Close Protection & Security

The selection process to become a Royalty Protection Officer at SO14(2) is one of the most difficult within the whole of the Metropolitan Police Service, it involves a comprehensive practical assessment and a gruelling interview, where you are required to prove that you have already obtained the valuable and vast …

It’s fair to say that nobody would go out of their house and leave their windows and doors open, or hand over their PIN number and their bank account details to a complete stranger. Yet while many of us know the obvious and more fundamental ways of keeping themselves and …

In one of my previous articles, I wrote about the advantages and disadvantages of an in-house Security Manager as part of a household staff, compared to out-sourcing the requirement. Since then, we have received numerous emails and requests for a less ‘black and white’ solution, which does of course exist. …

Appeal of skiing As the festive winter season approaches, it seems fitting to discuss a holiday many of us embark on at this time of the year. The ski season is well underway and through until Easter, many of us will travel to Europe, the USA and Canada to make …

If you have read my previous articles, you will know that generally we explore a question or issue for consideration and come to a recommended course of action. Whilst in some cases it is easy to identify an appropriate course of action when presented with accurate information, there are those …

Travel Requirements Over the years, our method of transport has changed – significantly. From horse and cart, through the arrival of public transport to modern day luxury travel by land, sea or air. One thing, however, has remained consistent throughout; having a private chauffeur brings with it a sense of …

The TRA Whilst the concept of a Travel Risk Assessment is applicable to many businesses, it may initially seem somewhat distanced from the private travel needs of High Net Worth Families. There are actually an alarming number of similarities. We were recently invited to contribute to an article outlining the …

This is the continuation of a series of Executive Protection articles I started, not only to educate entry level protection agents, but also to give potential clients in need of personal security, an understanding of the protection process. I have had the experience to be employed by a client for …

With over a decade of firsthand experience with overseeing the hiring and implementation of Executive Protection agents, the task can be overwhelming even for a seasoned veteran like me. I will explain to you the process, which can be beneficial to your organization in selecting and hiring a proper EP …

Some may think it is the ‘’easy job’’ but when you get hired to protect a client’s most valuable asset, his child,  you will find out that providing security details for minors is actually harder and more challenging than protecting adults. Consider as well, the immense amount of trust a …