Security Guard & Patrols Chicago

McCarthy Byrnes Security Solutions

Security Guard & Patrols Chicago
Security Solutions in Chicago

Address
161 North Clark St. 2550 C
Place
Chicago, IL   60601 
Landline
(866) 222-4490
E-Mail
rb@mccarthybyrnes.com
Twitter
@mccarthybyrnes
Website
www.mccarthybyrnes.com

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McCarthy Byrnes works to reduce client liability while ensuring the safety of their customers, personnel and business interests. Our expert capabilities include organizational restructuring that create efficiencies of operations and budgets, implementing crime prevention strategies, and mitigating threats for high-value targets. We utilize a vast network of police professionals that allows us to staff any project across the United States and to achieve the goals set forth by any client worldwide.

Keywords Travel Risk Management, Open Source Intelligence, Special Event Security, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures, Background & Corporate Intelligence, Due Diligence Investigators, Vetting Potential Hires, Witness Identification, Social Media Monitoring, Asset Search & Recovery, Police Department Assessments, Security Risk Management, Executive Protection Program Assessment, Supply Chain Protection, Security Program Development, Workplace Violence Prevention Assessment, Threat Management Team Development, Security Operations Assessments, Technical & Physical Security Assessments, Risk, Threat, & Vulnerability Assessments, Change Management for Technology Adoption, Technology & Infrastructure Needs Assessment, Public Safety Technology Management Consulting, Data & Analytics Consulting, Reporting & Dashboard Development, RTCC Technology Assessments and Consulting.

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  • Garry F. McCarthy

    President & CEO

    Throughout his extensive law enforcement career, Garry McCarthy, president, and CEO of McCarthy Byrnes, has consistently delivered superior results. Through executive leadership roles, operations management techniques and implementing innovative crime control strategies, McCarthy has significantly reduced crime and streamlined efficiencies. From 2011 to 2015, Mr. McCarthy served as the Police Superintendent for the City of Chicago—the second-largest police department in the nation. He oversaw a $1.4 billion budget and 13 thousand sworn and civilian employees. During his tenure, he worked diligently to reduce violence and crime by using proven crime fighting and prevention strategies that helped reduce crime in other major American cities including New York City and Newark. Under Garry McCarthy’s leadership, Chicago saw four straight years of reduction in overall crime and the fewest violent crime incidents since the 1960s. Through policy and training efforts, he reduced police-related shootings by 70 percent and police complaints by 50 percent. Since 2011- 2015, overall crime in Chicago fell by more than 37 percent—across the FBI’s combined major crime indices. Prior to his role as the Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, McCarthy served as the Police Director for Newark, New Jersey from 2006 to 2011. Under his watch, the department led the nation in murder reduction in 2008. From 2006 to 2008, he oversaw a 12 percent reduction in overall crime and reduced civilian complaints against personnel by more than 20 percent. He has also created innovative systems that helped ensure accountability throughout the police force. This role presented a mix of challenges. Due to state-mandated layoffs, McCarthy was called to implement strategies that streamlined the department and reduced the budget by more than $33 million. Here, he removed non-essential roles and ensured that there was no disruption in patrol levels or officers on the street. McCarthy began his law enforcement career with the New York City Police Department, NYPD. Over the course of his career with the NYPD, he held multiple supervisory and command positions including Deputy Commissioner of Operations. In this role, he acted as the principal crime control strategist for the department. He was also a key policymaker responsible for directing the planning and motivating a staff of thousands. He was critically involved in planning, coordinating, and directing the response to the World Trade Center attack and aftermath. After his involvement, he was called to act as the Coordinator of the Metropolitan Committee on Counter Terrorism, a committee comprised of 43 federal, state, and local agencies. Mr. McCarthy has been awarded more than twenty Commendations for Valor, is a sought-after expert and international public speaker, and is an active member of many organizations. He served as the first vice president of the Major Cities Chiefs Association and is a member of the Police Executive Research Forum. He was also featured in the award-winning documentary Brick City. McCarthy attended the prestigious Police Management Institute at Columbia University as well as the graduate program at Marist College in New York. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from State University of New York-Albany and currently resides in Chicago, Illinois with his wife, Kristin.

