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Christopher S. Flaherty

Hull

Summary

Proven law enforcement and security professional with over 10 + years of experience in federal, state, and municipal policing, military leadership, and private-sector security consulting. Recognized for expertise in counterterrorism, gang investigations, crisis response, and organizational leadership. Skilled at building partnerships across federal and state agencies, mentoring teams, and ensuring public safety in high-pressure environments.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Employed

Independent Security & Consulting
Scituate, MA
01.2017 - Current
  • Provide security consulting and protective services to private sector clients, including McGrath Industries (Scituate, MA) and Ryan Construction (Boston, MA)
  • Advise on risk mitigation, threat assessment, and site security for high-value projects

Trooper

Massachusetts State Police
01.1999 - 01.2015
  • Assigned to the FBI Gang Task Force, conducting joint federal investigations into organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and violent gangs
  • Served in Field Services & Patrol Division, performing highway and community policing, emergency response, and crisis management
  • Recognized for professionalism, interagency collaboration, and leadership under high-stakes conditions

Sergeant

Sturbridge Police Department
01.1993 - 01.1999
  • Promoted to Detective Sergeant, leading investigations into major crimes including narcotics, theft, and violent offenses
  • Supervised patrol officers, managed scheduling, and oversaw daily field operations
  • Developed training programs to enhance officer readiness and community engagement

Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
01.1988 - 01.1992
  • Led a combat squad during Operations Desert Storm/Desert Shield
  • Selected for the White House Evacuation Program, providing security and contingency planning for national-level emergencies
  • Honored for leadership, discipline, and mission readiness
  • Honor Graduate

Education

Master of Arts - Strategic Studies

Norwich University
Northfield, VT
01-2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Counterterrorism, Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
01-2022

Command Leadership School

Babson College
Wellesley, MA
01-1997

Skills

  • Risk assessment expertise
  • Federal & State Law Enforcement
  • Counterterrorism and gang prevention tactics
  • Intelligence analysis
  • Crisis management
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-agency collaboration
  • Strategic development

Timeline

Self-Employed

Independent Security & Consulting
01.2017 - Current

Trooper

Massachusetts State Police
01.1999 - 01.2015

Sergeant

Sturbridge Police Department
01.1993 - 01.1999

Squad Leader

United States Marine Corps
01.1988 - 01.1992

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Counterterrorism, Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Command Leadership School

Babson College

Master of Arts - Strategic Studies

Norwich University
Christopher S. Flaherty