THE MAKING OF A
Close protection operative
The definitive close protection handbook for aspiring and experienced close protection professionals
The book
CLOSE PROTECTION HANDBOOK
The definitive handbook for close protection professionals. Its meticulously crafted content is designed to elevate training, knowledge, and operational standards. While while delivering practical advice and real-world applications directly applicable to the field.
Whether you’re an aspiring operative, experienced educator, or seasoned professional, this handbook is designed to sharpen your skills. Moreover, it keeps you ahead of industry demands by providing updated best practices, emerging techniques, and lessons from real-world scenarios. Additionally, it equips you with essential tools and insights to navigate challenges, respond to threats, and as a result meet the constantly changing demands of the profession.
The author
Expert. Educator. Trailblazer
Pierre Månsson is an experienced close protection expert, crisis management specialist, and certified instructor with over a decade of global experience. His career includes high-risk operations, corporate and VIP protection for international figures, and diplomatic security missions in conflict zones. His ability to tailor security strategies to diverse clients and environments makes him a trusted authority in the field.
With a solid foundation in military service and advanced training in executive protection, Pierre brings invaluable expertise to raise global industry standards. His teaching bridges theory and practice. As a result, operatives gain actionable tactics rooted in real experience.
This handbook distills his years of hands-on expertise into a definitive guide, providing practical strategies and making elite-level knowledge easily accessible to security professionals worldwide. Additionally, it covers vital topics like risk assessment, travel security, and emergency response. This guide provides security professionals and educators with practical strategies to enhance their training programs and operational readiness globally.