Why have a VIP security driver
“They’re not just the driver, they’re a critical and most important part of your close protection detail”
VIP Security Driver - If you have a need for VIP protection then it is appropriate that you consider having a qualified close protection security driver as part of your team.
Having a professional trained security driver is much more than a chauffeur, they are an integral part of your security detail. History has shown that VIP’s are most vulnerable when they are arriving and leaving destinations and are exposed when driving, known, regular or advertised routes.
If the risk to you or your family is real, then don’t let the driver of your VIP protection be the weak link that compromises you safety and security.
In 1997 the world lost Princess Diana - not because of the actions of a chasing paparazzi but because of the actions of an unprofessional, ill disciplined driver.
The driving of you and your loved ones is a job requiring absolute professionalism, both from general road risk and from your understood security risk. Make sure your driver has the skill sets in both disciplines.
What does a VIP security driver do ?
Drive safely and comfortably is the first responsibility.
The security driver is there for the safe driving of the VIP and family. Thats the most obvious role of a VIP security driver. However the role extends beyond that.
Most of the time safe defensive driving is all that’s required, however experience in tactical offensive driving is also a role requirement when the best is wanted in terms of a VIP protection team including driving.
The best security driver that you can engage is one that is trained in VIP protection as a PPO (personal protection officer) and then specialises within the team as the driver.
Role responsibilities depending on team make up can include
Responsible for driving
Maintaining integrity of vehicle security
Part of the ops planning team and is fully across vehicle contingency actions in the event of critical security incidents
Route recon
Vehicle search for IED’s
Part of the VIP CP (close protection) team in contingency actions
What should I consider?
Firstly consider your risk profile and your security need. A growing trend is that high value clients are putting in place security drivers for their children and family.
Once you have decided on the need for a driver consider to what standard do you want. If you want the best service available then asking probing questions into their experience, training and operational background is appropriate.
You can contact us and we can provide a series of quick questions relating to operational expertise which any good security driver can ask in a heartbeat.
Your needs are unique and bespoke, so look for a VIP close protection service that can provide what you need, including that of a security driver.
Up - Skill my driver please
If you have a driver which is more accurately providing a chauffeur service and you want to upskill them in terms of security awareness and driving then please contact us for a bespoke training consultation. If the risk levels are towards the lower end, and you have a good driver that is trusted then it makes sense to retain them and simply provide some up skill in security driver training.
Contact us directly about this VIP Security Driver Training service
QRisk VIP close protection
QRisk VIP close protection services are built on a basis of trust and we live our values of Trust, Alignment, Confidence, which drives our Vision - “A safer world one client at a time”.
We are here to provide best in class VIP protection services including a dedicated security driver. The team we will provide comes from pedigree VIP protection backgrounds in the NZ Police tactical teams and the best units of the NZ Military. This level of expertise is there to provide you trust and confidece.
Your situation is unique, so the best first step is to have a no obligation conversation to understand the scope of threat, risk and the operating environment. We will then be in a position to provide you with our professional recommendations on providing the right and appropriate level of protection service and VIP security drivers.