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Craig  McGrath

Craig McGrath

New York,NY

Summary

Detective with 13 years of experience in violent crime, gang investigations, criminal intelligence, and threat assessment. Experienced in coordinating with the U.S. Secret Service and Department of State on executive protection, security planning, and secure transportation.

Overview

4
4
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Armed Protection Agent

Veteran Shield Solutions
New York, New York
09.2025 - Current

Experienced armed site and executive agent specializing in site security, executive protection, personal security, and secure transportation logistics for high-profile individuals. Executed threat assessments, access control, surveillance, advanced security planning, route assessments, transportation coordination, and risk mitigation to enhance overall site security. Coordinated secure movements and identified potential threats, safeguarding executives, personnel, property, and sensitive locations with discretion and sound judgment.

  • Secured Veteran Shield Solutions sites through patrols, access checks, and incident response.
  • Monitored surveillance systems and reported suspicious activity to supervisors.
  • Controlled visitor entry and verified credentials at Veteran Shield Solutions posts.

Detective

NYPD
New York, New York
07.2013 - Current

Detective | Violent Crime, Gang Investigations & Dignitary Protection Operations

Thirteen years of law enforcement experience investigating and combating violent street crime citywide, with a specialized focus on gang-related shootings, firearm offenses, and narcotics distribution. Extensive experience conducting complex criminal investigations, interviewing witnesses and subjects, developing and managing confidential informants, gathering actionable intelligence, and preserving crime scenes and evidence.

Experienced in close coordination with the United States Secret Service and U.S. Department of State on protective operations involving domestic and foreign heads of state, supporting security planning, advance operations, threat assessment, and secure logistical movements and transportation. Proven ability to collaborate with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, identify emerging threats, disrupt criminal networks, and execute security and enforcement operations in high-risk environments. Demonstrates sound investigative judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic, high-pressure situations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
09.2003 - 05.2007

SKILLS

Violent Crime & Gang Investigations

Criminal Intelligence & Threat Assessment

Confidential Informant Development & Management

Witness & Subject Interviews

Crime Scene Investigation & Evidence Preservation

Firearms & Narcotics Investigations

Federal, State & Local Law Enforcement Coordination

Executive Protection & Protective Operations

Secret Service & Department of State Liaison

Advance Security Planning & Threat Mitigation

Secure Transportation & Logistical Coordination

High-Risk Operations & Security Planning

Timeline

Armed Protection Agent

Veteran Shield Solutions
09.2025 - Current

Detective

NYPD
07.2013 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Norwich University
09.2003 - 05.2007
Craig McGrath