Andrew B Brown
Chief Security Officer @Jesuit Refugee Service
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Security Officer @Jesuit Refugee Service
Rome, IT
Provide pro-active technical & intelligence led crisis expertise and advice to an INGO that provides education, accompaniment and advocacy to refugees over 57 countries, many of which are hostile environments. Evaluate the effectiveness of physical security of our Mission locations and assist in the development of intelligence sharing within the NGO community to collaborate and share resources in keeping staff safe. Act as an Advisor to the Board of Staff Care on duty of care, staff safety & security, policy & practice development and link to United Nations Department of Safety & Security and lead the Saving Lives Together contribution.
EDUCATION
Edinburgh Napier University
Certificate in Training, Learning and Assessment, Workforce Development and Training
Robert Gordon University
Doctorate in Professional Practice, Negotiation - Hostage/Crisis
Chartered Management Institute
Executive Diploma in Management, Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ANDREW B BROWN
Chief Inspector (retd.) Andrew B Brown is an internationally renowned negotiator with specialist knowledge and experience in dealing with kidnap for ransom and hostage/crisis incidents, particularly in maritime environments; in designing conflict de-escalation skills for military & humanitarian operations and acting as an expert witness to judicial inquiries on the response to hostage taking.Fellow of the Chartered Management and Security Institutes, he founded The Right Path and has developed advanced negotiation and crisis leadership skills for major corporations, public bodies and Olympic sports coaches. An executive coach, he guides people though crisis to better their lives, both professionally and personally.His doctoral studies and experience in Afghan & African kidnappings have led him to research, critique and advise International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) how to prepare, prevent and respond to the threat of international kidnap. As the Chief Security Officer for the Jesuit Refugee Service, he advises on safety & security for their overseas humanitarian missions to help those most in need.A Fulbright Alumnus, he continues to teach advanced tactics to many law enforcement agencies including NYPD, USMS and the FBI where he advised and critiqued their response to a national maritime terrorist exercise. Published in his specialist field, he remains an Advisor to the Editorial Boards of the Criminal Psychology & Criminal Investigations, the Forensic Research & Criminology International and the Crisis Response Journals.
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