VIP Security

In Canadian and international industry terms, 'bodyguard' is the colloquial name, 'executive protection agent' describes the role in corporate contexts, and 'close protection officer' (CPO) is the formal designation used by government, diplomatic and international protection services. At Vision Security, every protector we deploy on a VIP detail is trained to close-protection-officer standard — meaning they don't just stand next to you, they run a five-phase protocol of threat assessment, advance work, formation protection, choreographed movement, and rehearsed emergency drills.

Our public artist-protection portfolio includes Rae Sremmurd, Damso, Swae Lee, Slim Jxmmi, YNG Chris, Nettspend, 2Hollis and Xzibit, covering Canadian and US tour dates, festivals, studio sessions, hotel lock-downs and airport arrivals. Beyond music, we've safeguarded politicians, Fortune 500 executives, religious leaders, professional athletes, and ultra-high-net-worth families — but NDAs and client discretion prevent us from publishing those names. References can be provided on request, once a non-disclosure agreement is in place.

Yes — and this is one of our strongest advantages. Our close protection detail and our Transportation Security division share the same ops order, same radio net, and same supervisor. That means one unified team handles your principal from door to door: discreet black SUVs, executive sedans, armored B4/B6 vehicles, or a full lead / principal / follow / counter-assault-team motorcade. Every driver is a licensed security agent trained in defensive and evasive driving, with primary, alternate and emergency routes pre-driven and logged.

Every detail runs on a five-phase close protection protocol: (1) threat & vulnerability assessment, (2) advance work at venue, hotel and route 4–48 hours ahead, (3) formation protection (diamond, box, V-wedge or single-file depending on environment) with the PPO within arm's reach, (4) choreographed arrivals and movement with pre-cleared corridors, and (5) rehearsed emergency action drills — cover, evacuate and counter-attack — so agents react in seconds, not minutes.

Armed close protection in Canada is tightly regulated and is only available in specific operational contexts, with an Authorization to Carry, a Restricted PAL, and the appropriate provincial endorsements. Vision Security can staff armed details where lawfully permitted and where a documented threat profile justifies them; otherwise, we deploy armed-capable officers in an unarmed, formation-based configuration supported by rapid police liaison. Every engagement is scoped during the threat assessment, not sold as a default upsell.

For scheduled engagements — tours, galas, corporate visits, weddings, summits — we recommend 7 to 21 days of lead time so the advance team can sweep venues, pre-drive routes, coordinate with venue security and local police, and rehearse emergency drills. For emergency or rapid-threat situations (stalker escalation, public incident, sudden media exposure), we can deploy an initial protective detail within hours in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Quebec City, Laval and surrounding regions, with a formalized ops plan delivered within 24 hours.

Yes. Every principal, family member, assistant, manager, venue and itinerary is covered by a strict non-disclosure agreement signed by the agency, every deployed officer, and every subcontracted driver. Agents are briefed not to publish photos, geotag locations, or discuss assignments — before, during or after. This is non-negotiable: it's why our name keeps coming up in celebrity and executive circles.

Yes. Our close protection officers travel with principals on Canadian, US and international itineraries, coordinating with local protection providers, law enforcement and venue security at destination. We handle firearm-free international configurations, diplomatic-style advance work, hotel floor hardening, and daily schedule security reviews. Valid passports, travel clearances, and where relevant, host-country permits are all part of our pre-deployment checklist.

Close protection in Canada typically runs $65–$150+/hour per officer depending on armed status, detail size, armoring, travel, and risk tier. A full motorcade with lead, principal, follow and CAT car plus advance team can reach $8,000–$25,000+/day. Vision Security builds every quote from the actual threat profile, principal movements, and deployment footprint — not a spreadsheet. Request a confidential consultation and we'll scope the right detail at the right cost.

A typical VIP engagement includes an advance risk assessment, a written protective-detail plan, residence coverage, close-protection officers during public movements, drivers with evasive-driving training, vehicle sweeps, communication protocol with the principal's staff, and a post-engagement written report. The package scales from a single officer to a multi-layer team depending on the threat posture.

Yes. Every close-protection officer holds the provincial licence for their posting region (PSISA in Ontario, BSP in Quebec), plus additional training in protective-drill doctrine, surveillance detection, medical response, and client-facing etiquette. Senior team members hold first-aid and tactical first-aid certifications.

Yes. The majority of our luxury and VIP work is in plainclothes or business attire, with marked presence used only when the principal or venue prefers it. Our officers are trained to blend into hospitality, corporate, family-event and cultural-venue settings without disrupting the principal's programme.

Yes. We expect and plan for full coordination with the principal's travel agent, household staff, PR team and family office. A single supervisor owns the communication channel on our side to keep the principal's inner circle free of security-operational noise.

Yes. All luxury and VIP engagements are covered by a written NDA at contract start. Officer identities, movement logs and incident records are compartmentalized and retained only to the extent required by law and insurance. References are available only to prospective clients under a counter-NDA.