PSC - PUBLIC SAFETY CONSULTING
Strategic Public Safety Solutions for Complex Organizations
Expert consulting for higher education, municipal, multi- jurisdictional public safety agencies, and expert witness use of force and negligent hiring case review and testimony for legal professionals. Led by nationally recognized executives with 20+ years of experience.
FBI NATIONAL ACADEMY GRADUATE
20+ YEARS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
MULTI STATE NATIONAL PRACTICE
HIGHER ED PUBLIC SAFETY EXPERT
LEGAL EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
“Our mission is to empower public safety agencies and legal professionals through strategic leadership, expert guidance, and data-driven solutions that strengthen organizations and enhance community safety.”
WHAT WE OFFER
EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES
PSC has helped legal professionals with expert analysis and testimony, and public safety agencies reduce public risk and liability, and build nationally recognized policing programs. Every engagement is tailored to your organizations unique needs.
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HIGHER EDUCATION PUBLIC SAFETY
Clery compliance, campus policing, risk reduction.
Specialized consulting for universities and colleges — from policy development to community engagement and regulatory compliance.
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COMMAND STAFF TRAINING
Unified leadership that drives organizational excellence.
Executive coaching, leadership alignment, and strategic planning for high-performing public safety command teams, and intentional succession planning.
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POLICY & PROCEDURE
Nationally defensible policies that protect your agency.
We build clear, auditable policies aligned with national best practices that promote accountability and reduce litigation risk.
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LEADERSHIP & PUBLIC SPEAKING
Scenario-based leadership training that sticks.
Dynamic 4- and 8-hour programs for conferences, command staff, and emerging leaders — grounded in real-world executive experience.
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DATA DRIVEN RESULTS
Turn your data into decisions that improve safety.
CAD/RMS analysis, crime trend reporting, and performance metrics that move your agency from data collection to actionable strategy.
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EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES
Clear, credible testimony grounded in national standards.
Experience-driven analysis in use of force, policy and procedure, and negligent hiring — supporting courts, attorneys, and agencies.
Why PSC ?
TRUSTED BY PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERS
Our consultants bring decades of real-world command experience from federal, state, municipal, and higher education agencies — not theory, but proven practice.
I have worked with Chief Barfuss for over 20 years. He is a remarkable leader and a true professional. He is thoughtful and does the important ground work necessary to produce excellent results. He not only knows the law but what makes practical sense, and he is able to merge the two in a compelling way.
Top 50 Civil Rights Attorney - Partner/Government Law Practice Group
Chief Barfuss has the unique and much sought after ability to balance the needs of the department with the needs and development of his employees, and does so in a masterful way. His ability to identify problems before they become a major issue is critical in the high-risk environment of public safety.
Director of Public Safety - PAC12 Carnegie Research University
I have known and respected Chief Blair Barfuss for over 15 years and been inspired by his leadership, professionalism, knowledge and public safety innovations. He has been an informal and technical advisor to me and many public safety leaders throughout his career. His experienced insights and professional products are a great value when managing the challenges of providing today’s public safety services. I highly recommend Blair and his PSC expert team as exceptional public safety consultants.
Chief Safety Officer/Former Commissioner of State DPS - Big12 Carnegie Research 1 State University
I served as a police chief for 15 years during this time I served on several international boards as the president of national public safety associations. During this time, I had the opportunity to meet hundreds of consultants and utilize dozens of them for my own agency. Chief Barfuss has always stood out as the top contractor. He is professional, thorough, and truly understands the needs of each individual agency. When you use his service, you’re getting a customized experience that will only make your agency better. He has my highest recommendation.
NACSA Director - Retired Chief of Police
Chief Barfuss doesn’t just build programs; he builds the leaders who run them. His impact on an agency’s culture and operational readiness is profound and permanent. He is an exceptional mentor and strategist. The organizational health and high standards he leaves behind are a testament to his expertise.
Chief of Police - D1 Open Enrollment University
During my 35 years working in Student Affairs at three major universities I had the opportunity to work with numerous Police Chiefs. Chief Barfuss is one of the finest. He is knowledgeable, confident and compassionate. He relates well to students, staff and faculty. He is skilled in navigating the complex issues in higher education from Title IX to mental health issues. He is respected by those he leads and interacts with.
Retired VP of Student Affairs - Carnegie Research 1 Land Grant University
Chief Barfuss brings a rare combination of executive-level administrative expertise and practical operational and tactical experience. His knowledge in agency accreditation, finance, the nexus between internal affairs and human resources, as well as Clery Act compliance, to name a few, is exceptional, and more importantly, it is grounded in real-world public safety leadership. He understands the unique challenges facing modern campus law enforcement agencies and provides solutions that are both strategic and actionable.
Chief of Police - PAC12 R1 Carnegie Research University
For any entity looking to improve operational effectiveness, enhance compliance, and build a culture of professionalism and trust. I would strongly recommend Chief Blair Barfuss and Public Safety Consulting to any organization seeking experienced, knowledgeable, and principled public safety leadership. His experience leading accredited agencies in multiple states with multiple nuances and contexts while navigating complex compliance and administrative environments makes him a trusted resource for any institution seeking to strengthen its public safety operations. Chief Barfuss approaches every project with professionalism, credibility, and a clear understanding of best practices in higher education public safety.
Interim Chief of Police - Major Research University · 22,000+ Student
Chief Blair Barfuss
CEO · PSC Public Safety Consulting
"Effective public safety is not one-size-fits-all. We build defensible, mission-aligned programs for today's challenges - and tomorrow's expectations."
Chief Barfuss brings more than two decades of progressive leadership experience across federal, state, municipal, and higher education public safety organizations. He is widely regarded as a national expert in higher education public safety practices, organizational management, and accreditation-based policing.
Leadership
Led by a Nationally Recognized Expert
Chief of Police - Director of Public Safety - Associate Vice Chancellor
FBI - Child Exploitation Task Force ICAC - Task Force Investigator
FBI National Academy - Session 265
M.S. Human Resources / Org. Management
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For Organizations
Universities, colleges, municipal agencies, and public safety departments seeking consulting, assessment, or training services.
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Attorneys and firms seeking expert witness testimony, policy analysis, or use-of-force assessment for active litigation.
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