William G Docherty MA FSyl

Developed and executed comprehensive security strategies, providing leadership and direction to multiple businesses and partner organizations, enhancing overall security posture.

Made critical, considered decisions and conducted robust contingency planning to effectively resolve strategic and tactical security events, ensuring adherence to operational standards.

Presented concise risk assessments and mitigation options at Board and Security Committee levels, influencing high-level decision-making and strategic security objectives.

Fostered high-level liaison across strategic, tactical, and operational tiers, including private sector providers, to protect and enhance group and client security objectives.

Conducted detailed risk and threat assessments, providing problem-solving solutions and actionable courses of action to safeguard business infrastructure across diverse locations.

Spearheaded emergency and contingency planning, taking a leading role in mitigating a full spectrum of security threats for clients, executives, associates, and employees.

Conducted regular project team audits and reviews, optimizing resource management and ensuring effective security countermeasures and project delivery against key milestones.

Provided daily, high-impact intelligence reports to international governments as a civilian expert for the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine.

Trained mission members to expertly operate Tactical UAVs along the contact line in Luhansk Oblast, significantly enhancing surveillance and data collection capabilities in non-government controlled Eastern Donbas.

Utilized advanced satellite imagery analysis as a trained battlefield analyst from the Joint Intelligence Training Group (Chicksands) to inform strategic reporting and mission objectives.

Conducted comprehensive needs assessments to identify critical training gaps for Libyan police units, improving safety protocols for diplomats and foreign nationals.

Designed and delivered full-spectrum police training, from basic human rights to advanced tactics and medicine, to specialist officers in Diplomatic Protection and Critical Infrastructure Support Units.

Established a new benchmark for policing and security training delivery, recognized for exceeding standards set by all other EU training teams in Libya.

Received a Ministry of Interior Commendation of Merit for outstanding training delivery, validating exceptional performance and impact.

Retained by SRM post-DFID training to conduct port security risk assessments, client liaison, and threat analysis in volatile ports, ensuring safe fuel transfer operations.

Directed the deployment of armed vessel protection teams from Muscat, Oman, for critical counter-piracy operations, ensuring regional security.

Managed the secure, compliant movement and accounting of firearms and ammunition across international routes, including USA, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Led and trained multiple Vessel Protection Teams (VPTs) to BMP 4 standards, ensuring operational readiness and compliance prior to mission deployment.

Conducted regular client meetings (monthly & quarterly), fostering strong relationships and ensuring service alignment and satisfaction.

Performed comprehensive Ship Security Assessments and developed strategic plans to enhance vessel and crew safety, reducing maritime risks.

Completed 30 years of distinguished service in HM Forces, including 9 years in the Royal Military Police across Germany, UK, NI, and Belize.

Received specialized training in Close Protection (CPU Longmoor), SIB Initial Investigation, RE CT Search, Rock Climbing, and Abseiling Instruction.

Mobilized for 9 years in the RMP reserves, including deployment to the Balkans in 1995.

Served 12 years with Helicopter Support JHF RAF Benson, mobilized as MAOT for Afghanistan from September 1991.

Conducted undercover investigations for the BBC, securing covert video footage that was broadcast globally on BBC News feeds, contributing to high-profile journalistic content.

Led multiple surveillance projects across Europe as a Team Leader, specializing in covert imagery, penetration testing, and detailed intelligence reporting.

Developed and delivered an NCFE Level 3 surveillance training course, certifying operatives to industry standards and enhancing team capabilities.

Gained 18 years of diverse experience across Response, ANPR, Traffic, Tactical Support, and Police training roles, demonstrating broad operational expertise.

Trained hundreds of officers and trainers in police defensive tactics, handcuffing, batons, and incapacitants, significantly enhancing force-wide operational readiness.

Trained thousands of police officers to Level 1 Public Order standards at a regional level, serving as a Police Tactical Advisor and improving public safety response.

Held multiple specialized roles including Control Room Trainer, CCTV Operator, Pursuit Manager, Heartstart Instructor, OSINT, and PIP 2 Investigator.

Received 4 Commendations, including 2 for Bravery, 1 for exceptional training delivery, and 1 for outstanding policework, recognizing exemplary service and dedication.