Gerald Lynn Blake
Charleston,S.C.
Summary
Corporate security and retired law enforcement executive with 30+ years of experience and progressive leadership across sectors in public service, private security, executive protection, and operational risk management. Trusted expert witness with expertise in threat, vulnerability and risk assessments, incident & use of force mitigation, operational planning, and compliance. Proven advisor to private, corporate, legal, and governmental clients. Established reputation 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
02.2012 - 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.
Managing Partner
BCF Associates, LLC
01.2005 - Current
- Deliver Security & Transportation Logistics support for high-profile domestic and international events.
- Coordinate training, route planning, access control, risk mitigation, and on-site operations.
- Support major events including Olympic Games, Super Bowls, NBA All-Star Games, PGA Tour Events, Formula 1, National award shows, Presidential Inaugurations, and Washington Correspondents' Dinners.
- Advise private, corporate and legal clients on high-risk operational security standards and planning.
Adjunct Professor
Springfield College - Charleston Campus
Springfield, Massachusetts
01.2004 - 12.2017
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in criminal justice, conflict resolution, and community development.
- Supervised research and community-based projects.
- Provided academic mentoring - supporting professional and ethical development
Lieutenant of Police (Retired)
Charleston Police Department
Charleston, SC
01.1984 - 02.2012
- Commanded specialized operations units including SWAT, K-9, Narcotics/Vice, Intelligence and criminal Investigations.
- Served as Command Duty Officer, overseeing citywide patrol and critical incidents.
- Liaison with 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 Science - May 2004 - Social Science-Education
The Citadel
Charleston, South CarolinaBachelor of Science - Dec 2002 - Social Work
Limestone College
Gaffney, South CarolinaAssociate Degree - June 1989 - Public Administration
Trident Technical College
Charleston, South CarolinaSkills
- Superior management, organizational, administrative and communication skills
- Extensive background in problem-solving, public relations, decision-making, planning and assessments
- Committed to the core values of professionalism, selflessness, honor, integrity, loyalty, and dedication
Certification
- Complete series of ICS (Incident Command System) module training
- Carver Target analysis & vulnerability/risk assessment training-(Telemus Solutions)
- Advanced Federal Investigative Techniques- (ATF)
- Advanced Senior Leadership Training-(South Australian Police Agency, Adelaide, Australia)
- Basic Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Detection (DEA)
- Drug Interdiction Techniques (Amtrak Police Department)
- Raid Entry Techniques (DEA)
- Marijuana Eradication Techniques (Northeast Alabama Police Academy)
- Basic Narcotic Investigation Levels I & II (SCCJA)
- Narcotics Interdiction Investigations (Charlotte Police Department)
- Hidden Labs/Asset Forfeiture (U.S. Department of Justice)
- Law Enforcement Sniper Operations (U.S. Marine Corps-Camp Lejeune, NC)
- Basic SWAT Training (CPD)
- Under Cover Investigative Techniques-(Federal Law Enforcement Training-Glynco, Ga)
- More comprehensive listing of training/experience can be made available upon request
REFERENCES
- George A. Brisbon, Sr., Captain (Retired) - Charleston Police Department - 843-693-1752.
- J. Stephen Schmutz, Attorney At Law - Schmutz & Schmutz Law Firm - 843-577-5530
- Timothy Crockett, Entrepreneur - T.A.G Enterprises - 312-296-4308
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Omega Security Solutions, LLC
02.2012 - Current
Managing Partner
BCF Associates, LLC
01.2005 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Springfield College - Charleston Campus
01.2004 - 12.2017
Lieutenant of Police (Retired)
Charleston Police Department
01.1984 - 02.2012
Master of Science - May 2004 - Social Science-Education
The Citadel
Bachelor of Science - Dec 2002 - Social Work
Limestone College
Associate Degree - June 1989 - Public Administration
Trident Technical College