LAW ENFORCEMENT
New York City Police Department
Twenty-one years of service, including assignments as a decorated detective. A foundation in investigative work, public safety, and operational judgment.
GUARDIANINTEGRATED SECURITY & INTELLIGENCETHE LEADERSHIP BEHIND GUARDIAN
FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Experienced judgment.
Disciplined investigation.
A personal commitment to protection.
More than 40 years across law enforcement, the U.S. Intelligence Community, and the private sector.
Meet Tom
Years of experience
Public service & private sector
Years with the NYPD
Decorated detective
Years supporting the USIC
Intelligence-community contractor
MEET THE FOUNDER
Law enforcement. Intelligence. Private-sector leadership.
Tom Fitzgerald brings an investigator’s discipline and an intelligence professional’s perspective to the protection of people, assets, and reputations.
As Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Consulting LLC, Tom leads a New York–based security and investigations firm serving corporations, financial institutions, and private clients. His experience spans more than four decades across law enforcement, national intelligence, and the private sector.
Tom served 21 years with the New York City Police Department. A decorated detective, he earned multiple commendations for bravery, investigative excellence, and dedication to public safety.
Following his NYPD career, Tom spent 14 years as a contractor to the United States Intelligence Community. His work included leading counterterrorism and counterintelligence operations and advising on intelligence analysis, threat mitigation, and security strategy for national and international initiatives.
At Guardian, he brings that experience to corporate intelligence, complex investigations, and tailored security programs. His leadership is grounded in integrity, operational expertise, and a commitment to protecting the interests entrusted to the firm.
EXPERIENCE THAT INFORMS THE WORK
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Twenty-one years of service, including assignments as a decorated detective. A foundation in investigative work, public safety, and operational judgment.
INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
Fourteen years as a U.S. Intelligence Community contractor, supporting operations, intelligence analysis, threat mitigation, and security strategy.
PRIVATE-SECTOR LEADERSHIP
Founder and CEO, connecting investigative experience with corporate intelligence, complex investigations, and security programs tailored to each client.
TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Tom has completed advanced training with the NYPD, FBI, U.S. Intelligence Community, and U.S. Secret Service.
He has also provided specialized tradecraft and field operations training to the U.S. Intelligence Community and U.S. Special Operations Command.
THE PRINCIPLES BEHIND THE PRACTICE
Sensitive matters deserve careful judgment and clear communication.
Guardian’s investigative practice is built around understanding the question, establishing the facts, and delivering findings that help clients determine their next steps.
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