30 years experience in policing in various specialist roles including CHIS, regional organised crime, special branch and Counter terrorism intelligence.Now a human intelligence consultant specialising in whistle blowing, agent development and handling, identifying and managing insider activity/threats, behavioural detection and elicitation, either through my company 'Human Intelligence Services LTD (HintS)' or with strategic partners.During my policing career I trained as an Authorising officer under RIPA and operated as a dedicated CHIS AO and cadre AO on the Essex/Kent serious crime directorate. I was head of covert human intelligence (CHIS) for Essex police, responsible for all operational, security, development and policy matters relating to human intelligence across the force.Whilst head of Special branch for Essex, I was responsible for the delivery of counter terrorism policing within the county, focusing on air and sea-port security and extremist treat mitigationI was also the deputy head of the Eastern counter intelligence unit (ECTIU). Responsible for the delivery of counter terrorism policing across the Eastern region forces in partnership with the Security services, local special branch units and key stakeholders. I finished my career as head of the Operations Directorate on the Eastern region organised crime unit (EROCU). Responsible for managing a multi-force operational response to the highest risk organised crime groups, targeting firearms manufacture and supply, human trafficking, modern slavery, drugs importation and supply and crimes in action. I led for the region on numerous subject matters including ATM offending, SOCPA (assisting offender) activity and disclosure. I also operated as a tactical firearms commander for over 10 years, managing numerous spontaneous and pre-planned firearms operations.