Matthew Murphy
Executive Close Protection Operative at GB News- Claim this Profile
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Steven M.
Matt was the 2IC Of the team i was on for a task for Minerva Elite. Matt was highly approachable , well presented , well mannered and always put the needs of his team first. had a great team being on the same team as him. Matt also overcame every plan change thrown at the team without so much as a grumble or complaint but instead managed to boost the morale of the team during those changes. would highly reccomend matt to any employer!
Sloane Risk Group
SRG recently contracted Matthew to provide CP for an UHNWI. Matthew was diligent and professional throughout the assignment and our client was extremely impressed with the level of service Matthew provided. We will not hesitate to work with him again.
Steven M.
Matt was the 2IC Of the team i was on for a task for Minerva Elite. Matt was highly approachable , well presented , well mannered and always put the needs of his team first. had a great team being on the same team as him. Matt also overcame every plan change thrown at the team without so much as a grumble or complaint but instead managed to boost the morale of the team during those changes. would highly reccomend matt to any employer!
Sloane Risk Group
SRG recently contracted Matthew to provide CP for an UHNWI. Matthew was diligent and professional throughout the assignment and our client was extremely impressed with the level of service Matthew provided. We will not hesitate to work with him again.
Steven M.
Matt was the 2IC Of the team i was on for a task for Minerva Elite. Matt was highly approachable , well presented , well mannered and always put the needs of his team first. had a great team being on the same team as him. Matt also overcame every plan change thrown at the team without so much as a grumble or complaint but instead managed to boost the morale of the team during those changes. would highly reccomend matt to any employer!
Sloane Risk Group
SRG recently contracted Matthew to provide CP for an UHNWI. Matthew was diligent and professional throughout the assignment and our client was extremely impressed with the level of service Matthew provided. We will not hesitate to work with him again.
Steven M.
Matt was the 2IC Of the team i was on for a task for Minerva Elite. Matt was highly approachable , well presented , well mannered and always put the needs of his team first. had a great team being on the same team as him. Matt also overcame every plan change thrown at the team without so much as a grumble or complaint but instead managed to boost the morale of the team during those changes. would highly reccomend matt to any employer!
Sloane Risk Group
SRG recently contracted Matthew to provide CP for an UHNWI. Matthew was diligent and professional throughout the assignment and our client was extremely impressed with the level of service Matthew provided. We will not hesitate to work with him again.
Credentials
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Conflict Management
SFJ AwardsJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry
SFJ AwardsJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Highfield Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (RQF)
HighfieldJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
HighfieldJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid Response (RQF)
HighfieldJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Level 3 Close Protection
SFJ AwardsJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Firearms Expert Witness
Bond Solon Training -
Planning, Preparing and Supporting a Close Protection Operation
SFJ Awards -
Working as a Close Protection Operative
SFJ Awards
Experience
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GB News
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Executive Close Protection Operative
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May 2013 - Present
▪ Part of a protection team for GB News presenters, UHNWI, high profile families, celebrities, and VIP’s. Provide player protection at Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2022. NFL 2022. Also, rider protection on the Tour de France 2013-14. . ▪ Driving of prestige vehicles, foot escort, and venue protection. ▪ Advanced reconnaissance of locations prior to deployment into area. ▪ Residential and Close Protection for UHNW individuals and celebrities for Soho Farmhouse. ▪ Part of a protection team for GB News presenters, UHNWI, high profile families, celebrities, and VIP’s. Provide player protection at Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2022. NFL 2022. Also, rider protection on the Tour de France 2013-14. . ▪ Driving of prestige vehicles, foot escort, and venue protection. ▪ Advanced reconnaissance of locations prior to deployment into area. ▪ Residential and Close Protection for UHNW individuals and celebrities for Soho Farmhouse.
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Humberside Police
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United Kingdom
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Law Enforcement
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400 - 500 Employee
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Firearms Expert Witness. Firearms Training Department.
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Mar 2008 - May 2013
▪ Weapon Intelligence gathering for the National Ballistic Intelligence Service (NABIS). ▪ Responsible for controlling the budget for the procurement and munitions from international manufacturers. ▪ Expert witness on the examination of seized firearms and munitions for the force. ▪ Range Inspection and safety on both high velocity and low velocity weapons and ammunition. ▪ Weapon Intelligence gathering for the National Ballistic Intelligence Service (NABIS). ▪ Responsible for controlling the budget for the procurement and munitions from international manufacturers. ▪ Expert witness on the examination of seized firearms and munitions for the force. ▪ Range Inspection and safety on both high velocity and low velocity weapons and ammunition.
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Freelance
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United Kingdom
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Security Consultant/ Close Protection Operative
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Sep 2006 - Mar 2008
▪ Security Consultant for investment companies and small commercial businesses. ▪ Recommendations, reports and briefing of company directors. ▪ Organised security vetting of staff and sub-contractors. ▪ Implemented project plans and ensured all relevant elements were in place i.e. appropriately trained and briefed personnel. ▪ Security Consultant for investment companies and small commercial businesses. ▪ Recommendations, reports and briefing of company directors. ▪ Organised security vetting of staff and sub-contractors. ▪ Implemented project plans and ensured all relevant elements were in place i.e. appropriately trained and briefed personnel.
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Al Rushaid Group
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Saudi Arabia
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Security Manager/ Close Protection Operative
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Feb 2005 - Sep 2006
▪ Security Consultant for an international investment/oil service company in KSA. ▪ Security of all site locations, including gas/oil rigs and 3 residential compounds in KSA and Iraq. ▪ Managed and completely trained a 70+ personnel security team. ▪ Implemented project plans and ensured all relevant elements were in place i.e. appropriately trained and briefed personnel ▪ Security Consultant for an international investment/oil service company in KSA. ▪ Security of all site locations, including gas/oil rigs and 3 residential compounds in KSA and Iraq. ▪ Managed and completely trained a 70+ personnel security team. ▪ Implemented project plans and ensured all relevant elements were in place i.e. appropriately trained and briefed personnel
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabian Royal Family
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Saudi Arabia
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Close Protection Operative/ Security Advisor Saudi Royal Family
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Jul 2003 - Dec 2004
▪ Team Leader of Armed Protection Team for a member of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family. ▪ Driving of vehicles, armed protection utilising various weapon systems, foot drills, team leadership, etc. ▪ Advanced reconnaissance of locations prior to deployment into area. ▪ Advised a member of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family on all aspects of security. ▪ Team Leader of Armed Protection Team for a member of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family. ▪ Driving of vehicles, armed protection utilising various weapon systems, foot drills, team leadership, etc. ▪ Advanced reconnaissance of locations prior to deployment into area. ▪ Advised a member of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family on all aspects of security.
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British Army
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Team Leader
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Jan 1990 - Jul 2003
▪ Instructed counter terrorist operations to international forces. ▪ Commanded teams in an operational environment. ▪ Training and daily briefing of personnel. ▪ Liaised with local forces regarding future operations in hostile environments. ▪ Instructed counter terrorist operations to international forces. ▪ Commanded teams in an operational environment. ▪ Training and daily briefing of personnel. ▪ Liaised with local forces regarding future operations in hostile environments.
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