Bodyguard Cop
A model poses for a photographer (out of shot) on the steps of the Met, while a bodyguard keeps the crowds away from her. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Many professional bodyguards started their careers in either the military, or with police force training. Think about it, soldier / bodyguard / cop – there are a lot of similarities. Of course, bodyguards don’t usually go around giving out traffic violations and soldiers are not often busy keeping the paparazzi away from some film star who’s just had her latest hair extensions (world news, obviously), but some of the training is definitely the same.
So let’s take a look at some of the talents you’ll need and dangerous situations you may find yourself in as a bodyguard.
Bodyguards need to protect a person, or persons . . . important people, often wealthy from danger. This danger can appear from many different situations;
- theft
- assault
- homicide
- kidnapping
- harassment
- threats
- loss of confidential information
Really important people are often accompanied by a whole team of bodyguards supplied by a bodyguard agency, the police force or some other security forces. Other individuals may have just one bodyguard who doubles up as a driver. It really depends on how important you are, and how real the threats are to your safety.
