Bodyguard

For other uses, see Bodyguard (disambiguation).
"Executive protection" redirects here. For the film, see Executive Protection (film).
Not to be confused with lifeguard.
Bodyguard
Bodyguards with President Ronald Reagan moments before he was shot and almost killed in late March 1981
Occupation
NamesClose protection officer, executive protection agent, personal protection specialist
Occupation type
Government employment or private employment
Activity sectors
Law enforcement, government, military, security
Description
Related jobs
Security guard, law enforcement officer, anti-terrorism specialist, intelligence officer

A bodyguard (or close protection officer/operative) is a type of security guard, government law enforcement officer, or servicemember who protects an important person or group of people, such as high-ranking public officials, wealthy businesspeople, and celebrities, from harm. The personnel team that protects a VIP is often referred to as the VIP's security detail.

Most important public figures, such as heads of state, heads of government, and governors are protected by a team of bodyguards from a government agency, security forces, or police forces. Less-important public figures, or those with lower risk profiles, may be accompanied by a single bodyguard who doubles as a driver. Bodyguards have existed since ancient civilizations, with notable examples including the Roman Praetorian Guard, Persian Immortals, and the Janissaries of the Ottoman Empire. These roles have evolved into modern executive protection professionals, equipped with advanced technologies and training.

Roles

The work of a bodyguard consists mainly of planning routes, pre-searching rooms and buildings where the client will be visiting, researching the backgrounds of people that will have contact with the client, searching vehicles, and escorting the client on their day-to-day activities.[1] In the event of an emergency, a bodyguard's priority will always be to evacuate their client, rather than engage with threats.[2]

See also

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bodyguards.
  1. ^ "What's it like being a bodyguard?". BBC. April 4, 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
  2. ^ Turk, Victoria. "How realistic is Bodyguard? A real Personal Protection Officer tells all". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
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