– SPONSORS –
SIA – Strategic SIA update across the CP specialist sector
Paul Fullwood – Director of Inspections & Enforcement
Bio: Paul was appointed as the interim Director for Inspections and Enforcement of the SIA on 17 May 2021. He was confirmed in the permanent role on 21 December 2021.
Career
Paul joined the SIA after a 33-year career first in HM Armed Forces and then in the Police Service.
Paul retired from policing in 2020 as Assistant Chief Constable (Specialist Policing Services) for Bedfordshire Police and the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire constabularies, with responsibility for major crime, armed policing, counter-terrorism, roads policing, scientific services, civil contingencies, dogs, and public order specialist services.
Paul was the National Policing Chiefs Council (NPCC) lead for the strategic investigation of complex, sensitive, and serious crime. In this role he advised on policy, mentoring, and developing executive senior law enforcement leaders and senior detectives. Paul has been a detective at every rank and has served previously with Sussex Police, National Crime Squad, and Cambridgeshire Constabulary, having led several high-profile investigations on a national and international scale.
Paul was the Gold Commander for the tri-force response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with responsibility for all collaborated services across Bedfordshire Police and the Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire constabularies.
Paul continues to provide support across UK law enforcement as a College of Policing associate and advisor. This includes leading on sensitive national reviews on behalf of the NPCC.
Optimal Risk Group – Career progression on the Circuit
Mike O’Neill – Managing Director
Bio: After a period trying to support a motor racing habit with mixed results, Mike joined the British Army and in 1981 was commissioned into The Parachute Regiment. He saw active
service in the Falkland’s and Northern Island before leaving as a Major in 1990. After a period consulting for several risk and security management companies he started his own business. In 2010 he merged his company with another well known company to create
Optimal Risk Group. He has operated in various parts of the World on risk and threat assessments; crisis planning and response; contingency planning; and security planning assignments. He is a recognised specialist in the physical penetration testing of an
organisation’s security.
Understanding the Cyber Security Headlines
James Bore – Director of Bores Group Ltd.
Web: https://bores.com/
Email: james@bores.com
Tel: +44 (0) 7753 691 378
Bio: James is an independent consultant and Director of a family security and technology consultancy established in 1988.
A member of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals and with an MSc in Cyber Security, he has a wealth of both theoretical knowledge and practical skills built up over two decades of work experience across a diverse range of companies. His proudest professional moments these days are watching his students through CAPSLOCK go on to build and enjoy their own careers in the security industry and his mentees standing on stage to give their first talk at conferences.
When not writing, on a stage, consulting, building scenarios, teaching, or training he enjoys reading cheap fiction books and philosophy, talking to his bees, and cooking.
Presentation title: Creeping Online
Presentation topic: Taking a volunteer and building up a profile of their online presence, walking through the type of tools used to investigate them, searches made, and how the investigation progressed using only passive open source intelligence tools available to anyone.
Presentation title: Understanding the Cyber Security Headlines
Presentation topic: Looking at recent attacks against companies and individuals hitting the media, and walking through what really happened (as much as is known, with educated guesses to fill in the gaps), and how to read between the lines of stories to understand what it really means for your or your principal’s data.
Quote: “It’s vital we remember in cyber security that technology is just a tool to connect the threats we want to protect against to the assets we want to protect. Both the threats and the assets are people. Sometimes they’re the same people.”
Opportunities for CP in private aviation
Dr Christopher Williams-Martin FMCIL is the CEO of FlyEliteJets
Web: https://www.flyelitejets.com
Email: charter@flyelitejets.com
Tel: +44 207 043 2447
Bio: Opportunities for Close Protection in Private Aviation
Dr Christopher Williams-Martin FMCIL is the CEO of FlyEliteJets. Christopher has 26 years experience in private aviation across helicopter flying to jet charter, sales and management operating in almost every corner of the globe. Christopher has overseen countless flights from IPO roadshows, Royal state visits, hostile evacs and rescuing mums and babies from Ukraine. In 2021 Christopher was awarded a Doctorate in Business Administration from California Metropolitan University. In 2023 Christopher gained Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Management and Leadership In 2024 Christopher attained a Doctorate in Business Administration with Specialisation in Aviation Management from City University Paris.
Arthur Clark – Crisis24 – Enhancing Close Protection through Intelligence and Specialized Training
Email: info@crisis24.com
Tel: +44 207 222 1020
Bio: Arthur Clark, lead trainer in the UK and EMEA for Crisis24’s Private Strategic Group, presents a deep dive into how Crisis24’s intelligence-driven strategies and comprehensive training programs empower close protection operatives. As the author and primary instructor of the Protective Operations Course training in the UK, Arthur shares insights into Crisis24’s unique approach to security, focusing on the dual pillars of intelligence integration and top-tier training investments.
