Close Protection Officers (CPOs)

UK and Overseas Close Protection

Minimal Risk Consultancy (MRC) is adept at covering specialist requirements to provide SIA Licensed Close Protection Officers (CPOs) to safeguard Clients during travel or at home.  This includes global scope from the UK.

MRC regularly resource Client requirements on a flexible basis with experienced UK based CPOs.  We additionally have a network of specialist local Vendors across the globe through being part of the Arcfyre Group.   Teams can be tailored to the Client to offer an appropriate level of assurance and reassurance. This is risk based and depends on the specific travel or personal requirements of the individuals being protected.

In 2023, MRC and Arcfyre jointly undertook a global world tour for a high-net-worth technology Client working across 18 countries in a tight timescale.  A mix of local and international teams were deployed.

Services are provided to a variety of Clients across a multitude of sectors, including:

  • High Net Worth Individuals.
  • Key Corporate Personal attending higher risk locations or meetings.
  • Witness Protection and Assurance.
  • Family Protection including the escorting of minors during travel or other activities.
  • Journalist and Media protection.
  • VIP and Celebrity attendance at Events and Functions.
  • High Value Goods and Commodities in transit and on display.
  • Protection on Board Members and Staff at AGMs and Corporate Events.
  • Corporate Management Safeguarding while undertaking activities such as redundancy and corporate investigations.

VIP Transport can be provided, or liaison agreed with a nominated provider to facilitate key Client movements.  This can be coordinated by a nominated Minimal Risk Operations Manager.  24/7 tracking, journey management support, trip briefings and travel advice can be provided through the Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC).

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If you consider that you may have a requirement for a specialist Close Protection Team and would like to discuss the detail, impartially and in confidence please do email the Minimal Risk Consultancy via our contact link.