Presenter

Michael Heard

Managing Director, Risk Control Strategies, Inc.

Michael joined Risk Control Strategies as the Managing Director of RCS’s location in the Jacksonville, Florida area after a 28-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While in the FBI he served in six FBI field divisions and twice at FBI Headquarters in the Violent Crime and Counterterrorism Divisions. He also served two tours of duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Michael possesses demonstrated leadership expertise in violent crime, counterterrorism, strategic planning, crisis resolution, and risk management, to include vulnerability assessments, executive protection and workplace violence. Michael served as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI office in Sacramento, California where he was responsible for the daily management of investigative and administrative operations of over 160 agent and support personnel and an area encompassing the Central Valley of California. He provided on scene supervision of several high profile investigations including providing leadership and direction of a multi agency task force that resulted in the prevention of a major terrorist incident in connection with the Y2K celebrations in the United States. Other major accomplishments in Michael’s career include the thwarting of a planned Domestic Terrorist attack at the United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas to affect the escape of incarcerated terrorists and the resolution of the largest armored car heist in U.S. history in which resulted in recovery of $18.7 million of the $18.8 million taken. In addition, Michael’s investigative and managerial experience resulted in the successful resolution of several other significant cases to include kidnappings, extortions, terrorist incidents, and complex undercover investigations. His efforts in overcoming statutory restrictions in one major investigation resulted in the United States Congress citing the case as an example for the need of “roving wiretap legislation” which was subsequently passed. In addition to Michael’s law enforcement career, he possesses experience in the field of electronic security and intrusion detection systems. Michael attended Clemson University where he received his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Administrative Management.

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