DR. THOMAS A. SHEA, D.Sc.

Tom is a Licensed Private Detective and a Certificated Protection Professional (CPP) through ASIS, considered to be the gold standard of security and investigative certifications. A thorough, meticulous and discreet investigator for many years, Tom has handled hundreds of sensitive workplace investigation cases including, but not limited to: inter-employee conflict, sexual harassment, employee misconduct, and corruption. Tom has also provided personnel related testimony for years. 

Currently, Tom is employed as an Assistant Professor of Police Graduate Studies at Seton Hall University and a Director of Security for a large school district in Northern NJ. Tom is also a security consultant, providing expert analysis for subsequent litigation. Additionally, Tom has authored police department reform reports as well as numerous policing and security publications. Lastly, Tom has created innovative school security policy, regulations, and training protocol to better prepare school staff to be more resilient from the unfortunate realities of active shooter events.

Tom earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Rutgers University in 1997, and was hired soon after by the Long Branch, N.J. Police Department. He was assigned to various units and during this period, he earned his Master of Public Administration degree from Seton Hall University, graduating in 2001. Tom completed his doctoral degree from New Jersey City University, graduating in 2015. His dissertation topic focused on executive leadership. During his police career, Tom has been the recipient of numerous commendations. Lastly, Tom is a United States Marine Corps veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm.