911 Consulting is led by its founder and president, Bo Mitchell.
Bo founded 911 Consulting in February 2001 to serve organizations regarding emergency preparedness, crisis response and business resumption.
Bo's expertise is honed from having served as Police Commissioner of Wilton, Connecticut for 16 years (1984-2001). He is a recognized authority on emergency preparedness and has been featured in The New York Times, The Hartford Courant, The Stamford Advocate, The New Haven Register, Corporate Connecticut Magazine, Homeland Security Report and Occupational Hazards. He has appeared on Connecticut Channel 12 and been heard on KGO San Francisco all news. He has presented to the US Law Enforcement Annual Conference, the Police Commissioners of Connecticut and the Connecticut Safety Society Symposium.
Bo has earned certifications in a broad array of skills with a great depth of training:
* CPP (Certified Protection Professional) is awarded to security professionals by ASIS International (American Society for Industrial Security)
* CHCM (Certified Hazard Control Manager) is awarded by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management to safety professionals qualified in the entire range of hazard control in the workplace.
* CHSP (Certified Healthcare Safety Professional) is awarded by Board of Certified Hazard Control Management to safety professionals qualified in the entire range of healthcare issues including JCHAO, CMS and the DPH.
* CSHM (Certified Safety & Health Manager)
* CFC (Certified Forensic Consultant)
* CHS-V (Certified, Homeland Security-Level 5) is awarded by the American College of Forensic Examiners to those qualified in a broad base of Homeland Security, terrorism and WMD Issues. Level 5 is their highest certification
* CIPS (Certified Infrastructure Protection Specialist) is awarded by the Office of Infrastructure Preparedness to professionals who have been trained in NFPA 1600, NIMS (National Incident Management System), NRP (National Response Plan), ICS (Incident Command System), response to terrorism and emergency management
* CSC (Certified Security Consultant) is awarded by the IAPSC (International Association of Professional Security Consultants) to qualified and experienced security consultants who demonstrate expertise in a broad array of security consulting issues.
* CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is awarded by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to individuals trained to assist local emergency services in disaster response
* TFCT3 (Trained Field Controller, TOPOFF 3) is conducted by DHS (Department of Homeland Security) for its Congressionally-mandated terrorism exercise in April 2005 in Connecticut and New Jersey
* CMC (Certified Management Consultant) is awarded by the Institute of Management Consultants
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from New York University and served in the U.S. Army Reserve for five years.
Bo continues his education by participating in these organizations:
* IAPSC: International Association of Professional Security Consultants
* ASIS: American Society for Industrial Security
* CSS: Connecticut Safety Society
* CEMA: Connecticut Emergency Management Association
* ASSE: American Society of Safety Engineers
* IAEM: International Association of Emergency Managers
* IHMM: Institute of Hazardous Materials Management
* SIA: Security Industry Association
* ACFEI: American College of Forensic Examiners International
* InfraGard Connecticut
* NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
* IFPO: International Foundation of Protection Officers
* IACLEA: International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
* CPCA: Connecticut Police Chiefs Association
* PCAC: Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut
* NYSCOP: New York State Chiefs of Police
* NEACOP: New England Association of Chiefs of Police
* IACP: International Association of Chiefs of Police
* NCA: National Constables Association
