John Blair
Counter Terrorism Risk Management Specialist
John completed 29 years Police service in 2022. His final role was maintaining oversight of Contact, Command and Control for Police Scotland events and the oversight of the security of the Multiagency Coordination Centre during COP 26 on behalf of the Cabinet Office. He was the inaugural full time Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator for Scotland, spearheading security operations across crowded environments including TRNSMT festival, various Major Sports Championships, marathons, and the protection of Royal and Ministerial attended events. A highly qualified and experienced command and crisis manager, with a MSc in Police Science and Management and BSc (Hons) in Policing and Police Studies.
John is a regular assessor on the UK Police Counter Terrorism Security Coordinators (CT SecCo) course as well as various Emergency Planning College and numerous other Police College certifications.
Education
University of Cumbria
Level 6 Advanced Diploma Counter Terrorism Risk Management
College of Policing Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator (CT SecCo)
Various Universities
MSc in Police Science and Management BSc (Hons) in Policing and Police Studies.
Activities & Affiliations
- Assessor on the UK Police Counter Terrorism Security Coordinators (CT SecCo) course
- Assesses on the Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Counter Terrorism Risk Management at the University of Cumbria.
- Security Institute (Msyl)
- Security Institute Counter Terrorism Special Interest Group