Skyddsteam

Skyddsteam is a Swedish term meaning protection team. It refers to small, specialized units tasked with safeguarding people, assets, and information in a variety of settings. The exact mandate, size, and composition of a Skyddsteam vary between organizations, and there is no single standardized structure for the term.

Typical roles include close protection of individuals (VIPs), convoy security, event security and crowd management, risk assessment and planning, incident response, and liaison with police or other security agencies. Teams may operate within private security firms, corporate security departments, or public-sector agencies, and their authority depends on national laws and organizational policy.

Organization and training: A Skyddsteam commonly comprises security officers, drivers, and on-call medics or technicians. Training emphasizes threat assessment, situational awareness, de-escalation, first aid, controls and restraint techniques, and compliance with relevant laws. In many jurisdictions, members must hold licenses or qualifications for security work or firearms use, if applicable.

Equipment and methods: Standard gear includes two-way radios, body-worn identification, protective vests, helmets, and basic protective equipment. Depending on duties, teams may use secure transportation, surveillance equipment, and non-lethal deterrents. Operations rely on written protocols, risk management, and coordination with local authorities.

In Swedish-language security literature, Skyddsteam is used to describe protective units across sectors, from corporate risk teams to event security details. The term denotes function rather than a fixed organizational model.