Executive protection Düsseldorf
Executive protection in Düsseldorf
Executive protection in Düsseldorf, from the airport to the last appointment of the day: DERLO Consulting & Protection escorts delegations, trade fair guests, business owners and families here. Like Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia's state capital is part of DERLO's regular area of operation. Every assignment is planned in Frechen near Cologne, about 45 kilometres away.
At a glance
Düsseldorf in brief
DERLO provides executive protection in Düsseldorf for single appointments as well as stays of several days, prepared in Frechen near Cologne.
- What does DERLO offer in Düsseldorf?
- Escort protection for appointments and trade fair days, close protection for delegations and families, pick-up at Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and transfers with a security driver.
- Who is it for?
- Delegations and their hosts, trade fair visitors and exhibitors, business owners, families visiting the city and private individuals who would rather not attend an appointment alone.
- Is there an office in Düsseldorf?
- No. DERLO's only base is Frechen near Cologne, about 45 kilometres by road from Düsseldorf city centre. For Düsseldorf, the escort usually does not need to stay overnight.
- Who is behind DERLO?
- Marc Derlich. He is the owner of DERLO and a certified security and protection specialist (Fachkraft für Schutz und Sicherheit). He takes every Düsseldorf enquiry himself, plans the assignment and is personally present on most assignments. He works in Düsseldorf as regularly as in Cologne. DERLO holds a licence for security services under section 34a of the German Trade Regulation Act (§ 34a GewO).
Past assignments
Düsseldorf: familiar ground, just like Cologne
Like Cologne, Düsseldorf is part of Marc Derlich's regular area of operation. His assignments there have included escorting Arab delegations; DERLO does not disclose names or clients.
So a Düsseldorf assignment starts with your appointments, not with finding our way around. A delegation usually means several guests, several vehicles and a programme that can shift during the day. DERLO therefore fixes roles, the vehicle order and meeting points before arrival.
How it works
A delegation day in Düsseldorf, step by step
This is how an assignment in Düsseldorf can run, using a delegation as an example.
Coordination
Programme, participants, hotel and vehicles are agreed with the host or office, followed by the fixed quote.
Roles and routes
Schedule with buffers, drop-off and waiting points at every address, alternative routes and roles within the team.
Arrival at the airport
The escort is in place before the flight lands; baggage reclaim, vehicles and the route to the hotel are already arranged.
Appointments in the city
Companies, public authorities or the trade fair. If an appointment runs over, pick-up times and routes shift with it.
Evening and departure
Dinner or a reception, then back to the hotel; on the day of departure, the escort stays with you as far as airport security.
Places
Between the airport, the trade fair and the Königsallee
At four locations, DERLO fixes drop-off and pick-up points before the day of the assignment.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
About seven kilometres north of the city centre and about 50 kilometres from Frechen. The meeting point and the way to the car are fixed before landing, at Terminal A, B or C depending on the flight.
Messe Düsseldorf
On the Rhine in Stockum, about four kilometres south-west of the airport, with its own exit on the A44. During large trade fairs such as boot, the international boat show, traffic there regularly backs up, so journey times get extra buffer.
Königsallee (the Kö)
About a kilometre of boulevard: shops on one side of the Kö canal, banks and luxury hotels on the other. When you go shopping, the escort stays close but unobtrusive.
Old Town and Rhine embankment
Much of the Old Town is a pedestrian zone, and traffic along the Rhine runs through the Rheinufer tunnel. After dinner there, the escort walks with you to the vehicle at the edge of the pedestrian zone.
Guests from the Gulf region
Guests from the Gulf states in Düsseldorf
On request, DERLO escorts guests from the Emirates and the other Gulf states throughout their stay in Düsseldorf, both delegations and families. Marc Derlich has already gained experience with Arab delegations in Düsseldorf. More on executive protection for guests from Dubai and the UAE.
Long-haul flights from the Gulf region, such as Emirates from Dubai, are handled at Terminal C. If a host or a family office is expecting the guests, DERLO agrees the reception, luggage and vehicles with them beforehand.
If a shopping trip on the Königsallee, a business meeting and an excursion take place at the same time, each programme can have its own escort on request.
Services
What DERLO handles for you in Düsseldorf
DERLO puts together your protection in Düsseldorf from six building blocks, booked individually or combined.
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Escort protection for single appointments
One close protection officer for a negotiation, a notary appointment or an evening in the city. More on escort protection.
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Security driver
Transfers between the airport, hotel, trade fair and appointments on routes planned in advance. More on the VIP chauffeur service.
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Delegations
Guests, vehicles and appointments in one shared schedule, with one contact for the host and hotel. More on international travel protection.
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Families and private individuals
Low-key escort for shopping, outings and restaurant visits, with children's needs in mind. More on family protection.
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Business owners and executives
Trade fair days, board meetings, business dinners and the journeys in between. More on close protection for business owners and executives.
