Analysis of Components of Success of Close Protection Team Members in Public and Private Security

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to present an analysis importance of the components of the success of the members of the teams for the close protection of VIP persons in public and private security. For the purposes of this work, an expert analysis was carried out, in which 24 experts from the field of close protection from the region and Europe participated who were the members of the team for close protection of VIP persons for at least 5 years, working in all positions. Evaluated  are the necessary components of the team's success for the close protection of VIP persons working at a medium threat level in accordance with the model mostly used in the region and Europe. The mentioned model includes a minimum of two vehicles during the security transport of VIP persons by motor vehicles and an average number of agents. The results of this research, after analyzing special anthropological characteristics, indicate that there are statistically significant differences in the value of certain factors. The results of this research are of crucial importance for the planning and implementation of specialist training as well as the formation of teams that work at an intermediate level of threat, taking into account the individualities and characteristics of the members of the mentioned team.