Nannyguards by Athena Feb 1, 20112 minDo you know who you are hiring?Do we really know what the role of the Close Protection Agent is? Do we really know what characteristics they must have before we start...
Nannyguards by Athena Jan 29, 20112 minSection: Professional Advices from Experienced Close Protection Operatives around the world.What do you expect? Some helpful hints to getting your foot in the door. By Jason Collins CPS, Security Consultant, CP Instructor You...
Nannyguards by Athena Jan 20, 20116 minSection: Professional Advices from Experienced Close Protection Operatives around the world.From Georgios Liakouras Anti-Terrorism Specialist Agent, CPS About your Resume: It is what it is. Even if it is only 1 page, don’t ever...
Nannyguards by Athena Dec 29, 20102 minBreaking the myth of the “Gorilla” BodyguardA bodyguard profession is 90% pre-intelligence (mental awareness) and 10 % physical combat abilities. When an attack or fight occurs, it...
Nannyguards by Athena Nov 30, 20103 minWorking in the shadowsA professional close protection team isn’t limited to the close protection operator observed standing next to the VIP. There are often...
Nannyguards by Athena Apr 15, 20103 minWhat are you getting yourself into?There seems to be some confusion around the topics of bodyguard certifications and licenses. I think this is a result of prospective...
Nannyguards by Athena Apr 13, 20102 minRed Cross: 8 Staff Kidnapped in Eastern CongoThe international aid organization in Geneva announced on Tuesday the kidnapping of 8 Red Cross staff near the town of Fizi in South...
Nannyguards by Athena Feb 18, 20103 minNANNYGUARDS (SM) training course by Athena AcademyAthena Academy announce NANNYGUARDS (SM) a premiere and elite company that not only aids families with placement, through our network of...
Nannyguards by Athena Feb 14, 20102 minAre Gaddafi females bodyguards overdoing it?Are Gaddafi females bodyguards overdoing it? When you see the Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi with his personal security escort, one thing...
Nannyguards by Athena Jan 2, 20101 minAnother Philippine Bodyguard Shot but Alive! Could Protective Intelligence Have Helped?It was reported today that on the 31st of December a hail of gunfire aimed at a female casino financier. A full magazine was unloaded on...
Nannyguards by Athena Jan 2, 20101 minLiza Minelli Settles Lawsuit With BodyguardOn the 9th of December 2009 Liza Minelli settled her lawsuit with her former bodyguard. The suit was for $100 million dollars and...
Nannyguards by Athena Jan 2, 20102 minPhilippine Bodyguards Killed – Two in the last 31 days!The second taking of a close protection agents life in the Philippines in the last two months took place yesterday in the Philippines....
Nannyguards by Athena Dec 30, 20091 minFemale Bodyguards…the early days of Japanese female close protectionIn 1979 when Margaret Thatcher was coming into power as Britain’s first female Prime Minister, rejected a female bodyguard team while...
Nannyguards by Athena Dec 30, 20093 minThe Pope and Berlusconi’s Close Protection BodyguardsCan we say that the Pope and Berlusconi’s close protection agents failed? Within 10 days we saw two attacks happen to the two most famous...
Nannyguards by Athena Dec 28, 20093 minDo female close protection operatives aka bodyguards have to act and look like male bodyguards?Breaking the myth of a female bodyguard acting like a man. Lately, it has come to my attention, the fact that some clients looking to...
Nannyguards by Athena Dec 10, 20091 minWomen Protecting Women – The Muslim/Egyptian Female BodyguardAs the world changes so do policies, cultures and old fashioned ideas. Muslim women in Egypt are playing a more dominant role in the...
Nannyguards by Athena Dec 9, 20092 minPart 1 of the series: What you NEED to know about being a female bodyguardThere’s a lot of talk when the discussion focuses on the female bodyguard and her ability to handle an attacker. One will hear…”You may...
Nannyguards by Athena Dec 8, 20095 minHow to Hire Female BodyguardsWe predicted the surge of the need for female bodyguards a couple of years ago. It was not that it was rocket science, but the fact that...
Nannyguards by Athena Jul 16, 20092 minFemale Bodyguards Learn the 5 Steps of TerrorismWhat makes a terrorist attack successful and why can’t the majority of cases be prevented? Terrorist groups are characterized by a strong...
Nannyguards by Athena Jul 3, 20093 minThe Importance of Being a Well Trained Female BodyguardThe last 5 years has seen female bodyguards grow in popularity and their pay increase to in some cases surpass our male counterparts. ...