Stan Gilmour is a highly experienced and accomplished Strategic Consultant, recently serving as the Director of the Thames Valley Violence Reduction Unit. With 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Stan has a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing the criminal justice system and wider partners and is committed to finding innovative solutions to combat transnational threats, reduce violence and inequality and increase public safety.
As the lead for Risk Technology within the National Police Chief’s Council for the UK, Stan is spearheading the development and implementation of a Common Data Platform for information sharing across sectors, based on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. He has also led the creation of a Data Ethics Board that supports the development and use of sophisticated data sharing and visualisation tools. With his expertise in data management, Stan plays a critical role in ensuring that information is shared effectively and ethically across systems to improve ‘Public Health Approaches’ to prevention.
As a natural leader, Stan is committed to motivating, engaging, and developing a team of interdisciplinary professionals. He sets strategic and tactical objectives and manages risks effectively, ensuring that his team is able to respond to complex challenges in a compliant and effective manner. With his strong negotiation skills, Stan is also able to effectively manage internal and external budgets and resources, maximising value for money for the organisation, and sustainable social outcomes for communities.
Stan is a skilled communicator and has a proven track record of developing and maintaining strategic relationships with local, regional, national, and international partners. He is also able to represent the organisation effectively to the media and wider public, building trust and confidence in policing and the wider multiagency partnerships. With his forward-thinking approach, Stan leads the assessment of future demands and emerging threats, develops strategy and adapts operational and workforce plans to meet these demands.
Overall, Stan Gilmour is a highly motivated and dedicated professional with a passion for improving public safety and reducing violence through whole systems change. With his extensive experience, education, and expertise, he is well-positioned to drive positive change and make a significant impact.