Close Protection
IN TODAY’S WORLD, where threats to safety and peace of mind can come from any quarter, the security of executives and their families is a major concern. That is why our Close Protection Program is more that just a protection service. It’s an all-encompassing program designed to anticipate, prevent or react to any possible threat to the safety of an executive or family.
Security of executive’s and their families can be a major concern for any business or corporation in today’s busy business environment. With the climate of the world in which we live in today, both home and abroad, an executive must be concerned for the welfare of not only himself but of his family. But an executive protection program is much more than securing the welfare of the executive and his family.
It is an all-encompassing program, which assists the executive, in his or her daily activities while assuring their safety and or the safety of their family. But how does an executive protection program function for a corporation, executive, or family?
It begins as an inquiry by an individual or corporation to a company such as Noble Protective Services This inquiry may be because of a real or perceived threat. Such as an incident of company downsizing, workplace violence or a stalking situation, or a threat of kidnapping or physical harm. It may be that the individual or corporation has a concern because of upcoming travel to an area that may be a security concern, due the executive’s nationality or type of business or position in the company. A special event may be a concern due to the type of event, location, size of the event or the individuals attending.
After an inquiry is made to Noble Protective Services something is done that is recognizable in the business environment, that is a “RISK OR THREAT ANALYIS”. In an executive protection program the risk or threat analysis is concerned with those details which may pose a security threat to a corporation, individual or family. Those details are investigated and analyzed. After a careful and through analysis a program is designed to assist and protect the corporation, executive, or family.
In the risk or threat analysis, suggestions and comments are made to allow the corporation or executive chose those security options that are within budgetary limitations but also for allowing the best available security options for protection. Those options could be close protection, physical security measures such as alarm systems, safe rooms, locks, armored vehicles, etc. and it could also be measures to ensure the security of company information.
CLOSE PROTECTION is provided by individuals who have received training and certification as personal protection specialists. These individuals recognize that when the protection of an individual, or family is required that only the most professional and reliable service is expected. Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive system of safety for our clients. This is accomplished by the facilitation of precise preplanning and advance preparation by our personal protection staff.
The threats facing the close protection specialist are unparallel from former activities and assignments. With the widespread use of private forces to protect individuals, assets, families and operations the training and professionalism of the close protection specialist must be unyielding.
A corporation, executive or family should expect the following from personal protection: avoidance of and protection from threats of violence, embarrassment and accidents. The professional training that our specialists receive assures for the avoidance and protection of any situation that could negatively impact our client's well being or activities. This training includes,
- advance preparation and preplanning
- residential and travel security
- personal protection measures
- emergency medicine
- etiquette and social conduct
- defensive techniques
- psychology
- electronic security
- firearms' skills
- emergency driving
DEFENSIVE TECHINQUES
Through precise advance preparation and preplanning the avoidance of a physical confrontation in dramatically decreased. But if the need arises the Protection Specialist must be trained and responsive in the latest defensive techniques. These forms of defensive techniques were designed specifically by protection specialists to thoroughly and with the least force possible end a physical confrontation and protect not only the client but the protection specialist. All NPS personnel complete a rigorous defensive techniques training program
PERSONAL PROTECTION MEASURES
This is defined as those techniques that are used by the Protection Specialist to provide safety and confidence to the corporation, executive and family. This includes a through knowledge of movements and formations used to make an individual safe in any environment. But also it includes techniques and maneuvers to remove someone from a threatening situation. Your Protection Specialist must be properly trained and knowledgeable in the use of these techniques and their applications. All NPS personnel assigned to protective service have trained extensively in the many varied techniques to ensure the safety of the executive and family.
PSYCHOLOGY
Behavior patterns and mannerisms must be examined and analyzed when dealing with any threat whether real or perceived. The examination of a stalking pattern threats dealing with workplace violence, terrorism and other criminal behavior. NPS Protection Specialists have received training and education in examining these behavior patterns and using this information to bring into the protection program. This education is vital in quickly assessing threats or danger signals to the executive or family.
ELECTRONIC SECURITY
The threat of sensitive information, which is what economic or industrial espionage is all about, can be devastating to individuals and organizations. Information in the wrong hands can destroy a corporation, put people out of work, bankrupt local merchants and devastate shareholder families. With this in mind a Protection Specialist must be aware of the current trends in combating audio and video surveillance, and security of sensitive information. NPS protective staff is thoroughly knowledgeable in the latest equipment and techniques to protect a corporation or executive from this real and viable threat.
FIREARMS SKILLS
In many instances the possession of a firearm by a Protection Specialist is not required. But when circumstances dictate due to a threat or environment it is essential that the Protection Specialist is familiar with the proper handling and use of personal weapons. The NPS Protection Specialist is thoroughly familiar with many different types of personal weapons and must be certified with the proper permits in the different regions to possess a firearm. More importantly the Protection Specialist is educated in the legal and proper use of personal weapons.
EMERGENCY DRIVING
Transportation is a major part of a busy executive’s daily life. Of primary importance for an executive driver is to provide a safe and comfortable driving experience for the executive or family. But when the need arises the NPS Protection Specialist is fully capable to employ defensive driving skills, accident avoidance, and evasive driving and counter-surveillance techniques.
As you can see a personal protection program is much more than standing next to someone. It is a very complex and vital function to provide personal protection to a corporation, executive or family.
Those assigned to protective service are dedicated professionals with an extensive education and work experience in corporate and personal protection. Education is extremely important to us at NPS therefore our Specialists are constantly attending training courses throughout the world to ensure your safety.
Whether your personal protection needs are at your residence, the boardroom, a social event, or traveling our agents will blend into any environment or setting. We believe in the concept of providing an “invisible” protection net around our clients, but if the need arises a highly visible presence can be accomplished.
Noble Protective Services employees both male and female protection specialists. Many of our personnel are bilingual and we can serve you in any location throughout the world.