Colin Morgan CSyP
One of fewer than 250 Chartered Security Professionals globally — with 39 years of real operational command experience that most consultants cannot replicate.
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Colin is one of fewer than 250 Chartered Security Professionals globally — a qualification that requires demonstrated competence at the highest level, not just accumulated experience. His advice is grounded in decisions made under genuine operational pressure, not in conference rooms.
Chartered Security Professional
One of fewer than 250 globally
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What 39 Years in the Field Looks Like
30+ Years
Metropolitan Police Service
Chief Superintendent
Public Order & Major Events
Major Events
London & UK Wide
Metropolitan Police Service Career
Colin Morgan retired from the Metropolitan Police Service after over 30 years service in October 2016. His last role was Chief Superintendent in charge of the MPS's Public Order and Major Events Branch.
In this role, he commanded the largest and highest-profile public and security events in London and across the UK — holding senior command roles in the policing of almost every major event in London since 2003. He has deep expertise in command & control, planning, risk mitigation, crisis management and designing protective security regimes around the highest-profile events and locations.
Commands Held
- VIP protection (Royal and political)
- International summits and state visits
- Wembley National Stadium (2011–2016)
- Public military events and crowded places
Policy & Training Leadership
- Led development of policy, training & tactics
- Public Order Training Lead (London region)
- National policy development
- Commanded major incidents & critical events
Post-Police Career
After retiring from the police, Colin was Head of Security at the Marylebone Cricket Club (Lord's Cricket Ground), where he transformed the approach to both match-day and non-match-day security.
He also served as Head of Security for the City of London Corporation, further demonstrating his expertise in high-profile security management.
Qualifications at the Highest Level of the Profession
Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) • Fellow of the Security Institute (FSyI) • Chartered Fellow, Chartered Management Institute (CMgr FCMI) • Fellow, Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management (FICPEM) • Registered Independent Security Consultant (RISC)
Professional Qualifications — Each Earned, Not Given
CSyP
Chartered Security Professional
FSyI
Fellow of the Security Institute
CMgr FCMI
Chartered Fellow, Chartered Management Institute
FICPEM
Fellow, Institute of Civil Protection and Emergency Management
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