ProtectRM

What counter-terrorism preparedness looks like

Effective preparedness means:

• Understanding your risks

• Identifying vulnerabilities

• Developing proportionate procedures

• Training staff

• Testing plans through exercises

• Learning lessons and improving

ProtectRM supports organisations through each stage of the preparedness cycle, from initial assessment to exercising and review.

How I can help

Counter-terrorism assessments for planning, development and event applications

Planning teams and Safety Advisory Groups increasingly expect a counter-terrorism risk assessment to accompany certain schemes and events, and many developers and organisers are not sure who can provide one. I help developers and design teams address security requirements early, reducing planning delays and avoiding costly redesign later in the project.

Martyn's Law readiness

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 places new responsibilities on venues and organisations. I help venues understand their obligations, identify practical improvements and demonstrate a proportionate approach to compliance.

Training, exercising and debriefing

Prepare your people, test your plans and learn from experience. I offer counter-terrorism awareness training, tabletop exercises and structured debriefing, tailored to your venue, organisation or event.

Why ProtectRM

Thirty years of policing experience, including counter-terrorism security. I served as a police officer from 1993 to 2023, retiring as an Inspector. I specialised as a Police Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator (CT SecCo), advising on the protection of crowded places and the built environment. I know what the police and planning officers look for, because I used to be on the other side of the table.

Qualified and independent. I hold a Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Counter Terrorism Risk Management (University of Cumbria), Level 5 Certificate in Crowd Management Safety, NEBOSH General Certificate, and a Level 3 Certificate in Adult Education and Training. I am a Member of the Security Institute (MSyI) and the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Tech IOSH).

ProtectRM Ltd holds professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance and employee liability insurance.

Experience at the highest level of planning. I have written CT risk assessments and security plans for events involving royalty, world leaders, senior religious leaders and high-profile celebrities.

Proportionate by design. Security should match the real threat, the environment and the budget. I will tell you what matters, what doesn't, and why, in plain speech.

My clients

I work with:

• Developers, architects and planning consultants

• Hotels, venues, stadiums and entertainment operators

• Event organisers and local authorities

• Businesses preparing for Martyn's Law

How it works

1. Talk. A short call to understand your site, scheme or event, and what you need.

2. Assess. Desktop review and site visit, followed by a structured threat, vulnerability and risk assessment.

3. Report. A clear report with prioritised, practical recommendations, written for the people who need to read it.

4. Support. Optional design team workshops, police engagement support, training and exercising.

Discuss your development, venue or event

Tell me about your project and I will let you know how I can help, and what it is likely to involve. There is no obligation.