Personal threat assessment and security advice

Understanding what has happened

A direct threat, repeated unwanted contact, a dispute or a change in someone’s behaviour can raise difficult questions. The information may be incomplete, and those around you may disagree about what it means.

We begin with the events that have caused concern. We consider what is known about the people involved, their behaviour, access and circumstances, alongside your own routines and existing arrangements. Where the evidence is uncertain, that uncertainty needs to remain clear.

What a personal threat assessment should help you decide

An assessment should explain which concerns need attention, what supports that judgement and which practical steps are appropriate. It may identify changes to travel, household arrangements, information sharing or the way a particular event is managed.

We consider how recommendations will affect your family, work and daily life. The scope may be a specific concern or an ongoing assignment where developments need to be reviewed with the people responsible for your protection.

Working with the people already advising you

A situation may involve lawyers, a family office, an existing security team or the police. Clear responsibilities and appropriate information sharing help avoid gaps between their work. We advise on the security implications and coordinate within the agreed role.

Ty Hopkins has directed substantial private protective programmes involving complex personal circumstances, serious threats and liaison with legal advisers and law enforcement. That experience informs the questions we ask and the advice we give.

Questions before getting in touch

Do I need to know whether the threat is credible? You can approach us with uncertainty. The first discussion helps establish the concern and whether further assessment is appropriate.

Does an assessment mean employing a protection team? The recommendations depend on the circumstances. An assessment can be commissioned separately from operational protection.

Can an adviser enquire on my behalf? Yes. We can discuss an enquiry with a family office, legal adviser or authorised representative and agree how the client will be involved.

What should I send? Start with a short outline and contact details. We can then agree how relevant information should be shared. If there is immediate danger, contact the emergency services.