As we’ve detailed extensively on this website, security work involves much more than just standing security guard. Whether you’re a door supervisor, bodyguard, or CCTV operator, a great deal of planning, risk assessment, and training must take place before any real security measures can be implemented. This applies whether you’re working at a small nightclub or are tasked with protecting the world’s most important man. In every scenario, preparation is key to ensuring safety and mitigating risks effectively.
But what if your VIP is the VIP. It takes a lot of planning to successfully execute any security detail, but what if you are one of the select few tasked with protecting the world’s most powerful man – the President of the United States of America?
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The rise and rise of CCTV systems in the world has lead to many different phenomenon. Some see the cameras everywhere as signs of the rapidly approaching “Big Brother” state, where we are watched 24/7. Others have seen the benefit of the system, bringing justice in crimes that may have otherwise gone unsolved. And then there are those poor unfortunates who have seen the system come back to haunt them in different ways.
Here are a few videos that show the vast impact CCTV system has had, for better or for worse.
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CCTV cameras are everywhere these days. They have become the go to visual and practical deterrent for the modern age. Want to become a CCTV operator? Well here are some things you may like to know:
History
Take a guess – when was the first CCTV system installed? The early 90s? Some point in the 80s? Nope – it was in 1948! German engineer Walter Bruch invented the system so that V-2 rockets could be launched and observed from a safe distance during World War 2.
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The strictness in UK gun laws have resulted in very low gun crime compared to other countries. To obtain a license, individuals must apply through their local police, providing details such as proof of secure storage, valid reasons for ownership, and two referees. Police have the authority to deny licenses if deemed necessary. Under UK guns law, licenses last for five years and must list all firearms in the licensee’s possession, ensuring tight regulation and accountability.
The UK’s strict gun laws have resulted in very low gun crime compared to other countries. To obtain a license, individuals must apply through their local police, providing details such as proof of secure storage, valid reasons for ownership, and two referees. Police have the authority to deny licenses if deemed necessary. Under UK guns law, licenses last for five years and must list all firearms in the licensee’s possession, ensuring tight regulation and accountability. This rigorous process prioritizes public safety and ensures that firearms are only accessible to those who meet stringent legal requirements.
But say you obtain the license, what guns can you legally own? See the list below for everything you can and can’t possess:
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Want to get into a career as a door supervisor? You’re in luck. We here at Training 4 Employment offer a course in Birmingham aimed at training the next generation of “bouncers”. Is it the career for you? Well here are a few requirements to give you an idea of if you are right for the job.
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Close protection personnel, or bodyguards as they are commonly referred to, are often seen but not heard. Their job is to protect the rich and famous, and if they do it well, they remain nothing more than an imposing figure in the background. Some well-known figures have started their careers as famous former bodyguards, proving that this role requires exceptional skill and discretion.
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