Elite consultants are former Armed Forces, Home Office personnel we also have personnel who have strong military backgrounds from Naval Special Warfare, Army Special Forces, Home Office, Special Air Service, Close Protection and Civilian positions. all of whom have been carefully selected due to their unrivalled knowledge & experience level. Elite operatives are carefully vetted to ensure that they have the necessary experience, knowledge and appropriate operational knowledge to provide services that has become synonymous within the security sector.

The blending of Military, Police Officers, Professional Security and Special Forces Personnel has proven to be a powerful vehicle in the creation and enhancement of relevant, progressive, and challenging tasks that we pride ourselves on.

Our clients come to us for many reasons. For the high quality of our work undoubtedly, but above all they come to us because they trust us and know we understand their specific industry & requirements.

Elite Bodyguard Key Personnel

Elite Academy & Elite Bodyguard currently employs several key personnel for its services and training, listed below are several of those personnel, some who wish just to go by their first names, for security reasons. The Elite Academy instructors & Elite Bodyguard Personnel encapsulates decades of training both in the private and corporate sectors and operational experience that includes combat, and live scenario based work, to include dignitary protection operations.
This experience is tempered with many years of practical training and close rapport with a wide variety of Private, Corporate, Law Enforcement and Home Office agencies and companies.

Our Staff:

We have a strong knowledge with the delivery of services addressing the realities of today’s society.
We are in a constant state of learning and consider ourselves everlasting students. On the other hand we believe we offer exclusive, useful training courses. Our training methodologies are based on years of training and operational experience on a global basis.

Neil. Reader
Company Director

Elite Bodyguard Limited & Elite Academy of Security Training Ltd

Neil@elitebodyguard.co.uk

Neil was a senior NCO with the British Army for 14 years with worldwide operational experience of covert and tactical intelligence gathering missions.
During this period Neil also served on active service Worldwide. Since leaving the military he has spent 16 years serving with the Home Office at one of the highest levels as a National Certificated Instructor, training the Police, Prison, Immigration, and Customs & Excise along with Foreign Government bodies in all aspects of law enforcement. Neil has also been responsible as a serious incident commander and advisor for the Home Office for live incidents on a National basis, as well as providing the dedicated role of On Scene Bronze & Silver commander.
Neil is a co founder of Elite Academy of Security Training & Elite Bodyguard Limited, He is a internationally acclaimed security related training and protection consultant,

BOB B Pgce, Mifl, Cmi
Company Director

Elite Bodyguard Limited & Elite Academy of Security Training

RobertB@elite-trainingacademy.co.uk

Bob comes from a Military and Home Office background and has been an Instructor since 1992. His experience started when he began teaching for the Home Office. After an exemplary career in the British Army which combined operational and peacekeeping missions Bob became a manager with the Home Office where he   commanded and trained tactical response teams from all over the United Kingdom,  whilst serving in this post  he received several highly noted commendations. Bob is a qualified A74 NHS instructor which involves physical restraint and methods of de-escalation within the NHS this has been  entwined as a National consultant to the National Health Service, Health and Social Care agencies and the Immigration service for many years.
Bob is a Co founder of Elite Academy of Security Training& Elite Bodyguard Limited he has compiled courses for the UK Government, Private and International clients and has appeared both on U.K and U.S.A. television on presentations featuring physical intervention training .
His acquired skills have also seen him employed as a security consultant for a large Local Authority and a Major Global Cruise line company.

Lee Sherratt
Head of Operations & Services

Elite Bodyguard Limited & Elite Academy of Security Training Elite Bodyguard Ltd

leesherratt@elite-trainingacademy.co.uk 

Amongst Lee's previous experiences, he has been Operations Director for a hugely successful National events and Leisure Company, where he has helped develop this into becoming a first class operation and market leader. Lee has also managed security at both National and International televised sporting and concert events including; Michael Jackson, Metallica, Deaf Leopard, Prince and Brian Adams to name but a few.

Lee has operational field experience in Close Protection for VIP's, Celebrities and Executives. His extensive knowledge of Commercial Business and the Security Industry helps Elite to position themselves amongst the top of the Industry providers in the country.

Ben Emmett.

