Specifically Speaking: Daniel Brown on providing a ‘force multiplier’ for end users

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Daniel Brown, PSP, and his team at Trinity Consulting and Design offer consulting and design services to some of, what he calls, “the most iconic buildings in Washington, D.C.”  

“Our three main markets are federal, Department of Defense (DOD) and museums,” said Brown, Trinity’s president and senior security consultant. “Our typical clients have a dynamic security program that requires unique solutions to solve their complex security problems.”  

An example would be a project that Trinity just finished for an organization with more than 700 buildings, comprising more than 13 million square feet and over 19,000 acres of land.  

“We developed a repeatable program to collect, evaluate, and determine the current condition and cost of the electronic security systems for each facility,” he said. “This information was used to prioritize repairs and upgrades. The results of this study justified increasing both operating and capital Improvement funds.”  

As part of Security Systems News’ monthly column Specifically Speaking, the following is an exclusive Q&A with Brown:  

SSN: What kinds of systems do you design/specify and what services does the company provide? What vertical markets does the company specialize in?  

BROWN: Our design services include access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and security operations centers. Additionally, we provide consulting services for master planning, security program management, standards development, and lifecycle planning.  

SSN: How did you get started in security and designing/specifying?  

BROWN: Like many people, I started in the military (U.S. Marines). I was in the Infantry and then a Marine security guard protecting U.S. embassies. That’s where I fell in love with physical security. After that, I had various experiences doing assessments for DOD, managing an antiterrorism program, and overseeing security for a Joint Chiefs of Staff chem bio program before designing and specifying 18 years ago.  

SSN: Can you talk about what new or emerging technologies you are seeing or specifying today?  

BROWN: We are seeing video analytics finally coming of age with the ability to deliver reliable results. This is a force multiplier for end users, providing an economical way to analyze data for potential undesirable events.  

SSN: What is your view on the industry moving forward?  

BROWN: This is an exciting time for the security industry with improvements and adoption of security technologies. From video analytics, AI, Bluetooth credentials to biometrics, it’s opening opportunities for designers, consultants, and integrators who are experts in these new systems.