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Colin Tansley

Author and Speaker

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Colin is a former soldier and police officer.

Now retired from public service, he runs his own investigation and risk management company. Colin has travelled widely in his professional capacity, imparting his skills and knowledge, even volunteering for a spell in post-war Iraq.

A father, stepfather, and grandfather, he has had numerous personal and professional challenges to contend with over the years.

He has been variously described as a people person, tenacious and well-motivated. His passion to investigate, risk manage, protect vulnerable businesses and push back against unfairness is testament to the work he does to this day via his company Intelect. You can find more about his work here

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Mastering the Wolf is a history of policing and law enforcement over the last 40-plus years in the UK and beyond.

In an engaging, gritty, and authentically moving memoir, with a career in public service that spans the Army, Northern Ireland, the effect and fall out of the Miners’ Strike, a public order unit, undercover policing, domestic violence, child protection, management and a spell in post war Iraq, this book is a roller-coaster of a ride.

£14.99 Paperback £19.99 Hardback

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The Little Book of Wolfie Wisdom is a collection of witty one-liners and snippets of insights into life that Colin has amassed during his career.

Drawing from his vast experience in law enforcement he shares his unique perspectives on life, offering profound reflections. Each nugget of wisdom is accompanied by his own personal thoughts.

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A book of wisdom depicting a white wolf

Mastering the Wolf is a highly personal story of public service that will resonate with many.

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