Training & Development Manager

Elite Bodyguard Limited & Elite Academy of Security Training

benemmett@elite-trainingacademy.co.uk

Ben comes from a Military background and has been a tutor since 2009. His experience stems from live based work in the field and the training of the military in protection, driving and Conflict resolution. Ben has also taught young learners wishing to enter the Armed Services for five years as well as operational duties in the Gulf.
Ben is one of a few Instructors to have conducted training to Members of the British forces on an official capacity. Ben has had an opportunity to work with trainers from many different countries with regards to Conflict Tactics, Improvised Weapons, Close Protection, Tactical Firearm Training, and alternative methods of Conflict Management.
 Since leaving the forces Ben has equipped himself with a vast array of qualifications to carry out a variety of extensive training programmes linked to the Security Industry and Education Sector, of which he has taught with great passion and  professionalism he has built up a good rapport with those that he teaches from young learners through to adult learners.

Phil James
Consultant for Elite Bodyguard Ltd & Elite Academy of Security Training

PJ has just finished serving in the police after 14 years service; he has a wealth of knowledge and experience in security and law enforcement. He has worked on many specialist units including the covert operations group (SO10), the covert operations group is the controlling branch for all undercovert operations conducted throughout London. He is an advanced driver trained to the highest standard and his driving skills have been recognised throughout his career. PJ has a wealth of experience of which he offers to Elite Academy of Security Training the private and corporate sectors.

DAWN REED
Consultant for Elite Bodyguard Ltd & Elite Academy of Security Training

Dawn comes from a Military and Police background and has been an Instructor since 1996. Her experience started when she began teaching for the Home Office, Dawn has had an opportunity to work with trainers from many different countries with regards to Defensive Tactics including Close Protection, and Tactical Firearm Training, Dawn was responsible for Diversity training within her own Police constabulary. Dawn has been involved with Elite Academy & Elite Bodyguard for several years and provides a wealth of experience to many of the Elite Academy training courses.

TONY MARSHAL
Consultant for Elite Bodyguard Ltd & Elite Academy of Security Training

Tony served 16 years with the British Army, his last 10 years serving with the Special Air Service., Tony has a wealth of experience in the Close Protection Industry both live and in training, Tony plays an important part in the Elite Academy of Security Training & Protection Services training programmes, Tony over see’s the VIP protection services for Elite Academy of Security Training & Protection Services, and has a good relationship with class A Celebrities and football players in the capital.

STEVE BISHOP
Consultant for Elite Bodyguard Ltd

Steve comes from a Police and Military background and has been a tutor since 1985. His experience stems from live based work in the field and the training of Constabulary’s in protection, driving and Conflict resolution. Steve has also been teaching the use of firearms for eight years as well as the use of Tazar. Steve is one of a few Instructors to have conducted training to Members of the Royal Fire Arms unit in an official capacity. Steve has had an opportunity to work with trainers from many different countries with regards to Defensive Driving Tactics, Improvised Weapons, Close Protection, and Tactical Firearm Training. Steve now teaches for Elite Academy of Security Training, and is responsible for the VIP training courses.

GEOFF.
Consultant for Elite Bodyguard Protection Services

Geoff served with the British Army as a Commissioned Officer for nine years, before taking up a position with the Home Office as a senior advisor to the Ministry. His roll included anti terrorism investigations in the mainland U.K and Europe in the fight against terrorist offences being committed against U.K Nationals. Geoff plays an important role with the Elite Academy training team and currently teaches a wide variety of the Elite programmes that it offers, Geoff brings with him a wealth of experience that can now be offered to the corporate and private sectors.

SUE WARNES
Consultant Trainer for Elite Academy of Security Training 

Sue comes from a Police background and has been a police tutor since 2002. Sue has had worked with a variety of trainers from many different countries with regards to Defensive Tactics including Close Protection, and the Use of Force. Sue was responsible for many training programmes within her own Police Constabulary. Since leaving the force Sue has been involved with Elite Academy of Security Training and provides a wealth of experience to many of the Elite Academy of Security Training & Protection Services courses and protocols.

JW
Consultant for Elite Bodyguard Protection Services

JW served with the British Special Forces as a senior NCO for 22 years, his last few years spent in the Middle East as a senior anti terrorist commander working for the British government and many supporting agencies.
JW now operates for Elite Academy of Security Training & Elite Bodyguard Protection Services and commands great respect from his team of protection officers.
He is also responsible for many of the training aspects involved with Elite Bodyguard Protection Services V.I.P training courses in the UK and Europe. JW has a Wealth of experience of which he offers both the Private and Corporate sectors.

RS
Consultant for  & Elite Bodyguard Ltd

RS has just finished serving with the Special Air Service after 22 years, his wealth of experience with anti terrorism is second to none, and gains high respect from all those that serve with him in the field. He is responsible for many of the training aspects involved with Elite Academy of Security Training & Elite Bodyguard Protection Services in the UK and Europe. RS has a Wealth of experience of which he offers both the Private and Corporate sectors.

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