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Praetorian / Our approach

Careful preparation. Discreet execution.

Every assignment starts with the situation, not a predetermined number of officers or vehicles. We assess the need and prepare a proportionate arrangement, with discretion considered from the outset.

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01 · How an assignment runs

Six stages. The same discipline every time.

Close protection, a chauffeur, a technical sweep, an audit or an event: every assignment follows the same sequence, from the first message to the debrief.

01

First exchange

You describe the dates, places, people and concerns, by form, email or WhatsApp.

02

Assessment

We assess the situation, the exposure and the programme before recommending anything.

03

Proportionate resources

The proposal sets out resources, scope, availability and terms, and is discussed with you.

04

Preparation

Routes, venues, timings and coordination are prepared before the assignment starts.

05

On assignment

A discreet presence that adapts to changes in the programme, with one point of contact.

06

Debrief

We review what happened and what should change for the next assignment.

02 · Before the assignment

Understand first. Recommend second.

The first stages decide the quality of everything that follows.

The first exchange

A first exchange is a conversation about your situation, not a sales pitch. We ask about dates, destinations, the people involved, the places you will stay or work, and what concerns you. You choose how much to share at this stage.

A request can arrive through the form on this site, by email or by WhatsApp. A few lines are enough to start. Name and telephone number are optional.

The assessment

The assessment looks at exposure, not appearances. Who might take an interest, where the programme is predictable, which places are controlled and which are not. The answer may be that a chauffeur, an audit or a sweep is enough.

Proportionate resources

Every assignment starts with the situation, not a predetermined number of officers or vehicles. We may recommend fewer people than you imagined, or advise against a vehicle that would be of little use. Proportion keeps the arrangement discreet and the cost justified.

The proposal confirms the arrangement, the resources, availability and the terms. Nothing is confirmed before you have discussed it with us.

Good security is a matter of judgement. Anticipating the risk costs less than reacting to it, and does not require overselling resources.
03 · During and after

Prepared ahead. Adjusted on the ground.

Preparation is what allows the presence on assignment to stay quiet.

Preparation

Preparation means the arrangement knows the ground before you arrive. Routes and alternatives, arrival and departure points, venues, accommodation and timings are reviewed in advance. Where a technical sweep is part of the assignment, it is scheduled shortly before the space is used.

On assignment

On assignment, the presence adapts to you, not the other way round. Officers dress for the setting and keep the distance agreed. Programmes change, and the arrangement changes with them. Coordination runs through one point of contact, often by a messaging channel agreed with you.

The debrief

The debrief closes the assignment and prepares the next one. We review what went as planned, what changed and what to adjust. For clients who return, each assignment starts from what was learned the time before.

Services covered by this method

The same sequence applies to close protection, chauffeurs, technical sweeps with our own TSCM equipment, security audits and luxury event security.

04 · Discretion and values

Discretion is designed in from the start.

Four values, expressed by Praetorian from the outset, shape how every assignment is prepared and carried out.

The best protection is the one no one sees.

AnticipationEvery assignment begins long before you arrive. Risks are considered in advance, not after an incident.
DiscretionA high level of security without drawing attention. No client names, no identifying images, information shared on a need to know basis.
AvailabilityRequests are answered and discussed quickly. Availability for a given assignment is assessed after the first exchange.
AdaptabilityFrom discreet services to complex missions, the arrangement follows the situation and changes with it.
05 · Questions

How it works, in practice.

Answers to the questions clients ask before a first assignment.

An assignment runs in six stages: a first exchange about your situation, an assessment of the risks and the programme, a proposal with proportionate resources, preparation of routes, venues and timings, a discreet presence on assignment, and a debrief. The same sequence applies to close protection, chauffeurs, technical sweeps, audits and events.

Both work. Many requests start with a short message by form, email or WhatsApp. We come back with questions or a proposal, and a call is arranged when it helps.

It depends on the destination, the programme and the resources required. Availability and timing are assessed after a first exchange and confirmed in the proposal. We do not promise a start date before understanding the request.

Because more people and vehicles do not always mean more security. A large or visible arrangement can attract attention and make movements harder. We recommend what the situation requires, even when that is less than expected.

Information is shared only with the people who need it for the assignment. We do not publish client names, assignments or images that could identify the people we protect.

Changes are expected. Your point of contact tells us, and the arrangement is adjusted with you. If a change alters the scope, we discuss it before it is applied.

After the assignment, we review with you what went as planned, what changed and what should be adjusted next time. It helps prepare future assignments faster and better.

06 · Contact

Tell us what you need. In confidence.

A few lines are enough to start. We come back to you with questions or a proposal.

01What do you need?Select one or more services.
02Where and when?An approximate answer is fine.
03How do we reply to you?Only your email is required.

Treated in confidence. We reply with questions or a proposal for your assignment.

Thank you, your request has been sent. We will get back to you shortly.