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Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Every member of our team brings unique experience to the table. Comprised of top professionals from the highest agencies in the nation, we are the elite in our field.

Gregory Vecchi, Ph.D.
Threat Assessment and Behavioral Science
Dr. Gregory M. Vecchi, a distinguished expert in behavioral analysis and threat assessment, brings over 30 years of law enforcement and academic experience to the forefront of violence prevention. As the founder of VGI Consulting and Training, he has been instrumental in developing evidence-based strategies that align with the objectives of the Active Shooter Prevention Program, providing critical tools for identifying and mitigating potential threats in various settings.
Dr. Gregory’s Executive Bio and Experience
Dr. Gregory M. Vecchi has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and he is a U.S. Army veteran. He is the retired Chief of the FBI Behavioral Science Unit and career crisis negotiator and served as an instructor at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. During his career, Dr. Vecchi investigated Russian organized crime, international drug trafficking, international and domestic terrorism, and violent crime. In these positions, he gained extensive experience assessing and interacting with violent offenders, which he incorporates into his research, training, and consultation activities.
Dr. Vecchi has extensive experience in teaching and training. He is a Professor of Criminal Justice, Criminology, and Homeland Security, where he develops and teaches courses at the master’s and doctoral levels. Dr. Vecchi is the Principal at Vecchi Group International LLC, where he conducts advanced law enforcement training in threat assessment, crisis negotiation, firearms, and defensive tactics. He is also a court recognized expert witness in violence, law enforcement policy and procedures, interviewing and interrogation, and confirmation bias.
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VGI Consulting and Training
Empowering Safer Communities Through Expert Threat Management
VGI Consulting and Training is a trusted provider of comprehensive threat consulting and training services. Their expert team specializes in behavioral threat detection, intervention, and response strategies, offering evidence-based programs tailored to the needs of individuals and organizations. With a commitment to proactive threat prevention and effective response, VGI Consulting and Training delivers practical solutions grounded in extensive field experience.
U.S. Secret Service – National Threat Assessment Center Reports Recent Mass Shootings Occurred in Places We Visit Everyday.
51%
Mass Shootings Happened in Businesses
35%
Mass Shootings Happened in Open Spaces
14%
Mass Shootings Happened in Schools, Universities, Places of Worship.
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