Arthur Clark is the Senior Protector and lead trainer for Crisis24 Private Strategic Group in the UK and EMEA regions, where he developed and delivers the Protective Operations Course. With a background in private security, Arthur has extensive experience in physical security, access control, and asset protection, serving clients across the UK and internationally.
Simon Henson MABI MIPI – Titan Private Investigation Limited
Web: http://www.titaninvestigations.co.uk/
Email: simon@titaninvestigations.co.uk
Tel: +441332 504256
Bio: Simon is from a Police surveillance training background and conducted surveillance operations into Serious Organised Crime and latterly Counter Terror as a Detective Sergeant. In 2014 Simon founded Titan Private Investigation Limited which is predominantly an operational investigation agency, however in 2017 commenced delivering a surveillance training programme. Titan now offers industry recognised certificated surveillance courses in association with the Institute of Professional Investigators.
Presentation Title: The risk from domestic activism and the developments in intelligence and security.
From Bytes to Bullets – Strengthening Client Safety through Digital Awareness
OSINT Workshop with Ben Owen and Danni Brooke
Danni Brooke, a former undercover cop, and Ben Owen, an ex-British intelligence officer, bring over 40 years of combined experience in security, intelligence, and investigations. Their expertise spans from physical deployments to digital security operations, providing a comprehensive approach to client safety. Their passion for integrating digital and physical security offers clients proactive, 360-degree protection.
Mastering Your Finances: Tax & Insurance Essentials for Security Professionals with Whittaker & Co. and CJ Insurance.
Whittaker & Co. / CJ Insurance
Web: https://whittakerandco.com/
Web: https://www.cj-insurance.co.uk/
Anna Cooperwhite – Owner – Whittaker
James Clarke Cert CII (CJ Protect)
Bio
Anna Cooperwhite
Anna founded Whittaker & Co. back in 2004, with a vision to provide exceptional accounting services tailored to the needs of clients in the security and maritime industries. Her commitment to a no-jargon approach and understanding of her client’s unique requirements have been the cornerstones of the firm’s success. Recently becoming a proud nana, Anna spends her free time being the life and soul of her family.
James Clarke Cert CII Managing Director
James joined CJ 20 years ago working with his father, in 2013 James and his wife, Helen, bought the business and it has gone from strength to strength since.
2008 was the year CJ protect was born, an innovative idea by James to forge an insurer relationship to provide a high quality and competitive insurance solution for close protection operatives. Since 2008 CJ Protect has worked with single operatives to multi-million-pound business’, adapting, changing and growing with them as they evolve.
James holds an exceptional knowledge of the Protect Insurance product & Insurance industry along with over 10 years of understanding in the ex-military business world. A confident communicator James has built strong working relationships with both clients & insurers through various events and networking.
Working with the Media & Journalists
Ken Perry CEO of Cosain Consultancy | Media Safety Training Pioneer | Security Industry Expert | Public Speaker
Web: https://www.cosainconsultancy.com/
Email: info@cosainconsultancy.com
Bio: As the CEO of Cosain Consultancy, the world’s leading global company in media safety and advisory training, I am dedicated to advancing security and support for media professionals worldwide. I am a self-motivated business owner and a pioneer of the Media Safety Advisor training program, which I designed to meet the high-stakes demands of today’s journalists and news organisations.
With over 25 years of combined experience in the military and security sectors and more than 15 years on the front lines, I bring a proven track record in organization, supervision, and problem-solving. My expertise includes leading, consulting, and training teams for contracts in some of the world’s most challenging, remote, and hostile environments. I manage multiple contracts globally in media safety, executive protection, and logistical solutions.
As a public speaker and subject matter expert on Media Safety Advisor training, I am dedicated to helping international news organisations operate safely and effectively in high-risk areas worldwide.
Physical Penetration Testing in Close Protection and Protective Security
Al Prescott MD Specialist Solutions Limited
Email: al@hzlgroup.com
Bio: Al is the MD of HZL Specialist Solutions Limited who offers both training and operational services in the areas of protective security, physical penetration testing and risk mitigation. HZL provide a variety of customised and regulated training courses that span a broad range of disciplines and interlink with many other industries. In addition to their educational offerings, HZL also offers professional protective security services.
Physical Penetration Testing in Close Protection and Protective Security. Physical Penetration testing can be a valuable tool for highlighting existing vulnerabilities in a close protection or security plan. It can be utilised early in the contract to justify newly established security measures, test various plan elements, plug exposed gaps, and deliver tangible feedback to the security manager.
Red on, Green on, Go – Resilience, Leadership and the Power of Community: Military Lessons for Business Success
Shaun West Mission ParatusWeb: http://www.missionparatus.com
Tel: +44 (0)7830 109601
Dealing with Social Media auditors
Scott Hamer
Tel: +44 (0)7956572363
Bio: tbc
TSCM for Close Protection Ops
Paul Storey from Summis Global
Tel: +44
Bio: tbc
