The Close Protection Handbook

Name: The Close Protection Handbook
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ISBN: 9781806340330

The Making of a Close Protection Operative

Pierre Månsson

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English

Troubador Publishing
28 January 2026

Reference works; Police & security services; Security services

The Close Protection Handbook is built for seasoned professionals, new operatives, training academies, and security enthusiasts. Whether starting your journey or advancing your skills, it supports excellence across government, corporate, private, and commercial protection and security operations.

Focused on real-world performance, it strengthens strategic thinking and everyday operational decision-making through practical, proven methods. Success in close protection demands strategy, preparation, and awareness — not just tactics.

Inside are 15 expert-driven chapters and 70+ illustrations delivering tested knowledge with no filler. This handbook serves operatives, and anyone drawn to the field, offering insight into what makes a strong Close Protection Operative, Threat and Risk Assessment, Travel Security, Surveillance, and VIP-protection.

By: Pierre Månsson
Imprint: Troubador Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 44mm
Weight: 1.300kg
ISBN: 9781806340330
ISBN 10: 180634033X
Pages: 704
Publication Date: 28 January 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Pierre Månsson brings over 15 years of international experience across military, government, and private security roles, operating at the forefront of close protection. His career spans international operations in demanding and high-risk environments, protecting clients in hostile regions and high-profile individuals in exclusive, high-profile settings. As a security training manager and close protection instructor, he also established Sweden’s first UK SIA-licensed close protection training centre in Stockholm Sweden.