About Us

Earnest Welch is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in law enforcement, security management, and military service. He currently serves as a Captain in a New Jersey Sheriff's Office - Corrections Division. A combat veteran and Infantry leader, Earnest brings over 18 years of law enforcement experience, including expertise in use of force analysis, intelligence, investigations, emergency tactics, crisis management, and policy development. In addition to conducting numerous security assessments for his agency, he routinely assists partnering agencies with similar assessments, policy development, and security upgrades. He is also a State Certified Law Enforcement Instructor, specializing in use of force, de-escalation, defensive tactics, and physical fitness. Additionally, Earnest is a Law Enforcement Active Shooter Emergency Response (LASER) Instructor, further solidifying his expertise in crisis response and safety protocols. Earnest also serves as the 2nd Vice Chairman of the County Training Advisory Council (CTAC). 

Earnest is a Board-Certified Security Manager, having earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) accreditation from ASIS International, and he currently serves as the Vice Chairman of ASIS Chapter 170. Additionally, he is member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IASPC). He holds a Master's degree in Administrative Science and a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration both from Fairleigh Dickinson University, which complement his practical knowledge with strong academic credentials.

With his extensive expertise and leadership in security management, military operations, and law enforcement; Earnest provides tailored consulting services that enhance organizational safety, operational readiness, and crisis response capabilities. His diverse background enables him to offer strategic consulting services tailored to organizations seeking to improve security, operational readiness, and crisis management capabilities.