CELEBRITY PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE

Trojan Securities & ICON Protection Services

A five day course of practical theory and hands-on training in the world of Celebrity Protection. If you are new to the bodyguard industry or a current operator looking to refresh and polish your skills, this course will offer excellent instruction into the professional side of VIP Protection. Taught by industry veteran Elijah Shaw who, in addition to his corporate clients, has traveled the world as the personal bodyguard of international public figures such as musical giant Usher, supermodel Naomi Campbell and rap megastar 50 Cent, the course will offer real world problems, scenarios and solutions.

• Understanding the world of celebrity protection

• Protecting the principal (solo & team)

• Vehicle dynamics

• Dealing with the fans, paparazzi & stalkers

• Working the red carpet & major events

• True Hollywood Stories (what to expect)

• How to find & keep a job in the industry

This training is specifically developed for operating with clients in the entertainment industry which offers its own unique challenges to the protection agent (bodyguard). Military and overseas contractors are encouraged to attend as we highlight the different skill sets are needed when transitioning back to a non-war zone. The course also offers great opportunities to network and showcase your aptitude and talents for possible consideration for future assignments.

Training Certifications

• Trojan Securities & ICON (Certification & Recommendation)

Training Certifications (Available on request, additional fee for NRA Certification)

• NRA Pistol 

• NRA Personal Protection 

Celebrity Protection Course (Overview)

Introduction

• Course content, overview of training, student questions

Meet your client; What you will need to know

• Profile of a celebrity client (general)

• Operating in the world of music (touring)

• Operating in the world of movies (film locations)

Working the Principle

• Solo formations

• Team formations

• Observation skills

• Arcs of responsibility for each member of the team

• Principle control and counter action drills

• Cover & evacuation drills 

Security Advance & Threat Assessments

• How to conduct a successful advance

• How to conduct a threat assessment

• Understanding route cards

• Counter surveillance  

Dealing with, Crowds, Fans & The Press

• Dealing with fans

• Working with the press

• Dealing with the paparazzi

• Moving your client through crowds

Working the Red Carpet & Major Events

• Working with the publicist & staff

• Award shows & events

• Expecting the unexpected 

Vehicle Movements

• Transportation types

• Vehicle formations

• Embus/ debus of vehicle with client

• Contingency planning

• Introduction into VIP security driving 

Unarmed Combat & Weapons Retention

• Quick & effective take-downs

• Knives & pistols 

Weapons Familiarization

• Small arms

Firearms Training

• Weapons safety

• Weapons training (static & movement drills)

• Carrying a concealed weapon

• Situation awareness

• Force on force situations

• Legal ramifications 

True Hollywood Stories (What to expect)

• Horror stories

• Success stories           

• How to find & keep a job in the industry