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RVIPF officers complete ‘close protection training’ in Bermuda
The Course was conducted by the Bermuda Police Force from July to December 2019.
The first cohort, inclusive of four officers from the RVIPF, attended the Course from July to August 2019. They were also the very first to do so from the [British] Virgin Islands. The second training session was conducted from September to October 2019, and four more officers attended.
International standards for close protection
According to a press release from the RVIPF on November 4, 2019, during the training, the officers were constantly assessed on the four core protection principals of reacting spontaneously, providing effective body cover, neutralising the threat and showing consideration for the principal.
The Course also focused on CPO shooting, Officers safety training, Vehicle tactics and convoy driving, Route planning, Driving skills among other areas. The Course concluded with the officers, who are now all trained to the international standards for close protection, enacting real time scenarios with the Health Minister and Governor of Bermuda.
“Notably, the information and skills acquired from the Course will be beneficial to the RVIPF in elevating the level of service provided to high ranking officials and the public at large,” the press release stated.
Broader range of policing responses
Commissioner of Police, Michael B. Matthews stated “It is important the RVIPF stays at the forefront of the latest capabilities developed for policing at an international level.”
According to Mr Matthews, this training will equip the force going forward to provide a broader range of policing responses and ensure the safety and security of high profile visitors to the territory.
“I am advised my officers did extremely well during the training and I thank them for being a credit to the RVIPF.”
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