Welcome to the official web of the International Association of Close Protection Professionals.
At the International Association of Close Protection we help each-other as a brotherhood with finding jobs, training, networking and mentoring. We are a respected and widely known professional association in our field. The Association is a specialized sub-division of the International Association of Security Professionals, with active members in 98 countries including members new to this field.
Our main goal is uniting professionals worldwide with a standard of training higher than others due to the demand of personnel for security companies in conflict areas and VIPs that need daily protection due to their threat assessment.
We also collaborate with several Security Academies and Security Institutes worldwide in order to get special discounts and free courses with Diploma for our members.
The International Security Administration recognizes the International Association of Close Protection Professionals for professionals as its only source in this field and we are members of good standing of the Global Chamber of Commerce.
With members representing more than 98 nationalities, the Association has hundreds of members worldwide and is the most respected and widely known professional association in our field.
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Who we are
The International Association is one of the oldest interdisciplinary associations dedicated, comprising academics, practitioners, policy experts, private sector workers and independent researchers, among others. The Association has long served as a central hub for the exchange of ideas and for networking and programmatic initiatives among those involved in the study, teaching and practice of our field.
Publications
The Association publishes several E-journals and co-sponsors/collaborates with other Professional Associations.
Core Values
Integrity: Demonstrated by honesty, accountability and ethical behavior consistent with an abiding respect for the dignity and value of individuals.
Transparency: Demonstrated through listening, understanding and responding to member and stakeholder feedback.
Excellence: Demonstrated by quality resources that support growth and development of the individual and the profession.
Collaboration: Demonstrated by a culture that appreciates the value of diverse perspectives, the power of common vision, and equality among peers.
Ethical Standards
In addition to these core values, the members of the Association seek to maintain the highest of ethical standards, including: to respect and uphold public laws that govern their work; being honest in conducting all business; respecting the confidentiality of information gained through their work; acting fairly; fostering an ethical, inclusive, and diverse culture; and taking responsibility for their conduct.