Protecting People: Matthew Doherty on Violence Prevention and Threat Management

In this episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Matthew Doherty, a national expert in violence prevention and threat assessment and management. With a career spanning over three decades, Matt brings a wealth of experience from both the government and private sectors to his role as the Managing Director of the Sikich Workforce Risk Management team.

Here's a snapshot of what we discussed in this enlightening conversation:

• Protecting People: Matt's lifelong focus has been on the protection of others. He shares how this commitment has driven his work in workplace violence prevention, threat assessment and management, and the prevention of extreme acts of targeted violence.

• Building Safe Workplaces: Matt helps organizations develop and expand violence prevention programs, assess and manage violence risks, and empower their workforces to create safe and supportive environments. He emphasizes the profound business benefits that stem from such workplaces.

• Leadership in Violence Prevention: Trust and commitment are the cornerstones of Matthew's career and his leadership style. He understands the immense responsibility that comes with supporting clients in their journey to protect people.

• Training and Advocacy: As a training leader and an active speaker, Matthew has educated thousands of individuals nationwide on workplace violence and how to prevent it. He strongly advocates for the development and specialized training of internal threat management teams.

• A Remarkable Career: Matt's career includes 21 years with the United States Secret Service (USSS), where he held various critical roles, including serving as the U.S. Secret Service Special Agent in Charge of the National Threat Assessment Center.

• Media and Publications: Matt is a recognized expert in the field of workplace violence, insider threats, and assassinations. He has been featured on television news and in prestigious publications, sharing his insights and expertise.

Affiliations:

• ASIS International, Member
• Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, Member
• Society of Human Resource Management, Member
• George Washington University Center for Cyber & Homeland Security, Past Senior Fellow
• U.S. Marshal Service Judicial Security, Executive Advisory Committee
• Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Threat Management Instructor

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Wheeling Jesuit University
• John Hopkins Graduate Courses in Executive Leadership

Awards:

• Global Outstanding Security Professional Award (OSPA) for threat management team training
• Exceptional Service Awards, Treasury and Homeland Security Departments
• U.S. Marshal Service Directors Award for assisting in developing their threat assessment programs
• U.S. Capitol Police Chiefs Award for assisting in developing their threat assessment programs
• Department of Defense’s Counter Intelligence Field Activity Award for developing joint partnership terrorism training with the Secret Service
• DHS Homeland Security Institute Trustee Winner

Join us for an insightful conversation with Matt Doherty as we delve into the world of violence prevention, threat assessment, and the paramount importance of protecting people in our communities and workplaces.