Who Personal Security And Bodyguards Are For

Personal security is not only for celebrities. Many clients come to us after a specific concern:

  • A public role that draws strong reactions, online or in person
  • A business dispute, layoff, or closure that may escalate
  • A family law matter that brings unwanted attention
  • Stalking, threats, or unwanted contact from former employees or partners
  • High visibility around wealth, jewelry, or luxury vehicles

We work with:

  • CEOs, founders, and senior executives
  • Public officials and community leaders
  • Entertainers, influencers, and media figures
  • High net worth families and their guests
  • Key witnesses and other at risk individuals

Some need visible deterrence. Others need low profile protection that blends into staff or family. Both approaches are possible and can even be mixed across different locations and events.

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Personal Security And Bodyguard Services We Provide

Executive And VIP Protection

Executives and VIPs move through offices, hotels, airports, board rooms, and public events on tight schedules. Our close protection officers plan each movement and stay near the principal while watching crowds, entrances, service corridors, and vehicles.

Services often include:

  • Close protection at the office, home, and in public

  • Secure movements between meetings and venues

  • Screening of visitors and vendors in controlled areas

  • Coordination with reception, facilities, and parking staff

These details integrate with your broader program described under Security Guard Services and Program Management.

Celebrity, Media, And Public Figure Security

Public figures face crowds that can turn from admiration to aggression in seconds. Our bodyguards manage fans, media, and curious bystanders while giving talent and their teams room to work.

We help with:

  • Stage door entries and exits
  • Red carpet and appearance security
  • Set and trailer access control
  • Social media driven meet ups and surprise visits

Support can be combined with Event Security Guards when appearances take place at venues we also secure.

Private Bodyguards For Families And Individuals

Some families and individuals require privacy and calm more than public visibility. For these clients, personal security often focuses on home, school runs, worship services, shopping districts, and travel within Southern California.

Bodyguards may:

  • Accompany family members on daily routines
  • Support pick up and drop off for children
  • Secure entrances, garages, and driveways
  • Work with household staff and residential gate officers

These services link naturally with residential coverage from Security Guard Services and any residential plans you describe on Staffing Your Facility.

Protective Driving And Secure Transportation

The vehicle is often the most exposed point in a day. Our bodyguards and drivers plan routes, parking, and timing to reduce risk while keeping your schedule intact.

Protective driving can include:

  • Planned routes with alternates for traffic or protests
  • Secure pick up and drop off points
  • Garage and loading dock access
  • Coordination with hotel, office, and venue security

In higher risk cases, armed protection from Armed Security Guards may be paired with experienced drivers for added control.

Armed And Unarmed Personal Protection Options

Not every detail needs a firearm. The right mix of armed and unarmed bodyguards depends on threat level, venue rules, and insurance guidance.

Unarmed bodyguards often fit:

  • Corporate offices and board meetings
  • Family events, school runs, and daily routines
  • Hotel and resort environments
  • Religious and community settings

Armed bodyguards may be recommended for:

  • High profile or controversial figures
  • Known threats, active stalking, or credible online threats
  • Late night venues and certain entertainment districts
  • Movements to and from locations with past incidents

We review your history, public profile, travel patterns, and legal considerations, then build a plan that combines Unarmed Security Guards and Armed Security Guards in a way that fits both risk and comfort.

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How We Plan A Personal Security Detail

Initial Consultation And Risk Review

Every personal security program begins with a private conversation. We collect information about your role, family, business, travel patterns, and known concerns. When appropriate, this step is supported by our Consulting and Investigative Services and Consulting and Investigations Division, which can review prior incidents, legal filings, or media activity.

Advance Work And Site Walkthroughs

Before a new movement or event, bodyguards may visit sites in advance to learn:

  • Entrances, exits, elevators, and stairwells
  • Service corridors, loading docks, and back of house routes
  • Parking layout, drop off points, and choke points
  • Camera coverage and guard presence already in place

This mirrors the process we use in Security Vulnerability Assessments and helps tie personal security into existing facility plans.

Detail Structure, Shifts, And Back Up

A personal security detail often includes more than the officer at your shoulder. Depending on risk, we may plan:

  • Primary close protection officer
  • Support officers for vehicles and exterior posts
  • Relief staff for longer days or multi day trips
  • Supervisors who monitor coverage and report activity

Coverage levels connect with the same planning methods used on Staffing Your Facility and Program Management, adjusted for the fact that you, not a building, are the primary asset.

Bodyguard Selection, Training, And Standards

Personal protection demands more than general guard skills. Bodyguards must read people quickly, communicate clearly, and stay calm under pressure.

We draw from the hiring and screening process described in Selection Of Personnel and Hiring Program Strategies. Candidates for personal security roles are evaluated on:

  • Clean licensing records and background checks
  • Past experience in law enforcement, military, or high end private security
  • Communication skills and professional appearance
  • Discretion and comfort with non disclosure expectations

Training, described under Training Format and Curriculum, covers:

  • California law for private security and use of force
  • Close protection fundamentals and movement patterns
  • Protective driving basics where applicable
  • Medical response, first aid, CPR, and AED
  • Report writing and incident documentation

At your site, bodyguards receive Site Specific Training & Post Orders so they understand routines, staff roles, and any house rules well before they operate without direct supervision.

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Personal Security At Home, At Work, And On The Move

Residential Personal Security

At home, security must feel protective but not oppressive. We coordinate with any gate officers, residential patrols, or neighborhood watch efforts to keep the focus on normal life for you and your family.

Bodyguards can cover:

  • Arrival and departure at home
  • Garage entries and private elevators
  • Deliveries, vendors, and service providers
  • Walks, outdoor spaces, and visits from guests

These services can be combined with broader residential coverage designed through Security Guard Services and Equipment for lighting, cameras, and access control.

Workplace And Office Protection

Many threats are tied to the workplace, especially during layoffs, terminations, and high visibility business events. Bodyguards can work with reception, HR, and facilities to create a calm environment that still protects executives and staff.

Support may include:

  • Executive arrival and departure coverage
  • Movement between parking, lobby, and office
  • Presence during sensitive meetings
  • Quiet monitoring of public or shared areas

Travel And Public Appearances

For travel inside Southern California, bodyguards may coordinate with Mobile Patrol Security Services for support vehicles, or with Event Security Guards when travel includes formal appearances.

Services can cover:

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Hotel arrivals, lobbies, and elevators
  • Restaurant and shopping district visits
  • Press conferences, speaking events, and signings

Personal Security And Bodyguards Across Southern California

Freedom Defense Services provides personal security and bodyguard services across key markets, including:

  • Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, including studios, entertainment venues, and business centers
  • Hollywood, West Hollywood, and surrounding nightlife districts
  • Orange County, including Newport Beach, Irvine, and coastal communities
  • San Diego, La Jolla, and nearby coastal and business districts
  • Inland Empire business parks, estates, and event venues

Where your risk extends beyond one city, we plan coverage that moves with you, supported by our larger network of Security Guard Services and consulting resources.

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How Personal Security Fits Your Overall Security Program

Personal security should not sit in a separate silo. It should connect to your corporate security, residential protection, and event plans so that information and planning stay consistent.

We link bodyguard work with:

This structure supports stronger decisions, better documentation, and clear evidence of duty of care for boards, investors, and insurers.

Start A Personal Security Or Bodyguard Program

If you are considering personal security for yourself, your family, or a key member of your organization, the next step is a private conversation about your situation, schedule, and concerns.

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