“After joining in 1998, Simon has extensive experience of both public order and firearms policing.  Initially serving with the Metropolitan Police he spent over 11 years in the Territorial Support Group (Public Order) as both a Constable and Sergeant.  During this period he was involved in some of the most serious incidents of disorder in London.  Simon then transferred to the Specialist Firearms Command as a Sergeant on the Armed Response Vehicles.  This involved performing the role of an Operational Firearms Commander and Firearms Tactical Advisor.  After passing his Tactical Firearms Commander’s (TFC) course, he then commanded over 300 firearms incidents across London.  In 2022 he transferred to Thames Valley Police on promotion to Inspector, where as a TFC he planned and commanded the firearm’s element of large-scale events including State visits.  He also planned a number of pro-active operations and has worked alongside all levels of firearm’s officers. Simon advises critically acclaimed psychological thriller author, Sarah Clarke”