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Appointments, awards, partnerships and milestones from across the consortium.

2026 31 items
July 2026 2 items

  1. GCG becomes a global partner of Oscar Kilo World

    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.

  2. Finalist at the Fire & Security Matters Awards

    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.

June 2026 5 items

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

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

  2. New Role

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

  3. Supporting Organisation

    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.

  4. How have you established whether your premises are in scope of Martyn's Law?

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

  5. Martyn’s Law is coming

    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.

May 2026 3 items

  1. Member Announcement: Dr John Gilmour

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

  2. Attendance at ORIS Forums Risk Summit

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

  3. Member Announcement: Pat Morris

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

April 2026 9 items

  1. Member Announcement: Adrian Hutchinson

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

  2. Launch of CT STEP

    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.

  3. Member Announcement: Danni Grant

    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.

  4. Member Announcement: Shane Patton

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

  5. Member Announcement: Chad Breese

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

  6. Member Announcement: Eddie Reyes

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

  7. Member Announcement: Mark Shelly

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

  8. Happy Easter

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

  9. Member Announcement: Christopher Wan

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

March 2026 8 items

  1. Attendance at the NSW Police Legacy Blue Ribbon Ball

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

  2. GCG Evidence-Based Practice

    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.

  3. GCG attends the International Mobile Phone Crime Conference

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

  4. Exciting Update

    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!

  5. Member Announcement: Steven Meikle

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

  6. At GCG, we are proud to celebrate International Women’s Day and Women in Policing Day

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

  7. Member Announcement: Kylie Rendina

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

  8. Member Announcement: Vernon White

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

February 2026 2 items

  1. Member Announcement: Michael Phelan APM

    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.

  2. Member Announcement: Dr Darren Green

    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.

January 2026 2 items

  1. Member Announcement: Robert Warren

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

  2. Member Announcement: Tony Thompson (Global Head of Business Process)

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

2025 51 items
December 2025 7 items

  1. GCG Member Mike Newman completes his PhD

    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.

  2. GCG in the UAE

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

  3. Member Announcement: Graham Ashton AM APM

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

  4. Bondi Beach Incident

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

  5. Member Announcement: Craig Smith

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

  6. GCG London Catch up

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

  7. City of London Police Awards

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

November 2025 8 items

  1. ThinBlueLine Charity Ball at Titanic Belfast

    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.

  2. Invitation to visit the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy in Regina

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

  3. Member Announcement: Alan Todd

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

  4. Member Announcement: Tony Langdon

    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.

  5. GCG Member Mike Newman named Honorary Fellow of the Academy of Experimental Criminology for 2024

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

  6. Attendance of Victoria Police Charity Ball

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

  7. Member Announcement: Mark Walton

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

  8. Sponsorship News

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

October 2025 10 items

  1. Member Announcement: Ross Guenther

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

  2. Member Announcement: Martin Fry (Director of Transportation Strategy)

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

  3. AIRPOL Event Update

    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.

  4. Member Announcement: Vince Hawkes

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

  5. Hosting the UK FCDO and Canadian defence representatives

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

  6. Member Announcement: Emily McCarlie (Global Marketing Officer)

    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.

  7. Member Announcement: Helen Clayton

    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.

  8. Member Announcement: Alan Gibson

    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.

  9. Sponsorship of AIRPOL Congress

    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.

  10. Member Announcement: Jane Townsley

    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.

September 2025 4 items

  1. Voices Center for Resilience

    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.

  2. Member Announcement: Andy Mears

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

  3. Member Announcement

    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.

  4. Gold Sponsorship for the Prevention of Suicide 2025 Hope Through Action Conference

    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.

July 2025 3 items

  1. Welcome Dr Melissa Jardine – A Global Leader in Law Enforcement, Public Health and Gender Equity Joins GCG

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

  2. Member Spotlight: Imran Aziz (Executive Director & Director of IT & Innovation)

    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.

  3. Member Announcement: Michael ‘Mike’ Newman (Director, Evidence-Based Practice)

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

June 2025 7 items

  1. Member Spotlight: Rob Delaney

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

  2. Our new Partnership with Whitespace

    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.

  3. Member Spotlight: Craig Walsh

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

  4. GCG’s own Gary Ritchie recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025 for significant contribution to policing

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

  5. Member Spotlight: Ian Hackett

    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.

  6. Member Spotlight: Neil Catton (Chief Technology Officer)

    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.

  7. Police Service of Northern Ireland panel

    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.

May 2025 3 items

  1. Member Spotlight: John Simpson, MSc

    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.

  2. Member Spotlight: Peter Dein

    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.

  3. Webinar: Designing Safer Infrastructure and Events with Police Expertise

    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.

April 2025 4 items

  1. Member Spotlight: Michael ‘Mick’ Willing APM

    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.

  2. Welcoming Geoffrey Smith – A leader in Security, Counter terrorism, and Emergency Management

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

  3. Webinar: Cybercrime is evolving – are we truly ready?

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

  4. Introducing Gary Ritchie: A Visionary Leader Joins Global Consortium Group

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

March 2025 5 items

  1. Supporting the 45th Anniversary of the Headquarters Mobile Support Unit

    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.

  2. Convergence, Continuity, and the Future of Law Enforcement in the Digital Age

    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.

  3. Security & Policing 2025 at the Farnborough International Exhibition Centre

    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.

  4. Cybercrime in Today’s World – The Digital Battlefield We Can’t Ignore

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

  5. Forging New Paths in Global Policing: Cultural Transformation Roundtable in Abu Dhabi

    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.