SIA-licensed security

Close protection in Devon and the South West

Discreet, risk-assessed personal protection for executives, private clients, families and high-profile visitors, planned around your schedule rather than getting in the way of it.

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SIA Close Protection licensed Risk-assessed planning Discreet & confidential

Why clients choose APD

Licensed officers

Close protection provided for reward requires an SIA Close Protection licence, which our officers hold.

Planned in advance

Route, venue and travel planning with contingencies built in.

Confidential

Client details and itineraries are never shared outside the assignment.

Close Protection

Discreet personal protection

Every assignment starts with understanding who you are, where you are going and what the realistic risks are. From there we plan routes, venues, timings and contingencies, so protection is effective without being intrusive.

We can cover a single meeting, a visit to the area, an event appearance or a longer period. Our officers adapt as plans change and keep you informed.

Who we work with

We protect business leaders, visiting VIPs and public figures, private individuals facing a specific threat, and event organisers hosting high-profile guests in the South West.

Business executives Visiting VIPs Private clients Families Event guests Public figures

What is included

What our close protection covers

Everything is agreed with you up front and set out in clear assignment instructions for our officers.

Threat assessment

A clear assessment of realistic risks before every assignment.

Personal protection officers

Discreet officers matched to your setting and schedule.

Route and venue checks

Advance checks of routes, venues and arrival points.

Secure travel planning

Arrival, departure and transport arrangements planned in detail.

Residential security

Support for homes, holiday lets and hotels during your stay.

Events & appearances

Protection at events, meetings and public appearances.

How it works

Confidential consultation

We discuss your plans, concerns and any specific threats in confidence.

Risk assessment

We assess the realistic risks and agree the level of protection.

Planning

Routes, venues, timings and contingencies are planned in advance.

Protection and review

Discreet protection on the day, with a debrief afterwards.

Reporting & records

Kept confidential

Assignment plans, timings and any incidents are recorded securely with access restricted to the people who need it. A concise summary of each assignment is available on request.

Restricted, role-based access to assignment records
Timestamped logs of movements and incidents
Officer licences verified against the SIA register
Post-assignment summary for the client

We use SecurityManager.cloud, an independent security management platform, to record shifts, patrols and incidents.

Weekly client security report generated from officer reports in SecurityManager (demo data)

FAQs

Common questions

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Yes. Close protection provided for reward in the UK requires an SIA Close Protection licence, and our officers hold one.

Yes. Many assignments are short, such as a single meeting, a visit to the region or one event.

Very. Officers dress and behave to suit the setting, and we never discuss clients or assignments with third parties.

Talk to us about your plans. We regularly plan around travel and will tell you honestly what we can cover.

Always. The level of protection is based on a proper assessment of the realistic risks rather than a one-size-fits-all package.

Yes. We often provide protection for VIP or high-profile guests alongside an event security team.

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Tell us about your premises, event or requirements and we will get back to you with a free, no-obligation quote.

One-off shifts or ongoing contracts
SIA-licensed, vetted officers
Digital incident records
Cover across Devon and the South West