Russ Phillips
Counter Terrorism & Risk Consultant
With more than 18 years’ counter-terrorism and risk mitigation experience, Russ works with our clients to help them understand their risk factors and advise them on appropriate and proportionate risk mitigation measures.
A member of the Security Institute, Russ has a Level 6 qualification in event counter-terrorism risk management from the University of Cumbria, along with a Level 4 in security coordination and integrated risk management. He has completed National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) courses in hostile mitigation and vehicle dynamics assessment. He is also the author of the counter-terrorism chapter in the Purple Guide; an international handbook that is widely respected as a best practice guide for event best practice around the world.
During a 30-year career in the police, Russ was instrumental in managing the National Barrier Asset at Sussex Police; a specialist unit advising on hostile vehicle mitigation and event security and deploying HVM and perimeter protection at events of local, national, and international importance. He spent the last five years of his policing career at the National Counter Terrorism Police HQ (NCTPHQ) as part of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit. His experience of risk assessment, risk mitigation strategy and HVM deployment encompasses major events including Operation Lyceum – the Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Operation London Bridge – the death of Her Majesty the Queen, G7 and COP26, along with sporting events such as the Wimbledon Championships, the Champions’ League final in Cardiff, and the FIFA Euros 2021.
A member of the Security Institute, Russ has a Level 6 qualification in event counter-terrorism risk management from the University of Cumbria, along with a Level 4 in security coordination and integrated risk management. He has completed National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) courses in hostile mitigation and vehicle dynamics assessment. He is also the author of the counter-terrorism chapter in the Purple Guide; an international handbook that is widely respected as a best practice guide for event best practice around the world.
During a 30-year career in the police, Russ was instrumental in managing the National Barrier Asset at Sussex Police; a specialist unit advising on hostile vehicle mitigation and event security and deploying HVM and perimeter protection at events of local, national, and international importance. He spent the last five years of his policing career at the National Counter Terrorism Police HQ (NCTPHQ) as part of the National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit. His experience of risk assessment, risk mitigation strategy and HVM deployment encompasses major events including Operation Lyceum – the Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Operation London Bridge – the death of Her Majesty the Queen, G7 and COP26, along with sporting events such as the Wimbledon Championships, the Champions’ League final in Cardiff, and the FIFA Euros 2021.
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