COURSE: PUBLIC SAFETY JUNIOR LEADERSHIP COURSE

Module 5: Escort and Security (VIP Security and Protection)

Lesson Plan

Topic: Public Safety Junior Leadership Course

Lesson Plan Number:

Target Audience: Junior Leadership Course Students

Venue: TC Classroom

Training Day Number:

Time Allotted: 2 Hrs Lec 4 Hrs PE 1 Hr Critique

Instructional Method: Lecture Discussion PE

Training Aids: Laptop, Multi-media Projector,

PA System

Trainee Requirements: Notebook and Ball pen

Issue Items: Handouts

Required Instructor Qualification: General Instructor

Specialized Instructor
Master Instructor
Coordination: Not Necessary

Training Reference Used: PowerPoint Presentation from

PCMS Serafin Noya (Ret.)

Lesson Goal: This lesson aims to understand and apply

the basic techniques and tactics to be used
during VIP Security.

Lesson Objectives:

After this lesson, the trainees will be able to:

L.O. 1. Identify the different phases of a Close Protection Operation;

L.O. 2. Define the Role of a Close protection teams; and

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L.O. 3. Demonstrate the techniques and tactics to be applied in support of close
protection teams for general security purpose (static and mobile
protection).

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Presentation Outline:

Topics Time Methodology

I. Introduction 5 mins
II. Escort and Security (VIP Security and
Protection)
TP – 1: Meaning of Escort and Secuirty
TP – 2: VIP Protection
TP - 3: Principles of VIP Security
TP – 4: Duties and Responsibilities of VIP
Security
TP – 5: Three Main Areas of Security
TP – 6: Basic Security Guard Agents
TP – 7: Duties of Boost Security Guard 1 hours and Lecture/
Agents 50 mins Discussion
TP – 8: Protection
TP – 9: What is Necessary for a Personal
Bodyguard
TP 10: Five Tips of Being a Body Guard
TP 11: Basic Concept of Protection
TP 12: Close Protection Operation
TP 13: Tactical Considerations
TP 14: Direct Protection
TP 15: Security Services
II. Practical Exercises 4 hrs Demonstration
II. Summary 5 mins Lecture
III. Test 1 hour To be given
during the
Modular Exam
TOTAL 7 Hours

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 LESSON PLAN

Lesson Topic: Escort and Security (VIP Security and Protection)

I. Introduction:

1. Prayer before the start of the class.

2. Introduce instructor to the trainees.
• Name
• Designation/present unit assignment/work experience
• Educational Background
3. This lesson is intended to let the Police Officers be aware of the basic
techniques and tactics to be used during VIP Security.

II. Presentation:

• Introduce and discuss the following specific areas, by giving

examples and solicit clarifications when necessary
o Escort and Security
 VIP Protection
 Principles of VIP Security
 Duties and Responsibilities of VIP Security

• Discuss and emphasize the importance of the following:

 Basic Security Guard Functions
 Duties of Booast Security Escort Agents
 Protection
 What is Necessary for a Personal Body Guard?
 Basic Concept of Protection
 Close Protection Operation
 Tactical Considerations
 Security Services

• Summarize the Lesson/Important points discussed

o What have you learned?

III. Application
o Ask the participants to demonstrate the different foot formations.
o Write a reflection about the topic.

IV. Test
o Provide formative test items that are aligned with the learning
competencies.
o Formulate test items that require critical thinking, social awareness, and
value formation.

V. Closing Prayer

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 LESSON MANUSCRIPT

ESCORT AND SECURITY (VIP SECURITY AND PROTECTION)

A Police or military duty in which one or more servicemen accompany a

person, group of people, or vehicle, for protection, guidance, restraint, or as a
mark of honor.

The aim of Protective Services is to:

*Preserve the life of the person being protected (the “Protectee”) and

* Prevent or minimize the effect of an attack intended to cause physical

harm or embarrassment.

A very important person or personage (VIP or V.I.P.) is a person who is

accorded special privileges due to their high social status, influence or
importance.

Examples include celebrities, heads of state or heads of government,

other politicians, major employers, high rollers, high-level corporate officers,
bankers, economists, clergy, military personnel, wealthy individuals, or any other
socially notable person who receives special treatment for any reason ] The special
treatment usually involves separation from common people, and a higher level of comfort
or service.

VIP PROTECTION

• security risk profiling of the VIP.

• risk profile for locales, locations, venues, countries, etc. ...
• personal protection / bodyguard for a VIP.
• personal protection / bodyguard for a VIP's family and entourage.
• assessment of business continuity planning of the VIP's company / trust.

