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Future of Close Protection

20th and 21st October 2010, Holiday Inn, Kensington Forum, London, UK
DAY ONE:
08.00Refreshments, Registration and Exhibition
Session One: Welcome to the conference
09.10Conference organizer`s opening remarks
09.20Welcome from the Chair
09.30The Close Protection Industry: An overview
  • How has the Close Protection industry changed over recent years?
  • How is it likely to change in the future
    • 09.50Implementing a low-key policy towards using close protection services
  • Putting the emphasis on avoiding going to high-risk areas
  • Recruiting external support when visits to high-risk areas are unavoidable
  • Deciding when to visit high-risk countries and to use close protection
    Chris Merchant, Security Director EMEA, Hewlett Packard
    • 10.10What are the potential pitfalls of recruiting close protection services?
  • How can these be avoided?
  • The tell-tale signs to look for when recruiting a CP company or operatives
    • 10.40Refreshments and Exhibition
    Session Two: Licensing and standards in the Close Protection industry
    11.30Has licensing improved standards in the close protection industry?
    Robin Barratt, Global Security Recruitment
    12.00The British Security Industry Association (BSIA)
  • The aims of BSIA
  • Role and policy of BSIA with regards to improving standards
    James Kelly, CEO, BSIA (British Security Industry Association)
    • 12.20Developing professionalism within the close protection sector
  • What continuation requirements will there be?
  • Is there a need for other levels of certification?
    Mike O`Neill, Greymans
    • 12.40Questions and Discussion
    13.00Lunch
    Session Three: Close Protection Training
    14.20What makes a good close protection operative (CPO)?
  • What background and training should clients look for when hiring CPOs?
  • The need for CP providers to spot trends and adjust to changing requirements
    Dave Allison, Managing Director, Octaga Security Services Ltd and Chairman, Close Protection Section BSIA
    • 14.40High risk CP training
    Mark McKinney, UK Marketing Agent, Ronin SA
    15.00Relationship between CPOs and clients
  • Does a CPO compromise or enhance his client`s ability to work effectively?
  • When it works best and when it doesn`t work
  • Close protection as empowerment
    Malcolm F. Cheshire, Consulting Practitioner(Human Dynamics & Risk)
    • 15.20Questions and Discussion
    15.40Exhibition and Refreshments
    Session Four: Roundtable Discussions
    16.10Network and debate hot topics with delegates and speakers. Hospitality roundtables assemble groups of up to 10 per table to discuss subjects of mutual interest over refreshments. Each roundtable will be led by a conference speaker or other industry figure and you will be able to choose the discussion you join.
    Roundtable Topics:
  • What role have insurers had or will they have in determining security and close protection standards in the future?
    David Ottewill, MD, Camberford Law
    • 17.00End of Day One
    DAY TWO
    09.30The future of licensing in the UK for the CP sector
  • the evolution of CP licensing,
  • the licensing process.
    Bill Butler, Chief Executive, SIA
    • 09.50Questions and Discussion
    Session Five: International Close Protection Services
    10.10What are the challenges of running a close protection operation in China?
  • Who are the clients?
  • What types of close protection services do they require?
  • What regulations govern CP operations in China?
    Jack CHU, President, RA Consultants Ltd.
    • 10.30Case studies of close protection projects in Afghanistan and Iraq
    Danny Williams, Pilgrims Group
    10.50Providing executive protection services in Pakistan and the Middle East
    Brigadier Rashid Ali Malik, President, SECURITY 2000 (Pvt) Ltd
    11.20Discussion Panel
    11.30Exhibition and Refreshments
    Session Seven: Government and Military Protection
    12.00Diplomatic and royalty protection
    Scott Hamer - Inspector (Training), SO1 Specialist Protection
    12.20Protection within the Military
    12.40Questions and Discussion
    13.00Lunch
    Session Eight: Maritime and Aviation Security
    14.20Ship and Yacht Security for highly vulnerable vessels
  • Use of risk analysis to determine customer needs as opposed to wants
  • What does ISPS training entail?
  • Examining the Naval approach to UNCLOS
  • Tackling incidents of bad practice by some insurance and flag state organisations
    • 14.40Airline Security – in-flight air marshals
    15.00Questions and Discussion
    15.20Refreshments and Exhibition
    Session Nine: The Future for CP Equipment
    15.40The future of ballistic vests for the CPO
    16.00The future of vehicle armouring
    16.20Effective communication for the CPO
    16.40Questions and Discussion
    17.00End of Conference