Our company started way back in the early 1990’s when it was initially formed as HERRIDGE ASSOCIATES by highly respected Roy Herridge QPM, after 34-years of distinguished service in the Metropolitan Police. Roy was one of the most trusted and decorated officers of his time and was awarded the Queens Police Medal for his outstanding service to the Capital.
Shortly after SURELOCK ASSET MANAGEMEMNT LIMITED was formed to deal with the increasing investigations, in 2000 SURELOCK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED was formed mainly to deal with international investigations and then brand protection. Both companies ran side by side but eventually amalgamated and now trade under the name SURELOCK.
The company is now managed by Ron Harrison - A totally committed workaholic and true professional, with 26 years in the private sector and 30 years’ experience as a Police Officer and Detective with Scotland Yard, working on specialist squads both in the UK and abroad. Former President of the ABI.
We are proud members of: -
The Association of British Investigators
The World Association of Detectives
The Association of Security Consultants
Ex Police in Industry and Commerce (EPIC)
An Approved Member of the Buy with Confidence scheme managed by
www.hants.gov.uk/tradingstandards.uk
Testimonials – multiple 5-star reviews from numerous clients
As the company grew it became obvious, we could not provide all our services alone, so we have spent years recruiting experts from various backgrounds to provide specialist core services.
We very much work as a team: -
ADMIN SUPPORT
Elaine Muggeridge with a wealth of experience in graphic design and very much the backbone of the company.
Sophie Bolton Brand Protection and Marketing Consultant.
INVESTIGATIONS
a dedicated team drawn from specialists’ departments in the Police and Scotland Yard Years with tremendous experience.
Moritz Gregory Has worked for Surelock since 2007, has undertaken a wide variety of investigations, many involving complex frauds. Qualified in Law at university LLB (Hons) and completed 31 years in the Metropolitan Police as a career detective. During his Police service he was involved in numerous confidential, high level and protracted investigations and specialised in covert operations and investigations. Subsequently worked on two high profile, Judge led, Public Enquiries and is currently vetted to SC level.
Kevin Dupree A Police Officer for 30 years (25 years as a Detective) working both reactively and pro-actively. During this period, he worked on many investigations including murder, firearms, drugs importation, surveillance, covert informants, and anti-corruption. Seconded to various police units and the National Crime Agency (including its earlier formats). Since retiring from the police in 2009, he has continued to work in investigations as an Insurance Investigator, a Security Manager for a national gaming company and 10 years on 2 long-term Public Inquiries: the Al-Sweady Inquiry and the Infected Blood Inquiry interviewing witnesses and victims.
Security Surveys Assessments
Stewart Brown Our senior security consultant, from a distinguished Police background, a seasoned security consultant with over 30 years’ experience working both in the UK and overseas. Home Office trained with a wealth of knowledge in Crime Prevention and Anti-terrorism. Long standing and respected member of The Association of Security Consultants. Stewart was on the British Standards Institute (BSI) Security Services Committee for over 12 years and personally wrote the Security Consultancy and Private Investigations, Code of Practice standards that are now used regularly in the United Kingdom, as well as being involved in reviewing, updating & publishing most of the UK Security Codes of Practice and UK Security Standards in this industry. With expertise regards to the implementation bought about by new legislation commonly known as ‘Martyn’s Law’
ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES SWEEPS (BUG SWEEP)
David McGauley Initially from a Police career, then trained as an electronic engineer and has over 30 years’ experience in the detection of covert listening and recording devices, a true legend in the business and rated as one of the best in UK, building most of his own specialist equipment rather than rely on factory made, has been with Surelock for over 20 years.
Also able to install covert equipment built for specific needs.
BRAND PROTECTION
Jake Alford - Brand Protection Manager, has been with Surelock for over 15 years and has learnt all his skills in house. He specialises in marketplace brand protection and also online investigations, test purchases both physical and online for some of our retained clients. Has an excellent working relationship with the various authorities and clients, carries out numerous enforcements every month and takes great joy in removing counterfeit and infringing merchandise from the marketplace.
David Roberts - Online Investigator, Dave has been with Surelock for over 20 years, now specialises in online investigations, taking down multiple infringing counterfeit products worldwide. A bespoke service provided for our major clients. Surelock has been offering an online brand protection service to its clients for more than ten years. We monitor online marketplaces and independent websites worldwide for counterfeits and other IP (intellectual property) infringements and our experience ensures that, when these are detected, they are reported and quickly removed. Constant vigilance is necessary as it is commonplace for infringers to jump from one platform to another to try to avoid detection.
Ray Bouch - Anti-Counterfeit Investigator, A multi-skilled and legally qualified former Senior Trading Standards Officer with over 40 years’ experience in anti-counterfeit investigations. He mainly deals with complex investigations on behalf of our clients.
SURVEILLANCE SERVICES
Surelock boasts a number of highly qualified surveillance teams strategically located all over UK, managed by former experienced police officers and military personally. They must remain incognito for obvious reasons. We supply the following specialist surveillance services:
Domestic Surveillance Services
Mystery shopper / test Purchases
As you can see we have quite a formidable team able to help clients with a host of problems they face involving security and investigations, you will be in safe hands, if you have a need for any of our core professional services, please contact us