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  • Robert Byrnes

    Partner & COO

    As an accomplished law enforcement officer with close to three decades of dedicated service, Robert Byrnes has distinguished himself in a variety of roles throughout his career which eventually led him to establish Strategic Security Solutions, Inc., a private investigative agency providing comprehensive security services since 2004. In the span of his law enforcement career, Robert has been involved in a wide range of criminal investigations, many of which involved dangerous undercover work. Through his tireless efforts, he was able to maintain a 98% conviction rate, helping to stem the tide of gang violence and drug trafficking in the greater Chicagoland area. After joining the South Chicago Heights Police Department in 1994, Robert rose rapidly through the ranks with hard work and perseverance. By 2002, Robert’s work in law enforcement was recognized as exceptional by the Illinois Secretary of State, and he was appointed as Deputy Director for the Secretary of State Police Department. Robert was directly responsible for managing the Special Operations Support Division’s resources, including SWAT teams, underwater dive investigations, and the Hazardous Devices Unit. In addition to these duties, Robert oversaw motor vehicle licensing and regulation, identity theft investigations, and security at Secretary of State facilities, as well as the Capitol Complex. Robert also served as a respected member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Narcotic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA) for over 20 years. As a member of this elite unit, Robert led numerous state and federal criminal cases against violent and repeat offenders. From case building to trial testimony, Robert established himself as an outstanding investigator and expert witness. As a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association, Robert received annual training on criminal trends and investigations. He attended both the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command as well as the Executive Police Management Program. Additionally, he has been certified by the Illinois Training and Standards Board as a gang specialist and investigative training instructor. In his role as an educator, Robert has provided invaluable insight into criminal investigations for hundreds of police officers from different agencies throughout the State of Illinois. For nearly two decades, Robert has served as a security consultant and provided private investigative services through Strategic Security Solutions, Inc. for business owners and government agencies. Robert has also furnished discrete and vital assistance to many individuals and families seeking remedies and solutions for private matters. Robert is now joining forces with Garry McCarthy, the former Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, to establish McCarthy Byrnes, a private security consulting firm. Both gentlemen possess decades of knowledge and experience to mitigate threats and lessen liabilities in a world wrought with costly litigation and active threats.

