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According to entertainment and pop culture expert Mike, stars may want to consider hiring the services of a bodyguard when their level of fame or public exposure becomes so big, it puts their safety and security at risk. So celebrities need to consider factors like how high-profile their public image is, how much media attention they're getting, whether they have a history of being stalked or harassed, and anything else that could pose a threat.
"Ultimately, the decision to hire a bodyguard should be based on an individual assessment of the celebrity's specific circumstances and concerns," the expert told Bored Panda.
"The need for bodyguards accompanying celebrities during their daily routines can vary depending on the circumstances and the level of fame and security concerns involved." Hollywood's Ultimate Insider told us that high-profile celebs who have experienced harassment or threats in the past may choose to have bodyguards around them.
"Bodyguards can help manage crowds, deter potential threats, and provide a sense of security," but Mike stressed the fact that, at the end of the day, it's always a personal decision.
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Meanwhile, the celebrities themselves can find ways to help their bodyguards feel like valued members of the team, alongside other members of staff. It all starts with showing proper respect and appreciation. According to Mike, acknowledging the staff's contributions and thanking them for their hard work can go a long way. This can be done either in public (e.g. on social media) or privately.
What's more, celebs should also strive to involve their staff in the decision-making process. They're more likely to feel like they belong on the team if the star asks for their opinion. In the meantime, the celeb should maintain open lines of communication with their members of staff and encourage them to share feedback. "Regular check-ins and constructive feedback can demonstrate the celebrity's commitment to their growth and development," the entertainment and pop culture expert told Bored Panda.
Then there are more practical measures to consider like offering bodyguards fair compensation and benefits, as well as providing them with opportunities for professional growth. For example, the client could invest in their staff's training and skill development, alongside career development.
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When you’re highly successful, your safety and that of your loved ones becomes an even greater priority because you’re constantly in the spotlight. Naturally, if you’re going to have someone guarding you and your nearest and dearest, it makes sense that you want only the best people. After all, your health and safety is in their hands.
Indeed explains that celebrity bodyguards need a combination of skills, job experience, and natural attributes to thrive in the industry. For one, a celeb bodyguard has to maintain composure at all times, even during highly stressful situations, like dealing with aggressive paparazzi. They have to conduct themselves professionally at all times and maintain an appearance that exudes confidence.
Top security workers also have to be physically strong, have great stamina, and be able to overcome their personal fears when during challenging moments. What’s more, celebrities also value flexible staff who communicate well and are committed to their jobs.
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According to ‘Bodyguard Careers,’ some of the top qualities that bodyguards ought to have include situational awareness, integrity and honesty, dependability, the ability to work without supervision, good judgment, and great communication skills.
On top of that, bodyguards ought to be confident about themselves and their skills, have a good dollop of common sense, be enthusiastic about their jobs, and be able to work well with others. “A bodyguard detail is only as strong as its weakest member, so it is essential to be a team player and assist your teammates on the job and while conducting bodyguard training exercises,” Doc Rogers writes.
On top of all of this, your ideal bodyguard will have deep knowledge about what their job entails. And that only comes with years of experience, top-notch training, and the drive to be among the best. A celebrity’s protective detail has to have plans in place for foreseeable emergencies. Not everything will go to plan, but it’s important to have something to fall back on during common security scenarios.
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‘Business Money’ notes that some of the most important skills that bodyguards should be trained in include emergency response, defensive driving, controlling pedestrians and vehicles, patrolling, controlling entry and exit points, and escorting assets.
Meanwhile, bodyguards should also know how to manage and deescalate situations when dealing with disturbed individuals or crowds, and how to coordinate with law enforcement, as well as emergency respondents.
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athlete suck except hockey player's. Everyone I met was very nice!
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We were curious about what had inspired redditor u/seemeatthezoo to create the thread about celebrity bodyguards in the first place. He was happy to shed some light on what a tough and nuanced line of work it can be.
"I have always been interested to know how celebs treat people and behave behind closed doors and what better way to find out than the people that are there in the background that usually get ignored and forgotten," he shared with Bored Panda.
"There are two stories where I think that the question stems from," he said. "I worked with a guy many years ago that was a bodyguard," the OP shared how, according to his friend, bodyguards are glorified errand-runners (and not always the legal kind).
The OP's bodyguard friend had told him that the two main things that they "always organize" for their clients that they're protecting were illegal substances and company.
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Carson Daly- genuinely a nice guy. He would always be playing in the beach sand with his daughter. Once some girl came running over, past the security gate and accosted him, nearly stepping on his daughter who was at his feet. He told her off and she seemed really surprised. I was part of the security detail for the beach house so I told her exactly why she was an a*****e
Snoop Dogg- genuinely cool. Came in with Don Magic Juan. It was during his "pimp" phase. Chatted with all the staff, his security guys, enormous hulk like monsters of men, kept asking us how easy it was to reel in tail working for MTV.
Michelle Rogriguez- she came to the house with the other girls from "blue crush". Some of her ghetto a*s friends from North Jersey snuck onto the set with super soakers. They ended up nearly destroying a 100k camera in the process.
Also met David Arquette last year at Reggae On The River. He took some pictures with us, served some beer, then decided to climb on top of the empty kegs. I yelled at him to get down because the pyramid of empty kegs was NOT sturdy.
Also, Vinnie Stigma, one of the fathers of New York Hardcore was cool as s**t. I grew up listening to agnostic front, I was at NYHC tattoos getting tattoo'd by Lars of Rancid (another damn fine fellow) and he entertained my girlfriend by telling stories of fighting skinheads on the jersey shore in the 80's.
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Another story, meanwhile, showed how poorly some clients treat their staff. "A mom of my brother's friend was harassed by a gang to do things in her business that she refused to do. Their family ended up having to get bodyguards to protect themselves. My brother, his friend, and bodyguard came around to our house once," u/seemeatthezoo said that his brother's friend treated his member of staff incredibly poorly.
"I was pretty shocked to see how he was treating him. The person that was supposed to be keeping him safe. If I was treated like that as a bodyguard, I am not sure if I would take a bullet for that dude," the OP was very honest.
"I personally think that if someone is protecting you with their life then no matter who you are, you should have the utmost respect for that person. Make sure that they are short of your best friend. Make their lives a lot more easier looking after you."
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