE PROTECTION (CP) SECURITY SECTOR

If you are looking for a career in Close Protection security then there are many differences between working in the UK, to working abroad or in hostile environments.
To work in Europe or the UK as a Close Protection Security Officer, you must have certain licenses and certifications given by authorised training providers. In some cases, you can get credit for training and skills you have learned as a policeman or member of the military. In fact, many of the close protection operatives already on the job are ex-military and ex-police.

CP COURSE MODULES

While the actual licensing is acquired only from these awarding bodies, the coursework can be completed with multiple authorised training providers. Many of the courses will have hands-on experience involved and are often held as consecutive residential courses, typically a 4 week course where food and accommodation is provided.

FIRST PERSON ON SCENE

Your First Person On Scene, or FPOS certification is good for 3 years, after which you’ll take a refresher course. This training prepares you for medical treatment and triage if you are the first person to arrive on the scene of an accident or attack. As a Close Protection Officer, you will have the task of protecting the health of your client should an assailant get through your perimeter, or in the case of explosion, fire, or some other catastrophic event.
Your FPOS certification will include the priorities in establishing scene safety. You’ll also learn the basics in reducing the risk of infection, both at the wound site and as influenced by surrounding environment.
Patient assessment will be a significant part of your training, helping you to provide triage on site. Your skills must also include basic life support and the ability to administer automated defibrillation, initial emergency patient care, and your role as part of a medical response team.

CLOSE COMBAT AND UNARMED COMBAT COURSES

Close combat courses are required to receive your CPO license. You may have to decide in a matter of only seconds whether or not your life or the life of your client is endangered, and act accordingly. You will also have to know both lethal and nonlethal skills for close combat, and be able to judge whether or not lethal action is necessary in a situation. Dangerous circumstances can escalate suddenly if you use unnecessary force.
When you are involved in close combat, you may be up against more than one opponent. You and/or the assailants may or may not be armed, and your skills will range from enforcing compliance to use of deadly force. You will learn to fight, unarmed, against an assailant who is armed with either a rifle, knife, bayonet, baton, or weapons of opportunity.
Is the ability to make a quick decision and act on it speedily, gaining the advantage. You must also be able to adapt to changing circumstances, and take advantage of success.

ADVANCED DRIVER TRAINING

In addition to your CPO License you can also complete an advanced driver training course to strengthen your skill-set. There are many facets of this training, including: awareness, risk management skills, IED search, personal safety, vehicular security, route planning, anti-hijack training, skid training, and TAC driving.

After advanced driver training, you should be well aware of the need to be alert to potential threats, changes in traffic patterns, and driving under unusual conditions, such as under hostile fire, in motorcades, convoys, or on damaged roads. You will also become efficient in high speed driving and in the dynamics of the vehicle you are driving, so that you are aware of the control necessary to make the car do what you want. You will learn to asses and act quickly when there are accidents or road emergencies.
As a certified Advanced Driver, you will also be able to establish vehicle security, and detect surveillance equipment and efforts on the part of your adversaries. Since kidnapping is always a threat, you’ll learn case studies on the subject and learn kidnapping strategies and how to defend against them.
You’ll learn the pros and cons of various vehicles for safe transportation of crucial people, and the use of armoured vehicles. You should be able to assess the quality of an armoured vehicle, and be able to plan according to its strengths and weaknesses.
You’ll learn how to drive in pursuit situations, whether you are being pursued or are the pursuer, yourself. You will become proficient in evasive driving techniques and carjacking countermeasures, as well. And, of course, you will become familiar with the legal considerations surrounding all of these skills. You’ll learn vehicle anti-ambush drills and vehicle-borne extraction.

WORKING IN HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT

When undergoing close protection training you will be familiarised with tactics used in a hostile environment, and you can further this training if this is an area you wish to specialise in. During a Working In Hostile Environment course you will learn your responsibilities as a CPO, and your role in dealing with locals and staff members in hostile environments. Threat and risk assessment is important to avoid unwarranted actions on your part, while surveillance awareness and reconnaissance will provide you with invaluable information about intentions and threats in the environment in which you and your client are operating.
As with any other interaction, operational planning is crucial to reduce contact with the hostiles and to protect your client, and operating within the legal limits may play into your decisions. You’ll learn more about route selection, and close protection foot techniques and vehicle techniques.
You’ll also learn to deal with incidents and dilemmas that occur both from intent and spontaneity. Venue security will be an issue, as each venue will present different opportunities for threats.
The ability to communicate effectively, and to resolve conflicts in a non-violent manner are also important, and part of this training.

WEAPONS TRAINING COURSE

In a weapons training course, you will learn to effectively operate small arms and rifles. You’ll become familiar with the safety requirements and operations of several different weapons, and learn tactical movement necessary to improve shot accuracy.
You’ll learn the rates of fire for each weapon, and practice distance shooting and individual bodyguard shoots.
You’ll also learn holstered and unholstered pistol shots, dual weapon shoots, VIP shoots, and team extraction shoots.
Along with this there are many advanced firearms courses available for those seeking work in specialised areas or in a hostile environment.
And the bottom conclusion all the training can guarantee the preparation in front of security
assignment but in real situation you are the one who can\will protect your Principal.

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En: Do you need a bodyguard?

Bodyguards are not just for Hollywood starlets. Personal security is on the rise, because many people are realizing the value of having their own bodyguard or security detail.

There are three definitions you will need to understand when it comes to bodyguards.

The Principal: This is the person or people who are being protected by the bodyguards.

The Bodyguard: This is the person protecting the Principal. They are sometimes referred to as a Personal Protection Officer.

The Detail: This describes a group of bodyguards who as assembled to protect the Principal.

