Meet the Team
Investigations, Criminal Intelligence Specialist and Firearms Focal Points Specialist
Paul James, Ba (hons) Msc
Paul is the Co-Founder of Arquebus Europe. He is an experienced law enforcement professional who prior to founding Arquebus Europe had a 30 year career in UK policing. Up until the date of his retirement as a Police officer in 2012 he was the chair of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Criminal Use of Firearms (CUF) practitioner group, the Deputy Chair of the ACPO CUF Threat Reduction Board and a member of the Homicide Working Group. He authored the UK Investigative guide on best practice in investigating gun crime on behalf of the UK Government.
Between 2006 and 2012 he was the Unit Head of the UK National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS). He was involved in the establishment of NABIS from its outset and oversaw its development from concept to an operational unit. During this time the recorded levels of gun crime in the UK reduced by over 50%.
He has a wealth of experience of developing innovative solutions to tackle all aspects of firearms related criminality that are based on the specific needs of the client and has contributed to a number of high profile international research projects aimed at tackling the criminal use of firearms in the role of expert consultant.
Paul believes in leading by example and is committed to working in partnership with law enforcement agencies, governments and international bodies to develop world leading tools and strategies that keep pace with the changing dynamics in the battle to tackle the illegal use and supply of firearms. The whole ethos of Arquebus Europe since its inception has been to make communities safer and to improve the quality of life for all citizens by reducing the scourge of gun crime. Paul is committed to turning this mission statement into a reality.
Firearms Control and Police use of Firearms Specialist
Adrian Whiting, QPM AIExpE
Adrian specialises in reviewing, inspecting and advising on controls of small arms & light weapons (SALW), ammunition and explosives with particular regard to registries. He has worked in this type of role since August 2013, on international projects including a feasibility study linking SALW control systems across a number of countries in southeast and eastern Europe for UNDP. He has also worked for OSCE on harmonising international standards for the permanent deactivation of SALW and wrote the recently adopted OSCE Best Practice Guidance in this field. He continues to assist OSCE on SALW related projects, as part of an international team.
Prior to August 2013 he was the UK’s Chief Police Officer (Assistant Chief Constable) responsible for firearms & explosives controls. He held that responsibility for a number of years, advising the UK Government on domestic controls and working with the UK Border Policing Command on the development of import and export controls. This included operational work to counter illicit arms trafficking and working with senior police colleagues on the disruption of firearms related organised crime, including diversion, in conjunction with leading industry representatives.
Adrian served concurrently as a specialist counter-terrorism cadre firearms commander, working closely with military colleagues in sensitive operations.
Firearms Focal Points, Recordkeeping and Security Research Specialist
Callum Lloyd, BA (hons) MSc
Callum is a Project & Research Coordinator at Arquebus Europe. He holds an MSc in Development & Security with distinction from the University of Bristol; receiving the SPAIS award for the highest overall grade in his cohort. During his studies, Callum’s research focus centred upon conflict studies, insecurity and foreign policy analysis.
This academic background brings an intimate knowledge of conflict, security and development to the Arquebus Europe team, in addition to research skills which allow Arquebus Europe and its clients to best understand emerging trends in SALW criminality, the impacts of SALW on security and development, and how Arquebus Europe’s specialist knowledge and capabilities can be leveraged to create positive social impact.
Callum’s experience ranges from developing SOPs for the Firearms Focal Points of the Western Balkans on behalf of UNDP SEESAC, to coordinating and undertaking EU-funded research projects to assess the implementation and capabilities of National Firearms Focal Points and SALW recordkeeping and information exchange systems for ISF projects FOCAL-SF and REGISYNC.
In addition to guest speaking for the European Commission, EMPACT, the EFE and SEEFEN, Callum has also designed and delivered training and workshops in Africa and the Caribbean, in addition to guest lecturing on the impacts of SALW on international security at the University of Bristol.
Project & Research Coordinator
Rohan Harvey, ba (hons) msc
Rohan is a Project and Research Coordinator at Arquebus Europe. He holds an MSc in Development and Security with distinction from the University of Bristol and a first-class honours in History and Politics from the University of Southampton. Rohan’s research centred on foreign policy analysis, conflict studies and the role of historical legacy in shaping present international relations, with a geographical focus on the Middle East.
During his time in academia, Rohan established an in-depth understanding of contemporary security issues and global affairs, bringing insight into emerging SALW-related risks and trends that help Arquebus Europe’s clients respond to an evermore complex security environment. Rohan’s experience in research and analysis assists Arquebus Europe in delivering on clients’ SALW control requirements and supporting high-profile SALW research projects and programmes.
Since joining Arquebus Europe in 2024, Rohan has contributed to the progression of EU-funded research proposals for the 2024 Internal Security Fund (ISF), worked as part of a team in the development of a digital SALW registry system, and produced a series of knowledge products on the building blocks of a National SALW Control Strategy for policymakers and SALW practitioners.