WHO ARE WE & WHAT DO WE DO?
Our Expertise
CPSO brings together 30+ years of security and public protection, frontline experience, hands on professional knowledge, and practical solutions to help organisations strengthen their approach to safety and safeguarding. Through expert advice, practical training, and tailored solutions, we help organisations understand risks, prepare effectively, and build confidence in their ability to protect their people and communities.
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Customized Solutions
We understand that protecting people and ensuring their safety can feel complex and challenging, with evolving legislation, compliance requirements, and differing perspectives to consider. At CPSO, we work closely with our clients to develop tailored security and safeguarding solutions that address their specific needs, risks, and concerns. Our approach is built on collaboration, clear guidance, and building confidence, ensuring our clients feel supported and prepared at every stage. From the initial consultation through to ongoing support, we are committed to being a trusted partner, providing professional advice, reassurance, and practical solutions whenever they are needed.
What We Believe
At CPSO, we believe that security starts with people. By sharing knowledge, building confidence, and strengthening preparedness, we empower communities to become safer, more resilient, and better equipped to face today’s challenges. Through professional guidance, and practical solutions, we help protect what matters most.
Our Team Members
Our Founder & Chair
Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer
Learning & Engagement Officer
Arif Kokkoz is an experienced security professional with over 30 years’ experience in community safety, protective security, close protection, counter-terrorism preparedness, security management, and event security. As Founder and Chair of the Community Protection & Security Organisation (CPSO) and the Turkish Cypriot Security Council (TC
Arif Kokkoz is an experienced security professional with over 30 years’ experience in community safety, protective security, close protection, counter-terrorism preparedness, security management, and event security. As Founder and Chair of the Community Protection & Security Organisation (CPSO) and the Turkish Cypriot Security Council (TCSC), Arif provides expert security advice, risk management, and protective security planning to support schools, community organisations, charities, public venues, government representatives, and community leaders. His extensive experience in safeguarding, threat assessment, and emergency preparedness enables him to deliver practical solutions that strengthen safety, resilience, and community protection.
Learning & Engagement Officer
Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer
Learning & Engagement Officer
Afet is our highly skilled learning & Engagement Officer. A safeguarding, training, and operations professional with over 20 years of experience. With 11 years of those years dedicated to family support and specialist safeguarding services. Through my work with Home-Start Enfield, I supported vulnerable children and families, developed a
Afet is our highly skilled learning & Engagement Officer. A safeguarding, training, and operations professional with over 20 years of experience. With 11 years of those years dedicated to family support and specialist safeguarding services. Through my work with Home-Start Enfield, I supported vulnerable children and families, developed and delivered training programmes, strengthened safeguarding and compliance processes, and contributed to volunteer recruitment and development. Combining a strong understanding of safeguarding best practice with expertise in operational management, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. I am passionate about creating safe, effective, and supportive environments that deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer
Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer
Public Relations & Community Engagement Officer
Meet Lesley with over 14 years’ experience in customer service, community-facing roles, and operational coordination, I have developed strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. My experience supporting customers, residents, contractors, and members of the public has enabled me to build trust, manage sensitiv
Meet Lesley with over 14 years’ experience in customer service, community-facing roles, and operational coordination, I have developed strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. My experience supporting customers, residents, contractors, and members of the public has enabled me to build trust, manage sensitive situations, and deliver clear communication. I am passionate about people, trust, and problem-solving, I am always looking to create positive engagement, supporting communities, and helping people feel confident, prepared, supported, and empowered in everything they do.
Our Accreditations
