Chief Harper to deliver speech at Expo’s Industry IceBreaker Luncheon

ESX officially welcomes Nathan Harper, Pittsburgh’s Chief of Police, as featured speaker of its Industry IceBreaker Luncheon. The luncheon, sponsored by Vector Security and Guardian Protection, will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Tuesday, Jun. 15 at 12:30pm.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity of speaking at this year’s ESX Industry Icebreaker Luncheon,” says Chief Harper. “I welcome the security professionals to the City of Pittsburgh and I look forward to strengthening the link between private security and law enforcement.”

Chief Harper is responsible for overall operations of the Bureau of Police, including formulation and control of the annual Bureau budget, development and dissemination of police directives to the Bureau, coordination of training regimens and fostering of communication among the various facets of the Police Bureau.

Harper, a 33-year-veteran of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, is devoted to his community. This lifetime advocate of public safety mentors youth and promotes unity through his participation in local community groups and faith-based organizations.

Harper has been the Chief of Police since his appointment by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl in October 2006. Prior to his appointment, Chief Harper served as Assistant Chief of Investigations, Assignment Chief of Administration and Commander of Narcotics where he was in charge of 97 Detectives responsible for investigations, wiretaps and vice investigations.  He worked closely with the FBI, Attorney General’s Office, DEA, State and County Police on joint investigations involving gangs, prostitution, and money laundering crimes.

During the luncheon, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition William N. Moody Award and the Police Dispatch Quality Award will be presented to this year’s winners.

ESX features nearly 50 seminars and an expo floor with 175 electronic security manufacturers and service providers. For more on the IceBreaker Luncheon and other ESX special events, click here.