Close Protection Section of the BSIA

Clearwater are pleased to announce another first in Specialist Security Standards.

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

World Music Awards - Monaco 2008 

Supporting The Monaco Aide & Presence Foundation 

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Appointment Of Lieutenant General Sir John Foley KCB OBE MC DL 

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. 

 Clearwater Approved For Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC's) & The Careers Transitional Parternership (CTP)

 Clearwater is pleased to announce that we have been approved to offer resettlement training for former members of the Armed Forces.

Clearwater are a Prefered Supplier by ELCAS (our ELC number is quoted above) and the Career Transition Partnership .

Clearwater is an Internationally recognised name in Close Protection Training and Operations. If you think that you may be entitled to Resettlement support please click here for more information

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

 Response From The Prime Minister

 Letter From The Rt. Honourable Prime Minister - Gordon Brown MP