Kevin M. Smith

Senior law enforcement and military security professional with 30+ years of experience in force protection, antiterrorism operations, criminal investigations, emergency response, and organizational leadership. Extensive experience coordinating multi-agency security operations, protecting critical infrastructure, and supporting homeland security missions.

Intelligence and Law Enforcement Support Specialist - Middle Atlantic Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network (MAGLOCLEN)

(2020-06 - 2023-04)

• Supported multi-jurisdictional law enforcement and homeland security operations involving organized crime, narcotics investigations, and intelligence coordination.
• Gathered, analyzed, and disseminated intelligence information to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Coordinated with partner agencies to support regional security initiatives and information sharing.
• Prepared intelligence summaries and operational briefings for law enforcement leadership.

Investigator / Patrol Sergeant / Jail Administrator / Chief / Academy Co-Director - Niagara County Sheriff's Office

(1998-01 - 2020-01)

• Served in progressive leadership roles involving criminal investigations, patrol supervision, corrections management, and academy leadership.
• Conducted narcotics and criminal investigations involving intelligence gathering, surveillance, interviews, and interagency coordination.
• Directed jail operations, ensuring compliance with security procedures, emergency protocols, inmate accountability, and staff safety requirements.
• Managed crisis response operations and emergency preparedness activities involving law enforcement and public safety personnel.
• Co-directed a regional law enforcement academy overseeing curriculum development and officer training.

Squadron Commander / Security Forces Officer - Air National Guard

(1992-03 - 2017-04)

• Directed force protection, antiterrorism, and security operations supporting military installations and personnel.
• Supervised personnel responsible for installation security, access control, emergency response, and resource protection.
• Deployed as an Anti-Terrorism Officer to Baghdad, Iraq and Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, coordinating force protection measures and installation security operations in high-threat environments.
• Evaluated security vulnerabilities and developed mitigation strategies protecting personnel, facilities, and operational resources.

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice - SUNY Empire State College (2008)

Law Enforcement Leadership Program - FBI National Academy (2011)