Key Takeaways:
- •Close protection for executives, VIPs, and celebrities at events across Canada
- •Includes advance planning, threat assessment, and secure transportation
- •Discreet, suited agents with earpieces — not uniformed guards
- •Pricing: $50-$150/hour
Executive protection provides close personal security for high-profile individuals attending events, galas, corporate functions, and public appearances across Canada. Our agents are trained in threat assessment, route planning, and emergency extraction — operating with a level of discretion that uniformed event security cannot match.
Who Needs Executive Protection
Executive protection is not limited to celebrities. Common clients include:
- •Corporate executives attending public-facing events or shareholder meetings with potential for confrontation
- •Keynote speakers and politicians at conferences and public engagements
- •Athletes and entertainers at media events, concerts, and appearances
- •High-net-worth individuals at social events, weddings, and private functions
- •Individuals facing personal threats — stalking, harassment, or custody disputes
The Advance Process
Every executive protection engagement begins with an advance security survey — typically conducted 24-72 hours before the event:
- •Venue walkthrough — identifying all entrances, exits, safe rooms, and emergency routes
- •Route planning — primary and secondary routes between venue, hotel, and airport with GPS timing
- •Threat assessment — evaluating specific threats to the principal based on public profile, event type, and intelligence
- •Coordination with event security — ensuring the protection detail integrates seamlessly with the venue's existing security team
- •Communication planning — establishing radio channels, code words, and rally points
On-Site Operations
Close protection agents operate as a coordinated team:
- •Point agent — leads the principal through crowds and manages immediate proximity
- •Advance agent — moves ahead to clear routes and verify secure areas
- •Driver — maintains vehicle readiness for immediate departure at all times
- •Surveillance agent — monitors the perimeter and identifies potential threats before they approach
Agent Qualifications
All executive protection agents in the CrowdControl.ca network hold:
- •Valid provincial security licence with specialized close protection endorsement where available
- •CPP or PSP certification from ASIS International (preferred)
- •Standard First Aid + CPR Level C certification
- •Extensive background in law enforcement, military, or corporate protection
- •Defensive driving training and clean driving record
Pricing
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Single agent | $50 - $90/hour |
| Protection detail (2-4 agents) | $90 - $150/hour |
| Full-day executive package | Custom quote |
| Advance security survey | $500 - $2,000 |
| Secure transportation | Available upon request |
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