Guarding

Risk and Mitigation Director

by Mark Rowe

The guarding company Ward Security has appointed Paul Barnard as Security, Risk and Mitigation Director. He will be doing security risk assessment and management plus the design of effective client contingency planning.

Paul Barnard has spent the last 27 years working for the City of London Police and was latterly Detective Chief Superintendent Crime Directorate at the City force where he was Head of Serious and Organised Crime. For the last four years, he’s been involved in the creation of national security strategies to mitigate, protect and prepare against counter terrorism. On counter terrorism , he led on delivering key projects, creating strategic partnerships and modernising teams.

Paul Barnard, pictured, said: “During the last four years my role has been extensively involved with security and counter terrorism and in particular, reviewing how we should prepare and protect ourselves both nationally and internationally. As a key provider in the market, Ward Security has worked collaboratively and strongly with the Metropolitan police and its approach to sharing information and providing intelligent security solutions in the market place has always impressed me. I am looking forward to applying my experience and knowledge to help Ward Security continue to grow and provide its clients with the most current security advice and support available.”

And David Ward, Chief Executive at Ward Security, a member of the ACS Pacesetters group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul to our team, his knowledge on counter terrorism and security is outstanding and will ensure we continue to deliver the best solutions to our clients based on the most current and strategic thinking in the market. We are constantly looking at ways to better service our clients and provide the best operational effectiveness for clients, having an expert of Paul’s calibre join Ward Security will ensure we continue to deliver proactive and robust security solutions across the board.”

Paul Barnard will work alongside the Operations Team and take up his duties in January 2018. Visit www.ward-security.co.uk.

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