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Bodyguard & Close Protection Services NZ
Discreet Executive Protection, VIP Security & Secure Transit Across Christchurch & Nationwide
Aptitude Security delivers elite, intelligence-led close protection services tailored to complex security requirements this is often for corporate executives, visiting dignitaries, high-net-worth individuals, and families.
Headquartered in central Christchurch, our licensed close protection specialists operate with absolute discretion, situational vigilance, and seamless deployment across Canterbury, Auckland, Wellington, and all regions throughout New Zealand.
Our standard executive protection details are operationally structured to provide complete perimeter defense, evasive mobility, and rapid incident extraction. Each dedicated protective detail consists of:
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Two Licensed Close Protection Officers (CPOs): Trained specialists maintaining constant personal escort, crowd buffer zones, and physical protection.
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One Dedicated Security Driver: Expert in defensive motorcade handling, route reconnaissance, and counter-surveillance.
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Secure Operational Escort Vehicle: Fully equipped for secure urban navigation, regional transit, and secure airport transfers across the North and South Islands.
Operating within the OODA loop framework (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act), all our operatives are thoroughly vetted. Our specialists excel in:
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Proactive threat assessment, counter-surveillance, and close-quarters protection.
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Low-profile protective posture designed to blend seamlessly into corporate, public, or private environments.
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Pre-Hospital Emergency Care (PHEC) and certified first responder trauma management.
Prior to any operational deployment, our Close Protection Managers conduct advance site surveys, route evaluations, and facility assessments.
We develop tailored protection strategies that align with your travel schedule and business itinerary.
Sales enquiries
03 669 8902
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Address
287-293 Durham Street, Awly Building level 1, Christchurch , City Centre, Christchurch 8011
Comprehensive Protection Features Built for High-Profile Operations
Executive Transit & Chaperone Security
Travel across New Zealand with total operational assurance. Our bodyguard details provide discreet, executive vehicle protection and secure transit for corporate leaders, touring VIPs, and families, ensuring seamless arrivals, secure departures, and priority airport gate transfers.
Tactical First Aid & Medical Extraction
In high-stakes assignments, physical defense is only half the equation. Our close protection officers hold current first-responder trauma certifications (PHEC), carrying field trauma response equipment to administer immediate critical care and direct rapid medical transport.
Advanced Close Protection Training
Every Aptitude Security protection specialist undergoes rigorous ongoing operational training. Skills include evasive driving maneuvers, close-quarters counter-measures, low-visibility escort protocols, and direct operational liaison with New Zealand Police and appropriate authorities.
Encrypted Comms & 24/7 Command Oversight
Mobile units stay continuously linked with our central command desk via encrypted, multi-channel radio and GPS-tracked telemetry. Whether operating in metropolitan Auckland or remote South Island locations, your security detail maintains unbroken situational communication.
High-Threat Environment Mitigation
When corporate litigation, controversial public appearances, or credible threats elevate personal risk, our specialist units step in. We conduct dynamic risk assessments, establish secure safe-rooms, and deploy counter-surveillance to preemptively neutralize hazards before they develop.
Tailored Security Operating Procedures (SOPs)
We design tailored security plans around your lifestyle, executive calendar, and operational risk profile. From residential perimeter management to international delegation coordination, our standard operating procedures deliver uncompromising security without unnecessary disruption.