Brian Harrell joins Shooter Detection Systems in Advisory Role

Brian Harrell. Image courtesy of Harrell

Nationally recognized expert Brian Harrell will serve as National Security Expert for Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), a provider of gunshot detection solutions.

In his advisory role, Harrell, a leader in national security, school safety and security, and enterprise security risk management, will help SDS understand the national security implications of gun violence and active shooter threats.

He will also educate the public about solutions like gunshot detection and integrated security technologies and how they are essential to managing critical incidents and mitigating risk.

“As the United States continues to struggle with gun violence, part of the solution must be technology solutions that reduce risk and aid in law enforcement response,” said Harrell. “I’m proud to be part of the team.”

Previously, Harrell was a former Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the former first Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),

He also served at the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), where he was charged with helping protect North America’s electric grid from physical and cyberattacks.

Harrell has also spent time during his career in the US Marine Corps and various private sector agencies to protect the United States from security threats.

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