Appointments, awards, partnerships and milestones from across the consortium. https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/feed/news.xml 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z Global Consortium Group https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-products/wellbeing/ 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is proud to partner with Oscar Kilo World, taking the proven 'Oscar Kilo' wellbeing model from UK policing to police forces and policing organisations worldwide.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/fire-security-matters-awards-finalist/ 2026-07-01T00:00:00Z

Global Consortium Group had a brilliant night at the Fire & Security Matters Awardsand we’re incredibly proud to share that our platform, CT STEP® was a finalist.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/canadian-police-chief-magazine-spring-2026/ 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

The Spring 2026 issue of Canadian Police Chief Magazine is officially live!

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/new-role/ 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

We are pleased to share that Michael Phelan APM has been appointed Director of Global Intelligence Services at Global Consortium Group.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/supporting-organisation/ 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

We are delighted to share that GCG is a supporting organisation of Behavioural Analysis 2026, the 8th international conference on tactical risk assessment and non-racial profiling techniques.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/is-your-premises-in-scope-of-martyns-law/ 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

For many organisations, this is the first and most important question. The challenge is not simply understanding the occupancy thresholds.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/martyns-law-is-coming/ 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z

With the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 expected to go live in Spring 2027, Is your organisation prepared? Compliance with Martyn’s Law isn't a one-off paperwork exercise.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-dr-john-gilmour/ 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is excited to announce our newest consortium member, John Gilmour.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/attendance-at-oris-forums-risk-summit/ 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

Our Counter Terrorism & Protective Security Director Danielle Grant Mysl has attended..

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-pat-morris/ 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is excited to announce our newest consortium member, Pat Morris.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-adrian-hutchinson/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is excited to announce our newest consortium member, Adrian Hutchinson .

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/launch-of-ct-step/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

The wait is over. GCG is proud to officially launch CT STEP™. With Martyn’s Law guidance now published, the question for organisations has shifted from if to how. CT STEP™ provides the answer.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-danni-grant/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Following the announcement of CT STEP, GCG is delighted to announce the appointment of Danni Grant as GCG Director of Counter Terrorism and Protective Security.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-shane-patton/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is excited to announce our newest consortium member, Shane Patton.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-chad-breese/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is excited to announce our newest consortium member, Chad Breese.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-eddie-reyes/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is excited to announce our newest consortium member, Eddie Reyes.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-mark-shelly/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is excited to announce our newest consortium member, Mark Shelly.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/happy-easter/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

To those who celebrated, we hope you had a lovely Easter weekend!

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-christopher-wan/ 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is excited to announce our newest consortium member, Christopher Wan.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/attendance-at-the-nsw-police-legacy-blue-ribbon-ball/ 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

It was a privilege for GCG to attend the NSW Police Legacy Blue Ribbon Ball at the ICC Sydney last weekend..

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/gcg-evidence-based-practice/ 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

WE ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE. GCG is proud to announce the formal launch of our new subsidiary - GCG EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE!! Led by our dedicated EBP experts, Michael Newman PhDand Darren Green.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/gcg-attends-the-international-mobile-phone-crime-conference/ 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Our consortium member, Alan Gibsonwas in London this week representing GCG at the International Mobile Phone Crime Conference.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/exciting-update/ 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

It was such a privilege to gather last night for a major milestone and finally pull back the curtain on a project we’ve been working on for months. We can’t wait to share the full story with you soon. Stay tuned!

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-steven-meikle/ 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Steven Meikle.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/international-womens-day-2026/ 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

Today, we honour the women who put on the uniform every day to protect and serve our communities.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-kylie-rendina/ 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Kylie Rendina.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-vernon-white/ 2026-03-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Vernon White.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-michael-phelan-apm/ 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Michael Phelan APM. Mr Phelan has more than 40 years of law enforcement and regulatory experience.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-dr-darren-green/ 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Dr Darren Green. Dr Darren Green is a highly qualified crime analyst with 15 years of sworn policing experience.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-robert-warren/ 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Robert Warren.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-tony-thompson/ 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce Tony Thompson, who is joining us as our Global Head of Business Process.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/gcg-member-mike-newman-completes-his-phd/ 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

Huge congratulations Michael on completing your PhD!! We’re incredibly proud of this outstanding achievement and the dedication it represents and are excited to see how your expertise and fresh perspective will continue.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/gcg-in-the-uae/ 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is making its way into the UAE, marking an important step in our global expansion.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-graham-ashton-am-apm/ 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Graham Ashton AM APM .

