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In Close Protection (CP), the success of any operation often hinges on planning, and route planning sits at the heart of it. The journey...

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

Acid attacks are one of the most horrifying forms of assault, causing severe burns, disfigurement, and life-changing injuries within...

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

In the private security industry, professionalism isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. The stakes are too high for complacency, shortcuts,...

Major Incident Awareness & The METHANE Report: Staying Calm When It Matters Most In the heat of an emergency, every second counts....

When every second counts, clarity is everything. In the military, particularly in NATO Armed Forces, there’s a tool designed to strip...

In the UK private security industry, decisions often have to be made in seconds. A door supervisor spots a group approaching the venue. A...

In the world of close protection, first impressions count. Before a client ever sees your skills in surveillance, defensive driving, or...

In the Close Protection and Executive Protection world, information is as critical . You can have the best physical security measures in...

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

We’ve all seen it: a recruiter or hiring manager posts a job opportunity on LinkedIn, and within minutes the comments section fills up...

A recent London Tube incident, where passengers restrained a man exposing himself and using his belt as a weapon, raises vital questions about self-defence under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). Learn the legal limits, the role of necessity, reasonableness, and proportionality, and what this means for public safety and mental health crisis response.

Knife Crime: Who Let Harvey Down, and What Must Change in Our Schools

Off the back of my post on Travelling as a PPO I had a few people saying they never knew they could get a second passport and asked what...

In today’s private security and emergency response industries, adequate is no longer enough. Basic Life Support (BLS) is a foundational...

In the vibrant and often chaotic landscape of the night-time economy, door supervisors play a vital role that goes far beyond checking...

In high-pressure environments such as nightclubs, hospitals, events, retail spaces, and transport hubs, you may be called upon to manage...

In the private security industry, professionalism is often measured by presence, preparedness, and prevention. Whether you’re guarding a...