About Us
Why Choose O'Gara Security Consultancy?
At O'Gara Security Consultancy, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality security solutions. Our team's extensive experience in both police and military operations allows us to provide unparalleled training and consultation services. We are dedicated to helping organisations safeguard their assets and ensure the safety of their personnel.
Richard O’Gara – Biography
Career Summary
2022–2025
Progressive experience with a private security company in the UK and USA leading to Account Director in Los Angeles, CA USA for a Critical Infrastructure client, supplying water to 19 million people. Account value in excess of $50 million.
2020–2022
The Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara, CA USA– In-house Safety and Security coordinator, Luxury Hospitality.
1999-2016
British Army – Rifleman | Assault Pioneer | Communications | Navigation instructor | Infantry Section Commander |
During this expansive career Richard has proven to be a results-driven Account Director with a record of managing multimillion-dollar security contracts, driving operational efficiency, and fostering key partnerships.
Adept at risk mitigation, and strategic growth, with experience overseeing teams across international organizations.
Richard has pioneered a new technology partnership for a former employer enhancing client safety and security. He is known for financial acumen, team leadership, and the ability to develop innovative solutions that exceed client expectations.
Richard is currently studying and working towards his Certified Protection Professional qualification so that he can provide an elevated level of service and solutions to his clients and team.
Ready for Enhanced Security?
Ensure you're prepared for any major incident with our expert services. Our team is ready to help you build a comprehensive response plan tailored to your needs.
Bespoke Comprehensive Services.
• Develop, test and assure Emergency Plans.
• Train, test and assure Incident Command and Responders.
• Develop Operational Standards, Procedures and Contingency Plans.
• Deliver Bespoke LIVE-EX, CPX, TTX and Advisory Visits.
• Build Multi Agency Command and Response Capability.
• Planning, Command and Control response frameworks and tools.
• Develop Commander Decision Making Capability & Joint Operating Principles.
• Reduce Risk to Life and Assets.
• Reduce Risk of Litigation to Organisation and Management.
• Build Joint Operational Capability with Partners.
Service providers and partners
With dedicated assistance from the partners available to O’Gara Security Consultancy we can;
Design, install, service and maintain CCTV systems.
Upload and securely store data footage to our servers.
Assist with website building and security.
Consultancy Resume
The training providers and assurance experts at O’Gara Security Consultancy have advised the British Government, International Governments and Militaries, while testing their resilience and recovery in the planning phase, while conducting exercises and after major incidents.
Live operations:
Earthquake (Nepal)
London COP26 Conference & Protesters
Dam Inundation - Whalley
Armed Police Interoperability
Marauding Terrorist Attack
Training and Testing Specialties:
CBRN Terrorism - London Underground
Mass Power Outage UK Wildfires
Coastal Pluvial & Fluvial Flooding
Nuclear and Hazmat
Aviation Incident
Major Event Terrorist Drone & Attack
Relevant and pertinent upcoming events for consideration in the USA are The FIFA World Cup 2026 and The Olympics 2028 and in the UK, the Commonwealth Games.