Protection
Bodyguards
"Bodyguard" is the word most people search for. In the UK the licensed discipline is close protection — and the difference is more than terminology.
- What this is
- A bodyguard, in most people's minds, is physical presence. A close protection officer is trained to avoid needing it: planning, route selection, positioning, early recognition of a problem and calm resolution.
- Who it's for
- Anyone who needs a capable officer alongside them, for an hour or for months.
- Where we work
- Cotswolds · Gloucestershire · London · UK · Worldwide
- Why TACT
- Assignment-led personnel selection, preparation before presence, and no unnecessary theatre. A new name built on experience.
Need a bodyguard?
Tell us who needs covering, where and for how long.
- —Hourly, daily and long-term bodyguard cover
- —Male and female officers
- —Discreet dress appropriate to the environment
- —Clear pricing before deployment
Bodyguard or close protection officer?
A bodyguard, in most people's minds, is physical presence. A close protection officer is trained to avoid needing it: planning, route selection, positioning, early recognition of a problem and calm resolution.
If you have searched for a bodyguard, you are in the right place. What you will get is a licensed professional who works quietly rather than someone who fills a doorway.
Common reasons people hire a bodyguard
Requirements rarely arrive in neat categories. They usually start with a specific event: an escalating dispute, an approach that felt wrong, a public appearance, a court date, an ex-partner, an online following that has become uncomfortable, or a business situation that has turned personal.
- A one-off appearance, meeting or event
- A period of heightened attention or harassment
- Public-facing work such as filming or auditing
- Travel, transfers and hotel stays
- Ongoing cover for a family or household
What it costs
Cost depends on the number of officers, hours, duration, location, travel and whether vehicles are required. A single officer for an afternoon and a rotational team covering a residence around the clock are different pieces of work. We will give you a clear figure before anything is agreed.
Common questions
- How much does a bodyguard cost in the UK?
- Rates vary with the number of officers, hours, notice, travel and complexity. Short assignments are usually priced by the day. We quote per assignment rather than publishing a headline rate that would not survive contact with your actual requirement.
- Can I hire a bodyguard for one day?
- Yes. Single-day and part-day assignments are common — appearances, meetings, hearings, filming days and events.
- Will the bodyguard be obvious?
- Only if you want them to be. Most clients prefer an officer who looks like part of the group. Visible deterrence is a deliberate choice, not a default.
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