Modern Protective Services

Executive Protection also known as Close Protection is the security industry standard term for "bodyguarding" although in the 21st century things go far beyond being a "bullet blocker" or armed thug with a license. Executive Protection takes a holistic approach to the personal security of one's principal (client being protected). These include understanding your pattern of life, running advances (similar to site surveying or reconnaissance) providing residential security and access control, securing halls and floors of hotels and planning movements or operations to reduce exposure and risk. This is usually done while maintaining a low profile and establishing working relationships with venues, emergency services, friends and family. The job of course also entails "hard skills" such as lawful use of force, responding to medical emergencies and evasive/contact driving.