TASK
International Announces Barry Strevens, QPM, as New Chief Instructor
TASK International, now part of The Inkerman Group,and provider of specialist
training courses throughout the UK and in the International market, has
announced that Barry Strevens has been appointed as Chief Instructor for
its prestigious Close Protection Course.
Strevens' impressive career includes 30 years' experience in the Special
Branch; he was responsible for the overall security protecting Prime Minister
Thatcher for 9 years whilst she was in office and setting up the security
network around Lady Thatcher when out of office. Barry was also responsible
for running the Intelligence Cell on Irish Terrorism.
Barry more recently was Head of Security Protocol Division within the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office and as such was responsible for the Security
for Conferences, VIP visits UK & Overseas, and Foreign Missions in
London. He is regarded as one of the world's experts on Security Reviews
and was responsible for reviewing the security of UK Embassies and High
Commissions overseas whilst with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
He brings a wealth of practical advice and instruction to those looking
for a career in Close Protection, having worked himself at the highest
levels around the world with VIPs and dignitaries.
Strevens, awarded the Queen's Police Medal in 1998, has already been lecturing
on the Close Protection courses held at Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex,
but will now be increasing his presence there.
Mark Harry, Director of Training at TASK, is pleased by the move ‘Barry
has a huge amount of unique 'on the ground' experience in close protection,
and he brings a unique and practical approach to his instruction on the
course.’ The three-week course, run on a monthly basis, has been
part of TASK's specialised training remit for many years. Recently acquired
by The Inkerman Group, it is in the process if expanding and building
on its past success.
Gerald Moor, CEO of The Inkerman Group, explains ‘TASK already has
an excellent reputation in Close Protection training and Barry's increased
presence and involvement will add a great deal - he is extremely experienced
both internationally as well as nationally and those participating on
these courses in the future will benefit from this.’
Since acquiring the business in October last year, The Inkerman Group
has further integrated the two businesses by employing successfully qualified
students from TASK courses into its own Close Protection teams.
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