Tom Bland
Retired FBI Telecommunications Manager
CEO, Derosa Security LLC
31-year career as an FBI Electronic Security and Communications Manager/Engineer
Licensed Georgia Low Voltage Contractor for 31 years
Designed, managed, and implemented the 10-million-dollar electronic security layers and associated enclaves for the new FBI-Atlanta Field Office in 2017
Designed, managed, and implemented FBI electronic security enclaves for 23 FBI Field Offices and Resident Agencies throughout the USA
Managed, maintained, and installed FBI Electronic Systems throughout the State of Georgia:
Alarm Intrusion Detection Systems
Electronic Access Personnel Control Systems
Video Security and Surveillance Systems
Video Aircraft Downlink Systems
Electronic Threat Assessment Systems
Land, Mobile Radio Communication Systems
Electronic Tactical Response Systems
Mobile Command Post Deployment
Inter-Agency Communication Platforms
As a private consultant with Gold Shield 1811:
Wrote the system requirements and facilitated the selection of the best vendor for the installation of a $650,000 security camera and access control system at one of Georgia’s largest movie studios.
Wrote the system requirements and facilitated the selection of the best vendor for the installation of a $1.5 million security camera, access control, and intrusion detection system at the South Carolina family compound of a high-net-worth individual. In addition, on the South Carolina project, worked with the selected technology installer to ensure design adherence and quality control in the best interests of the client.
Participated in the physical security assessment conducted at the remediation site of an environmental disaster in North Carolina. Was tasked with providing recommendations regarding the deployment of security technology.
Participated in a physical security assessment of the offices of a large Atlanta law firm located in a multi-tenant high-rise building. Recommended security technology upgrades.
Wrote and implemented the security technology design for a business office in Greenville, SC
Assessed the physical security of the multi-million-dollar residence of a movie studio executive, located in the Buckhead community in Atlanta, GA. Recommended security technology upgrades.
Served on the Georgia Governor’s Area 7 All Hazards Emergency Communications Committee
Served on the Atlanta Federal Electronic Interoperability Committee
Federal Chairman for the Atlanta Urban Area Electronic Security Initiative (UASI)
Served on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Southeast Region Communications Advisory Committee
Served on the Kings Bay Nuclear Submarine Base Interagency Communications Committee
Participated in the implementation of electronic security enclaves supporting National Special Events including: 2 US Olympics, 8 NFL Super Bowls, 1 International Economic Summit, 2 NCAA Final Fours, and multiple Republican/Democrat National Conventions
Prior to joining the FBI, proudly served in the United States Coast Guard for 5 years as an Electronics Engineer