Gerald Lynn Blake
Charleston,South Carolina
Summary
Corporate security and law enforcement executive with 30+ years of progressive leadership across public service, private security consulting, executive protection, and operational risk management. Trusted expert witness with expertise in threat and vulnerability assessments, incident mitigation, operational planning, and compliance. Proven advisor to corporate, legal, and governmental clients, recognized for integrity, discretion, and mission-critical decision-making in high-risk environments.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
Omega Security Solutions, LLC
01.2012 - Current
- Lead corporate security consulting and protective services across multiple disciplines.
- Conduct risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments for corporate, industrial, and public-sector clients.
- Design and implement loss prevention, asset protection, and operational security programs.
- Manage executive protection, access control, and logistics operations in high-risk environments.
- Serve as expert witness and consultant in legal, corporate, and governmental proceedings.
- Oversee personnel, contractors, and vendors while ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
Security, Transportation & Event Logistics Consultant
Independent Contractor
01.2002 - Current
- Deliver security, transportation, and logistics support for high-profile domestic and international events.
- Coordinate route planning, access control, risk mitigation, and on-site operations.
- Supported major events including Olympic Games, Super Bowls, NBA All-Star Games, PGA Tour, Formula 1, national award shows, Presidential Inaugurations, and Washington Correspondents’ Dinners.
- Advise corporate and legal clients on large-scale, high-risk operational security planning.
Adjunct Professor
Springfield College
Charleston, SC
01.2004 - 01.2017
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in criminal justice, conflict resolution, and community development.
- Supervised student research and community-based projects.
- Provided academic mentoring supporting professional and ethical development.
Lieutenant of Police (Retired)
Charleston Police Department
01.1984 - 01.2012
- Commanded specialized units including SWAT, K-9, Narcotics, Investigations, and Special Operations.
- Served as Command Duty Officer, overseeing citywide patrol and critical incidents.
- Led multi-jurisdictional task forces and high-risk tactical operations.
- Developed policy, trained personnel, and implemented best practices improving operational safety and effectiveness.
Education
Master of Education - Social Science
The Citadel
01.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Limestone College
01.2002
Associate’s degree - Public Service
Trident Technical College
01.1989
Certification
- Incident Command System (ICS) – Complete Series
- Threat & Vulnerability / Risk Assessment – Telemus Solutions
- Advanced Federal Investigative Techniques – ATF
- Advanced Senior Leadership Training – South Australian Police Agency
- Narcotics & Dangerous Drug Interdiction – DEA / DOJ / SCCJA
- SWAT, Tactical Entry & Sniper Operations – USMC / CPD
- Undercover Investigative Techniques – FLETC
- Additional certifications available upon request
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Omega Security Solutions, LLC
01.2012 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Springfield College
01.2004 - 01.2017
Security, Transportation & Event Logistics Consultant
Independent Contractor
01.2002 - Current
Lieutenant of Police (Retired)
Charleston Police Department
01.1984 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Limestone College
Associate’s degree - Public Service
Trident Technical College
Master of Education - Social Science
The Citadel