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/bondi-beach-incident/ 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

GCG stands with the Bondi and Jewish community and all those affected by this tragic attack.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-craig-smith/ 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Craig Smith.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/gcg-london-catch-up/ 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

It was great to bring our UK consortium members together in person for the first time in London last week.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/city-of-london-police-awards/ 2025-12-01T00:00:00Z

GCG recently attended the City of London Police Awards as a proud sp onsor.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/thinblueline-charity-ball-at-titanic-belfast/ 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

We had a fantastic time at the ThinBlueLineUK Charity Ball on Saturday at Titanic Belfast, supporting the incredible work of a charity run by serving officers for serving officers.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/visit-to-rcmp-academy-ottawa/ 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

We were privileged to be invited to visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy in Regina.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-alan-todd/ 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Alan Todd.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-tony-langdon/ 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Tony Langdon. Retired Victoria Police leader with 44 years experience across major crime, tactical and executive roles.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/mike-newman-honorary-fellow-academy-of-experimental-criminology/ 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

This recognition highlights not only his exceptional contributions to policing but also showcases the impactful work our Global Consortium Group members are doing.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/attendance-of-victoria-police-charity-ball/ 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

GCG recently attended the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Charity Ball in Melbourne.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-mark-walton/ 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Mark Walton.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/sponsorship-news/ 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z

GCG was proud to yet again sponsor the latest Leadership in Counter Terrorism (LinCT Alumni Association) programme recently held in Melbourne.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-ross-guenther/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Ross Guenther.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-martin-fry/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Martin Fry, who is joining us as Director of Transportation Strategy.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/airpol-event-update/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

Event Update! We were proud to sponsor and take part in this year’s AIRPOL Annual Conference in London, our consortium member Ian Hackett was in attendance.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-vince-hawkes/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Vince Hawkes.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/hosting-uk-fcdo-and-canadian-defence/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

GCG was honoured to host the UK FCDO and Canadian defence representatives at the historic Tower of London.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-emily-mccarlie/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

Welcoming Emily McCarlie to GCG! GCG is delighted to welcome Emily McCarlie as the newest member of our consortium. GCG has stepped up to take on university student, Emily, as marketing officer.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-helen-clayton/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Helen Clayton. Helen is a proven crime and security leader with over 20 years’ experience safeguarding people, assets, and reputation across UK retail.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-alan-gibson/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Alan Gibson. Alan is a former senior Police Scotland Commander with over 31 years of policing and public safety experience.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/sponsorship-of-airpol-congress/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

GCG: Flying Toward a Safer Future Together GCG is excited to share that we are sponsoring and attending the AIRPOL Congress this October in London.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-jane-townsley/ 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce our newest consortium member, Jane Townsley. Jane is a retired senior police officer with over 30 years’ policing experience in the UK.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/voices-center-for-resilience/ 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z

A big thankyou to Voices Center for Resilience! One of our managing partners, Imran Aziz, recently attended the annual Voices Center of Resilience 2025 NYC Symposium.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-andy-mears/ 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z

GCG is delighted to announce its newest consortium member, Andy Mears, who is joining us as Global Commercial Director.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-chris-porter/ 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z

We have a number of new members we are excited to announce and over the coming weeks will spotlight each of them by way of introduction to you.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/gold-sponsor-prevention-of-suicide-2025-conference/ 2025-09-01T00:00:00Z

Across policing, emergency services and defence, all over the world, the rate of suicide regularly exceeds that of deaths in the line of duty. It is a sobering statistic.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/melissa-jardine-joins-gcg/ 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

The Global Consortium Group is proud to welcome Dr Melissa Jardine as our newest consortium member.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-spotlight-imran-aziz/ 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

