When is personal protection sensible?
Personal protection is sensible for concrete threats (stalking, credible letters, extortion), exposed roles (executives, political representatives, judicial staff), high-risk public appearances (annual meetings, crisis-region travel) or family situations after separation escalation. Before we take an assignment, we conduct a free risk assessment — not every felt threat justifies 24/7 protection.
How does the risk assessment work?
First we clarify threat situation, daily routine and the protectee's comfort zone — usually a two-hour NDA-protected conversation. We review historical incidents, residential environment and online exposure (social media, professional context). The result is an action plan: headcount, shift model, technical measures (home security, vehicle hardening) and escalation paths. Only then do we quote.
Discreet or visible protection — what's better?
Visible protection deters but signals "valuable person" and can generate unwanted attention in some contexts (PR, diplomacy, family). Discreet protection works in the background, is barely identifiable but slower on direct threat. In practice we recommend hybrid concepts: discreet in everyday life and family, visible at public engagements.
Are international assignments possible?
Yes. EU-wide with our own teams. Outside the EU we partner with verified providers in the UK, US, Switzerland, Central-Eastern Europe and selected crisis regions. We orchestrate travel security (advance scouting, hotel selection, transport routes, emergency evacuation) end-to-end. For high-risk travel we coordinate with destination authorities per their requirements.
Are personal protection officers allowed to carry weapons?
In Germany only with a weapons permit under §28 WaffG, requiring concrete threat and special authority approval. We deploy armed protection only in such exceptional cases and navigate the application jointly with your lawyers. By default we deploy unarmed officers with de-escalation training and pepper spray authorisation — effective in 99% of situations.
What drives daily rates in personal protection?
Main factors: headcount (1, 2 or 4 officers), qualification (§34a baseline vs. former special-forces personnel), shift model (8h vs. 24/7), risk level (standard vs. elevated) and travel days. A single PPO runs €600–€1,200/day; a four-person 24/7 detail €8,000–€15,000/day. Long-term mandates reduce rates 15–30%.
