H.E.C.P.O
EGS HECPO instructors have served in the military and private security sector in some of the most hostile environments on the planet conducting security operations for a variety of clients. They also have designed, implemented and instructed courses around the globe. All EGS instructors are currently active.
Operations Manager
R.M brings 40 years of military and privatesecurity experience to the company. He served with the Parachute Regiment as anSNCO, also as a staff instructor during his time in the military. R.M alsospent 15yrs in the private and corporate security sector including assignments to Protective Service Details in Iraq, assigned to protect high level US Diplomats and US Military Commanders, and has conducted personal protection operations in the UKand Europe in the corporate sector. As operational manager he oversees teams and individuals on all tasks globally.
Close Protection Manager CP/HECPO/HEAT
T.R Former Parachute Regiment soldier of nine years with operational tours of Northern Ireland. 20 years’ experience involving close protection and PSD work in the private security sector as an instructor and operational experience in Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda, Syria, Hong Kong, Taipei, Spain, France, Iceland and the UK. Experienced in instructing SIA close protection courses, HECPO, HEAT and other security related training. TR was CP Team Leader for the European Commissions’ Ambassador to Afghanistan 2003/2006.
Close Protection/HECPO/HEAT Instructor
M.F a former Guards SNCO with 15yrs exemplary service. Has an extensive military, police, close protection and criminal law background. MF has also spent 8yrs in the Metropolitan Police serving the majority of the time in the Diplomatic Protection Group. He has been responsible for the protection of high profile Government figures, various diplomatic figures and their families and providing close protection for visiting heads of state. M.F responsibilities also included Embassy security, internal and external. He has also worked in surveillance, photographic and intelligence gathering operations. Skilled as an advanced police driver and ARV trained.
Close Protection/HECPO/HEAT Instructor
S.H. served 15yrs in the French Foreign Legion rising through the ranks from Private to 1st Lieutenant Deputy Company commander, demonstrating drive and leadership throughout his career. On leaving the FFL has been Team Leader in close protection details for numerous clients in Africa and Europe, also as an instructor for CP/HEAT/HECPO to foreign Governments, NGOs and multinational corporations. SH also lectures to the students at the French Officer Training School Ecoles de Saint-Cyr Coetquidan.
Close Protection/HECPO/HEAT
Y.D.15 years police service including 8 years in a SWAT unit, progressing to another 5 years service in the elite French Special Forces Unit GIGN with the rank of Master sergeant (WO2). Within the unit he was a counter surveillance, small arms and Close Quarter Battle instructor. Worldwide operational experience including serving in the UN full time hostage rescue team (HRT) Kosovo, close protection Team Leader (cat.1)-EU Ambassador Lebanon, UN close protection team in Haiti (cat.1).
Close Protection/HECPO/HEAT
S.D. Served 14 years in the French Police, of which 8 years he spent in the elite GIPN Grouped'Intervention de la Police Nationale. SD was chief instructor for close protection training within his unit and head of unarmed combat training. SD has worked at the highest levels within Government and the private security sector. He has been team leader and team member on the Close Protection detail for the President of France, visiting heads of state, diplomats and various VIPs. Tasked with providing protection for French diplomats and VIPs traveling abroad on Government business. SD has provided Close Protection for the European commission delegation in Lebanon and Pakistan, as well as being an instructor for the European commission in Jordan,Thailand and Senegal.