Signal 8 Security offers bodyguards, all of whom are professionally trained and registered worldwide with the IBA. The I.B.A. is an international non-governmental organization that trains officers of government corporate security, military, police and civilian bodyguards in close protection techniques. The IBA is the oldest and largest bodyguard association, with sites of protective service and education worldwide and has established itself as the premier world training organization for Bodyguards. It has been at the forefront of Bodyguard education in the emerging Baltic and Balkan Republics, the European Union Security; South Africa, in Afghanistan and throughout the new Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. The IBA in addition to their regular courses trained classes of Iraqi Police, Cambodian Police, elements of the US Army's 1 st Special Forces Group, Bodyguards for United Nations Security, Bodyguards and Drivers for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, The Thai National Police and The Royal Thai Navy SEALS. The IBA training encompasses: The Role of the Bodyguard Organisation and responsibilities of the bodyguard team Threat management (threat assessment and risk resolution) Escort drills Communications and Electronic Counter-Surveillance Protective Driving (defensive/evasive/offensive) IED - Improvised Explosive Devices (recognition and search) Para medicine (life support and trauma management) Conflict Management (CQB - Close Quarter Battle and Tactical Firearms) Click here to go to IBA Bodyguards website Copyright 2008, Signal 8 Security