Professional Overview
Stephanie Brighton is a highly experienced policing professional and former Superintendent. She has extensive expertise across complex operational and specialist disciplines. Steph provides corporate boards, local authorities, and venue operators with authoritative assurance in multi-agency resilience, public order, and crisis management. As a former Head of Specialist Operations, she is highly adept at navigating stringent regulatory frameworks—like Martyn’s Law—and ensuring robust operational readiness across high-risk environments. By leveraging her extensive background in strategic command and Counter Terrorism Prepare and Protect initiatives, she equips clients with the resilient governance and operational strategies required to safeguard the public.
Core Expertise
Crisis & Incident Command
Operated as a highly experienced tactical and strategic commander, consistently managing complex, high-risk emergencies including hostage situations and high-profile public demonstrations.
Counter-Terrorism & Resilience
Directed Counter Terrorism Prepare and Protect activities alongside multi-agency partners to ensure organisations maintain robust public safety frameworks.
Major Event Security
Delivered comprehensive strategic planning and operational command for large-scale public gatherings, ensuring safe outcomes in highly scrutinised environments.
Notable Achievements
Served as Superintendent and Local Policing Commander for West Mercia Police, delivering calm and effective leadership across highly demanding operational environments.
Directed force-wide capabilities as Head of Specialist Operations, overseeing firearms, roads policing, police dog training, and strategic planning functions.
Successfully commanded security and public safety operations for major national events, including large-scale air shows and British Cycling races.