General

Question 1

What is the definition CPO in terms of their responsibilities

Answer 1

A close protection officer is a trained qualified and licensed individual whose job is to protect their principal

Question 2

What is it that a CPO protects, with regards to the principal

List 5 ways a CPO might protect their client

Answer 2

Life - from injury
Harassment - from media & individual
Family - principals family
Property - principals house or belongings
Lifestyle - make sure they are comfortable
Business - provide security
Image - protect them from themselves

Question 3

What are some of the characteristics of a good CPO

List at least 5

Answer 3

Honest 
Integral
Discreet
Well presented
Interpersonal skills
Calm
Disciplined

Question 4

Difference between the client and the principal

Answer 4

Client is the one paying the bills

Principal is the person you are protecting

Question 5

Two pros of working alone

Answer 5

Direct communication with the principal

No team members to complicate security

Question 6

Two cons of working alone

Answer 6

No back up

More responsibilities

Question 7

What are the roles you might be asked to accomplish whilst working as a CPO

List 3

Answer 7

Reccies
Driving
Escorting
Planning/schedules
Events

Question 8

What quantifies an unsuccessful outcome whilst acting as a CPO

Answer 8

If the primary objectives are not met

If the principal is hurt
If the subjects image/property/dignity is damaged

Question 9

What is a penetration test? And why is it done

Answer 9

The security of the principal is tested by operatives. This is done in order to highlight any weaknesses in the security matrix.

Question 10

Why is Continuous professional development important?

3 reasons

Answer 10

Keep up to date with changes in the law

Check availability of covert technologies which might be used against you

Keep up to date with organisations and potential threats