A large burly male Bodyguard that stays in constant close proximity to his client, will often draw the attention of the public on the person they are protecting, which is fine depending on what our clients want.

Women Bodyguards can blend in with the clients entourage and be mistaken for a personal assistant, or a friend, which is a more discreet option and ensures that the client stays unnoticed. As a result, when it comes to size or look, a woman Bodyguard doesn’t need to look imposing as long as she has the training to deal with anything that may come her way. 

In any situation, brain power is more important than muscle power. Successful executive protection does not rely on physical force. It relies on brains. Intelligence is the most valuable asset to possess and utilize in protection details. Some “bodyguards” favor a reactive approach to protecting their clients, here at AccurIntel we train our personal protection officers that a hand-to-hand combat situation is to be considered a last resort when offering executive protection. Formulating a plan and implementing preemptive measures to successfully protect the client before it gets sto that, is a far better approach in dealing with situations that arise during a protection detail.

Also, female Bodyguards are a better fit for families, as young children are less intimidated by the presence of a woman. They can easily pass for the children’s nanny or mother when doing the school run or taking them to a park, which minimizes the risk of getting unwanted attention.

Women bodyguards have certain qualities that set them apart or can provide additional value to a Close Protection team when men and women are working together on a protection detail. Women’s softer skills prove to be an asset in managing conflicts, with fewer chances that confrontations will turn violent.

Women are found to be better at attention to details, their organizational skills are some of the key components they possess that ensures safe planning and that the job will run smoothly.

Female Bodyguards, it must be said also have a better handle on Etiquette for Bodyguards. Interpersonal skills and greater social awareness, are traits sought after in personal protection.

One of the main advantages of using a female Bodyguard is that if the client is a woman, protection doesn’t stop at the door of the ladies’ room!

Thus, certain places that can prove to be a barrier to male protection officers, as male Bodyguards cannot follow lady clients to certain locations that only allow persons of the same sex, including dressing rooms and hotel suites. This affects the level of security that should be provided, as the client and Bodyguard should never be in separate rooms. Even if it’s a matter of seconds, such as a male bodyguard being outside a ladies bathroom, this could have a major impact on the clients’ safety!

A female protection officer is a less obstructive solution, as clients can get on with their daily life as normal, while they are being protected at the highest levels.