As the CEO and founder of Defuse, a global consultancy specialising in threat investigation and crisis management, I am proud to share my experience in identifying, assessing, and managing threats and toxic behaviour for prominent individuals, private clients and organisations.
With almost 30 years of experience as a Scotland Yard Detective, including a 3-year secondment to British Intelligence, I have honed my skills in threat intelligence, risk management, and protective security. I served as the Counter-Terrorism Security Coordinator for high-profile events, including Royal and Government events, ensuring detailed contingency plans for safety from terrorist and other attacks.
My expertise in identifying physical, reputational, and psychological threats was put to the test during my time as the team leader responsible for the protection of MPs following the fatal attack on Jo Cox MP.
I am proud to have successfully identified the threat that prevented the next attack on a Member of Parliament and a serving police officer.
I have had the privilege of being mentored by Dr Robert Fein, one of the pioneers in Behavioural Threat Management and co-author of the US Secret Service report 'The Exceptional Case Study Project'.
With a MSc in Security Management and as a Chartered Security professional, I have become one of the UK's most trusted leaders and advisors in lone actor, fixated, and workplace threats.
I am excited to continue sharing my knowledge and experience as a regular contributor in the media, public speaker, and trainer. Defuse is committed to offering the highest quality threat investigation, security advice, and consulting services to those who want to be and feel safer.
Defuse is a global consultancy that provides intelligence, investigations, prevention, education, and crisis management services to prominent individuals, private clients, and organisations. With a team of internationally acclaimed experts, we offer unrivalled expertise in identifying and countering unwanted attention and toxic and threatening behaviours that risk physical, reputational, and psychological harm. We have successfully supported global brands in tackling work-related issues and investigated concerns directed at politicians and other prominent figures. Our protective intelligence, forensic psychology, and behavioural threat management techniques help prevent escalation and protect our clients from harm.
"When you are targeted, it’s both terrifying and unclear what you should actually do about it. Yes, you have legal recourse, but it’s slow, expensive, and a large distraction for your organisation to pursue.
Philip and his team specialise in this situation and have dealt with hundreds of other cases. They were invaluable in guiding us. Most importantly, the course of action they recommended proved correct."
Sarah Cone
Founder & Managing Partner
Social Impact Capital - Venture Capital - New York City
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