{"id":820,"date":"2025-07-23T10:39:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T10:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purple-yak-655167.hostingersite.com\/?page_id=820"},"modified":"2025-07-25T11:08:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:08:15","slug":"close-protection-east-mids","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/derbychauffeurs.uk\/?page_id=820","title":{"rendered":"Close Protection East Midlands"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Professional Bodyguard Services in Derby<\/h2>

With the ever-increasing population and crime rate, coupled with a lack of confidence in the police and government cutbacks, more and more people are turning to private security companies to ensure their personal safety and security. Many are hiring\u00a0close protection<\/a>\u00a0to protect them daily, during special events, or in times of uncertainty. At Westminster Security, we\u2019re proud to be the leading providers of close protection services in Derby, throughout Cheshire, the North West, and the UK. If you\u2019re looking to hire bodyguards in Greater Derby, Cheshire, or beyond, we are fully equipped and prepared to meet your security needs and expectations.<\/p>

Security in Derby<\/h2>

The city of Derby is unofficially known as the UK\u2019s \u201csecond city\u201d, and rightly so, pipped to the post for many great accolades only by London. Derby is the fastest growing city in Britain, that\u2019s one thing we can be proud of. However, Derby also tops the chart for burglary and car-related crime in Britain. It has also been reported recently by Greater Derby Police, that crime in Derby is on the increase \u2013 the first time in 20 years, possibly due to government budget cuts and\/or a combination of swift growth.<\/p>

Derby suffered a crippling blow in 1996 when the city was bombed by the IRA, it was the largest detonation on British soil and one of the most expensive manmade disasters, buildings were damaged half a mile away and over 200 people were injured, luckily there were no fatalities. Hundreds of millions of pounds were ploughed into redevelopment, spurred on with the hopes of hosting the 2000 Olympics and commonwealth games.<\/p>

However, as much as the city has improved tenfold, most of the investment has been in the city centre, leaving the surrounding areas deteriorating after decades of neglect. We have already seen signs of frustration in the riots of 2011, though not quite as bad as the London riots but enough to make you sit up and think! A lack of opportunity, investment, and direction for today\u2019s youth could be all the ingredients needed to create a generation of jobless, career criminals, ruining the excellent reputation that Derby has built.<\/p>

As much as we would all love to live in a crime-free area, there will always be elements of criminal activity. There will always be a threat to security, no matter where you are and who you are. The key is controlling that threat and being prepared for any criminal attack on you or your property. The danger will always be individual to a person. Joe Bloggs, who works the 9 \u2013 5 for minimum wage, does not need an entire close protection team to escort him to and from work. His security requirements may be just a burglar alarm and double glazing.<\/p>

Celebrity Bodyguards<\/h2>

A\u00a0celebrity<\/a>\u00a0doing an arena tour and is on at the Derby Arena, Apollo or Etihad Stadium will need vast amounts of security. They are constantly in the public eye. Some people adore them, and others may hate them for their actions or beliefs. Both types of people pose risks to security. The crazed fan obsessed with the celebrity might try and steal something that belongs to the star. The other might want to hurt or injure the celebrity.<\/p>

Therefore, when any VIPs, famous singers, actors, or entertainers visit any of the Derby arenas or stadia, they employ close protection teams to safeguard their personal security. The teams work alongside the arena security staff to control the threat posed to the celebrity and potentially to their family.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is Close Protection?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Close Protection is the protection of a person (or principal), a bodyguard (or close protection officer) is a type of security operative or government agent (Police\/Army) who protects a person or persons \u2013 usually a public, wealthy, or politically important figure(s) \u2013 from danger: generally theft, assault, kidnapping, murder, harassment, loss of confidential information, threats, or other criminal offences.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Close Protection Team with Security Chauffeur\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A famous person (principal) visiting Dmay have a whole close protection team. The team will include specialist\u00a0security chauffeurs<\/a>\u00a0trained in close protection, advanced driving, defensive driving, anti-ambush, escape and evasion techniques, and high-speed manoeuvres. The drivers will generally be former police or military specialist drivers with significant experience in close protection and high-risk CP driving.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The principal) may be staying at a local hotel in Derby; therefore, they will have a\u00a0residential security team<\/a> (RST). The RST will deal with the security of the principal\u2019s accommodation 24hrs a day. They will also be close protection trained, and licensed. Generally, they will have less operational experience as a close protection team member (bodyguard).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Security for Footballers in Derby<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In the past, many footballers from Derby clubs have fallen victim to attacks and robbery at their residence, some whilst they were away, others not so lucky. Family members have been threatened or physically attacked in their own homes. Thieves have stolen valuable property and vehicles. Victims have been left emotionally and sometimes physically scarred.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Football clubs like Derby United and Derby City have now recognised the threat posed to their sports stars. Managers have taken significant steps to prevent any such attacks from happening again. Stars control risk and reduce threat by:<\/p>