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    Large bodyguard teams can include a lot people, here we discuss who they are and what they do.

    The Team Leader

    This person may or may not be the Bodyguard to the main Principal as well as being in overall charge of the protective operation. The Team Leader’s job is to ensure that everyone has all of the information that they need to enable them to carry out their function; he is usually the one that liaises with the Principal and the contracting security company if there is one. On most assignments, the Team Leader has the authority to hire and fire team personnel.

    The Bodyguard

    Usually abbreviated to BG, he is a member of the PES (discussed below). However, his role is quite different; while everyone on a team is in theory a bodyguard, i.e. their function, whether they are drivers or they guard the garden gate, is that of guarding the Principal. There is only one BG per principal. There may be a day BG and a night BG but generally there is only one BG on one principal at any one time. The other ‘Bodyguards’ are referred to as the PES. The BG is the person that will be in close contact with the Principal at all times. His job is to shield the Principal from any danger, i.e. to give ‘body cover’. The BG forms the inner cordon of defence and is responsible for seeing that no threat gets past him and to the Principal. When working as part of the PES, the BG is the one that never stands and fights. He runs away (with the Principal of course), giving body cover as he does so. This role can be (dependant upon the situation) in complete contrast to that of the PES.

    The Bodyguard is the ‘main man’ or woman; he is the one with the ultimate responsibility for the welfare of his charge He and the Principal are at the centre of concentric circles of protection (concentric circles have the same centre). He is the last piece of protection and he puts himself between every conceivable threat and the Principal. The other circles are made up of the PES and the RST, which we will learn about below.

    The Personal Escort Section (PES)

    The PES can have different functions depending on the situation in which they find themselves. Generally speaking, they provide an outer cordon of defence as opposed to the BG’s inner cordon. In some situations their function may be the same as the BGs, that is, give body cover and get away from the danger. In other situations, their function may be to attack the threat and give the BG time to get the Principal away from the danger.

    Again, depending upon the situation, the PES may be as close to the Principal as the BG; in others, they may be much further away. For instance, outside a venue in a car ready to be called upon if needed.

    The Security Advance Party (SAP)

    The makeup of the SAP will vary from one assignment to another; some may have one or two members that are dedicated to advance work and do nothing else. Others may only use an SAP when they have a particular need. Basically, the function of the SAP is to ensure that their are no surprises for the Principal while he is out and about on his social and business schedule. The SAP will travel in advance of the Principal, checking that routes and venues are OK. They may do this months in advance and it may include, for example, the planning of an overseas trip, one which they may do minutes in advance (it may be that the Principal wants an impromptu trip to a local restaurant with which the team are not familiar). The SAP carries out an important function; it needs to have excellent communication skills, exercise good personal security and be trained in all aspects of search.

    The Residence Security Team (RST)

    The RST, as the name suggests, look after the physical security of anywhere that the Principal is resident. This could be a house, a hotel, or a yacht. Many principals secure all of their residences with an RST, even if they are only resident for a few weeks of the year. This is where most fledgling bodyguards will serve their Bodyguard apprenticeship. The RST will need to have the skills to use the modern equipment that is now used to assist the security of premises. They need to work hard and hope that they are ‘noticed’ and eventually move on to better things. Members of the RST will often be required to carry out route reconnaissance or to do some SAP work. Mess these tasks up and you are destined to ‘stay in the garden’. Do a good job and the next time someone in the PES has a day off you might get to stand in and impress.

    Drivers

    While all members of the team should be able to drive, often the role of driver is a dedicated one. That is, someone is employed solely as a driver. This driver may or may not be trained in close protection. When they are not, it is a crime, because sometimes the most effective weapon that a close protection team has is the vehicle that they are in. In an emergency situation, it is much better to have a close protection trained driver that can work with the team rather than some fat chauffeur who is only employed because the Principal likes the way he wears his peaked cap and keeps the car clean!

    Driving is a specialist role and if someone on the team is a dedicated driver then those drivers need also to be dedicated to building the defensive and evasive driving skills that a team may one day need. Of course, a smooth drive and a clean car are also important.

    James Brown BEM is the author of the Bodyguards Bible – The Definitive Guide to Close protection. All things Close Protection can be found here http://www.bodyguardsbible.com

    James Brown BEM is the author of the Bodyguards Bible – The Definitive Guide to Close protection. All things Close Protection can be found here http://www.bodyguardsbible.com

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    A few years ago it was said that anyone could become a bodyguard. People in the industry complained that it was just too easy to become a bodyguard. A joke going around the industry in the early 1990′s was something like, “What are the two requirements to become a close protection officer” The first was to be breathing and the second was to have the course fee! This was true to some extent. While the best companies ran selection courses and weeded out the obvious failures and weak candidates, most training companies took you on for training as long you were breathing and had the cash!

    Along came regulation and Licensing and most saw this as an opportunity to clean the industry up and raise the bar. Minimum standards of training would be legislated and the industry would benefit. Is it better now?

    There are now over 80 training organisations in the UK alone compared to a handful just a few years ago. The industry is now licensed and legitimised and this has attracted a lot more people to the industry than ever before. However, all of these companies are desperate for students. They will do anything to attract students to their courses. The main attraction for many is often a low price; this might seem to be a good thing from the trainee’s point of view. We all know that competition is healthy and considered good.

