Former SAS soldier on a mission to combat rural crime

Mick is seeking to put his experiences to good use, albeit in a different way, by helping farmers to change their mindsets towards rural crime, understand how criminals operate and correct any security weaknesses on their farms.

The father-of-four spent 22 years working in corporate security following 24 years of military service.

After returning to rural Herefordshire in May 2022, Mick soon realised rural crime had become a significant problem and there was an opening for him and his daughter, Keely, to set up Hawkes & Co – a new company specialising in farm security and situational awareness among young people in schools and colleagues.

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