Gregory C. Speed

Experienced law enforcement commander, senior level supervisor, organizational director, and manager of agency-wide programs with 28 years of proven leadership at the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Successfully led and managed a division overseeing 750 sworn and civilian employees. Expertise in risk management, training, crisis management, strategic planning, operational efficiency, human relations, internal affairs, investigations, negotiations, and criminal law. Strong track record of building relationships and collaborating with government agencies and the corporate sector. Solutions-oriented leader trusted and loyal, committed to upholding integrity throughout all endeavors.

• Special Event Security Management, Crowd Control, and Consulting
• MPCTC Certified Firearms Instructor
• MPCTC Certified Trainer
• FBI Certified Hostage/Crisis Negotiator
• Personal Protection agent for VIP clients
• Maryland Special Olympics Volunteer
• Toys for Tots Coordinator Volunteer
• Youth Lacrosse Coach Volunteer

• Managed and directed all agency training in compliance with local and state regulations.
• Govern operations for the Internal Affairs, Inspections, Accreditation, and Executive Protection Units.
• Commander of the Crisis and Hostage Negotiation Team; leader of 30 team members.
• Highly skilled in crisis management, risk mitigation, incident command, risk assessment, and security event management.
• Proficient in operations management, administration, human relations, diversity, and policy development.
• Plan, direct and engage in complex and high-risk tactical operations and covert investigations.
• Four Years as Certified School Resource Officer for high school of 1200 students, 100 staff.
• Excellent interpersonal communications with staff members, command staff, and government officials.
• Knowledge and application of automatic security control systems including access control points, camera monitoring systems, integration, and data system operations.
• Certified Background investigator with 8 years of experience for police applicants.
• Impeccable customer service to the community, command staff, government officials and colleagues.
• Consult with businesses, schools, commercial property managers, and event organizers about active shooter threat training, threat assessments, crime prevention strategies, and emergency response plans.
• Provide confidential consultation and personnel accountability to the Chief of Police, command staff, Office of the County Executive, Office of Law, Office of Personnel, and the Office of the State's Attorney.