Bodyguard Services
Also known as close protection services across the UK, bodyguard services hold massive importance when an individual's or public event's security needs are in question. With the increasingly evolving times, it has become vital more than ever to shield yourself from uncertainties. And while it might look pretentious to hire a personal bodyguard, you should know that they have become the need of today. Our close protection bodyguards are more than mere imposing personalities; with most having a distinctive background as part of the UK's military, their no-nonsense attitude takes them beyond merely deterring crimes.
What is a Bodyguard?
Bodyguards are more directly connected to their clients, unlike commercial or residential security personnel. Our regularly trained team, primarily veterans from the military or police force, stand out among their competitors due to their intuitive knowledge and the latest security tools and technology.
All those individuals or groups that face constant threats from stalkers, burglars, zealous fans, or other emotionally unstable individuals need a personal security guard. Bodyguards are highly aware of the challenges these situations pose and must be prepared for any threatening situation.
People Who Require Personal Bodyguard Services
While many connect bodyguard security to celebrities and high-profile individuals, private bodyguard securities span a broader spectrum of individuals and groups:
- Affluent Individuals
- CEOs and Business Executives
- Celebrities and Entertainers
- Targets of the Media Industry
- Individuals Involved in Legal or Domestic Disputes
- International Tourists
Primary Duties of a Bodyguard
A bodyguard is bound to keep a constant, close watch on any risk indicator. He should be proactive and trained enough to foresee threatening situations and take charge before they occur. In essence, a bodyguard detects potential security issues, devises an appropriate strategy to approach them, and is highly proficient at undertaking tough measures as they occur. The primary duties that our bodyguards execute include the following:
- Attending to all security needs of their principals after they arrive and until they depart a venue
- Detecting aggressive surveillance and carrying out anti-surveillance measures without alarming their principals
- Being thoroughly conscious of the surroundings and knowing possible escape routes
- Carrying out regular safety checks
- Detecting and preventing any aggressive action
- Communicating timely and effectively to convey the presence of risk or danger
- Protecting public venues before their client reaches the event or gathering, such as an award show, conference, seminar, or any other public appearance
- Carrying out background checks for newly recruited employees and staff, or new vendors
- Managing huge crowds
- Detecting suspicious behaviour or unauthorised individuals
- Driving their client and safely escaping the threat
Unique Skills of First-Class Security Guards
Holding and executing massive responsibilities, our personal bodyguards possess a robust skillset, highly trained in firearms, driving, and medical treatments. Other skills that might not be learned or taught originate from the intellectual and analytical abilities to examine situations and rapidly devise solutions.
Other skills that the highly successful bodyguards have are:
- Remarkable judgement
- Common sense
- Sound physical health
- Effective decision-making
- Skills for combat and defence
- Firearms training
- Excellent driving to escape the threatening scene Integrity, exceptional confidentiality and high discretion
- Sustaining a professional relationship with their clients
- Exceptional communication skills
- Possess the physical and mental energy to cope with long hours shifts and dangerous situations
Personal Security Guard Cost
Clients ask us one of the first questions: ' How much do personal security guards cost?' While cost is important, it must never overshadow other essential factors and qualities the client should consider before getting around the cost and price element. Cheap security comes with a price too. However, several variables play their role in establishing a bodyguard's price. These include your lifestyle, location, profile, activities you will indulge in after the hire, associated risks and threats, your backstory, and your political and religious beliefs. Other factors include the time of the year, assignment length, service hours, and the country and city of operation.
- Gender (male or female)
- Military, police or civil association
- Age, height, build, ethnicity
- Additional skills, such as language and driving proficiency