Richard J Aitch

Richard J Aitch

London, England, United Kingdom
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Dynamic and results-oriented Global Head of Physical Security with 30 years extensive…

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  • Committee On Standards In Close Protection Graphic

    Founder & Chair

    Committee On Standards In Close Protection

    - Present 7 months

    Education

    Chair of the Committee on Standards in Close Protection [COSICP United Kingdom].
    The Committee on Standards in Close Protection is a not-for-profit organisation founded to provide direction and guidance in the future development of Close Protection training standards and to steer regulatory reform in the United Kingdom. A not-for-profit organisation which has been formed to provide leadership and coordination in a structured format to make the case for change. The Committee is comprised of…

    Chair of the Committee on Standards in Close Protection [COSICP United Kingdom].
    The Committee on Standards in Close Protection is a not-for-profit organisation founded to provide direction and guidance in the future development of Close Protection training standards and to steer regulatory reform in the United Kingdom. A not-for-profit organisation which has been formed to provide leadership and coordination in a structured format to make the case for change. The Committee is comprised of 10 Board Members with former Government protection and solely commercial protection backgrounds to represent the industry to improve training standards and advise on regulatory reform.

  • Security Industry Authority Graphic

    Advisor

    Security Industry Authority

    - Present 1 year 1 month

    Education

    Advisor on the SIA Special Interest Group for reviewing the training core competencies for SIA Close Protection training

  • Skills for Security Graphic

    Twice sat on the Committee for Reviewing the National Occupational Standards for Close Protection

    Skills for Security

    National security skills Advisory Committee providing advice and guidance in reviewing the training core competency framework for the United Kingdom National Occupational Standards for Close Protection

  • Campaigner and Lobbyist

    Volunteer

    - Present 19 years 10 months

    Politics

    Produced comprehensive critique report to the United Kingdom’s Home Office, Cabinet Office, Parliamentary Under-Secretary & the Security Industry Authority critically summarising the Security Industry Authority’s stipulated operational skills and training standards required for licensing Close Protection operatives in the UK driving regulatory reform and improvements for public safety.

    Continual meetings with local MP and co-lobbying the Home Office for industry entrance and training…

    Produced comprehensive critique report to the United Kingdom’s Home Office, Cabinet Office, Parliamentary Under-Secretary & the Security Industry Authority critically summarising the Security Industry Authority’s stipulated operational skills and training standards required for licensing Close Protection operatives in the UK driving regulatory reform and improvements for public safety.

    Continual meetings with local MP and co-lobbying the Home Office for industry entrance and training standards review.

Publications

  • Acclaimed author of the industry's international best seller on Close Protection; 'Close Protection - A Closer Observation of the Protection Equation'​ www.CPBook.co.uk

    Close Protection Publications - ISBN: 978-0-9572075-0-9

    AVAILABLE FROM www.CPBook.co.uk

    The most relevant and accurate interpretation of one of the world's most unusual and secretive professions, this book provides a no-holds barred depiction of Close Protection containing specialist advice and guidance gained from operating at the pinnacle of both Government and commercial CP operations around the world.

    Compelled to write a book as a result of his abhorrence of the standards imposed by the British Government regulator the author…

    AVAILABLE FROM www.CPBook.co.uk

    The most relevant and accurate interpretation of one of the world's most unusual and secretive professions, this book provides a no-holds barred depiction of Close Protection containing specialist advice and guidance gained from operating at the pinnacle of both Government and commercial CP operations around the world.

    Compelled to write a book as a result of his abhorrence of the standards imposed by the British Government regulator the author scathingly criticises the Security Industry Authority outlining the travesty bestowed on not only those new to the industry but those who have operated in the role on behalf of the Government in their capacity as members of the Royal Military Police Close Protection Unit, Royal & Diplomatic Protection Department and 22 Special Air Service Regiment.

    Due to the sensitive nature of its content this book remains the only one on Close Protection that was required to be submitted to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence for clearance.

    Hardback
    40.0 mm thick
    Just under 1.7KG in weight
    33 Chapters
    567 Pages
    181,000 words
    452 Images & Diagrams

    Adopted as the training manual on both government and commercial Close Protection training courses worldwide; used as a textbook by academics in the field of Criminology; used as background reader for the Degree in Protective Security Management, Buckinghamshire New University. Arabic translation and publication rights acquired by the Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies & Research and invited to speak at International Conferences. Used by the protective security forces of Abu Dhabi, UAE, security departments of Embassies, Consulates and NATO HQ, Police & Central Security and Protection Division Centre for Knowledge and Expertise at The Hague, and Government protection units, operational and training responsible for the protection of Presidents, Prime Ministers and Heads of State throughout the world.

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Honors & Awards

  • Commendation for Outstanding Service as Personal Bodyguard to the General Commanding British Forces in Northern Ireland

    General Officer Commanding British Forces in Northern Ireland

    For outstanding service as Close Protection Team Leader and Personal Bodyguard for the General Officer Commanding British Forces in Northern Ireland for 2 years 1998 - 1999.

  • NATO General Service Medal

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  • Northern Ireland Extended General Service Medal

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  • Northern Ireland General Service Medal

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