What experience do your specialists have?

All our associates are retired senior practitioners with a minimum of 20 years' operational experience. This includes former detective superintendents, national policing leads, governance advisors, and training specialists who have held the most senior roles in their respective fields.

How do you match specialists to projects?

We carefully assess each client's requirements and match them with associates whose specific expertise and experience align with the engagement. For complex projects, we assemble multi-disciplinary teams drawing on complementary specialisms across our network.

What areas of expertise do you cover?

Our network covers nine core service areas including policing reform, investigation support, training and development, governance advisory, public safety strategy, maritime security, violence against women and girls, disaster victim identification, and organisational change management.

Do your specialists work internationally?

Yes, our associates have delivered projects across more than 14 countries and territories, from the British Overseas Territories and Caribbean to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. We are experienced in working within diverse cultural and operational contexts.

What security clearances do your specialists hold?

Many of our associates hold or have held enhanced security clearances from their previous roles in UK policing, government, and defence. Specific clearance requirements are discussed and confirmed on a project-by-project basis.

How can I join the Salterton Associates network?

We are always interested in hearing from experienced senior practitioners who share our values and commitment to excellence. Visit our Join Our Network page to learn more about becoming a Salterton associate.

Can you provide references from previous engagements?

Yes, we are happy to provide references from previous clients upon request, subject to confidentiality agreements. Our case studies page also provides detailed examples of our work across different sectors and geographies.

What is a typical engagement timeline?

Engagement timelines vary depending on scope and complexity. Advisory assessments may take one to two weeks, while operational delivery and reform programmes typically run from one to twelve months. We work with each client to agree a timeline that meets their needs.

Our Specialists | Salterton Associates

Russell Watkins

Associate – PIP3 SIO, Sensitive Intelligence leader and Crime Trainer

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Helen Gordos

International Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Consultant

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Michael Luke

Former Chief of Police, British Overseas Territory

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Paul Burgan

Senior Associate - PIP4 SIO and Crime Trainer

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Lee Western MA

Senior Associate - Economic and Financial Crime

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Dr Davina Cull

CEO, Devon Rape Crisis

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Trevor Botting MSyl

Former Commissioner of Police for St Helena and Caicos Islands

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Victor Marshall OBE

Senior Associate - Professional Standards and Grievance and Governance

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Ian Tyers ACFM

Founder, CEO & Senior Associate - Economic and Financial Crime

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Why work with our specialists

"Our specialists are not career consultants - they are retired senior practitioners who have commanded operations, led national programmes, and built institutions. Every specialist brings a minimum of 20 years' frontline experience, ensuring our clients receive advice grounded in real operational knowledge."

Ian Tyers

Founder & Managing Director

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Senior practitioners with decades of frontline and strategic leadership experience