THE DEFINITIVE
Close protection handbook
The Close Protection Handbook brings together 15 chapters in one complete framework. Written for experienced and aspiring close protection professionals, educators and security enthusiasts.
The book
CLOSE PROTECTION HANDBOOK
The definitive handbook for close protection professionals. Inside, you’ll find 15 instructor-backed chapters filled with practical strategies, refined insights, and operational truths. Its meticulously crafted content is designed to elevate training, knowledge, and operational quality. Ultimately improving real-world performance while delivering practical advice and real-world applications directly applicable to the field. In fact, it enhances both strategic understanding and day-to-day decision-making.
Importantly, 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 and respond to threats. Finally, 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, security risk 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. Furthermore, his ability to tailor security strategies to diverse clients and environments makes him therefore 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. Also his teaching bridges theory and practice. Consequently, operatives gain actionable tactics rooted in real experience.
In fact, 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. Moreover, it covers vital topics like risk assessment, travel security, and emergency response. This book provides security professionals and educators with practical strategies to enhance their training programs and operational readiness globally.
Close Protection Handbook - recommended by industry professionals
A resource for professional development
Optimal Risk Group is a UK-based security and risk management company providing specialist security, training and consultancy services. The company highlighted the Close Protection Handbook for its practical approach to Executive Protection and its focus on the human side of the profession.
Their recommendation particularly recognises the importance of emotional intelligence, professional judgement, continual learning and the relationship between the Close Protection Officer and Principal.
“The right book won’t make you an expert overnight, but it can change the way you approach your profession.”
- Mike O’Neill, Managing Director, Optimal Risk Group Ltd
Are you ready?
Level up your security knowledge with the Close Protection handbook
Whether you’re entering close protection, refining your skills as an experienced operative or developing the next generation of professionals, the framework is built to support continued professional learning.