Principles of VIP Security

Protection, which implies defending VIPs by using protective gear, such

as bullet proof vests, bullet proof vehicles during travels, and other
methods. Deterrence, which suggests the instilling of fear in a person about the
consequences of their potential actions.

VIP Security: Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of VIP security are to keep clients safe

and away from risks and other dangerous situations. Most of the time, people

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who use VIP security in Canada are usually those exposed to high risks due to
their status, job, or location.

VIP security provides executive protection to anyone that may need

it. The type of people that hire VIP security for protection may include politicians,
celebrities, and business executives. However, people who have some sort of
threat against them are not exempt from using VIP security.

In essence, VIP security encompasses protection as a whole, not only

of the individuals themselves. In many cases, the responsibilities of VIP
security guards are to keep families and assets safe too. In this article, we will
give you an idea of the different responsibilities of VIP security.

ESCORT

– A group of people especially armed people who go with person of

distinction the sake of providing safety to them when on a journey

- In accompanying person in such group.

- A guard who travel with a dangerous person.

Example…
For the criminal protection of others.

SECURITY

• Security safety, protection, guarantee, surety.

• The condition of not being threatened, especially physically,

psychologically, emotionally, or financially.

• Something that secures.

• An organization or department responsible for providing security by

enforcing the laws, rules, and regulation as well as maintaining order.

PHYSICAL SECURITY/ BARRIER

THE THREE MAIN AREAS OF SECURITY

A. Physical Security

B. Personal Security

C. Documents and Information

Chief Security Adviser (CSA) produces the following documents

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• The Security Risk Assessment,

• The Concept of Security

• The Operational Plan

BASIC SECURITY GUARD FUNCTION

▪ Patrolling

▪ Guarding Restricted Areas Against Unlawful Entry

▪ Enforcing System

▪ Escorting Cash Or Valuables

▪ Controlling Traffic

▪ Providing Extra Services During Emergencies

You, your protection and your peace of mind are our #1 priority. Boost Security
Escort Agents are an elite, professional, highly-trained, experienced and
trustworthy team, who remain alert and are pro-active in diffusing potential
incidents.

Boost Security Escort Agent Duties include:

• Ensure the personal protection of client(s)

• Review client(s) plans

• Escort client(s)

• Be invisible to the client(s) but visible to the public

• Plan escape routes

• Search & drive motor vehicle for client(s)

• Be skilled at evasive driving techniques

• Survey premises prior to client(s) entering/exiting

• Keep bystanders at a safe distance

• Perform security checks

• Survey surroundings

• Identify & diffuse potential dangers

• React quickly & efficiently in emergencies

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 • Defend client(s)

• Work alone or as part of a security team

• Abide by the Federal, State and Local laws & regulations

CONCENTRIC RING OF SECURITY

• These three rings allow for effective filtering. If someone slips through the
outer ring, detection occurs at either the middle or inner ring.

• Formation of the perimeter is dependent upon the threat, manpower and

resources available to a protective detail.

PROTECTION

Plans and measures made for the purpose of anticipating, preventing, or

limiting any action or situation which might endanger or embarrass the
Protectee/VIP.

PRINCIPLES OF PROTECTION

• Dignitary must be protected from all hazards whether caused by personal

design, accident, or negligence.

• Protection must not unnecessarily interfere with freedom expected of a

dignitary.

• Privacy of the dignitary must be protected.

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 • Protection must not cause embarrassment to the dignitary nor allow him
to be humiliated or harassed.

• To the extent possible, protective personnel must adapt themselves to

the convenience of the VIP.

• Protection must not unnecessarily interfere with the official functions of

the VIP.

PROTECTIVE COUNTER MEASURE

• Protection should anticipate:

➢ Threats

➢ Unexpected Circumstances

➢ Contingency Plans

• Protection should recognize:

➢ Potential Threatening situation

➢ Potential Human Threat

• Protection should investigate

• Protection should neutralize

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 WHAT IS NECESSARY FOR A PERSONAL BODYGUARD?

▪ COMMON SENSE

▪ GOOD JUDGEMENT

▪ INTELLIGENCE

▪ INITIATIVE

▪ TEAM PLAYER

▪ ABILITY TO WORK ALONE

▪ DETAIL ORIENTED

▪ APPEARANCE

▪ POSITIVE ATTITUDE

▪ DEMEANOR

▪ OUTWARD BEHAVIOR OR BEARING.

▪ PHYSICAL HEALTH

▪ STRENGTH

▪ FORMAL PROTECTION TRAINING

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FIVE STEPS OF BEING BODYGUARD

▪ STAY AWARE.

