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Simon Lythgoe is a Security Consultant specialising in Security Risk Assessments, Protect Duty preparedness, emergency procedures and operational planning for venues, events and businesses.
Drawing upon over 25 years of operational experience in law enforcement, public safety and security environments, Simon helps organisations identify vulnerabilities, develop practical procedures and improve their preparedness for incidents and emergencies.
His approach combines structured risk management with real-world operational experience to produce solutions that are practical, proportionate and tailored to how organisations actually operate.
Practical Security Frameworks
Clarity and Precision in Security Thinking
The Executive Command Security Operative Handbook provides practical guidance on security operations, incident management, risk assessment and decision-making under pressure. Developed from real-world operational experience, it contains procedures, frameworks and best practice designed to help security professionals work safely, consistently and effectively.
What You'll Find in the Executive Command Handbook
Practical frameworks, operational procedures and decision-making tools developed from real-world experience in policing, public safety and security operations.
Security Risk Management
Understand how to identify vulnerabilities, assess risk and implement proportionate control measures across venues, events and operational environments.
Incident Response & Procedures
Structured guidance for managing emergencies, evacuations, lockdowns, missing persons, violence and disorder, safeguarding concerns and other operational incidents.
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Practical models and techniques for maintaining clarity, judgement and control when operating in uncertain, fast-moving and high-pressure situations.
Leadership & Command
Learn how effective leaders coordinate resources, communicate clearly, manage risk and make defensible decisions during incidents and critical events.
25+
Years Operational Experience
50+
Operational Procedures & Frameworks
100+
Pages of Practical Guidance