BG Peterson, National Security Advisor, HQ USNDC

BG Peterson, National Security Advisor, HQ USNDC

Drew is a retired Federal Agent having served with the Department of the Army, Provost Marshals Office and retired from the United States Federal Protective Service (FPS).  During his tenure he served as a Security Specialist, Criminal Investigator and FPS District Director (acting), whose area of responsibility covered four Great Lake states, Indiana – Illinois – Minnesota – Wisconsin.

Peterson was responsible for the security, counterterrorism and law enforcement staff of major government Federal buildings and installations to include the second largest building next to the Pentagon, the Army’s Finance and Accounting Center, along with Federal Buildings, U. S. Courthouses and other public buildings.

He is a government certified Security Specialist in Countering Terrorism who has experience in conducting security surveys, risk analysis, crime prevention assessments, counterterrorism strategies, workplace violence, emergency planning, executive protection and security training as an instructor.  He held a secret security clearance.

Peterson has conducted risk analysis and counterterrorism for the Office of the Vice President of the United States, Senators, Congressman, federal judges and other high-level government officials.  He was instrumental in recommending to Washington additional security measures at federal facilities following the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building.

Drew was a member of the Federal Court Security Committee where he worked with U. S. Attorneys,
U. S. Marshals and Federal Judges to insure a safe and protective courthouse atmosphere.  His recommended plans and security countermeasures of higher levels of security were implemented.

As a Criminal Investigator, Peterson has experience in investigating felonies and misdemeanors, surveillance, evidence collection, interviewing, testifying and courtroom procedure.

Peterson is currently a Brigadier General, National Security Advisor, with the USNDC.  Peterson enlisted in the U.S. Army straight out of high school in 1967 and volunteered to serve two tours of duty in Vietnam with the Army 25th Inf. Div. at Cu Chi.  In addition to his division security duties, he served as Agent Cashier for the Division Finance Colonel and traveled throughout RVN as paymaster paying division troops at different locations.  He also transported millions of dollars worth of Military Pay Scripts to the main Finance Office in Saigon for exchange and was involved in the countering of illegal currency transactions which were often tied to black market commodity sales.

He is a former commissioned officer with the Indiana Guard Reserve (State Defense Force), in the Army Intelligence branch.  Drew provided training to guard members, including general officer ranks, in Army Physical Security and Counterterrorism.  Peterson is a Senior Member of the Civil Air Patrol, Indiana Wing. Prior to civilian Federal government service, he was a member of the Michigan State Police and is a former Deputy Sheriff. 

Mr. Peterson is also a retired licensed security consultant and private investigator who offered services to law firms and businesses.  He is an expert offering security advice/witness advice in security issues for both plaintiff and defense to determine duty of care and foreseeability in cases of security litigation.  Peterson was an adjunct faculty member with an Indiana University teaching criminal justice and law courses.

EDUCATION/TRAINING
Master of Arts degree in Executive Development for Public Svc. – Ball State University (Indiana)
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice/Sociology – University of the State of New York (New York)
Associates of Arts degree in Pre-Law – Ferris State University (Michigan)
Certified Homeland Security-Am. College Forensic Exam.
National Crime Prevention Institute-University of Louisville
U.S. Government Security and Counterterrorism Schools
Army Military Police School
Army Finance School
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Training Center
Michigan State Police Training Schools
Michigan Police Training Academy
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Drew R. Peterson, Security Consulting & PI  (Retired)
USNDFSC-Army Service Branch
Adjunct CJ Faculty professor, Oakland City University
United States Federal Protective Service (Retired)
Military Department of Indiana, IGR
U.S. Department of Defense DA, Provost Marshals Office
Michigan State Police
Michigan Sheriff Department(s)
U.S. Army – Vietnam, Army 25th Inf. Div., Cu Chi

PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS HELD
Brigadier General – United States National Defense Corps
Senior Member – Civil Air Patrol, Indiana Wing
Security Consultant and Licensed Private Investigator
Brigadier General – USNDFSC-Army Service Branch
Colonel – United States Volunteers
Lt. Colonel – American Volunteer Reserve
Adjunct college faculty member of Criminal Justice
District Director  U.S. Federal Protective Service
Federal Law Enforcement (certified) Security Specialist &
Criminal Investigator
Captain, 1st LT. & 2nd LT. – Indiana Guard Reserve, Military Dept. of Indiana
Physical Security Inspector – Army Provost Marshals Office
Michigan State Police
Michigan Deputy Sheriff

MILITARY AWARDS
Bronze Star
Army Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal w/3 stars
Vietnam Service Medal
National Defense Service Ribbon
(State Awards)
Indiana Guard Service Ribbon
US. State Defense Force Assoc. (Life Member) Service Ribbon
Order of the Silver Rose

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A member of the contingent team for the Presidential ordered nationwide review of the security at major federal facilities following the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal Building.
Was recommended by members of Congress, U.S. Senator, assisted by the Vice President of the United States and was a finalist for a Presidential appointment to United States Marshal.
Conducted security surveys for office of the Vice President of the United States.  Security and Loss Prevention Consultant to federal agencies.  Instructor in Physical Security, Counterterrorism, Personal Security and Executive Protection.
Member of the Law Enforcement Committee on Crime Prevention and Security for the 1987 Pan American Games held in Indianapolis.

LIFE MEMBERSHIPS
State Defense Force of the United States
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
25th Inf. Div. Association
Vietnam Veterans of America
7th U.S. Cav. Association

MEMBERSHIPS
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
Fraternal Order of Police
InfraGard