Michael D. Brown

About Michael D. Brown

I am a national church-security and faith-based risk-management consultant, retired police detective, and President of MDB Consulting Agency, LLC. I am also the founder of FaithSecure — a comprehensive security and emergency-preparedness program designed to help churches remain both welcoming and secure.I served 20 years with the Buffalo Police Department in New York, including 10 years as a Detective assigned to Narcotics, Robbery, Special Frauds, and the General Investigations Unit. My professional credentials include:• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — Homeland Security Leadership & Policy• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) — ASIS International• Certified Instructor — ALERRT Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)• DHS-FEMA training in Active Shooter Prevention, Response, and Workplace Security AwarenessToday, I work alongside pastors, church boards, leadership teams, and volunteers nationwide to strengthen safety programs in the areas of:• Active-shooter preparedness• Child-safety and abuse-prevention safeguards• Emergency-response planning• Security governance and leadership policy• Volunteer safety team development• Risk assessment and vulnerability awarenessMy philosophy is simple:Churches do not have to choose between being welcoming and being secure — they can, and must, be both.Preparedness is not fear-based — it is stewardship-based. Through FaithSecure, I help churches implement ethical, compassionate, structured safety programs so they can continue their mission while remaining:Watchful, Prayerful and Prepared.If you are a church leader, ministry organization, or media professional seeking expert insight into church safety and faith-based risk management, I welcome the opportunity to connect. d•••••@mdbconsultingagency.com 80••••••59 mdbconsultingagency.as.me

Experience

1. President

   Mdb Consulting Agency, Llc

   Oct 2012 — Present · Huntsville, AL, US

   My clients experience an enhanced security posture as I enable an organization\'s assets to be provided with a level of security that is logical, efficient, and cost-effective- Creator of the FaithSecure Church Security Program to empower churches to take control of the security of their congregations- Delivered Active Shooter Response Training Workshops for over individuals- Conducted Workplace Violence Management Training for organizations for industries such as Automotive Manufacturers, Medical Practice Facilities, and Vocational Rehabilitation Organizations- Developed and trained security teams for churches with 200+ members and composed the corresponding security policies and procedures- Established and promulgated rules as a member of a state security regulatory board.

Education

• Webster University

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Business and Organizational Security Management

• Buffalo State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), CRIMINAL JUSTICE

• Buffalo State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), SOCIOLOGY

• National University

  Doctor of Business Administration, Homeland Security Leadership & Policy

Skills

• Surveillance
• Security Training
• Physical Security
• Security Management
• P & L Ownership
• Workplace Violence
• Emergency Management
• Security Audits
• Criminal Justice
• Internal Investigations
• Fraud
• Criminal Investigations
• Background Checks
• Access Control
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Risk Assessment
• Asset Protection
• Business Continuity
• Counterterrorism
• Security Consulting
• Policy
• Corporate Security
• Private Investigations
• Enforcement
• Firearms
• Cctv
• Security
• Interrogation
• Police
• Crime Prevention
• Loss Prevention
• Protection
• Crisis Management
• Alarm Systems
• Public Safety
• Team Building
• Weapons
• Patrol
• Public Speaking
• Crowd Control