Ep.14 Armed Police to Film Production Security Manager and Close Protection Operative with Fraser Bishop

Fraser Bishop is a former Metropolitan Police Constable who served on the Territorial Support Group and then on the firearms team at Heathrow Airport and was an Operational Firearms Commander for the London Olympics, providing protection to VIP's and helping maintain the integrity of the Olympic Park before moving into an Officer Safety Instructor role instructing conflict management and resolution, self defence and control and restraint. Fraser explains why he left the job after 18 years to pursue a career within the Security Industry and has had some incredibly high profile roles since leaving, including the film industry. He also talks about how LinkedIn and networking have been so important to his progression and career path and also discusses the courses that he picked up whilst in the job that helped him find employment outside and also those he's undertaken since leaving the job.  Fraser also discusses the interview and selection processes he's been through and gives great advice about how to be successful in the private sector.  Don't forget you can join the Private Facebook group at : www.facebook.com/groups/bluelightleavers You can also visit the website on www.bluelightleavers.com Download my free guide to optimising LinkedIn for Emergency Service Professionals via: https://www.bluelightleavers.com/pl/95723 If you like what you've heard, please subscribe, hit 5* and leave a review and share and come and join us in our Private Facebook Group.