You must be ready for the unexpected, keep your eyes open to threats and
be on the look out for any possible dangers

▪ BE PREPARED

▪ FLIGHT OVER FIGHT

The fight-or-flight-or-freeze or the fight-flight response (also called

hyperarousal or the acute stress response) is a physiological reaction that occurs
in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.

• KNOW HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF

• LEARN FIRST AID

GADGETS

AIM:

To understand and apply the basic techniques and tactics to be used during VIP.

LEARNING OUTCOME

The participants will be able to:

- Identify the different phases of a Close Protection Operation

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 - Define the role of a close protection teams

- Demonstrate the techniques and tactics to be applied in support of close

protection teams for general security purpose (Static and mobile
protection)

BASIC KNOWLEDGE ON VIP PROTECTION

• Direct Protection
• Mobile Protection
• Static Protection

BASIC CONCEPT OF PROTECTION

• Two Types of Screen

• Non-Physical Screen

• Intelligence

• Background Investigation
• Dossiers (Files & Records)
• Current Political Situation

• Protective Plans and Preparation

CLOSE PROTECTION OPERATION

The Operational Phase may be further separated into three phases:

Direct Protection Phases – where the protectee receives close protection on

foot, i.e. collection at the airport, upon movement towards the accompanying
convoy and walking to subsequent venues;

Mobile Protection Phases – where the Protectee travels by vehicles in a convoy.

Static Protection Phase – where the protectee is either at a venue, residence

of temporary places of accommodation.

TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

*Mission= Support to close protection teams (static, mobile or direct

protection)
*Environment = private house, building, open area…
*Equipment of the unit (type of vehicles, armored or not, conditions, rifles
with telescopic sight…)
*Risk assessment and Use of Force

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 *Planning and coordination
*Training (drivers and unit)

DIRECT PROTECTION

The aim of Direct Protection is to:

Eliminate or reduce the opportunity or attack during movement by foot, by

using individual skills, team skills and formations to place human barriers between
the protected asset and a potential attacker or, the means by which an attacker
may be delivered and to effect immediate extraction should it be required to
prevent additional attacked from taking place.

SECURITY SERVICES

Security services come in many forms and are required for a multitude of
different purposes. Sometimes it can be on a more personal level, such as with
VIP security or bodyguard services. However, two of the more common security
services that are often required are:

1. Static Security
2. Crowd control

While qualified and experienced security personnel are required for each,
these two types of security can be quite different, requiring knowledge and skills
to cope effectively and efficiently in each scenario.

Static Security Services

You see static security guards just about everywhere. Quite possibly it is
the most common form of security services there is. Static security guards take a
post inside and outside banks, at convenience stores, patrolling industrial areas
and housing estates, manning at post at security gates.

You will also find security guards in hospitals, on public transport, around
government buildings and resource projects. Even construction sites.

The role of the static security guard is to essentially man a post to make
sure unauthorized people don’t enter a premises or restricted area, the protection
of property, check credentials, diffuse any potential trouble or disputes, and
generally just keep a keen eye on everything.

Static security guards are there to protect everyone and everything within
their designated zone and jurisdiction.

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Crowd Control Security Services

In some ways crowd control can be similar when the crowd is still, as
guards are statically keeping an eye on things, but is quite different when crowds
are actually on the move.

Crowd control security services are found in all major events, such as:

• Sporting Events
• Concerts
• Political Summits
• Community Functions
• Festivals
• Revelry (such as New Year’s Eve)
• Private Parties and Functions

Crowd control security services will often both direct crowds in the direction
they are to travel as well as be a source of information. Just as importantly, crowd
control is on hand to quell any disruption to proceedings, nullify fights and disputes,
and maintain a high level of order so everyone can enjoy the event and nothing gets out
of hand.

This type of security can be particularly challenging when trouble erupts,

and it takes a team of highly skilled professionals to effectively manage large
crowds with a minimum of trouble or personal injury.

PERIMETER FORMATION PROTECTION

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FOOT FORMATIONS

▪ Box – good all round defense and good visual impact but leads to gaps
between officers

▪ Diamond – will filter crowds around the Protectee but can appear very
aggressive

▪ V – will filter crowds around the Protectee but widens the individual arcs of
responsibility for officers

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 DEFENSIVE PERIMETER RING

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 PRACTICE IS A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF LEARNING

The hallmark of practice occurs when repeated experiences result in

transfer-appropriate learning. That is, practice is effective to the extent
that one learn what is necessary to perform well in a future situation.

Source: sciencedirect.Com

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