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Before Action Is Taken

We do not begin with deployment.

Every instruction starts with a structured assessment to establish whether our involvement is appropriate and what level of support is required.

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What This Allows

  • Clear understanding of exposure

  • Proportionate response planning

  • Defensible decision-making

    • Who This Is Typically For

    We are typically engaged by individuals requiring discretion, organisations managing risk, and legal or regulatory professionals.

    Private Individuals
    Corporate & Business
    Legal & Litigation

    Our Role Is Not

  • Reactive deployment without clarity

  • Escalation driven by assumptions

  • Generic or off-the-shelf responses

    • Our Approach

    Existing Client Actions

    Access ongoing matters, administrative services, and secure communications related to current engagements.

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    Close Protection Teams in Scotland

    Close protection in Scotland is used where individuals require a dedicated protective presence to manage personal safety, privacy, and movement in environments where risk or exposure may exist. This service supports informed decision-making before travel, public engagement, or changes in routine take place, particularly where uncertainty affects confidence or continuity.

    At Dion International, close protection is applied selectively and proportionately. The objective is not overt security or restriction, but to provide calm, professional protection that allows individuals to move, work, and live with confidence.

    Personal Risk & Protective Requirements in Scotland

    Close protection may be required by private individuals, executives, professionals, or those with elevated visibility due to role, profile, or circumstance. Risk can arise from public exposure, sensitive activity, media interest, travel, or changes in personal situation that increase attention or unpredictability.

    In some cases, protection is required for specific periods such as events, travel, or transitions. In others, support may be ongoing where consistent presence provides reassurance and control. The challenge is often balancing safety with discretion, ensuring protection does not disrupt daily activity or draw unnecessary attention.

    Where uncertainty exists, close protection provides a structured way to manage personal risk while preserving independence, privacy, and routine.

    How Close Protection Is Applied

    Each instruction is assessed individually to determine whether close protection is appropriate and what level of support is justified. Assessment considers the individual’s profile, environment, movement, and the nature of the concern, ensuring protection is aligned to real-world conditions.

    Protective activity is then structured around the specific needs identified. This may include accompanying individuals during movement, maintaining situational awareness, managing access, or adapting to changing environments. Measures remain proportionate and flexible, allowing protection to blend naturally into daily activity.

    Throughout delivery, emphasis is placed on professionalism, discretion, and awareness. This ensures close protection supports safety and confidence without imposing unnecessary restriction or visibility.

    Benefits

    • Enhance personal safety and reassurance.
    • Support confident movement and routine.
    • Manage exposure in varied environments.
    • Apply proportionate, low-profile protection.
    • Maintain discretion and privacy.
    • Adapt to changing circumstances.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    When is close protection appropriate?

    Close protection is appropriate where personal safety, privacy, or exposure creates concern and a dedicated protective presence is required.

    Is close protection always visible?

    No. Close protection is tailored to the individual and environment and is often delivered discreetly to avoid unnecessary attention.

    How is the level of close protection determined?

    The level of protection is defined during an initial assessment, based on the individual’s circumstances, environment, and whether protection is likely to provide meaningful control and reassurance.