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As Keir Starmer steps down as Prime Minister, questions arise about what happens to the extensive security apparatus that surrounds Britain’s highest office. From armed close protection officers and secure transport to ongoing threat assessments after leaving office, this article explores how protective security evolves when a Prime Minister’s tenure ends. Discover the measures that remain in place and why protection often continues long after power has changed hands.

From customer service and admin roles to concerts, diplomatic tasks, and close protection ambitions, Jaclyn Leet’s journey into security has been anything but ordinary. In this Risk Averse Connections Q&A, Jaclyn shares her experiences working across CCTV, events, and high-profile environments, while speaking openly about professionalism, communication, neurodiversity, and overcoming challenges as a woman entering the security industry later in life.

Executive protection specialist Monica Rodriguez shares insight into law enforcement, crisis management, leadership, resilience, and working in high threat environments in this exclusive Risk Averse Connections Q and A. Drawing from her experience as a police officer, narcotics detective, hostage negotiator, author, and speaker, Monica discusses professionalism under pressure, women in security, and the inspiration behind her books including The Discreet Professional.