Retired FBI Special Agent | Principal Security Consultant | Special Event Security | Physical Security & Access Control Subject Matter Expert
Peter D. Yachmetz is a retired FBI Special Agent and experienced security executive and consultant with a professional career spanning federal investigations, intelligence and terrorism matters, physical security, major special event security, crisis management, and organizational security leadership.
Throughout his FBI career and subsequent professional security experience, Mr. Yachmetz has been involved in complex and nationally significant security environments requiring detailed planning, threat assessment, interagency coordination, situational awareness, and the ability to make timely, practical security decisions. His special event experience includes security planning and operations associated with major events and high-profile venues, including Kennedy Space Center Space Shuttle
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Retired FBI Special Agent | Principal Security Consultant | Special Event Security | Physical Security & Access Control Subject Matter Expert
Peter D. Yachmetz is a retired FBI Special Agent and experienced security executive and consultant with a professional career spanning federal investigations, intelligence and terrorism matters, physical security, major special event security, crisis management, and organizational security leadership.
Throughout his FBI career and subsequent professional security experience, Mr. Yachmetz has been involved in complex and nationally significant security environments requiring detailed planning, threat assessment, interagency coordination, situational awareness, and the ability to make timely, practical security decisions. His special event experience includes security planning and operations associated with major events and high-profile venues, including Kennedy Space Center Space Shuttle launches and landings, major crowd events at Walt Disney World, and consultation involving NFL Super Bowl security.
As Principal Security Consultant with Yachmetz Consulting Group, LLC, Mr. Yachmetz serves as a Subject Matter Expert in physical security, security risk assessments, access control, special event security, threat and vulnerability assessment, security policy and procedure development, and comprehensive background screening and due diligence.
His consulting practice provides tailored security solutions for private individuals, businesses, institutions, and organizations worldwide. Assignments have included security risk assessments involving schools, houses of worship, healthcare facilities, special event venues, and other complex environments. His approach is grounded in identifying vulnerabilities before they become incidents and developing practical, risk-based recommendations that organizations can implement.
A particular area of professional interest is the responsible integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into traditional security video surveillance systems. Mr. Yachmetz recognizes that the value of AI is not simply the ability to generate more surveillance information, but its potential to enhance situational awareness, identify anomalies and emerging threats, support security personnel, and provide actionable information in time to make informed decisions.
His special event security expertise encompasses threat and vulnerability assessments, security planning, operational coordination, evaluation of security policies and procedures, mitigation strategies, and post-event assessment. His experience working with multiple law enforcement, public safety, corporate, and event stakeholders provides a practical understanding of the challenges associated with protecting people, facilities, and large-scale events.
Mr. Yachmetz brings to each engagement a leadership philosophy centered on integrity, professionalism, preparedness, competence, resilience, and accountability. He believes effective security begins well before an incident occurs—with thoughtful planning, clearly defined policies and procedures, appropriately trained personnel, effective technology, strong interagency relationships, and continuous assessment of evolving threats.
Whether developing security frameworks from the ground up, evaluating an organization’s existing security posture, assisting with the formation of a security department, or advising on a major special event, his objective remains consistent:
The objective remains consistent: Identify the risk. Understand the vulnerability. Develop the strategy. Implement practical mitigation. Enhance preparedness.
His professional background, combined with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and extensive operational experience, enables him to communicate effectively with executives, security professionals, law enforcement, first responders, event organizers, and stakeholders at all levels.
Mr. Yachmetz continues to provide independent security consulting and professional insight through Yachmetz Consulting Group, LLC, with particular emphasis on proactive physical security, special event security, security risk management, and the evolving application of technology and artificial intelligence to the security profession.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pete-yachmetz-5b990011
Yachmetz Consulting Group, LLC: YachConsultGrp.com
Email: PD*@Ya************.com | PD********@fb********.com
Telephone: 407-654-3422 | Cell: 407-883-1614
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