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Close Protection Services

Close protection, or executive protection, is a specialised security service we offer in Sheffield for individuals at higher risk due to their occupation or status.

Our close protection officers (CPOs) are highly trained professionals dedicated to client safety and security.

Close protection involves identifying and managing potential threats to the client's safety, such as physical harm, harassment, or kidnapping.

Protocols for close protection include procedures to ensure effective security while prioritising the client’s well-being. These procedures vary based on circumstances, client needs, and threat levels.

Close Protection Protocols

• 1. Risk Assessment: Conducting a thorough evaluation of potential threats and vulnerabilities to the client’s safety, considering factors such as their profile, activities, and environment.
• 2. Advance Planning: Preparing detailed plans for the client’s movements and activities, including route planning, venue security assessments, and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• 3. Security Measures: Implementing appropriate measures to address identified risks, such as physical barriers, access control procedures, and surveillance systems.
• 4. Communication: Establishing clear communication channels among the security team, the client, and other relevant parties to ensure effective coordination and response during emergencies.
• 5. Close Protection Techniques: Using various techniques and tactics to provide close protection, including protective formations, surveillance detection, and defensive driving.
• 6. Emergency Response: Developing and rehearsing procedures for responding to emergencies like medical incidents, hostile threats, or security breaches, focusing on prompt and safe client evacuation.
• 7. Continuous Assessment: Continuously monitoring the security situation and adjusting protocols based on changing circumstances, new threats, or feedback from previous operations.

Overall, close protection protocols aim to create a structured, proactive approach to security, enabling operatives to effectively mitigate risks and offer the highest level of protection.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Team Lead (TL) plays a vital role in an organisation, tasked with supervising and coordinating team activities to guarantee the successful achievement of projects or tasks. read more
• Second-in-Command (2IC) is a crucial position within an organisation, frequently acting as the primary assistant to the leader or manager. read more
• Personal Protection Officer (PPO), also referred to as a bodyguard or close protection operative, is a highly skilled security expert tasked with safeguarding individuals, usually those who are high-profile or at risk. read more
• Personal Escort Section (PES) is a specialised security service focused on offering close protection and escorting for high-profile individuals, dignitaries, or VIPs across different environments and situations. PES teams, made up of highly trained security experts, are tasked with ensuring the safety, security, and seamless transportation of their clients between locations. read more
• Security Advance Party (SAP) is a specialised team within a security detail tasked with carrying out advance reconnaissance and preparing security measures for a particular event, operation, or VIP visit. read more
• Residential Security Team (RST) is a specialised unit dedicated to safeguarding individuals, families, or properties within residential environments. read more
• Quick Response Force (QRF) is a specialised unit within a security or military organisation responsible for swiftly addressing emergencies, threats, or incidents as they occur. read more
• Security Drive (SD) is a specialised security operation involving mobile patrols designed to oversee and safeguard a specific area or route. read more
• Close Protection Medic (CPM) is a specialised security expert skilled in both close protection and emergency medical care. They provide close protection services while also delivering immediate medical assistance to clients in high-risk environments or situations. read more
• Individual Bodyguard (BG) is a highly skilled security professional tasked with delivering personalised protection to a specific person, commonly known as a principal, client, or VIP (Very Important Person). read more

FAQs

• Q. What is close protection?
• Answer: Close protection, also known as personal protection or bodyguard services, involves providing security to individuals who may be at risk due to their public profile, occupation, wealth, or other factors. This can include high-profile figures such as celebrities, politicians, or business executives. The aim is to ensure their safety by assessing threats, planning safe routes, and protecting them from potential harm.
• Q. Who typically requires close protection services?
• Answer: Close protection services are typically required by individuals who face elevated risks due to their status or activities. This includes politicians, celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, corporate executives, and occasionally, private citizens involved in legal disputes or other sensitive situations. The service is also commonly used by foreign dignitaries visiting potentially hostile environments.
• Q. What are the key responsibilities of a close protection officer (CPO)?
• Answer: A close protection officer's key responsibilities include assessing potential threats, planning and executing security strategies, escorting the client during travel, monitoring the environment for suspicious activities, and liaising with local authorities when necessary. The CPO must also be prepared to react swiftly and effectively to any immediate threats to the client’s safety.
• Q. What qualifications are required to become a close protection officer in the UK?
• Answer: In the UK, to become a close protection officer, one must obtain a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence. This involves completing a recognised close protection training course that covers risk assessment, surveillance awareness, conflict management, and emergency response. Additionally, candidates must undergo background checks and meet certain eligibility criteria, including being at least 18 years old.
• Q. How do close protection teams coordinate during an assignment?
• Answer: Close protection teams coordinate using detailed planning and constant communication. They employ a range of strategies, including the use of advance parties to secure locations before the client arrives, maintaining regular radio contact, and conducting briefings to ensure all team members are aware of the client’s schedule and any potential risks. They also utilise secure communication channels and sometimes work with local law enforcement to enhance security measures.

Contact

• 01709 921 846
• 07752 162 307
• office@saxonriskmanagement.co.uk
• 07752 162 307

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