Brian Harpole served as a police officer in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex for fourteen years. During his law enforcement career Brian was assigned to work in many different areas including; patrol, traffic enforcement, tactical unit, criminal/narcotic interdiction, bicycle unit, communications and administration. While assigned to those duties Brian received over 25 commendations for exemplary service. These commendations include, Meritorious Service, Meritorious Conduct, Lifesaving and Officer of the Year.

In 2008 Brian went to work as the Operations Director for an elite private security company based out of Texas. Brian’s experience is in the area of providing personal and executive protection for dignitaries, their families, and assets. Brian currently works as a Managing Partner for Shaffer Security Group (SSG) as a security contractor/consultant and trainer for government and non-governmental organizations. SSG’s area of operations is in the United States, South America, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Brian also owns and operates Consolidated Training Group (CTG). CTG is a 180-acre training facility specializing in the training of law enforcement, governmental entities, private security and responsibly armed civilians.

Brian holds licenses from the Texas Private Security Bureau as Personal Protection Officer/Instructor, Private Investigator and Security Consultant. Brian is an instructor in defensive tactics, O.C. spray, ASP baton and firearms. Brian competed in the Police Olympics winning over twenty medals, and has successfully completed over 340 endurance events nationally.