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Real-world lessons, industry news & training resources at your disposal
May 27, 2012
Being a Close Protection Operative: Your relationship with the client
Sometimes maybe you wonder what kind of relationship you are allowed to have with your client because of the nature of your profession. You are spending many hours with him,...
Read Briefing →December 6, 2011
Section: Professional Advises from Experienced Close Protection Operatives around the world.
By Dan Toon CONFLICT AREA MANAGEMENT “PREVENTING BAD THINGS FROM HAPPENING TO GOOD PEOPLE” OPS@CONFLICTAREAMANAGEMENT.COM DUNS Number: 797878209 CAGE Code: 4R8R9 The job search and application process can be a...
Read Briefing →October 29, 2011
Are you a woman interested to join security industry?
If you are a woman aspiring to become a certified Close Protection Operative, Nannyguard or join Security Industry and you have questions contact Athena Academy at http://athenaacademy.com/ and ask Charla!...
Read Briefing →August 10, 2011
Close Protection Operatives aka Bodyguards, do you know who they are?
Many people seem to have a confusion about what a CPO is. Because is one of the professions that doesn’t have specific standards to follow, unfortunately there many non professionals...
Read Briefing →April 13, 2011
Section: Professional Advices from Experienced Close Protection Operatives around the world.
So you want to be a bodyguard? Lets have a look on a 48hours detail of a close protection agent. By Dave Marris High Risk Security Contractor & Security Consultant...
Read Briefing →February 1, 2011
Do you know who you are hiring?
Do we really know what the role of the Close Protection Agent is? Do we really know what characteristics they must have before we start hiring people? We have taken...
Read Briefing →January 29, 2011
Section: Professional Advices from Experienced Close Protection Operatives around the world.
What do you expect? Some helpful hints to getting your foot in the door. By Jason Collins CPS, Security Consultant, CP Instructor You have taken the time to go through...
Read Briefing →January 20, 2011
Section: Professional Advices from Experienced Close Protection Operatives around the world.
From Georgios Liakouras Anti-Terrorism Specialist Agent, CPS About your Resume: It is what it is. Even if it is only 1 page, don’t ever lie about your qualifications or the...
Read Briefing →November 30, 2010
Working in the shadows
A professional close protection team isn’t limited to the close protection operator observed standing next to the VIP. There are often personal protection operators working and contributing to the VIP’s...
Read Briefing →June 13, 2009
7 Basic Principles for a Female Bodyguard
The 7 Basic Principles for a Female Bodyguard We all in the security industry know that no one of us can offer 100% security to a client. For Athena Academy...
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