VIP & Personal Protection

Government personnel, politicians, celebrities, industrialists, wealthy individuals, spiritual leaders and VIP's may be, for a variety of reasons, at personal risk in different environments around the world. Being the target of hostile or unwanted interest can be both stressful and dangerous. Some of the problems encountered by such individuals range from the intrusion of privacy, the threat of violent attack or kidnapping, to assassination.

To avoid these dangers it is important to protect both the individuals themselves and the environment in which they live and work. Westminster provides solutions for Building Security, including Perimeter Protection, Surveillance and Panic/Safe Rooms.

Individuals themselves can be protected using Westminster's specialist and descreet Personal Security and Close Protection services utilising highly trained Personal Bodyguards and Escort Protection services. Serious threats against the person can be minimised with a wide range of Body Armour products should ballistic/firearm attack be likely.

The passage of people and vehicles into private premises can be regulated using Entry Control solutions such as Turnstiles, Gates, Barriers, Bollards and Rising Ramps. Further access to restricted areas can be effectively controlled using a range of Access Control solutions, including cutting-edge I.D. Verification, Biometric Security and Advanced Door Locking Systems.

Security and Safety during transit can be provided through Westminster's range of Armoured Vehicles and services providing Travel/Location Awareness. Personal Tracking Systems allow VIPs or Persons to be monitored globally, so that in the event of their being taken hostage or attacked Security staff can be alerted to their immediate whereabouts. Hostage and Kidnap Awareness Training can help vulnerable people and their families manage risk and understand how to react in dangerous situations.

Westminster offers a wide range of products and services for the protection of VIP's, etc, and can discuss these individually and discreetly with clients, including specialist Training and the design of purpose built Panic Rooms.

For overseas heads of State, etc, Westminster offers high status training and support services for presidential guards and Close Protection services.