Institute of Civil Protection and
Emergency Management
Uniting Academics with Professionals to
Promote Excellence in Civil Protection
Hon. Baroness Frances D'Souza CMGFrom 1977 to 1983 she was a senior lecturer at Oxford Brookes University. Baroness D'Souza founded and directed the International Disaster Institute, based in London, and from 1978-1984 she was Editor of 'Disasters', the senior journal in the field of disaster risk reduction.
David Alexander is Professor of Risk and Disaster Reduction at University College London. His books include "Natural Disasters", "Confronting Catastrophe", "Principles of Emergency Planning and Management", "Recovery from Disaster" (with Ian Davis) and "How to Write an Emergency Plan".
Paul Collard, is the ICPEM Treasurer and Membership Secretary, and an ICPEM Trustee. He completed his 32 year career with Sussex Police in May 2019 finishing as the Emergency Planning Manager and Brexit Coordinator for both Surrey & Sussex Police. He is now the Emergency Planning Manager for Mid Sussex District Council.