SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
45+ Years Industry Experience
Former Military & Police Veteran Team
SIA Licensed Close Protection Operatives
Comprehensive & Bespoke Private Security
VIS: A Leading UK Close Protection Firm
At VIS Protection, we provide bespoke close protection and personal bodyguard services across the UK and Ireland. Our SIA-licensed, former-military professionals safeguard high-net-worth individuals, executives and public figures with discretion, planning and precision. Whether you need a bodyguard for international travel, public events or daily routine security, our personal bodyguard services for high-net-worth individuals deliver peace of mind with professionalism you can trust.
What Is Close Protection & How Can It Keep You Safe?
Close protection, often referred to as executive protection, involves providing private security to individuals who may be exposed to elevated personal risk due to their status, wealth, occupation, or other factors. As an executive protection company, we provide tailored strategies that go beyond visible security.
As a trusted security firm, our team at VIS Protection offer these bespoke services which include personal security detail, risk assessment, and planning to prevent potential threats.
Who Benefits from Professional Close Protection Services?
Close protection agencies are essential for high-net-worth individuals, offering VIP close protection security services to celebrities, executives, diplomats, and anyone who faces significant personal risk. These services are especially crucial during public appearances, travel, and high-profile events, where security is paramount.
At VIS Protection, our trusted close protection officers bring years of experience delivering elite close protection services to a diverse range of clients. Our portfolio includes Premiership footballers, diplomats, UHNW individuals and even the British Royal Family.
Are Close Protection Officers (CPOs) The Same As Bodyguards (IBGs)?
While bodyguarding and close protection companies both aim to ensure personal safety, close protection encompasses a broader scope of services, including detailed planning, risk assessment, and coordination with other security measures. Close protection officers are highly trained professionals who manage complex security needs with precision. At VIS, our elite team of professional ex-military officers can offer top close protection for your personal and corporate security in the UK and world wide.
Is Close Protection The Same As Executive Protection?
Close protection and executive protection are terms often used interchangeably with executive protection often being the term most used in the United States. Both involve comprehensive security strategies to safeguard individuals at risk. Executive protection typically refers to corporate settings, protecting business leaders and executives, while close protection can apply to a wider range of individuals.
Why Hire VIS Protection For Your Close Protection Security?
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Veteran-owned and operated by former British Military personnel with over 46 years of combined experience.
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All operatives are military or police veterans and trained to the highest SIA standards.
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Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award recipients and part of the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme.
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Discreet and professional services tailored to high net worth individuals, families, and businesses.
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A security firm which is trusted by some of the top 10 wealthiest people in the world, members of the British Royal Family, diplomats, and embassies.
Key Roles and Responsibilities of a Close Protection Officer
Professional close protection services tailored to your needs - delivered with discretion and precision.
A close protection officer’s role goes far beyond presence. It’s about proactive planning, prevention, and constant awareness. At VIS Protection, our SIA-licensed, former-military professionals carry out a range of duties designed to protect clients discreetly - whether at home, travelling, or attending public and private events.
Personal Security & Close Protection Detail
Our close protection officers provide 24/7 personal security, ensuring your safety at all times, whether you are at home, at work, or on the move.
Our travel security services include advance planning, secure transportation, and real-time monitoring to protect you during both domestic and international trips.
Our team manages all aspects of event security, from entry control to crowd management, our officers ensure the safety of all attendees at high-profile gatherings.
We conduct comprehensive risk and threat assessments to identify potential dangers and develop strategic plans to mitigate these risks effectively.
We offer security chauffeur services with highly trained drivers and equipped vehicles to ensure your safe and efficient travel.
We provide robust residential security solutions, including on-site security personnel and advanced surveillance systems to protect your home and family.
Our track record:
Protection for Premier League footballers, diplomats & members of the Royal Family.
45 + years of combined operational experience.
Trusted by PAs & estate managers across London & Ireland.
What Our Happy Clients Say
Our Locations
VIS Protection proudly offers discreet private security in London and Ireland, as well as throughout the UK. Our elite close protection officers at VIS ensure the highest level of safety and discretion for clients in every region. Whether you require bespoke security in Dublin, Belfast, or elsewhere, our experienced operatives are committed to delivering unparalleled protection.
Learn more about our professional close protection services across Ireland and close protection services in Northern Ireland
Close Protection Services London
London is one of the world's most vibrant and dynamic cities, but its status as a global hub for business, politics, and entertainment can also make it a hotspot for security risks. High-profile individuals such as CEOs, celebrities, diplomats, footballers, and other prominent figures are often at increased risk in a bustling city like London.
Close protection services provide an essential layer of security for those who face threats, whether from opportunistic criminals, stalkers, or more organised threats. On a personal level, close protection ensures clients can go about their daily lives with confidence and discretion, whether attending events, travelling, or simply moving around the city.
For businesses, close protection can safeguard executives, staff, and key stakeholders during high-profile meetings, conferences, or other corporate engagements. With the support of highly trained operatives, close protection ensures that clients remain secure, enabling them to focus on their personal or professional priorities without compromise.
Where Else Do We Provide Close Protection Services?
VIS provide close protection services to our select clientele all over the UK including Ireland and Northern Ireland as well as Central and Greater London, Essex and the rest of the Home Counties, Birmingham, Manchester, Cheshire, Dublin and Belfast.
