Close Protection Officer Course
– 18 days 

1. Law & Legislation: Understanding legal frameworks for private security.

2. Roles & Responsibilities: Defining duties, ethics, and professional conduct.

3. Threat & Risk Assessment: Identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats.

4. Operational Planning: Creating strategies for protection assignments.

5. Surveillance Awareness: Detecting and countering hostile surveillance.

6. Terror Threat Awareness: Understanding terrorist threats and responses.

Practical & Tactical Skills

• Foot Drills: Protective formations and movement on foot. 

• Reconnaissance: Scouting locations and planning routes. 

• Route Selection & Journey Management: Planning and executing secure travel. 

• Vehicle Tactics: Embus/Debus (entering/exiting vehicles), defensive driving.

• Search Procedures: Techniques for searching individuals, vehicles, and premises. 

• Incident Management: Responding to emergencies, including kidnapping/hostage situations. 

• Conflict Management: De-escalation and physical intervention (unarmed combat/self-defence). 

• Venue Security: Securing buildings and events.

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Specialized Modules (Vary by Provider)

• First Aid: First Aid at Work (FAW) or higher trauma care (FREC).

• Close Quarter Combat (CQC): Advanced self-defence. 

• Hostile Environment Training: Weapons handling, IED awareness (for international roles).

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