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Philip Grindell MSc CSyp

Founder & CEO

As the CEO and founder of Defuse, a global consultancy specialising in threat investigation and crisis management, Philip is proud to share his experience in identifying, assessing, and managing threats for prominent individuals and organisations.

 

With almost 30 years of experience as a Scotland Yard Detective, including a 3-year secondment to British Intelligence, he honed his skills in threat intelligence, risk management, and protective security. He served as a Counter-Terrorism Security Coordinator for high-profile events, including Royal and Government events, ensuring detailed contingency plans for safety from terrorist and other attacks.

 

His expertise in identifying physical, reputational, and psychological threats was put to the test during his time as the team leader responsible for the protection of MPs following the fatal attack on Jo Cox MP.

 

He was proud to have successfully identified the threat that prevented the next attack on a Member of Parliament and a serving police officer.

 

Philip have had the privilege of being mentored by Dr Robert Fein, one of the pioneers in Behavioural Threat Management and co-author of the US Secret Service report 'The Exceptional Case Study Project'.

 

With a MSc in Security Management and as a Chartered Security Professional, he has become one of the UK's most trusted leaders and advisors in lone actor, fixated, and workplace threats.

 

Philip is excited to continue sharing his knowledge and experience as a regular contributor in the media, public speaker, and trainer. Defuse is committed to offering the highest quality threat investigation, security advice, and consulting services to those who want to be and feel safer.

 

Philip is the host of The Defuse Podcast

 

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Dr Lorraine Sheridan Phd

Partner

Dr Lorraine Sheridan Phd is Defuse’s Chartered Forensic Psychologist, completing Europe’s first PhD on stalking. She is recognised as a global expert on stalking and harassment and several other forensic psychological topics. Lorraine has published five books and more than 80 papers in refereed scientific journals. She is an accredited offender profiler and compiles psychological reports related to offenders, highlighting the risks posed by known or unknown suspects. Lorraine was formerly a senior academic in Perth, Western Australia where she was the former President of the Asia Pacific Association of Threat Assessment Professionals.

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Supporting our team are consultant analysts and professionals personally selected for their expertise and often unique skill set. Our specialist team includes experienced investigators, linguists and data analysts

Next Steps

If you have any concerns about your safety or the safety of your family – online or offline – take action today by calling Defuse.
 

Call us : +44 02072930932