Patrick O’Toole

Bio

Patrick O’Toole (M.A., George Washington University; M.P.M.; Georgetown University) has over 30 years-experience in Security and Law Enforcement. As a retired supervisory Federal agent and retired military veteran he has had significant roles in designated special security events worldwide. Among those, he was a first responder at The Pentagon on 9/11 and later served as a member of the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Education

BS in Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland; Masters in Policy Management from Georgetown University; MA in Criminal Justice from The George Washington University

Professional Background

Patrick’s expertise lies in the areas of investigations, security policy, physical security, critical incident, emergency planning, security systems and risk management. His areas of interest and research include threat assessment, vulnerability assessments, crisis management and training.

He is a Distinguished Lifetime Member of the National Technical Investigators’ Association and Certified Technical Investigator. In his previous roles, he has worked with leading security firms providing security and risk management consulting services to government agencies and private companies.

Motivation for Teaching

Patrick’s teaching style is interactive, using case studies and real-world scenarios to provide students with experience in security management. He also emphasizes the importance of ethical decision-making in security management, reinforcing the need to balance the rights of individuals with the need to protect organizations.

Outside of the classroom, he is an active member of the security community, presenting at events and workshops. He is also a mentor to students, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their academic and professional careers

Helping Students Be Successful

He is passionate about security management and is committed to helping his students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the field.