Just thought id start this thread to see what everybody thought........ How does Police Close Protection compare with Military Close Protection?

Hi all, I'm in my final few months in the RAF Regiment. I'm looking to get into survelliance either full or part time. I've been in the regiment for 7 1/2 years, leaving due to wanting more stability, career enhancement and no more 6 month tours! I've been looking into surveillance for a while...

Control Risks requires consultants to fill forthcoming close protection vacancies in the Middle East. The rotation is 8 weeks on and 4 weeks off. Applicants would be required to attend an interview at Control Risks London office and if selected for the task they will be required to complete...

Hy, I'm Vic T. from Hungary and wanna say hello to all. Little intro: 5 years at HUN 88th QRF ParaRecon section leader/OR-6/, 1 tour in Bosnia/MSU-SFOR/ and 19 month in Iraq as a HRSO/PSD Operator. At 14thDec I1m going to work in UK. currently I'm not working in CPO field...yet, but interested...

Hello to everyone on here, My name is Ellers, Im currently in the process of PVR from the RAF. Im starting off my civilian life and getting into CP. Any advice from working CPO's would be a great help! Ellers

Professional Witness is a new term in the Surveillance world and can be used to describe a new type of Surveillance service where the operator has a good knowledge of the presentation of both civil and criminal surveillance evidence. They may be employed to work in area's where anti social...

Hi folks I have posted a couple of times here already but thought it was time I put my intro in the right section. I am a qualified Close Protection & Surveillance Officer (SIA licensed). I have also operated in “hostile†environments and have recently (May 07) carried out a HECPO course...

Hi folks I am a qualified Close Protection & Surveillance Officer (SIA licensed). I have also operated in “hostile” environments and have recently (May 07) carried out a HECPO course with Ronin Concepts. I have eleven years with law enforcement nine of which with the Metropolitan Police (New...

I have been working as a PPO in the United Nations for three years now and have recently completed my contract. I am looking to move back into the private sector. I have experience working with celebs as well mainly popstars on tours etc. my email is alexgibbons@yahoo.com

Hi All im in a bit of a bind and need some help off the ex RMP CP lads. im working with a lad who is a complete walter mitty. he is saying that he is ex RMP CP, joined in 1984 and got out in 2001. at the rank of seargent. with a disability used to be in charge of the whole of the london...

News reports today say that around 5,000 illegal immigrants are working as security guards in the UK! Some are actually employed at airports and a few were found guarding the Prime Minister's car. What is your comment on this situation?

I got my bag stolen in a bar and i highly suspected it was one of the staff. I requested the cctv footage but they refused to give it to me. FInally the police went there and they told them they had checked it and there was nothing interesting on there so they deleted it....can I sue them for...

Ladies! PM me if you are unsure about the SIA exam process. Who said Munkeys dont look after there own!!! BB

Hi just wondering what side-arms people prefer. I'm particularly fond of the H&K USP, due to its high calibre round, great stopping power, durability, excellent accesories, ambidexterity and lets not forget the way it easily field strips. But hey i haven't used a whole lot of side arms so anyone...

CCTV SOFTWARE: View multiple CCTV camera footage on your computer screen and achieve full remote viewing over the internet. CCTV cameras can be overt or covert, indoor or outdoor, stationary or moving, and all have their own individual characteristics enabling you to choose a tailor-made...

Close Protection Bodyguard Dictionary terms are as follows Bodyguard 1. a person or group of persons employed to guard an individual, as a high official, from bodily harm. 2. an escort. 3. to provide with or act as a bodyguard. Other similar meanings are bouncer...

My observations have given to me that I need to keep people standing outside, without reason, whatever the weather. and also...to disrespect those physically smaller than me, whilst simultaneously eyeing-up their girlfriends. not forgetting to...completely over-react to any fight - by...

Whiles leaving a large supermarket 2day my mum was stopped and her bags where searched. 1 security guard was infront of her trolly and the other 1 at her side. They searched her bags and check her receipt and found she had payed for all her goods.They done this infront of everyone coming in and...

SURVEILLANCE DETECTION The Problem Defence against concerted attacks by terrorists and criminals on a fixed facility, or key personnel in transit, is often problematic for a number of reasons. Even well trained and equipped guards, a state-of-the-art CCTV system and a good relationship...

There are various forms of Close Protection available. High Risk work in places like Iraq and Afghanistan seems to be popular at the moment due to the demand and excellent payment rates. The downside is of course, the high risk, the fact your in a foreign country without maybe the backup...