Company Profile

Founded in 1991, by Andy Holmes, our company operates under very specific values and exacting standards -- values and standards learned, developed and applied across decades of service to the British Constabulary.

Knowledge, fortitude, diplomacy, courtesy, resilience, honesty, vigilance are the professional traits we expect of our staff. We understand the responsibilities and the risks. Whether Security Officers, Specialists or Professional Trainers, our team takes pride in being at the forefront of safety.

Michael Oliver Holmes (Andy), Chairman, Director of Security, Health & Safety

Detective Chief Inspector (ret), Head of Serious Crime Squad Unit and under-cover officer involved in highly sensitive and confidential Covert Actions for Serious Crime operations across the UK. The depth and scope of Andy’s skill and expertise is immeasurable. Andy’s hands-on approach is legendary. There is nothing routine about routine, which is why on any given day and at any given time, you may find Andy working a shift alongside our Security Officers.

Roger Greensdale, Director of Training, Fire, Health & Safety

Detective Superintendent (ret) of the Criminal Investigation Department, Superintendent of the County of Wiltshire Drugs Squad, Hostage Negotiator, Crown Court Liaison Officer, Divisional Press Officer, member of Armed Close Protection Services, Close Protection Officer to the Royal family, Cabinet Ministers and the then Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. Roger has extensive experience and expertise with highly charged, security intensive cases, including the horrifying events of the Hungerford Massacre.

John McCammont, Senior Training Consultant

Chief Superintendent (ret) West Mercia Constabulary, Acting Assistant Chief Constable, Uniformed Operational Commander of Criminal Investigation Department, Drugs Squad and Crime Risk Manager, Instructor Force Training School, Qualified Instructor & Examiner of Retail Security Officers and Static & Patrol Officer Trainer, Detective Constable and Detective Sergeant of Serious Crime Squad of New Scotland Yard. John’s experience spans such incidents as the Tern Hill Terrorist Bombing and the notorious Celine Figard murder.

John Bills, Senior Training Consultant (Canine)

John is a highly experienced Home Office approved Dog Handler and Instructor. He is fully qualified to train general purpose dogs, guard dogs, explosive, firearm and drug search dogs. John has been an operational Police Dog Handler for 21 years and held the post of dog training officer for 10 years in the Gwent Police Force. In addition to canine training, John manages all facets of our guard dog patrol services.

Stephen Fitzgerald, Specialist Consultant

Captain US Navy SEALs (ret), Chief of Staff of Joint Special Operations Command, Commander Naval Special Warfare Development Group, Captain SEAL Team ONE, Maritime Plans Officer, Operations Chief, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, US Navy SEAL School Lead Instructor. Steve’s military career has placed him on the front-line of special operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Panama & Haiti. Steve specialises in High Risk, High Security, Rapid Deployment and Anti-Terrorism assessment and training.


Sylvia Holmes, Director Health & Safety Specialist

Sylvia’s knowledge and experience of Health & Safety stems from working alongside the Health & Safety Environmental & Quality (H.S.E.Q) Officer and Auditor for E.S.S. (a division of Compass Group). She has been involved with Risk Assessments, COSHH, planned inspections, environmental issues, PPE matters. She has carried out interviews and inductions of staff, liaised with Facilities Departments both within E.S.S. and British Energy, regarding Health & Safety matters. Sylvia has attended courses and received certifications in Manual Handling, COSHH and Risk Assessment and is currently attending additional management courses. In conjunction with Andy Holmes and Roger Greensdale, both experienced Health & Safety officers, Sylvia manages Health & Safety.