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

I am a 43y male with many years experience in the security industry, I am seeking work and will consider all positions. Security Training NATIONAL DOOR REGISTER the first course for licensing doormen in 2000. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DOORSAFE licensing by Northamptonshire Police in 2002. NATIONAL...

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...

NAST SA (National Bodyguards Association of Russia, South Africa Chapter) was founded in 2007 by Trevor Ackermann. His aim is allowing South African and African Bodyguards to obtain International status and Affiliation with other countries. Giving the Bodyguards the opportunity to study other...

hi guys i have just completed my CPO course and i am looking hard for work, i am willing to travel and go most places but i still cant find any work so i signed up to here to try an gain some more contacts and to find out about whats happening out their in the CP industry, i know my ages goes...

Hi all if anyone needs a holster, I have two for sale on ebay - a fobus to fit Glock 19 and an adjustable one to go wth the 5.11 tactical vest - see links below 5.11 Tactical Holster on eBay, also, Accessories, Hunting, Sporting Goods (end time 01-Dec-07 12:07:20 GMT) Fobus paddle holster...

I want everybody to get in on this question DOES SIZE MATTER? Is it better to be 6' 6" and built like a brick s**t house to be successful in the world of CP. Answers on a postcard... ELLERS

Hello all I would like to see your opinions about females working in close protection. If your a famous female or a rich female would you prefer a female close protection officer. Could female close protection officers ever work in places like Afghanistan or Iraq? You always see in the...

CO19 is the name given to the department, which provides the firearms related support to the rest of the Metropolitan Police Service CO19 Specialist Firearms Command are better known by SO19 which was its former Specialist Operations, which provides the firearms related support to the rest of...

I have.. and will not.... renew Norton on my computor as I am using someone else....now Norton keep sending me messages.."Your computor was just attacked etc..."are Norton carrying out these attacks..?

Hi All, myself and another police colleague (both with 5 years CID and covert operations experience) are in the process of starting out int the private surveillance sphere. As well as our police experience we have undertaken the Ronin Concepts Hostile Environment CP course and looking to top...

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...

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This is the list of current UK close protection training providers according to the SIA (Security Industry Authority) This list was last updated on the 27th September 2007 Adro Partnership City & Guilds Gloucester 01452 886410 Advanced Safety Training Services...

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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...

I am a fully trained SIA licenced Close Protection Officer. I am also trained in covert, foot, mobile,static, anti and counter surveillance and undercover operations. I am London based at present but am also willing to travel internationally. If you feel that I have any of the skills that you...

Stab vests are different from bulletproof vests, most of which offer little protection against stabbing with sharp-tipped objects such as knives. A stab vest is a reinforced article of clothing, usually worn under other clothing, which is designed to resist knife attacks. A stab vest...

If your a door supervisor, bouncer, doorman etc please let us know hour much you get paid per hour using the poll answers. I'm trying to find out what the average pay is at the moment. thanks Mally