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VIP & Close Protection
Serving London
Discreet, trained protection

Trained officers provide discreet protection at events, meetings and private functions.

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Flexible and affordable coverage options

DBS checked and fully trained staff

Flexible contracts for changing needs

Protection That Fits the Setting

Close protection looks different depending on the setting. At a corporate event or public appearance, officers work visibly enough to reassure guests and deter unwanted attention, positioned to manage entry points and monitor the room without disrupting the occasion. For a private client moving between meetings or a residence, the same officer can work far more discreetly, blending into a business or social setting rather than standing out as obvious security. Coverage is planned around the specific risk and the client's own preference for how visible protection should be, rather than a single fixed approach applied to every booking.

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Route Planning and Venue Liaison

Ahead of any booking, officers plan routes between locations, checking timings and identifying any points where a client could be exposed, such as a car park or a public entrance. For events, this includes liaising directly with venue security and organisers beforehand, so protection officers aren't working blind on the day and know exactly where exits, green rooms and staff-only areas are located. Arrivals and departures are usually the highest-risk moments, so these are planned in most detail, with a clear plan for where a vehicle waits and how a client moves from car to building. Any changes to schedule on the day reach the officer immediately, keeping protection responsive rather than fixed to an outdated plan.

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Experienced, Vetted Officers

Every close protection officer is DBS-checked and vetted before taking on a booking, alongside specific training in threat assessment and de-escalation rather than general guarding duties. The team has provided protection at corporate events, private functions and for individual clients across London for over five years, adapting to settings ranging from a boardroom to a public red carpet. Briefings are tailored to each booking, covering the client's schedule, any known risks, and how visible the officer should be throughout the engagement. First-time clients receive 10% off their initial booking, useful for trialling the service ahead of a longer-term arrangement.

Booking Close Protection

A booking starts with a confidential conversation about the client, the event or schedule involved, and the level of visibility required, discreet or overt. From there, a tailored quote and officer briefing are prepared ahead of the date, covering routes, venue details and any known risk factors specific to the booking. Officers can typically be confirmed within days for a single event, or set up on an ongoing basis for clients who need protection across multiple engagements. A single point of contact manages every booking, so details can be updated quickly if a schedule changes close to the date.

I worked with the company, and it was amazing to work with them. They treated me so well on site; they guided me about every step possible, and it was so overwhelming. I really recommend that you work with them.

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Discreet, vetted officers ready to brief and deploy for events, meetings or private functions across London.

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