VIP protection or what is also known as close protection is one of the most under discussed and unappreciated services. There is no denying the glamour factor in VIP protection services, but not much has been written about the security angle in it.
History Check
Security services in London have been providing close protection security to VIPs and celebrities ever since monarchy came into existence! Truth be told there are evidences which point towards the vigilance and expertise of VIP guards in the Bible as well, provided you consider King Solomon a VIP!
In the Far East, military concepts were being developed and an ever complicated war was fought between warring tribes and clans of China. Guerilla warriors (ninjas and kunoichis) were big threats to leaders and powerful people. There had to be a circle of protection to preempt and deter attacks. The Chinese were very quick at devising the best protection detail around their leaders and more can be found about the techniques in books written by the military experts.
The Art of War is a great treatise where one can find more evidence on the development of close protection as well as security guard service in London and elsewhere in the world.
Threats and Dangers of the Present Day
Nothing much has changed in all these years with the single biggest exception of ‘approach’ to the business. Security services in London now have terrorists, competitors, deranged fans and many unforeseen threats.
● Kidnaps
The affluent are always under the risk of being kidnapped for ransom. Specifically people with considerable wealth are kidnapped for money. More often than not, kidnaps can be related to money, but in recent times, religious fanatics have gained a bad reputation for kidnapping innocent people and murdering them in cold blood to terrorize people. More and more security companies in London are engaging in providing kidnap covers to the influential as well as their family members.
● Hate Crimes
Innocent people fall victim to hate criminals who indiscriminately target members of a particular community for no apparent reason. Recently, there has been several hate related crimes, which highlights the importance of better security guard services in London. This is in fact one of those things that are beyond the control or wildest expectations of any close protection security guard. To deter something so unpredictable, one has to be well trained in every scenario and be ever prepared for more.
● Violence
There was a time when crime was civilized! Today basically everything has spun out of control. Things that start off with simple altercations quickly blow out of proportions and take the violent turn. As such, VIPs need protection against people they interact with, as well as from security guards employed by others.
It has been observed in the past that criminals often team up with terrorists and nefarious rackets to gain leverage from the experience and/or equipments made available by such rackets. In today’s scenario, a VIP is exposed to enormous threats that cannot be deflected by anyone by deft security companies in London.
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