Brian Mather Email & Phone Number

Covert Policing Command

I hold overall responsibility for the authorisation, direction and management of covert policing authorisations under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) across London. Managing serious risk and threat, I direct the gathering and utilisation of information raised through these intelligence sources, driving the mitigation of serious and.

National Counter Terrorism Police Operations Centre

Representing the UK counter terrorism service provision, on national boards, I drove cohesion and robust response to extreme threat to UK security. I worked in successful partnership with law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, government and European partners, increasing integrated working, to drive the overarching aim of the mitigation of highly.

National Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit

I directed the capture of intelligence around domestic extremism social disorder. I developed terms of reference to manage high threat activity and preparedness to respond to ‘lone wolf’ attackers, active shooters and marauding terrorists. I led consultation to secure a national agreement to draw together expertise to respond effectively to intelligence.

Her Majesty's Inspectorate Of Constabulary

I was selected to support the development, and good practice of, highly sensitive portfolios. I led the inspection of 16 police forces and regional organised crime units: presenting findings and offering recommendations on areas for improvement.

Covert Operations

Managing specialist units within MPS covert policing, I held an MPS view of all CHIS, establishing resilient frameworks that influenced national and international activity. I oversaw the informant system, delivering robust supervision of legal applications and high value and serious crime rewards.

Counter Terrorism (CT) Command

I was responsible for the management of all intelligence gathered around terrorist threat to London. Directing priority operations, I applied advanced tactics and techniques to mitigate extraordinarily serious risk. I managed highly sensitive, confidential, information and worked in successful liaison with UK Security Services and partner agencies. I.

Homicide And Serious Crime

I led on serious and complex cases including murder and serious risk to life investigations; exercising exceptional tenacity to resolve complex and often protracted cases.

Operational Policing

I progressed through a wide range of training and development, performing both uniformed and detective roles; demonstrating the ability to excel in management and leadership in diverse settings.