About Close Protection
Close protection is one-to-one or small-team security for individuals — executives, public figures, high-net-worth families, and people facing specific threats. UK providers supply CP-licensed officers (CP licence is more rigorous than standard SIA Security Officer). Engagements range from single-day event accompaniment to permanent residential and travel cover. Most providers also offer security drivers and advance reconnaissance.
Common use cases
- Executive travel for board members and senior staff
- Public figure or talent at events
- High-net-worth family residential and school-run cover
- Diplomatic or visiting-VIP accompaniment
- Witness protection or post-incident protective security
What to look for in a provider
- Officers hold current SIA Close Protection licence (not Security Officer)
- First-aid certification (FREC level 3+ ideally)
- Discretion and dress-code matched to your context
- Vehicles and drivers vetted as part of the package
- Confidentiality / NDA built into the contract
Browse Close Protection by county
Sample Close Protection providers
See all 15 →All Time Security Ltd
Herefordshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire
View profile →Anubis Security Ltd
East Riding of Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire +1
View profile →Cobra Specialist Security Services Limited
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex
View profile →Dynamic Security Limited
Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire +1
View profile →Rock Security Solutions Limited
Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester
View profile →Steadfast Security Solutions Limited
Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire +1
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