Whether it be Conglomarates, Small Businesses or Private individuals there is an ever-increasing threat from terrorists, criminals, racists and the mentally unstable. When a situation such as kidnapping, assassination, blackmail, industrial espionage and publicity arises, the need for Close Protection Officers is paramount.
Security specialists such as Close protection and VIP/Executive security officers are often referred to as "Bodyguards" but the modern day Close Protection officer, needs to be equipped with intelligence, well mannered and able to deal with any situation discreatly, should it arise, apposed to previous requirements of just being a large "brute".