Frequently Asked Questions


Q: What is the FREC 3 course?

The FREC 3 (Level 3 Award in First Response Emergency Care) is a nationally recognised qualification covering emergency care skills like CPR, trauma management, airway care, and medical emergencies, essential for pre-hospital or close protection roles.

Q: What is the Level 3 Close Protection Course?

This SIA-approved qualification (Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative) trains individuals to operate professionally under UK specifications, covering risk assessments, operational planning, surveillance, and protective movement.

Q: How long is the Close Protection course?

Our course runs for 18 days, exceeding the SIA’s minimum requirement of 195 guided learning hours.

Q: Do I need FREC 3 before Close Protection?

FREC 3 is not mandatory before CP training, but it's highly recommended for those working in the security or event sectors. FREC 4 requires prior completion of FREC 3.


Q: What is manned guarding?

Manned guarding involves placing trained security personnel at a location to deter threats, monitor activity, control access, and respond to incidents. It’s ideal for businesses, construction sites, residential developments, and events.

Q: What services do you offer?

We provide:

  • Manned guarding for static sites and high-risk locations

  • Door supervisors for licensed premises

  • Close protection operatives for high-net-worth individuals and VIPs

  • Event security and crowd management

  • Security consultancy and risk assessments

Q: Where do you operate?

We cover Greater London and surrounding areas, and can deploy teams nationwide for short-term contracts or specific client needs

Door Supervisors

Q: What’s the role of a door supervisor?

Door supervisors manage access to licensed venues, check IDs, prevent disorder, and ensure public safety inside and outside the premises. Our team is trained to handle situations professionally and in line with SIA regulations.

Q: Are your door staff licensed and trained?

Yes. All door supervisors hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence, have undergone conflict management training, and are regularly assessed for professional standards.

Q: Can you provide female door supervisors?

Absolutely. We have experienced female operatives available for venues or events that request a balanced security presence.

Q: What kind of venues do you cover?

We cover:

  • Bars, pubs, and nightclubs

  • Corporate events

  • Private parties

  • Cultural festivals

  • High-end retail stores

  • Film sets

Q: Who uses your close protection services?
Our clients include:

  • Ultra high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs)

  • Celebrities and media professionals

  • Corporate executives and VIPs

  • Foreign dignitaries and delegations

  • Private families requiring discreet protection

Q: Are your CP operatives armed?
In the UK, we provide unarmed close protection, as per legal restrictions. However, our operatives are highly trained in threat detection, evasive procedures, and physical intervention. We can coordinate with licensed firearm units abroad if required.

Q: What is your vetting process for CP operatives?
All CP operatives undergo:

  • Enhanced DBS checks

  • SIA licensing validation

  • Background verification

  • Skills tests and operational scenario training
    Most have backgrounds in military, policing, or intelligence services.

Q: Can you provide multilingual operatives?
Yes. We have multilingual CP teams to support international clients, including speakers of Arabic, Russian, French, and Spanish.