Yearly Archives: 2010

Industry Spotlight: Close Protection Specialist Shaun West

Behind the Bodyguard Business holds a spotlight where we feature someone in the Executive Protection, Security or Investigation industry.  Our hope is to provide some insight into our profession and also show newcomers & the media that people from all walks … Continue reading

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Check out my new App

Prepare yourself for UK Security Industry tests as laid out by the UK Security Industry Authority. This application has been created by the British Bodyguard Association to assist those wishing to work within the Security Industry prior to taking the … Continue reading

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SIA to be phased out

The Security Industry Authority (SIA), which regulates the licensing of door staff, is to be phased out with licensing transferred to a new regulatory regime. It emerged last month that the future of the SIA was under threat as the … Continue reading

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Counter Terror Expo 2011

Hi Guys For your info The BBA, have now booked a stand at the Counter  Terror  Expo 2011. It is a fantastic event which thousands of people visited last year, it is a great place to network as there is huge … Continue reading

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The Advance

Your Principal has arrived and you carry out the pickup from the airport, the pickup goes smoothly so far so good…. Continue reading

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SIA to face the Axe???

I’m not convinced what do you guys reckon? The Home Office is preparing to scrap the body which regulates bouncers and other security workers across the UK. The Security Industry Authority has been placed under the axe as part of … Continue reading

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2 Para – Afghanistan

My former unit is off to Afghanistan again this week i would like to wish them all a safe trip! Best of luck boys!

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Sporting Stars – Do they really require Security?

Once upon a time the rich and famous were the only people seen to have bodyguards. For people whom spend their life in the public eye, the need to hire a Security Professional has never been more prevalent. Modern times are seeing more and more people becoming security aware and statistics show that people now tend to feel a little more vulnerable. Continue reading

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Hello world!

Welcome to my new website which I hope you like! I have always played with created my own websites myself but never seemed to get it quite right so thought its about time to take the plunge and get a … Continue reading

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Which Associaton?

There are a multitude of Security Industry related associations out there so the question is, which one should you join? Should you join more than one? Well, here are some questions to ask yourself before you put your hand in … Continue reading

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