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  • Kevin Ruel

    Director of Risk Management

    Kevin Ruel is the Director of Risk Management at McCarthy Byrnes and an expert in security assessments, executive protection, and police department consulting. Having worked in the Intelligence Community and over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Ruel is a knowledgeable and expert professional in the field. In his current position at McCarthy Byrnes, Kevin is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential risks to clients we work with. He works closely with the McCarthy Byrnes leadership team to develop and implement strategies to reduce risk and improve the overall resilience of the company. Additionally, he works with various departments to identify and assess potential risks and develop plans to mitigate them. Kevin received his bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado, Boulder and participated in an executive fellowship with the FBI in Washington, D.C. He is also GIAC Information Security Fundamentals certified and an Emergency Medical Technician. In addition to his formal education, Kevin has attended multiple law enforcement training classes and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s Police Staff and Command School, the DEA’s Drug Unit Commander’s Academy, and the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Academy and Correctional Academy, where he was class valedictorian in each class. From 1992-2021, Ruel served in multiple positions at the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. As the Deputy Chief of Training and Emergency Services Bureau, he managed and supervised the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Training Academy, the Emergency Services Bureau (including, but not limited to, SWAT, Bomb Squad, Hostage Negotiators, and Helicopter Unit), and served as the Incident Commander for major events, emergencies, and disasters. Ruel also oversaw the security of critical infrastructures and key resources in the Cook County Sheriff’s jurisdiction, served as the liaison for the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System, and managed the security of National Pharmaceutical Stockpile distribution sites in Cook County. In addition to these roles, Ruel held various other leadership positions at the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, including Deputy Chief of Patrol and Emergency Services Bureau, Deputy Chief of Special Investigations and Emergency Services Bureau, Commander of the Narcotics Unit, Commander of the Gang Crimes Unit, Lieutenant of the Patrol Division, Sergeant of the Narcotics Unit and Sergeant of the Patrol Division. From 1999-2021, Ruel served on the Cook County Sheriff’s Office’s Hostage/Barricade and Terrorist team. In this capacity, he served as the Tactical Commander, responsible for planning and coordinating the response to hostage and barricade situations, as well as serving as an Entry Team Leader and Entry Team Operator where he was responsible for leading a team of operators during high-risk operations and participated in a variety of tactical operations. In addition, Ruel is a trained breacher, sniper and medic during high-risk situations. Ruel has a long history of involvement with the Illinois Tactical Officers Association (ITOA), an organization that provides training and fosters interoperability between SWAT teams in the state of Illinois. From 2004-2015, Kevin held a number of positions with the ITOA, including Board of Directors (2004-2008), Executive Board Secretary (2008-2009), and Executive Board Treasurer (2009-2015). In these roles, Kevin played a key role in the organization’s efforts to provide training and support to tactical officers and to promote collaboration between SWAT teams. Ruel’s extensive knowledge and understanding of the field, as well as his experience in law enforcement consulting and training, and handling high-risk situations, make him a cornerstone member of McCarthy Byrnes.

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  • Terence V. Williams

    Director of Risk Consulting

    With an impressive 29 years of experience in law enforcement, Terence Williams is a leading authority on security program development and strategic planning for police departments and private corporations. As the former Deputy Chief of Police for the Chicago Police Department, Williams was instrumental in overseeing street operations and ensuring the efficient operation of the country’s second largest police force. Terry also served the department as a Patrol Commander, Executive Officer in the Detective Division and Captain of the 008th, 021st and 002nd Districts. He brings a wealth of leadership experience and expertise to McCarthy Byrnes. Backed by a B.S. from Purdue University and extensive training from the FBI National Academy and Northwestern University’s School of Police Executive Management, Williams has a wealth of knowledge to share with his clients. As his role now as a Director of Security Risk Management at McCarthy Byrnes, a private investigation and security firm, Williams is leveraging his extensive experience and proven leadership skills to provide clients with a range of security services, including security risk consulting, crisis management, special event security services, and workplace violence prevention program development.

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  • Roberto "Junior" Guerra

    Director of Field Operations

    Roberto “Junior” Guerra is the Director of Field Operations at McCarthy Byrnes, where he manages and supervises security operations. With 28 years of experience as a police officer, Guerra brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. Throughout his career, Guerra has served as a DARE officer, been assigned to the patrol division, Gang Tactical Unit, and investigations, and was a member of his department’s SWAT team and a multi-agency SWAT team as an operator and team leader. Guerra was also assigned to a federal narcotics enforcement group for 11 years, where he worked on several high-profile cases and assisted federal, state, and local agencies in their investigations. As a certified instructor by the Illinois State Training & Standards Board for NEMRT, Guerra has testified as a narcotic and gang expert in the federal and local court system. He is also a FEMA/Homeland Security active shooter instructor and an ALICE instructor for school active shooter training. Guerra has provided security active shooter training to several school districts and businesses. In addition to his work at McCarthy Byrnes, Guerra is a certified TCCC and TECC instructor by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and works as a security/safety executive protection consultant providing security for celebrities, high-profile clients, and CEO’s. With his extensive experience and training in law enforcement and security, Guerra is an invaluable asset to the team at McCarthy Byrnes. He is dedicated to ensuring that the company’s operations are safe, efficient, and of the highest quality, and works tirelessly to protect the clients we serve.

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