Professional Overview
Paula Booth is a highly accomplished former senior police officer with 32 years of exemplary service in law enforcement. Concluding her distinguished career as a Gold Commander, she possesses extensive expertise in major event policing, counter-terrorism, and multi-agency public safety management. She equips corporate boards, local authorities, and venue operators with authoritative assurance in crisis management and regulatory compliance, helping them navigate frameworks such as Martyn’s Law. By combining her advanced critical incident command experience with rigorous multi-agency interoperability, she ensures clients implement robust protective security measures to effectively mitigate risk and safeguard the public.
Core Expertise
Crisis & Incident Command
Operated as a highly qualified Gold Commander with extensive practical experience in managing critical incidents and dynamic public safety operations.
Counter-Terrorism & Protective Security
Leverages her specialised background as a Lead Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator to design and implement robust, compliant security frameworks.
Multi-Agency Resilience
Integrated law enforcement, local authorities, and community stakeholders to build cohesive operational responses and manage complex public safety risks.
Notable Achievements
Concluded a distinguished 32-year law enforcement career as a Gold Commander, consistently delivering safe outcomes in complex, high-pressure environments.
Commanded extensive multi-agency safety operations for high-profile public events, including the Tour de France, major festivals, and national sporting fixtures.
Served as the Lead Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator (CTSecCo) for the Number 2 region, directing nationwide protective security operations including deployments in Northern Ireland.