PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACCREDITATIONS

Quality You Can Have Confidence In

Professional development never stands still. DTC is committed to maintaining recognised standards through ongoing learning, professional qualifications and compliance with awarding organisation requirements. Our training programmes align with nationally recognised qualifications where applicable, and our consultancy work reflects current legislation, recognised guidance and industry good practice. As the business continues to grow, this page will include details of additional memberships, accreditations and quality standards.

Current Areas of Expertise

Security Management
Protective Security
Adult Education
Leadership & Management
Risk Assessment
Emergency Planning
Business Continuity
Counter-Terrorism Preparedness
Security Consultancy

Commitment to CPD

Continuous Professional Development forms part of our commitment to maintaining professional competence. We continually review legislation, operational guidance and emerging risks to ensure our advice remains relevant and up to date.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

We provide independent consultancy across a wide range of protective security disciplines.

Services include:

Delivering Consistently High Standards

Every course and consultancy project delivered by DTC follows a structured quality assurance process.

This includes:

Course planning
Resource review
Trainer preparation
Learner feedback
Assessment verification
Continuous improvement
Post-course evaluation
Documentation review

Quality assurance helps ensure every client receives the same high standard of service regardless of location or course type.

Our Commitment

We regularly review:

This allows us to continually improve the services we provide.

CAREERS & ASSOCIATE CONSULTANTS

Join Our Team

As DTC continues to expand, we are always interested in hearing from experienced professionals who share our values.

We welcome enquiries from:

SIA Trainers
First Aid Trainers
Security Consultants
Risk Assessors
Emergency Planning Specialists
Healthcare Security Professionals
Former Police Officers
Former Military Personnel
Fire Safety Professionals

If you have experience delivering high-quality training or consultancy and are interested in working with DTC, we would be pleased to hear from you.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Supporting Safer Communities

Security is about more than protecting buildings.

It is about protecting people.

DTC is committed to supporting safer communities through education, professional standards and the sharing of knowledge.

Our commitment includes:

Promoting professional standards across the security industry.
Supporting organisations in developing positive security cultures.
Sharing practical guidance through articles and resources.
Encouraging continual learning and professional development.
Helping organisations prepare rather than simply respond to incidents.

We believe that investment in people, knowledge and preparedness contributes to stronger organisations and safer communities.

Emergency Planning

A written plan alone will not protect people during an emergency. Plans must be practical, understood by staff and regularly exercised.

We help organisations develop:

Evacuation procedures
Invacuation procedures
Lockdown procedures
Shelter arrangements
Assembly point strategies
Communication plans
Incident management structures
Business continuity plans
Recovery arrangements

Our role is to support organisations through each stage of that process.

Exercising Your Plans

One of the best ways to identify weaknesses is through realistic exercising.

DTC designs and facilitates:

Each exercise concludes with a detailed report highlighting strengths, lessons identified and recommended actions.

Security Audits

Our independent audits provide organisations with an objective review of current security arrangements

Audits may include

Physical security
Operational procedures
Incident reporting
Control room operations
CCTV management
Contractor arrangements
Key management
Patrol procedures
Lone working
Emergency preparedness
Governance arrangements

Policy Development

Many organisations struggle to translate legislation into workable procedures.

We assist with developing policies covering:

Security management
Terrorism preparedness
Emergency response
Lockdown
Invacuation
Evacuation
Visitor management

Management Support

Senior leaders often carry ultimate responsibility for organisational preparedness.

We provide strategic advice to

Boards
Executive Teams
Senior Managers
Estates Teams
Security Managers
Health & Safety Managers
Facilities Managers
Risk Managers

Support includes governance advice, implementation planning and ongoing consultancy.

Sectors We Support

Healthcare

Hospitals and healthcare facilities present unique challenges due to their open environments, vulnerable patients and 24-hour operations.

We assist with:

Emergency departments
Mental health facilities
Outpatient departments
Visitor management
Violence reduction
Emergency planning
Lockdown arrangements
Major incident preparedness

Education

Schools, colleges and universities require balanced security arrangements that protect people while maintaining welcoming learning environments.

Services include:

Site assessments
Emergency planning
Lockdown procedures
Visitor management
Staff awareness
Event planning
Governance support

Recommendations are practical, proportionate and prioritised according to risk.

Retail

Retail environments experience high visitor numbers and open access.

Support includes:

Shopping centres
Retail parks
Supermarkets
High street stores
Loss prevention
Suspicious behaviour recognition
Emergency response
Security reviews

Local Government

We support councils with:

Civic buildings
Public offices
Libraries
Leisure centres
Customer service centres
Community venues
Emergency planning
Protective security reviews

Sports, Leisure and Entertainment

Large public venues require detailed planning before, during and after events.

Support includes:

Sports, Leisure and Entertainment

Large public venues require detailed planning before, during and after events.

Support includes:

Stadiums
Retail parks
Supermarkets
High street stores
Loss prevention
Suspicious behaviour recognition
Emergency response
Security reviews

Our Methodology

Every consultancy project follows a structured process:

Step 1 – Initial Consultation

We discuss your organisation, objectives and operational requirements.

Step 2 – Information Gathering

We discuss your organisation, objectives and operational requirements.

Step 3 – Site Assessment

A detailed inspection identifies vulnerabilities and existing protective measures.

Step 4 – Risk Evaluation

Threats, vulnerabilities and potential impacts are assessed to prioritise action.

Step 5 – Recommendations

A comprehensive report provides practical recommendations, prioritised according to risk and operational need.

Step 6 – Ongoing Support

We discuss your organisation, objectives and operational requirements.

Why Work With DTC?

We understand that every organisation is different.

Our advice is never based on generic templates. Instead, we take time to understand your environment, your people and your operational priorities before making recommendations.

Clients value our practical approach because our recommendations are realistic, proportionate and designed to support day-to-day operations rather than hinder them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to be a large organisation to benefit?

No. Protective security is relevant to organisations of every size. Our advice is always proportionate to your circumstances.

Will you simply tell us everything is wrong?

No. We recognise good practice where it exists. Our role is to help organisations build on their existing strengths.

Can you provide staff training after the assessment?

Yes. Consultancy and training work together. We can deliver awareness sessions, management workshops and practical exercises tailored to your organisation.

Do you help implement recommendations?

Yes. We can support organisations from the initial review through to implementation, training, exercising and ongoing reviews.

Building Safer Organisations

Protective security is not a one-off project. It is an ongoing process of assessment, improvement and learning.
By combining operational experience, recognised qualifications and a practical understanding of organisational risk, DTC helps clients develop security arrangements that are proportionate, sustainable and capable of protecting people when it matters most.