FORMER NYPD DETECTIVE
 INTELLIGENCE & COUNTERTERRORISM
 AUTHOR • SPEAKER • LEADERSHIP EXPERT
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As Featured in the National Media, Sal Lifrieri shares the same real-world experience in his book.

LEADING THROUGH CHAOS
  • Real-world crisis decision making framework
  • Lessons from NYPD and intelligence operations
  • Built for leaders operating under pressure

A powerful blend of memoir, humor, and practical leadership strategies shaped by decades of crisis leadership and real-world experience. Leading Through Chaos explores the leadership blind spots, decision-making patterns, and public-facing pressures that can either accelerate executive credibility or expose leaders to heightened scrutiny from both stakeholders and the teams they lead. Learn more →


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Praise for Leading Through Chaos

“In thirty years recruiting leaders across industries and reading countless leadership books, I’ve rarely encountered a perspective as distinctive as Lifrieri’s. His ability to blend intelligence with emotional awareness allowed him to navigate the chaotic, high-stakes world of law enforcement with rare effectiveness. Readers will find his insights both compelling and genuinely unique.”

—Jeff Wierichs, Senior Partner, Global Executive Search, Korn Ferry International

“This book was a phenomenal blend of career anecdotes and leadership lessons. I couldn’t put it down and some of the career stories described left the most impactful impressions of leadership success and failures. This was a fun read, but also left lasting impressions of how to lead in any professional or personal capacity. Anyone from a high school student to a CEO of a Fortune 500 company could read this and be entertained and inspired.”

– Verified Amazon Review

ABOUT SAL LIFRIERI
Mr. Lifrieri is currently the President of Protective Countermeasures Inc., a security firm located in New Rochelle New York specializing in threat mitigation, investigation and training. 

He is often sourced by both the local and national news media for commentary on security and terrorism related stories; is a published author and frequent lecturer. 

Mr. Lifrieri is also the past President of the Empire Chapter of IALEIA, the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts. IALEIA is the largest professional organization in the world representing law enforcement analysts. 


MR. LIFRIERI'S ASSIGMENTS AS THE DIRECTOR OF SECURITY AND INTELLEGENCE OPERATIONS INCLUDED:

  • Crisis and Contingency Planning for the city and some of its larger corporate residents;
  • Risk Assessment and Crisis/Consequence Planning for the city's key buildings and critical infrastructure;
  • Coordination of Intelligence and Anti-terrorism Operations with city, state, federal and international agencies/countries;
  • Security Design and build out of New York City's Emergency Operations Center.
Prior Assignments held by Mr. Sal Lifrieri



New York City's Municipal Security Section.
As a member of New York City's prestigious Municipal Security Section he headed the Protective Operations Unit, responsible for threat assessments and investigations, technical countermeasures and major site advance planning for various elected NYC officials.
Russian Organized Crime Project.
While assigned to the New York Police Department's Intelligence Division, he was specially assigned to create the Department's Russian Organized Crime Project which conducted major case investigations at both the local and Federal level.
Service as a Member of the NYPD.
Over the 20 years of service, he has received numerous decorations and awards including the prestigious rank of "Detective First Grade." Most notably, and his proudest achievement, was being selected as a member of the elite Hostage Negotiations Team, where he was certified not only as a negotiator, but as a emergency psychological technician for the department.
Positions as an Instructor on Security Related Subjects


A Lecturer for the United States Department of Defense.
"Marshall Center for International Security Studies," located in Garmisch, Germany on Crisis and Consequence Management.
A Certified Technical Assistance Provider for the United States Department of Justice.
Specializing in Threat and Vulnerability Assessments for State and Local jurisdictions.
A Lecturer at Fordham University.
White Plains, NY, instructor on Stalking, cyber bullying and social networking dangers.
A Lecturer at Iona College.
New Rochelle, NY, guest instructor for two courses; "Terrorism & Executive Protection" and "Terrorism & Crisis Management."
MEDIA

Sal Lifrieri is a frequent media commentator on leadership, security, and emerging threats. View recent appearances and contact Sal for interviews and expert commentary.






KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Talks can be from 60 minutes to a full day, depending on the topic. Many topics can be linked to a "table top" exercise or to "round table" facilitated discussions, excellent for “C” level executives.

To book a lecture or discuss a consultation call 914-576-8706 or email.
Topics Include

  • Leading Through Chaos: Decision-Making and Leadership in Crisis
  • The STOP Technique: A Framework for Staying Effective Under Pressure
  • Counterterrorism Strategies and Risk Mitigation
  • Threat Assessment and Workplace Violence Prevention
  • Hostile Surveillance Detection and Counter Surveillance Operations
  • De-Escalation Techniques for High-Stakes Environments
  • Defending Against Social Engineering
  • Dangers of Social Networking and Digital Exposure
  • A Woman's Guide to Avoiding Stalking and Con Men
  • Travel Safely for Executives
  • Developing an Effective Executive Protection Team
  • Suspicious Package Identification
  • The Layman's Guide to Intelligence Assessment
  • Cybersecurity in the Context of Physical Security
  • Site Assessments and Security Surveys to Protect Your Facilities

Executive Level Workshops

  • Leading Through Chaos: Crisis Leadership for the C-Suite
  • Crisis Planning and Intelligence Operations
  • The Crisis Management Planning Process
  • Crisis Management Versus Consequence
  • Identifying and Planning for the Modern-Day Terrorist
  • Threat Assessment and Workplace Violence Prevention for Corporate Teams
  • Executive Protection and Personal Security for High-Net-Worth Individuals
  • Cyber-Physical Security Integration for Organizations

CONTACT
with mr. Sal Lifrieri
e-mail:
slifrieri@sallifrieri.com


call:
914-576-8706