1. Security and Policing Programme
Advisory Board
Sir David Veness CBE QPM (Chairman)
Former Undersecretary-General for Safety and Security, United Nations
Richard Barnes
Statutory Deputy Mayor of London
Gerard McAtamney
Programme Director, Security and Policing, London First
Simon D'Olier Duckworth MA DL
City of London Corporation
Don W. Randall MBE
Director of Security, Bank of England, Chairman Sister Banks, Chairman Project Griffin
Michael Rooney
Chief Operating Officer, London First
Hagai Segal
New York University in London
Chief Constable Andrew Trotter
British Transport Police
Emily Landis Walker
9/11 Commissioner Staff Member and Private Sector Advisor to the US DHS
Security and Resilience Network
London First’s Security and Resilience Network brings together over 2000 leading figures
together including the heads of London’s policing and security community, representatives of
global business, academia and leaders in the areas of business continuity, loss prevention,
physical security, information security, business resilience and geo-political risk, with
academia and representatives from London’s police forces and security agencies. It
provides a unique platform to address the threats and challenges of the ever changing
security environment. Members are given the opportunity to engage in workshops and
participate in proactive discussions with industry stakeholders in both the private and
public sectors. Further opportunities for participation are available through our Police
Business Advisory Group, a bi-annual meeting with London’s police and business
leaders, our Leadership Exchange Programme, a mentoring initiative with the
Metropolitan Police Service, roundtable discussions, as well as through a regular
programme of high level briefings.
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2. Security and Policing Programme
Network Events
Our network events programme provides opportunities for networking and building your
organisation’s profile. Our autumn events schedule begins with special briefings from
Admiral Lord Alan West, Parliamentary Undersecretary for Security and Counter Terrorism,
Michael Chertoff, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security (2005-2009),
General Sir Mike Jackson, former Chief of the General Staff, Baroness Pauline Neville-
Jones, Shadow Security Minister, and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul
Stephenson.
Over the past year, the Security & Resilience Network has hosted briefings, lectures and
seminars with Admiral Lord Alan West, Parliamentary Undersecretary for Security &
Counter Terrorism; Richard Barnes, Deputy Mayor of London; Commissioner Sir Paul
Stephenson, Commissioner of the Metropolis; Sir Ian Johnson, Chief Constable of the
British Transport Police; Commissioner Mike Bowron, Commissioner of the City of
London Police; Jonathan Evans, Director General, of the UK's domestic security and
counter-intelligence service MI5, Charles Farr, Director General, Office for Security and
Counter Terrorism, Home Office; and AC John Yates, Assistant Commissioner of
Specialist Operations.
In addition, our network has hosted a variety of distinguished international leaders, such
as Joseph Demarest, Assistant Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Vikram Oberoi,
Joint Managing Director, The Oberoi Hotel Group; Peter Kenyon, CEO, Chelsea Football
Club; The Honourable Jayent Patil, Home Affairs Minister, Government of Maharashtra;
and Nick Proto, VP Security & Global Head of Investigation, Federal Reserve Bank of
New York.
Information Sharing, Guidance and Best Practice
In addition to our core network activities, benefits of membership include police message
alerts and regular newsletters. In the run up to and during the recent G20 Summit in London
members received daily alerts with advice and guidance. Network members also contribute
to the development of best practice guidance and take part in practical workshops, run by
the experts.
London First participates in a number of high level policing and security forums, sharing key
information with our members. Our Chief Executive, Baroness Jo Valentine, represents
London business on the London Counter Terrorism Strategy (CONTEST) Board, chaired by
Assistant Commissioner John Yates. We are also active in the London Resilience Business
Panel, the Civil Contingencies Advisory Group and the Sister Banks group. Additionally, we
host a biannual roundtable, known as the Police Business Advisory Group, with the
Commissioner of the City of London Police and Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan
Police and representatives of leading London businesses, to discuss the challenges and
identify shared solutions to help keep London safe.
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3. Security and Policing Programme
Research
London First conducts direct research into business crime and security issues. Over the
past year we have worked alongside local businesses, the City of London Police and
Metropolitan Police Service, to examine ways to deliver an effective policing model for
business environments. We will publish our findings in early 2010 and present our
recommendations to key policing decision-makers including Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of
Constabulary, ACPO and the National Policing Improvement Agency.
Leadership Exchange Programme
The Leadership Exchange Programme is London First’s innovative mentoring programme
which matches senior police and business leaders to share leadership and management
expertise. These pairings bring a fresh perspective to the working practices of both parties,
and can lead to creative, collaborative problem-solving. The scheme is supported by a new
series of leadership lectures, featuring inspirational speakers.
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