Grampian Police became the first force in Scotland yesterday to appoint an energy adviser in an attempt to improve security in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
A new partnership will see Peter Reilly, a senior manager with Shell in Aberdeen, join the police on a two-year secondment as senior energy industry adviser.
Mr Reilly, who specialises in offshore installations, will use his background knowledge to advise the police on a number of security issues both offshore and onshore.
The move is seen by Shell and Grampian Police as a learning and improvement opportunity for both organisations.
Mr Reilly said: “I am looking forward to this challenging and ground-breaking opportunity to help align Grampian Police and the energy industry.
“Although the main focus will be offshore policing and emergency response, there will also be scope to work in other energy-related areas such as security of onshore gas plants.
“As well as providing energy-related advice to Grampian Police and helping with police input to energy industry courses and exercises, I will ensure that all relevant stakeholders are consulted in the energy sector.
“I hope to use experience gained to enable me to participate in security reviews at Shell in the future.”
Superintendent James Urquhart, head of the operational planning department, said: “The relationship between Grampian Police and the industry has always been a positive one and this can only improve with Peter working alongside my staff.”
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