Insight into keeping nation’s leaders safe

A UTK team demonstrates how to whisk a VVIP away from a chaotic and dangerous situation. — Photos: NORAFIFI EHSAN/The Star

TO the media, they are known as “the bodyguard”. To these bodyguards, the media can be rather “pesky”, especially when reporters and cameramen chase after their principals for photos and news.

The work of media and security personnel, especially when covering VVIPs, can at times collide as both parties strive to do their best in their respective fields.