Close Protection Pathway
Your guide to becoming and operating as a Close Protection professional in the UK.
Practical insights, operational tools, and expert templates.
Close Protection Pathway is the professional guide for aspiring and active Close Protection operatives in the UK. Here you’ll find practical insights, operational techniques, and ready-to-use templates designed to help you train, prepare, and operate effectively.
✅ Based on official UK Close Protection and SIA standards
✅ Accurate, independent guidance you can trust
✅ Designed for current operatives and those developing their CP career
Become a Close Protection Officer
Complete guide to training, licensing, and career pathways
Read GuideClose Protection Courses
UK-based Close Protection training from trusted industry providers.
View ProvidersLicensing and Compliance
Reference guide for all UK Close Protection Licensing and Compliance
Reference Guide📰 Recent Articles
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- SIA Close Protection Refresher Course (UK, 2026)SIA Close Protection Refresher Course (2026) As mentioned in previous posts, the SIA has officially announced new mandatory refresher training for Close Protection Operatives (CPOs).This training became available from 1st October 2025 and will be … Read more
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