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Since 1999, Clearwater Special Projects Ltd continue to provide the highest levels of specialist security to a very wide client base. We are a UK based company with a proven and referenced track record in providing the very best in Specialist Security personnel across many regions. Click for Close Protection Services...
Clearwater has enjoyed enormous success having risen to be the market leader in Close Protection training.
People travel from all over the World, entrusting us to deliver to them exactly what they need to know.
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Former Director Special Air Service (S.A.S.)
About the Close Protection Book "The New Bodyguard"
"I Can Strongly Recommend This Comprehensive Guide Of The Skills, Protocols And Training Required By The Professional Close Protection Operative To Anyone Interested In A Career As A Bodyguard. Based On The Authors Wide Experience It Is THE Essential Introductory Read About This Challenging And Fast Developing Industry"
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 Clearwater Special Projects, a long respected name in Close Protection and Close Protection Training have been approved to run Ship Security Training.
We are now running regular Company Security Officers Courses (CSO). This standard exceeds the Ship Security Officers standard (SSO) allowing you to work in both roles.
This certification is fully approved by the Martime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and this standard is an international requirement for all shipping and the security of vessels.
 Clearwater are the first company to be able to offer this mandatory standard in only three days instead of the standard four day requirement.
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Clearwater is very pleased to announce the appointment of Lieutenant General Sir John Foley
KCB OBE MC DL as a Special Advisor
 Sir John joins us at a time of significant change with substantial new developments and investments confirming Clearwater as a leader in Close Protection Training & Operations.
Sir John has a distinguished career. A former Director of the Special Air Service (S.A.S.) he was subsequently Chief of Defence Intelligence and Deputy Chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee.
Appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Bailiwick of Guernsey for five years, he then became the High Sheriff of Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Sir John brings considerable experience and knowledge to this role at Clearwater and he will be a key part in our International and Corporate programmes.
Image: left to right - Henry Pattison Senior Operations Manager & Head Of Training, Kevin Horak Managing Director, Sir John Foley Special Advisor & Ian Dewsnip Operations Manager
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Clearwater, for the third year running has provide flawless Specialist Red Carpet & VIP Security for the World Music Awards.
The World Music Awards is the largest music awards ceremony in the World being broadcast to over 1 billion people in over 160 countries.
The prestigious ceremoney took place in Monaco and profits are donated to the Monaco Aide & Presence Foundation.
The Aide & Presence Foundation has established many successful projects supporting underdeveloped countries/areas including: Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Brazil and Egypt to name a few.
 Clearwater's Operations Manager Ian Dewsnip commented "We are delighted to support the Foundation again. Our Operatives supported the charity with unquestionable dedication and professionalism; they were all excellent ambassadors of Clearwater".
Arthur D Belovin, Head of Security for the World Music Awards also added: "Everyone involved with this years show, has mentioned that the Security is the most professional group of individuals they have had the privilege of working with. My answer to everyone is, and will always will be Its the leadership, training, and personal pride and attitude contributed by everyone associated with Clearwater Special Projects places them in a class of their own".
Clearwater has taken the lead as an ethical Specialist Security Company and supports charitable causes, if you would like to know more about the Monaco Aide & Presence Foundation please click
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 Clearwater has joined the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and are the Principal member of the new Close Protection Section.
The BSIA campaigned for years for industry regulation and since regulation came into effect they have been the ‘caretakers’ of the industry to ensure that standards are maintained.
The BSIA’s outgoing Chief Executive David Dickinson has played a key role in bringing Specialist security into debate and seeking further and much needed recognition for the vitally important role that Close Protection and Specialist Security Operations plays in modern day Security.
The incoming Chief Executive John Bates along with membership secretary Daren Wood gave an excellent presentation at Clearwater’s offices of in what he and the BSIA will be undertaking, positively promoting and lobbying for the Close Protection Field. He further added that he was “Delighted that Clearwater has joined the BSIA. Clearwater is a name synonymous with the Close Protection Industry and we are very pleased to be associated with them. Furthermore that they are the first members of the Close Protection Section”.
John Bates discussed many topics with the Clearwater MD Kevin Horak & Clearwater Specialist Advisor Sir John Foley ranging from security procurement for the Olympics to the new British Standard for Close Protection and the BSIA’s role with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) for the future.
Images: Top Right, Clearwater MD signs to the Close Protection Section of the BSIA with the outgoing Chief Executive David Dickinson - taken at the BSIA headquarters
Left: Incoming Chief Executive John Bates and Membership Secretary Daren Wood at Clearwater's headquarters.
From left to right: Darren Wood (BSIA), Clearwater Operations Manager Ian Dewsnip, Clearwater Specialist Advisor Sir John Foley, John Bates (BSIA), Clearwater MD Kevin Horak & Clearwater Senior Operations Manager Henry Pattison
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Clearwater Managing Director Kevin Horak received a personal invitation from the Prime Minister the Right Honourable Gordon Brown MP to hear first hand about progress of the MDGs.
In a highly exclusive meeting; Clearwater was amongst 80 of the Worlds leading and largest companies to be invited to the ‘Business Call to Action’
The United Nations Millennium Development Goals were agreed by World leaders at the UN Millennium Summit to set measurable targets by 2015 to reduce extreme poverty and develop a global partnership for development (to name a couple).
 Kevin Horak on behalf of Clearwater signed the declaration and pledged its commitment to the MDGs. Clearwater has developed a substantial programme to work with Corporate development in areas of instability or where there are difficulties with infrastructure and resources. He went on to say that “we are confident that our new programmes will help put the MDGs on track and increase growth and prosperity for new areas of trade”
More will be posted in the near future.
Image: Clearwater MD Kevin Horak with The Former Secretary of State For Defence The Right Honourable John Hutton MP
In response to Clearwater Special Projects Ltd signing the Declaration and pledging its commitment to the Millennium Development Goals; The Right Honourable Prime Minister Gordon Brown MP has written to the Clearwater MD expressing his thanks (Please click letter to enlarge).
The Clearwater MD has taken an active role with other Corporate companies who have also signed the declaration.
Whilst the nature of how we are working with Corporate companies is confidential; Clearwater will be posting updates within this site (where possible) about how progress is being made and the success factors of the MDG's.
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Supporting The Monaco Aide & Presence Foundation
Close Protection Section of the BSIA 
Letter From The Rt. Honourable Prime Minister - Gordon Brown MP