A bodyguard at RISC GROUP is not merely a traditional security guard, but a professionally trained Close Protection Officer (CPO) specialising in personal protection, risk assessment and advanced security planning.
Close Protection is not about visible force, but about control, foresight and preparation. Our CPOs work proactively to identify, analyse and mitigate risks before they develop into actual threats. This approach ensures security while preserving the client’s freedom of movement, comfort and daily routine.
Before an assignment begins, the Close Protection Officer conducts a thorough and structured risk and threat assessment. This includes analysis of:
Client profile and public exposure
Threat level and historical incidents
Locations, environments and schedules
Movement patterns and routines
Based on this assessment, secure routes, alternative routes, arrival and departure options, and emergency and contingency plans are established. The objective is to maintain full situational control and operational flexibility at all times.
A core element of Close Protection is advance reconnaissance. This involves detailed assessment of venues, access and escape routes, transport logistics and environmental security factors prior to any arrival or movement.
During operations, the CPO maintains constant situational awareness, monitoring behavioural changes, surroundings and potential indicators of risk — always with discretion and professionalism, and with the client’s safety, comfort and privacy as top priorities.
RISC GROUP’s Close Protection Officers are commonly deployed in connection with:
Executive and leadership protection
High-profile or public individuals
Diplomats and international guests
Business travel, meetings and events
Situations involving elevated threat levels
Individuals experiencing stalking, harassment or repeated safety concerns
Clients requiring temporary or long-term personal security
In cases involving stalking or personal safety concerns, a CPO provides not only physical protection but also structure, guidance and reassurance, helping clients regain confidence and freedom in their daily lives.
Close Protection assignments can be conducted using different operational profiles, depending on the client’s needs and the threat environment:
Covert – completely discreet and concealed protection
Low profile – unobtrusive presence without attracting attention
Overt – visible protection, for example in full business attire, where presence itself serves as a deterrent
The chosen profile is always adapted to the situation, environment and client preference.