As co-founder and Executive Director of the Global Consortium Group (GCG), Imran Aziz plays a pivotal role in driving digital transformation for public safety organisations worldwide.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-announcement-michael-newman/ 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z

Welcome Michael ‘Mike’ Newman, Director of Evidence-Based Practice for Global Consortium Group.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-spotlight-rob-delaney/ 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

Rob Delaney is a highly respected figure in Australian and international law enforcement, known for his leadership in counterterrorism and intelligence collaboration.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/partnership-with-whitespace/ 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

At Global Consortium Group our focus is Public Safety with our network having spent decades defining, leading and working in all aspects of frontline services across the globe.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-spotlight-craig-walsh/ 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

We’re excited to welcome Craig Walsh to the Global Consortium Group!

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/gary-ritchie-kings-birthday-honours-2025/ 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

Gary Ritchie said: “I am both delighted and humbled that I have been awarded the King's Police Medal.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-spotlight-ian-hackett/ 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

With 33 years of policing experience across Hong Kong and the UK, Ian Hackett is a highly skilled leader in firearms operations, public safety, and emerging security technologies.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-spotlight-neil-catton/ 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

With over 30 years of experience in technology leadership, Neil Catton serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Global Consortium Group (GCG), providing strategic and tactical guidance across all aspects of.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/police-service-of-northern-ireland-panel/ 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z

Global Consortium Group were very proud to be part of a UK Annual Joint Meeting of the Executives in Belfast last week. It was hosted by the Superintendents Association of Northern Ireland.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-spotlight-john-simpson-msc/ 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z

John Simpson brings over 35 years of experience in Fire and Emergency Response, including more than five years in Saudi Arabia, where he has provided strategic leadership in an evolving regulatory and security.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-spotlight-peter-dein/ 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z

With over four decades in law enforcement, including 20 years in executive command, Peter Dein is a leader in counterterrorism, serious crime investigations, and national security strategy.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/webinar-police-informed-security-design/ 2025-05-01T00:00:00Z

When it comes to securing crowded places—whether it's a stadium, public event, transport hub, or major venue, the details matter. And nobody understands those details quite like experienced police professionals.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/member-spotlight-michael-mick-willing-apm/ 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z

With over three decades in policing, national security, and the private sector, Michael Willing APM GAICD is one of Australia’s most accomplished public safety leaders.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/geoff-smith-joins-gcg/ 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z

We’re proud to welcomeGeoffrey Smith,Managing Partner atAlexander James and Partners, as the newest member of the Global Consortium Group.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/webinar-cybercrime-is-evolving-are-we-truly-ready/ 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z

Cybercrime isn’t just a law enforcement issue—it’s a global business challenge.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/gary-ritchie-joins-gcg/ 2025-04-01T00:00:00Z

We are thrilled to announce thatGary Ritchieis joining Global Consortium Group as our newest Managing Director, and Director ofStrategic Advisory and Organisational Support.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/supporting-the-45th-anniversary-of-hmsu/ 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

The Global Consortium Group (GCG) was honoured to be part of the Headquarters Mobile Support Unit’s (HMSU) 45th-anniversary celebration, proudly sponsoring tables at this significant milestone event.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/convergence-continuity-and-the-future-of-law-enforcement/ 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

By Neil Catton The world is changing, and so is crime. Traditional criminal activities are no longer confined to physical spaces; they have seamlessly integrated into the digital and virtual worlds, creating a new era.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/security-and-policing-2025/ 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

We had the privilege of hosting senior leaders from the US, Canada, and the UK, who were in town for Security & Policing 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre last week.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/cybercrime-in-todays-world/ 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

By Neil Catton In the digital age, crime has evolved far beyond traditional threats.

https://www.globalconsortiumgroup.com/our-work/news/forging-new-paths-in-global-policing/ 2025-03-01T00:00:00Z

At a time when effective policing is as complex as ever, the Global Consortium Group (GCG) is proud to support initiatives that bring together public safety leaders from around the world, to tackle the challenges.