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Being a bodyguard (or a "close protection officer" as they prefer to be called) is not everyone's idea of a dream career. But if you've ever been tempted to quit your desk job – or if you're just curious about what these strong, silent types do – here's the ultimate guide to the world of the bodyguard. What kind of training is required? Is the pay very high? Will they take a bullet for a client? All these questions, and more, are answered by one of the top men in the field who has worked everywhere from Hollywood to Iraq.

Questions Answered by our Experts

Close Protection Explained 
  1. Will Geddes
  2. What is 'Close Protection'? 
  3. How much does it cost? 
  4. What will it protect me against? 
  5. Can't the police provide this? 
  6. What's the difference between a close protection officer and a bodyguard? 
  7. How will my close protection officer be trained? 
  8. Will they take a bullet for me? 
  9. How do I become a close protection officer? 
  10. Do I have to have been in the SAS? 
  11. Do I need to be trained? 
  12. What makes a good close protection officer? 
  13. How much money will I earn? 
  14. Am I likely to get shot? 
  15. Do I have the right to kill someone? 
  16. Am I bound by criminal law if I hurt someone? 
  17. Will I live a life of luxury? 
  18. What is surveillance? 
  19. Can I have someone followed? 
  20. How would a surveillance team follow someone? 
  21. How much does surveillance cost? 
  22. How can I protect against being followed? 
  23. Can I have someone bugged? 
  24. How did you become a bodyguard? 
  25. What do you do now? 
  26. Who have you guarded? 
  27. Have you ever feared for your life? 
  28. What are the highlights of your job? 
  29. What is the worst part of your job? 
  30. Have you ever had an affair with someone you are guarding? 
Will Geddes
Will Geddes-Close Protection Officer
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