You might hear the term ‘close protection’ thrown around in the security industry, and we are here to explain exactly what that means. At Herongrange Group, our close protection security solution is one of our many bespoke offerings that provides security to individuals. We are experts in all things close protection, and it is widely understood to be an essential security service for celebrities, VIPs and those in the public eye. What, though, is close protection and why is it so important?
Close protection security is extremely specialised, with the care and protection of individuals being the ultimate priority for a close protection officer. The role of a close protection officer is to be on hand during events, times of significance, and even daily (dependant on the client and their status) and keep a watchful eye on surroundings whilst protecting the individual from the public and any potential threats.