Close protection in Basel is rarely requested out loud. Often it concerns executives appearing at a general meeting, international guests visiting Basel, or private individuals who feel unsafe after receiving threats. In every case, good close protection begins long before the actual appointment — with an honest assessment of the situation.
Wingsecurity plans and carries out close protection assignments in Basel and across Switzerland. We treat every enquiry confidentially and first discuss the situation in person with you or a person you trust.
What close protection involves
Close protection is more than an escort. Depending on the situation, it includes:
- Threat assessment: who is at risk, from what, and in which situations is the risk greatest?
- Planning of appointments, routes, arrival and departure, including alternative options
- Advance checks of locations such as hotels, venues or restaurants
- Accompaniment to appointments, travel within Switzerland and public appearances
- Shielding from intrusive individuals, unwanted photographs or confrontations
- Coordination with organisers, hotels and, if necessary, the authorities
Discretion as a guiding principle
Most protected persons do not want their escort to attract attention. Our staff adapt their appearance and behaviour to the environment — differently in a business setting than at a private occasion. Information about appointments, whereabouts and personal circumstances is kept within the smallest possible circle.
We do not advertise with the names of protected persons and do not disclose any information about assignments. We expect the same discretion from everyone involved in the planning.
Close protection at events and visits
Close protection is often part of a broader security concept: at a general meeting, an awards ceremony or a congress, event security takes care of entry and the audience, while close protection focuses exclusively on the person being protected. For visits to a company headquarters, the reception service can prepare discreet access.
Where there is a risk in the home environment, security technology can also be useful, such as an alarm system or a video intercom at the entrance.
What you can prepare for an initial conversation
For an initial assessment, a few details are enough, and we treat them confidentially:
- The occasion or reason for the protection you require (appointment, trip, threat situation)
- The period and locations where protection is needed
- Any incidents, threats or police contacts already known
- Preferences regarding appearance, language and the number of protection officers