Rodney K. Harrison, Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner and NYPD Chief of the Department, Joins Petrone Risk LLC as Senior Managing Director, Chief Strategy Officer

Uniondale, NY – Petrone Risk LLC, a leading global consulting firm specializing in emergency preparedness, security programming, SAFETY Act, and legal risk management is proud to announce the appointment of Rodney K. Harrison as Senior Managing Director, Chief Strategy Officer. 

With an exceptional career spanning over 32 years in law enforcement and strategic leadership, Rodney K. Harrison brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to Petrone Risk. As the former Suffolk County Police Commissioner and NYPD Chief of the Department, Harrison has demonstrated remarkable dedication to public safety and effective crisis management. As NYPD Chief of Patrol, Harrison managed operations and policies for high-profile events such as the New Year’s Eve celebrations in Times Square, NYC Marathon, and Thanksgiving Day Parade demonstrating his capacity to handle large-scale public safety logistics. Most recently, he served as the Police Commissioner for the Suffolk County Police Department, where his leadership was pivotal in implementing innovative policing strategies and reviving the investigation of the Gilgo Beach serial killer case. This renewed effort under his guidance ultimately led to the arrest of a suspect, resolving one of the most infamous unsolved cases. 

In his new role, Harrison will be responsible for furthering strategic initiatives, driving growth, and enhancing Petrone Risk’s service offerings. His unparalleled experience in law enforcement and emergency preparedness will significantly contribute to the firm’s mission of providing comprehensive solutions to clients facing complex security challenges. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Rodney K. Harrison to the Petrone Risk team,” said John Petrone, Senior Managing Director, Chief Revenue Officer of Petrone Risk LLC. “His distinguished career and strategic acumen will be invaluable as we continue to expand our global reach and enhance our clients’ security and risk management capabilities.” 

Harrison’s appointment further solidifies Petrone Risk’s commitment to delivering world-class expertise and innovative solutions in emergency preparedness, security programming, SAFETY Act compliance, and legal risk management. 

About Petrone Risk: 

Petrone Risk LLC is a renowned global consulting firm specializing in emergency preparedness, security programming, SAFETY Act compliance, and legal risk management. With a team of seasoned professionals and a vast network of industry partners, Petrone Risk provides comprehensive solutions to organizations seeking to mitigate security risks and enhance their resilience in an ever-evolving threat landscape. Petrone Risk has been acknowledged as the premier SAFETY Act authority. Clients include major professional sports leagues and teams, a variety of mass gathering venues, all levels of the education sector as well as a diverse range of cutting edge technologies. 

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