Close protection West MidlandsClose protection that keeps the principal safe without getting in the way of their day.
SIA licensed close protection officers and bodyguard services in Birmingham, the West Midlands and across the UK. For executives, public figures, talent, VIP visitors and private clients facing a specific threat.
SIA Approved Contractor
Officers vetted to BS 7858
24 hour control room
Prefer to talk? 0845 388 0348, answered 24 hours a day.
Accredited for close protection
The challenge
What actually goes wrong
Good close protection is mostly planning. Routes, venues, arrival points, timings, who knows the schedule and what happens if something goes wrong are all worked out before the principal steps out of the car. The visible part, the officer at their shoulder, is the end of that work.
We start with an assessment of the threat and the itinerary, then put together the right size of team. That might be one close protection officer for a visiting executive, or a team with drivers and advance work for a high profile appearance. Everything is confidential, and only the people who need to know are told.
Known threats
Harassment, stalking, disputes or online threats that make public appearances or travel risky.
Public exposure
Arrivals, departures and meet and greets where crowds or fans get close.
Unfamiliar places
Visitors to the region who do not know the venues, routes or areas to avoid.
Information leaks
Schedules and locations shared too widely, giving people time to plan.
What we deliver
How we cover it, layer by layer
Every element is planned around your site and changes as your needs change.
Close protection officers
SIA licensed close protection officers, chosen to suit the principal, the setting and the level of threat.
Threat and risk assessment
A written assessment of the principal, their itinerary and the threats they face, before the first day.
Advance and route planning
Venues, routes, entrances and safe areas checked ahead of visits.
Executive and VIP visits
Protection for business leaders and visitors to Birmingham and the West Midlands for meetings, conferences and events.
Talent and event appearances
Bodyguards for artists, sports people and public figures at launches, shows and appearances.
Residential support
Static or patrol cover at the principal’s home or hotel where the threat calls for it.
Watch
See how KBG works on site
A one minute film on how we plan, run and report on security for sites like yours, from the first site walk to the morning report.
Cannot see your question? Call us on 0845 388 0348, any time of day.
What is the difference between close protection and a bodyguard?
They mean the same thing in practice. Close protection is the industry term. In the UK anyone doing it for payment must hold an SIA Close Protection licence.
Do you provide bodyguard services in Birmingham?
Yes. We provide bodyguards and close protection officers in Birmingham, across the West Midlands and in other parts of the UK, for single days or longer assignments.
Who uses close protection services?
Business leaders, visiting executives, public figures, artists, sports people and private individuals who face a specific threat or a high level of public attention.
Can you provide close protection at short notice?
Sometimes, depending on the assignment and the level of threat. A proper threat assessment still has to happen. Call 0845 388 0348 and we will tell you what is possible.
Is close protection confidential?
Yes. Details of principals, schedules and locations are shared only with the officers and staff who need them.
How is close protection priced?
It depends on the number of officers, the hours, travel and the level of threat. We quote after the initial assessment.
