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Category: Security
The Benefits of Covert and Overt Armour for Close Protection Security
Close protection is a demanding job that requires the Operative to provide a wide range of services for a wide range of clients. Close Protection Operatives will understand that the most important part of the role is preparation, and understanding … Continue reading
Posted in Close Protection, News, Personal Threat Assessment, Security, Worldwide Travel
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Raising the Standards of Close Protection training
For several years now there has been a groundswell of opinion within the industry that the 12-14 day SIA compiant CP courses just weren’t adequate for this highly specialised role. Having worked for several training providers and having my … Continue reading
Posted in Close Protection, CP Training, Events, News, Security, Training
Tags: bodyguard, close protection, CP, security, Training
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What not to wear
Our recent promo videos have highlighted some of the hard skills taught during our Close Protection course, including anti ambush driving, close quarter combatives and weapons handling. There are a couple of reasons we choose to highlight these areas in … Continue reading
Posted in Close Protection, CP Training, Security, Training
Tags: bodyguard, close protection, CP, security, SIA, Training
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High Threat Medic Course July 2013
Another successful High Threat Medic Course that saw all 8 guys achieving the FPOS-I qualification. Once again the weather was kind allowing us to make full use of the training centre and extensive grounds in order to run several realistic … Continue reading
Posted in Close Protection, Events, Medical training, Security, Training
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Risk Assessment
Risk assessment underpins everything we do in this industry…so it’s worrying that many people, be they training providers, security companies or individuals on the ground have very little knowledge of this critical process. It is impossible to quote, advise or … Continue reading
Posted in CP Training, Events, Personal Threat Assessment, Security
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