In Personal Security, Principals are either referred to as “hard targets” or “soft targets.” A hard target is someone who is unreachable and very difficult to access. For example, the President of the United States is a hard target. Soft targets are people who are more accessible and are easier to stalk, assault, kidnap or murder. A bodyguard’s job is to make soft targets into hard targets by creating a layer of protection that makes them difficult to access.

Who needs a bodyguard?

Bodyguard is a term that is used mostly in Hollywood. Personal Security or Executive Protection is the vocational name for bodyguards. Here are the main people or things bodyguards are need to protect.

Celebrity Protection

This is the most obvious reason for protection. Famous people are well known, and sometimes they are not liked by everyone. This dislike can be dangerous to their person. Therefore, they should call in a bodyguard to help protect them from any possible assault. Bodyguards are also useful at keeping the media and paparazzi at bay.

Executive Protection

Many bodyguards are used to protect CEOs and other executives. CEOs are in control of companies that can range from a million to a billion dollars. Their need for protection can come from a few things. They need protection from disgruntle employees, corporate layoffs competition, kidnapping and corporate sabotage. Today, there is a tread of business executive with ties certain environmental issues hiring bodyguards as a precaution from avid protestors.

Some executives use bodyguards just for business trips that include high- dollar meetings.

Concert Tours

A crowd can get rowdy at a concert. A bodyguard is there to protect the fans as well as the music superstar from being trampled over by others.

VIP Protection

VIPs are not Hollywood famous, but they are important. For example one of the top billionaires in the country\world. They will need a bodyguard, because people will always try to kidnap him, rob him or even assault him due to his wealth and influence. Other VIPs use bodyguards to escort them from the airport to the hotel.

Dignitary Detail

Dignitaries have a high powered job that wheels a lot of influence. Their bodyguards are specially trained to handle high risk situations. Bodyguards have to be aware of both national and internationally threats.

Political Figures

Mayors, state officials and other political figures use bodyguards for their personal safety.

Political Rallies

Politics are a very touchy subject. Rallies can get rowdy with supports and protestors coming face to face. Bodyguards can help keep the peace.

Family Protection

There are different types of family protection. This can be for a politician’s family, or it can be for an ordinary family. For the most part, family protection includes keeping your home and your family safe. Protection can be for everyday use or just when traveling abroad. The bodyguard will be always be discrete. There is a new emergence that has family protection being used for divorce. Some divorces can be messy. Many people hire bodyguards to help keep the please during scheduled visits with lawyers or children.

Private Estates

Many private estates have millions of dollars’ worth of valuables displayed. A bodyguard or bodyguards can insure the security of those valuable items by controlling who gets on and off the estate. We refer to a bodyguard as a CPO (close Protection Officer), but i this case bodyguards are revered to as VPO's (venue Protection Officers)

Jewelry and other Transport Protection

Transport of large money or valuables such as jewelry can be dangerous. A bodyguard will stay close to you and keep a look out for suspicious characters or situations.

Assets Protection

People use bodyguards to protect their assets. It can be their business, their home, or their valuables.

Personal Security for Private Gatherings

Sometimes the right group of people will increase the need for protection. You can hire a bodyguard to help keep the piece during a private gathering or keep others who are not invited out of the gathering. For example, a wedding can need security. It does not matter if it is a celebrity wedding or a local politician’s daughter. If you might have a probably with crashers or guests, you should hire a bodyguard or VPO (Venue Protection Officer)

Special Events

Most special events use bodyguards as a determinant for unruly behavior from event goers.

Bodyguard Duties 

If the words Planning, Planning and Planning come to mind, you are on the right track this is however not all. A bodyguard is trained according to what job he or she performs. Some bodyguards dress in street clothes to blend in and to spot potential risk. Some bodyguards are armed and other bodyguards are not. This is dependent on what the job entails. A bodyguard has five essential duties. A bodyguard is supposed to perform an advance inspection, plan ahead, prepare for changes, observe potential risk and secure the Principal.

Advance Inspection 

When a bodyguard performs an advance inspection, the bodyguard is taking security measures to guard the Principal who is facing daily risk and threats from the public. A bodyguard will inspect rooms, buildings and vehicles for any dangers before they will allow the Principal to occupy the space. Dangers include bombs, weapons, bugging equipment etc. Most bodyguards have tools such as complex communication systems, heat vision equipment and bug scanners to help with advance inspection.

Planning Ahead

A bodyguard uses the Principal’s itinerary to perform background checks on anyone who will come in contact with the Principal. Planning ahead also involves bodyguards doing a threat assessment. Threat assessments involves profiling people or groups that might cause your Principal harm. A bodyguard will also have to research and gather intelligence to see if there is an unidentified threat.

Preparing for Changes

A bodyguard is in charge of transportation during a trip. It is a bodyguard’s duty to make sure that he and the Principal are prepared for any changes due to security reasons. The bodyguard who is acting as leader of a detail should have alternative plans for any changes that might occur. It is his job to prepare the detail for any possible changes.

Observing Possible Risks

A bodyguard has a duty to always be aware of potential risk. To fulfill this duty, a bodyguard will constantly check all exits and entrances and monitor all entrances and departures from a room or building.

Security Duties

When a bodyguard is acting as a Protection Officer, many of his duties include those of a security guard. A bodyguard has to report daily activities, property damage and any irregularities. He will patrol estates or properties to prevent or detect signs of potential risk. A bodyguard will also screen people before allowing them assess to a particular area. A bodyguard might have to take phone calls for his Principal.

Do you need a bodyguard?

There are many reasons to need a bodyguard. You do not have to be a celebrity to benefit from the security and protection of a bodyguard. They are great to have to hoard off the media, assess potential threats and to help keep you safe when you are home.