​​PRESIDENT

KEVIN L. BROWN is the President of Protector Security Services and Investigations Group LLC.  He joined the Pennsylvania State Police in 1988 and possesses more than 25 years of progressive experience in the law enforcement field.  He served as a supervisor in the rank of Corporal for 15 years with the Pennsylvania State Police and 10 years as a Trooper. His responsibilities included: supporting patrol operations, supervisory and administrative duties, supervising personnel at major incidents, enforcing criminal and traffic laws and assisting other law enforcement agencies.  He also attended executive protection training hosted by the Pennsylvania State Police, Executive Services Section in 2000 where he received his Dignitary Protection Certification.  This training was used for advance planning for arrival of dignitaries and VIP, assistance in the protection of several US Presidents, (NGA) National Governors Association Meeting and the G20 Summit that was held in Pittsburgh.  He retired in 2012 and was honorably discharged from the Pennsylvania State Police after 25 years of faithful service. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

 

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Jeffrey J. Brautigam is the Vice President of Operations of Protector Security Services and Investigations Group LLC.  He joined the Pennsylvania State Police in 1997 and possesses more than 25 years of police and investigative experience in the law enforcement field.  Prior to joining the Pennsylvania State Police, he was in the United States Army from 1985 to 1991 in the capacity of a Military Policeman and Criminal Investigator.  He has been involved in numerous complex investigations ranging from homicides, narcotics, thefts, burglaries, frauds and computer investigations while assigned as a Criminal Investigator within the Bureau of Criminal Investigations with the Pennsylvania State Police.  Jeff has also worked in joint task forces with the Department of Homeland Security and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in Pittsburgh.  He has earned numerous certifications dealing with investigations and dignitary protection.  Jeff retired from the service of the Pennsylvania State Police in 2014 receiving an Honorable Discharge for his unwavering and dedicated service.

 

THE GROUP

Today’s demanding security environment requires providers to be knowledgeable in all aspects of security and investigations. This is why Protector Security Services and Investigations Group LLC only hires active or prior law enforcement officers and personnel with military experience.  Every officer has police and security experience and is required to pass a background check, including a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check, Act 34. Most of our security officers are prior state police troopers with more than 25 years of experience. All security officers are required to possess Pennsylvania LWTA Act 235 Certification to carry weapons in Pennsylvania. Additionally, our security officers possess specialized training in the areas of dignitary protection, surveillance, criminal investigation techniques and tactical incidents to effectively accomplish the specific needs of our clients.