ABOUT US

Mission

To provide 1st responder security services and training to the highest recognised global industry standards. Provide enhancement and efficiency of capability in the fight against terrorism and criminality to protect life, property, liberty, and the public interest.

Goal

AKD will provide products and services that aim to improve the operational standards, quality assurance, profitability and end user capability for all our clients.

Our Story

AKD and a collective of organisations have come together to provide a ‘one-stop shop’ solution for your 1st responder security needs. AKD is a window to the world for delivery of Police, Military and security training, supply of K9 assets and handlers, and establishing a paradigm of operational capability to the very highest of standards.

Our highly experienced team are all specialists in their given fields. Their aim to bring about change in the security and K9 industry to ensure client reputation, exacting standards and safety of the public. AKD also looks to form strategic partnerships and alliances, as a collective of security and K9 organisations that collaborate to provide the best this industry has to offer.

Our Team.

Gavin Hepworth

Head of training & Development Gavin Hepworth has an unrivalled reputation within the global K9 community. He has been actively researching and developing K9 detection training techniques for over 40 years and has trained thousands of dogs and handlers. Working alongside engineering, electronics and scientific experts, Gavin developed a new scent wall capability which can imprint K9 assets 5 to 6 times faster than conventional imprinting techniques. Gavin is seen by the K9 community as the go-to guy should you have a K9 conundrum requiring a solution. Quite often, trained handlers will bring a K9 asset to him to resolve an issue they are unable to fix. His astute skills and experience have garnered him a position on the NsCTSO K9 review board as a Senior Advisor representing AKD. He continues to push the boundaries of K9 training for the advance of the industry and it is clear why he is AKS’s leading specialist.

Ryan Geraghty

Operations & Development Advisor With a background as a K9 and K9 handler trainer for law enforcement in the UK, Ryan Garaghty plays a pivotal role in training and the development of operational procedures at AKD. His qualifications though the government in general purpose, victim recovery, cash, drug and firearms detection, explosives detection and firearm support dogs, make him aptly suited for our team as he sees through the lenses of a first responder. In addition to K9 training, he has extensive experience in the breeding, raising and supply of KNPV Malinois and other breeds to government agencies. His close partnerships within the UK, Europe and North America have also helped expand AKD’s network throughout the world.

David Salisbury

Senior Instructor CV available upon request

Dr. Agata Fijalkowski

Legal Consultant CV available upon request

Phil Jowett

Counter Terrorist Search Advisor CV available upon request

Dr. Zia Zamir

International Affairs Consultant CV available upon request

Janak Singh

Business Development Manager CV available upon request

Alistair Lawrence

Client Relationship Manager CV available upon request

Mark Knowles

Commercial Director CV available upon request

Steven Lunn

Specialist Instructor & Consultant CV available upon request

CONSULTANTS / ADVISORS

AKD has an extensive team of internationally recognised Consultants and Advisors who are world leaders in their fields. These are principal individuals who governments rely on for their expertise in anti-terrorism and counterterrorism and the planning, development and analysing of critical infrastructure such as airports and seaports, power stations, stadiums.

They have been in the field on the front line as well and in boardrooms making strategic decisions. The team is dedicated to setting up international recognised standards in key areas of security. Their skills have helped enhance and fortify hundreds of companies, agencies and organisations such as Department of Homeland Security, FBI, British Armed Forces, Singapore Police Force, Diplomatic Royal Protection Units and the United Nations.

CRIME GUARD

Crime Guard is an associated company of AKD, where both companies regularly leverage the core functionalities of each other. As an industry leader, Crime Guard has provided of security solutions for the most premier companies in the UK. From providing bespoke services to small businesses to being the K9 Security Advisor for the 2012 London Olympics, Crime Guard has the experience and commitment to promote and enforce safety and security. The key security services include:

K9 Guard Dog Security
Site Security
CCTV Systems
Drone Security

For further information, please visit Crime Guard’s website: https://crime-guard.co.uk/