Brian Cahill

Licensed New Jersey Private Detective | Security & Risk Executive | Former Deputy Chief of Police | Investigations • Threat Management • Crisis Leadership | Founder, Praetorian Risk Management Solutions LLC

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

I am a security and risk management executive with over three decades of leadership experience in high-risk, high-visibility environments. I served as Deputy Chief of Police in Jersey City, where I led large-scale security operations, managed complex incidents, and coordinated extensively with federal partners including the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. My work required disciplined decision-making, operational leadership, and the ability to manage risk in dynamic environments. I am the Founder of Praetorian Risk Management Solutions (PRMS), where I advise corporate, municipal, and institutional clients on security strategy, vulnerability mitigation, and crisis preparedness. My focus is on aligning protective measures with business objectives while ensuring operational continuity. I bring an intelligence-driven, executive-level approach to security operations, with a focus on protecting people, infrastructure, and organizational reputation.

Experience

  • Founder & Principal at Praetorian Risk Management Solutions
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    - Provide executive-level security and risk advisory services to corporate, municipal, and institutional clients. - Conduct enterprise-level threat and vulnerability assessments across facilities, operations, and high-visibility environments. - Develop security frameworks, policies, and incident response protocols aligned with organizational objectives. - Advise senior leadership on risk mitigation, crisis preparedness, and business continuity. - Design and lead executive tabletop exercises (TTX) to strengthen incident response and decision-making.

  • City of Jersey City (Full-time · 35 yrs 5 mos)
    • Deputy Chief
      Aug 2021 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

      - Directed large-scale security and public safety operations across a major urban jurisdiction Led interagency coordination with federal and state partners including FBI, DEA, ATF, and regional intelligence centers - Served as principal liaison to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, overseeing intelligence-led operations and threat response - Managed high-risk incidents and major public events requiring coordinated crisis response and operational control - Provided executive-level briefings and strategic guidance to senior municipal leadership

    • Task Force Officer; FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force
      Mar 2012 - Mar 2023 · 11 yrs 1 mo

      As a Task Force Officer with the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, I played a crucial role in supporting terrorism investigations and threat mitigation. My responsibilities included facilitating intelligence sharing and collaborating with various agencies to address both domestic and international threats effectively. This position allowed me to develop strong interagency relationships and enhance my investigative skills.

    • Detective; Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit
      Mar 2007 - Mar 2012 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      As a detective in the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit, I was dedicated to investigating suspicious deaths and homicides. My role involved collaborating with various law enforcement agencies to maintain investigative integrity and develop effective case strategies. This experience honed my skills in complex investigations and strengthened my ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

  • Military Police (MP) at United States Department of the Army
    Jun 1984 - Jun 1987 · 3 yrs 1 mo

    In my role as a Military Police soldier with the United States Army, I developed essential skills in law enforcement operations and physical security. My responsibilities included force protection in diverse environments, which laid the groundwork for my future in civilian law enforcement. This experience instilled a strong sense of discipline and operational readiness that has been invaluable throughout my career.