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The private security industry is one of the fastest-evolving sectors in the world. Threats change, environments shift, and even the laws and regulations guiding security operations are in constant flux. Yet, one challenge remains constant across all disciplines of the industry: skill fade . Skill fade is the gradual decline of knowledge, competence, and performance when skills are not used, refreshed, or developed regularly. In an industry where mistakes can cost contracts, r

In the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of close protection (CP), standing still is not an option. What once passed as sufficient in the...

When you step into the world of private security, whether as a close protection officer, CCTV operator, or event steward, one of the...

SIA Launches Refresher Training for Close Protection Operatives: What You Need to Know

Acute Behavioural Disturbance (ABD) is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition often seen in emergency departments, mental...

Protective security is often portrayed as a dramatic, high-adrenaline role, sprinting towards danger, shielding a client, or intercepting...

For Close Protection Operatives, Door Supervisors, and Security Guards.... With evolving industry standards and updated safety...