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Appearances and events
Escort for artists, speakers and hosts at public appearances. More on artist and VIP protection.
Cost
What does executive protection in Düsseldorf cost?
DERLO bills close protection at a day rate; if it is only needed for a few hours, a minimum of six hours is charged. Escort protection for single appointments is charged for a minimum of four hours. What a Düsseldorf assignment costs in total depends mainly on how long you are escorted, by how many close protection officers and with which vehicles. Every item is listed separately in the fixed quote you receive after the initial consultation.
Proximity keeps additional costs down: the drive from Frechen is short, and hotel nights for the escort are usually not needed. More on how the cost is calculated in our guide “How much does close protection cost?”
- Duration: one appointment, one trade fair day or several days, including nights and weekends
- Number of close protection officers: one for single appointments, several for delegations or parallel programmes
- Vehicles: whether cars with a security driver are needed, and how many
- Preparation: checking places and routes, arrangements with the hotel, trade fair or host
Accountability
A short drive, personal responsibility.
Marc Derlich takes your Düsseldorf enquiry himself and plans the assignment in Frechen, a short drive away. He is personally present on most assignments. For delegations, he brings in additional close protection officers from his network and coordinates the deployment.
- Certified security and protection specialist (Fachkraft für Schutz und Sicherheit, trained 2017 to 2020)
- Close protection training in Germany and abroad
- Active in close protection since 2020, in the security sector since 2016
- CQB courses, close protection medic training, driver safety training
- International operational experience, including in crisis regions
- Evacuation from crisis regions
- Preparation for travel abroad
- Licensed under section 34a of the German Trade Regulation Act (§ 34a GewO), based in Frechen near Cologne
More services
Services for your stay in Düsseldorf
International travel protection
Reception and escort for international guests and delegations.
Guests from Dubai and the UAE
For guests from the Emirates staying anywhere in Germany.
VIP chauffeur service
Security drivers for transfers in the Rhineland.
Family protection
Protection for families, tailored to everyday life and children.
Business owners & executives
Protection on trade fair days, in negotiations and when travelling.
Close protection Cologne
Close protection around our base near Cologne.
Frequently asked questions about appointments in Düsseldorf
Does DERLO meet guests at Düsseldorf Airport, including private flights?
Yes. At Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), DERLO picks up guests at Terminals A, B and C and, for private and business flights, wherever the flight is handled. The meeting point, baggage reclaim and vehicle are planned from the flight details before landing; on request, a security driver takes the wheel.
Can I book a bodyguard for shopping in Düsseldorf, for example on the Königsallee?
Yes. For a shopping trip on the Königsallee, you book escort protection with DERLO – in other words, a bodyguard for exactly that occasion. They keep a discreet distance, watch entrances and surroundings and take you to the agreed pick-up point. Appointments in individual shops are best arranged beforehand, so there is no waiting at the door. Escort protection is charged for a minimum of four hours.
What determines the cost of executive protection in Düsseldorf?
DERLO bills close protection at a day rate; if it is only needed for a few hours, a minimum of six hours is charged. The amount depends mainly on the duration, the number of close protection officers and the vehicles; delegations often need several cars with security drivers. Travel and accommodation for the escort hardly matter, as Düsseldorf is only about 45 kilometres from Frechen. The price is set out in the fixed quote you receive after the initial consultation.
Can DERLO escort guests and exhibitors on Düsseldorf trade fair days?
Yes. DERLO can escort guests and exhibitors from the hotel to the entrance, to the stand and on to the evening reception. During large trade fairs such as boot (January), ProWein (March) or MEDICA (November), traffic around the grounds in Stockum regularly backs up; DERLO then builds extra buffer into journey times.
Does DERLO provide close protection for guests from the Gulf states in Düsseldorf?
Yes, for delegations and families from the Emirates and the other Gulf states. Marc Derlich has already gained experience with Arab delegations in Düsseldorf. For larger groups, he puts together a team from his network and remains the contact for the host, hotel and office. More on executive protection for guests from Dubai and the UAE.
Can I get an escort in Düsseldorf on the same day?
That is possible: when the roads are clear, Düsseldorf city centre is about 40 minutes from Frechen. Whether it works depends on the scope and, for delegations, on whether enough close protection officers are available. The quickest way to find out is to call Marc Derlich.
Can I apply for protection from the police or the LKA in Düsseldorf?
If you are being threatened, the police are always the first point of contact. Whether that leads to state protection is decided in North Rhine-Westphalia by the police and the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) on the basis of their own threat assessment; LKA NRW is based in Düsseldorf. That protection cannot be booked. Private close protection, by contrast, is arranged directly with DERLO, a company that holds a licence under section 34a GewO but has no police powers.
Discuss your Düsseldorf appointments in confidence
To start with, your arrival, appointments and the number of guests and vehicles are enough. Marc Derlich replies personally, and what you write stays confidential.