The Close Protection Handbook is built for seasoned professionals, new operatives, training academies, and security enthusiasts. Whether starting your journey or advancing your skills, it supports excellence across government, corporate, private, and commercial protection and security operations. Focused on real-world performance, it strengthens strategic thinking and everyday operational decision-making through practical, proven methods. Success in close protection demands strategy, preparation, and awareness — not just tactics. Inside are 15 expert-driven chapters and 70+ illustrations delivering tested knowledge with no filler. This handbook serves operatives, and anyone drawn to the field, offering insight into what makes a strong Close Protection Operative, Threat and Risk Assessment, Travel Security, Surveillance, and VIP-protection.