Pete Dalton

As a Chartered Security Professional and Principal Grade Member of the RSES, I provide expertise in protective security, major international sporting events, police command training, and AI-enabled decision support, assured by professionals and enhanced by AI. I operate across complex, high-profile environments, including global sporting events, critical national infrastructure, and crowded public settings. I specialise in designing and delivering international police and partner capacity building programmes and operational frameworks for law enforcement and event authorities.

With a background in command, doctrine development, and operational leadership, I apply a standards-aligned, evidence-based approach to planning and delivery.

Director at PAD Command Consultancy LTD (2020-01 – 2026-01)

I provide strategic leadership, delivering protective security, consultancy services, operational planning, assurance, and risk management for major international events. Recent deliveries include:

• Trivandi – AFC 2027 – Operational Readiness Consultant – KSA major sporting events readiness, assurance and exercise delivery across multi-agency environments.
• Trivandi- EMEA- Diriyah Season 2024-25 – Director, Events Operation Centre, delivering strategic oversight, stakeholder coordination, and capacity building. Authored the EOC Handbook, developed AI Decision Support Systems, and trained and mentored KSA commanders across a 150-day event schedule aligned with Vision 2030.
• UCLF 2024 -Strategic Review of Wembley Safety and Security Plans for Tournament Final.
• Interpol Project Stadia – design and delivery of the International Sports Safety and Security Training Programme to 65 countries – FWC 2022 Qatar & CONCAF 2023/4, including delivery at NAUSS 2023-24.
• Designed and delivered the Level 5 Counter Terrorism & Protective Security Awareness Course, which has been delivered extensively online, in person, and via TV broadcast, and is licensed by Edinburgh Napier University
• Delivery of the Event Crowded Space and Security Programme (a 12-module diploma course) internationally.
• DNE /CNI UK Nuclear Sector: Senior consultant for national infrastructure clients (incl. EDF & Urenco), delivering strategic reviews of physical protection systems, armed policing capability, insider risk, and nuclear site security culture.
• European City of Culture- Crowd management and event safety consultancy for the ECC-2023 in Romania. The event and plan received a European award in January 2025.
• Qatar -Football World Cup 2022- Specialist consultant for Last Mile Operations, supporting multi-venue integrated Last Mile planning, crowd management, security, C4i and contingency planning.
• Euro 2020 - Host City: London - Testing and exercising, review of integrated plans.

Head of Protection - Chief Inspector at Thames Valley Police (2015-01 – 2020-01)

As the Head of Protection at Thames Valley Police, I managed a team of 130 officers. I was responsible for the security of the royal family and government-protected individuals across the TVP area. I oversaw security for a range of major international events, ensuring the safety of designated individuals.

I also coordinated close protection and site security, including at royal residences and crowded events—delivering specialist firearms command-level training and serving as a command assessor and mentor.

Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator (CT SecCo) - Chief Inspector at Thames Valley Police (2014-01 – 2020-01)

Alongside my primary role, I served within a highly trained team of senior officers with counter-terrorism expertise. I provided expert advice on protective security and coordinated assets for major national and international sporting events, state events, and crowded public spaces. Using modern physical security methods, I assessed threats and developed and implemented effective, often complex, security plans.

I led Host City and Venue Security for the Rugby World Cup 2015. Working closely with the Centre for Protection of National Infrastructure and contractors, I coordinated and managed a joint police and private-sector project to deliver integrated HVM crowded-space protective security measures in an iconic public environment.

Tactical Firearms Cadre - Chief Inspector at Thames Valley Police (2013-01 – 2020-01)

As a specialist counter-terrorism (CT) commander with the highest accreditation level, I led high-threat CT operations, major international events, and serious crime operations. I delivered integrated risk management, enabling security excellence across numerous international operations. This included coordinating multi-agency planning and overseeing all tactical aspects for The Royal Wedding 2018, which was attended by 120,000, as well as for visits by President Trump and the D-Day 75 International Event.

Operational Policing - Inspector at Thames Valley Police (2009-01 – 2013-01)

As a senior leader, I led multi-agency teams and oversaw the delivery of all policing services in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. In 2012, I worked extensively on the planning, testing, and venue command for the London Olympic Torch Relay, as well as the Olympics and Paralympics, at Eton Dorney. I managed sensitive crime and public safety incidents with discretion, minimising media or public intrusion, while meeting complex logistical and operational demands.

Public Order Department - Sergeant to Inspector at Thames Valley Police (2002-01 – 2009-01)

I served as the head of this department, responsible for all aspects of public order direction, development, policy, training, and operational support. I developed national and force capability and capacity in public order management.

Operational Policing - Constable to Sergeant at Thames Valley Police (1992-01 – 2002-01)

Policing Foundation roles, including policing response, neighbourhood policing and investigation.

Lance Corporal at British Army - Corps of Royal Engineers (1987-01 – 1992-01)

I served globally as a mapping surveyor and physical training instructor.

College of Policing - Specialist Firearms Command (Counter Terrorism), Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator, Public Order and Major Events Commander