Close protection officers (CPOs), or body guards, keep customers safe from potential physical harm or unwanted attention from strangers. Their job usually includes: checking out potential premise, including diners, restaurants, and hotels, before the customer arrives. Bodyguards also protect their client from theft or assault by clients.
The job of a vip close Protection London officer is difficult because in many ways it is a ‘work from home’ industry. Bodyguards have to be alert, be physically fit and have tactical skills. A professional Bodyguard must be licensed by the appropriate authorities to carry firearms, in addition to other weapon(s) and wear an ID card issued by the sea or FBI. In many states, Bodyguards are not permitted to perform surveillance without written consent of the client.
While being an effective Bodyguard, a Bodyguard requires skills, as well as training, self-defense techniques, as well as being able to overcome the challenges of urban combat. In this regard, a professionally trained Bodyguard has the potential to develop positive relationships with the target of the assignment and is able to anticipate the developing situations of the encounter.
Therefore, in contrast to other professions which require a base level knowledge of legal matters, bodyguard training involves educating Bodyguards on legal issues. As part of the practical assessment for becoming a Bodyguard, the candidate is required to demonstrate a reasonable degree of understanding of self defense procedures applicable to the particular field.