    However good training costs a lot of money to facilitate and the best instructors need to be paid for. This means that the profit margins are small which ensure many of these companies spend as little on the training as they can and just go through the motions as cheaply as they dare. Some companies just ticking off each hour from 150 minimum. With the SIA reluctant to inspect and monitor the training companies, we are not even sure that some even deliver the minimum. All of the awarding bodies rely on a simple tick test, and if this were not simple enough to pass, the answers to these questions are easily found by asking around!

    Initial observations about the Close protection Licensing are that it is not working. It has not only cost individuals and companies a lot of money to implement, but it has also cost the taxpayer who has to prop it up despite the officers and companies paying seriously hefty annual fees to it.  Has it raised the bar with regard to close protection? well yes, now you need a clean police record, the cash and must not be short of breath. For more information on The British close protection Industry please visit http://www.bodyguardsbible.com

     

    James Brown BEM is the author of the Bodyguards Bible – The Definitive Guide to Close protection. All things Close Protection can be found here http://www.bodyguardsbible.com

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    Learning how to perform well in a security related job is crucial for those who are considering a stable and rewarding career. According to the applicant interests there are several qualifications which can be acquired through proper training, some of them are: SIA security gurad and door supervisor, CCTV operator and even conflict management.

    In the UK all security qualifications have been set by the SIA also known as the security industry authority. As you may know security is a serious field, one which requires dedicated training in order for those performing security functions to deliver a great service each time. In order to qualify for these important positions (Door supervisor/Security guard), applicants must always understand and have knowledge of concepts such as:

    - The law relevant to the industry: Following the private security industry act of 2001, security personnel and agencies must be aware of the rules and regulations established by the SIA. Some of these rules establish a thorough background inspection on security personnel in order to avoid individuals with prior criminal records from qualifying and working in security positions.

    - Other functions door supervisors must perform are: controlling entry to premises, being completely aware of fire procedures in case of emergencies, have a good understanding of health and safety procedures, know how to search people and their property, recognizing and defusing conflict, etc.

    Another position which is currently in demand in the security industry is CCTV operator. CCTV is the abreviated term or acronym for the term closed circuit television. The purpose of these devices is to guard premises and comply with securities procedures, however operators of these devices shoul be aware of legislations which govern the way these operations are handled, that’s why not everyone can jump in an manage a CCTV station. Legislations which regulate these positions are (but not limited to) “The data protection act of 1998″ and even the “Humans Right Act of 1998″ should be taken into account.

    Other functions of CCTV operators include: operational procedures and knowledge of SIA codes, use of CCTV equipment, control room communication, knowing how to deal with incidents, CCTV surveillance techniques, etc.

    As you see these are demanding fields which require proper training and knowledge of SIA regulations that’s why it is a requirement to train security personnel with qualified agencies which follow all of these procedures and regulations in order to keep the UK security industry tranparent and reliable.

    AABtraining.co.uk provides more information on the personal licence course Biiab Edi as well as training references for SIA security guard and door supervisors, CCTV and bodyguards within the UK.

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    The City and guilds 7303, 7407, 1886 qualifications are currently the industry benchmark and minimum requirement for people who want to work as trainers in the UK. The qualifications acquired are somewhat generic and often appeal to people with a professional background or vocational interest in the following fields:

    Security, first aid, all CIEH, ASET, BIIAB and city and guilds courses. The following is a short explanation of each course and the main areas they focus on.

    City and guilds 7303 offers adequate preparation for people who want to develop skills and acquire the right knowledge in the lifelong learning sector (PTLLS) City guilds 703 (C&G 7303) is more of a stepping stone which replaces the C&G 7302 and micro-teaching element acquired in the old certificate in adult education teaching (7307 stage 1).

    C&G 7303 enables candidates to deliver training. This course is designed to contribute towards the knowledge and understanding for the Further Education National Training Organization also known as F.E.N.T.O. or contribute towards the occupational standards of the Employment National Training Organization also known as EMPNTO. These occupational standards are also the framework that underpin the C&G 7303 award.

    City and Guilds 1886 (C&G 1886) is a level 3 certificate in conflict management training, the purpose of this city and guilds 1886 scheme is to provide a qualification for those who want to train others to deal with any types of violence in the workplace (e.g. teach C&G 1884). It is a qualification that will equip you to train a wide range of workers, security operators, door supervisors and all those who interact face-to-face with fellow workers and the public, as you see this is a very useful and necessary qualification for people working in these fields.

    Other courses which are available (training and certification) in all SIA security related fields are: SIA door supervisor, close protection, security guard and CCTV operator. Related courses which are offered by special training companies include hygiene, health and safety, conflict management and medic first aid. These companies will travel to your place of business in order to deliver the appropriate training and can also work with individuals who can join an open course and become fully certified.

    AABTraining.co.uk is a reputable UK wide course provider which offers city and guilds teacher training to candidates who require such knowledge for career advancement and employment opportunities, visit us or call any of these numbers: 0845 6431 845, 077 2500 2203

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