ServicesClose protection
Protection that starts with the plan
Most close protection work happens before anyone steps out of a car. Routes, arrival points, venues, who knows the schedule and what happens if it changes: that is where the job sits. Whether you are an executive, a public figure or someone drawing unwanted attention, our operatives plan all of it, agree it with you, then stay close on the day, usually without anyone noticing.
Sectors we cover
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Residential
- Corporate
- Events
- Construction
- + sites that fall between them
Planned in detail, so the day looks ordinary.
SIA CP
Licence held for the role
24/7
Cover available
Low-key
Unless you ask for visible cover
Every
Movement planned in advance
An operative beside the principal.
A licensed operative stays with the principal through the day, briefed on the schedule, the venues and the people involved. For higher-risk movements we put together a small team.
One operative or a team
One for routine days, more when the risk calls for it.
Male and female operatives
Chosen to suit the principal and the setting.
Low-key or visible
Blending in at a meeting, or clearly present where that helps.
Routes and venues planned first.
Before anyone travels, the routes, alternatives, arrival points and exits are worked out. Venues are visited where possible, so nothing on the day comes as a surprise.
Main and backup routes
A second way in and out for every movement.
Venue checks
Entrances, exits, rooms and staff contacts looked at in advance.
Arrival and departure
Where the car stops, who meets you and how long you stand outside.
Secure transport between places.
Movement is where much of the risk sits. Security-aware drivers work from the same plan as the operatives, keep to the timings, watch for vehicles following and know the backup route. Where the risk is high, a second car can travel with you.
Security-aware drivers
Used to arrival drills and route awareness.
One plan
Driver and operative briefed together, not by two suppliers.
Backup when needed
A support vehicle and extra operatives for higher-risk journeys.
Cover where the principal stays.
Homes, hotels and venues are part of the picture. Static cover and control of who gets close are joined up with the movement plan, and we liaise with hotel and venue staff.
Residential cover
Officers at the home or hotel when the risk requires it.
Venue liaison
Hotel and venue security told what they need to know, and no more.
Access to the principal
Who can get close is decided in advance.
Public appearances, handled.
Appearances are where exposure is highest and the crowd is unknown. Operatives manage the space around the principal, deal with press and photographers, and work alongside the event's own security.
Space around the principal
Room kept and people managed politely.
Press and photographers
Handled without drama or confrontation.
Event security
Our team and the venue's working to the same timings.
A proportionate read of the risk.
We assess the threat honestly and plan a response that fits it. If the risk does not justify what you have asked for, we will tell you, because too much protection draws the attention you are trying to avoid.
Risk assessment
Threats, routines and exposure looked at before we plan.
Emergency plans
Medical, threat and evacuation responses agreed in advance.
Kept confidential
Names, addresses and schedules stay within the team that needs them.
Built for the risks around people.
Personal risk usually grows out of routine: the same route, a schedule shared too widely, a public moment nobody planned. The service is built around those.
Predictable routines
Routes and timings are varied, so the day is harder to anticipate.
Schedules shared too widely
Details stay with the people who need them, and nobody else.
Unplanned public moments
Arrivals, appearances and exits planned, with a backup route ready.
Security that draws attention
A low-key approach is often safer. Cover is matched to the real risk.
How it works
From risk assessment to a planned day.
- 01
Risk assessment
We talk through the principal, their routine and their exposure, and look at the threat honestly.
- 02
Movement plan
Routes, venues, arrival points, drivers and emergency plans, agreed and kept confidential.
- 03
Deployment
Licensed operatives and drivers briefed together and in place before the first movement.
- 04
Debrief and review
A debrief after each assignment, and the plan reviewed as the risk changes.
Planned or not
Planned protection, or a minder.
Someone standing close is the visible part. The planning behind them is what keeps the principal out of trouble.
Planning
Done first
Routes, venues and contingencies worked out before anyone travels.
Visibility
Your choice
Low-key in most settings, visible where that helps.
Transport
Joined up
Drivers and operatives work from one plan.
Emergencies
Planned ahead
Medical, threat and evacuation responses agreed in advance.
Confidentiality
Need to know
Schedules and addresses stay inside the team.
The rules
SIA CP licence
Close protection under contract is a licensable activity in the UK and needs an SIA close protection licence. Every operative we deploy holds one.
Rules we work toA client's words go here once one agrees to be quoted. In this line of work, most prefer not to be.
FAQ
Questions about close protection.
Does close protection need a licence?
Yes. In the UK, close protection carried out under contract requires an SIA close protection licence. Every operative we deploy holds one, and we check it.
Will people notice the protection?
Only if you want them to. In most settings operatives are low-key and dress to fit in. Where visible protection helps, we can do that too.
Can you cover a single day?
Yes. One-off events and meetings are planned the same way as ongoing arrangements.
Do you provide drivers?
Yes. Our chauffeurs work with close protection operatives from one plan, so the journey and the protection are joined up.
How is our information kept private?
Names, addresses, schedules and anything overheard stay with the people working the assignment, and only what they need. Operatives do not discuss a principal or their movements with anyone else.
What if we ask for more protection than we need?
We will tell you. Too much visible security draws attention, so we match the cover to the risk we find.
Plan your protection properly.
Book a free assessment. We will talk through the principal's needs in confidence and come back with a plan and a quote.
