meet the founder

Founder & Managing Director | Retired Chief of Police

With over three decades of distinguished service in law enforcement, emergency management, and public safety, Alvilhiera brings an unparalleled level of institutional authority and tactical insight to the private sector. Over the course of a decorated 31-year career, he successfully earned advancements through every operational and administrative rank, culminating in his final 9 years of service as a Chief of Police in Massachusetts.

Elite Operational & Undercover Experience

Before commanding full-scale municipal police operations as Chief, Alvilhiera spent years working high-risk tactical assignments on the front lines of criminal enforcement. Operating extensively in a covert capacity, he served on two elite Regional Narcotics Task Forces, personally executing high-stakes undercover operations including controlled buys of narcotics and illicit firearms. Throughout these operations, he masterfully deployed advanced video surveillance, counter-surveillance, and thermography tactics to secure definitive evidence while managing extreme operational risk.

Executive Leadership & Command Credentials

As Chief, he transitioned this front-line field experience into elite executive command. He held absolute oversight over municipal police budgets, strategic policy development, and community relations. Academically backed by a Master of Science in Supervision of Police Personnel from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement from Western New England College, Alvilhiera blends academic strategy with real-world crisis leadership.

Specialized Risk & Crisis Management Expertise

Alvilhiera is an industry-recognized expert in high-stakes risk mitigation. His specialized institutional training includes:

• Active Shooter & Threat Response: Certified A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) School Shooter Trainer.
• Critical Incident Command: Advanced federal certification in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS 100, 200, 300, and 400).
• Specialized Criminal Investigations: Certified Sexual Assault Investigator, with advanced training in Bomb Threat Assessment, Response to Terrorist Bombings, and Advanced Narcotics Networks.

The Fortress Commitment

Now leading Fortress Security Consulting & Investigations LLC, Alvilhiera transitions this lifetime of elite undercover tactical experience, academic precision, and executive-level command directly to corporate, legal, and private clients. His 31-year track record of uncompromised integrity, meticulous operational execution, and high-stakes crisis management ensures that every client receives world-class protection, absolute discretion, and definitive results.

Professional Credentials, Education & Core Skills

Education

• Master of Science in Supervision of Police Personnel | Northeastern University, Boston, MA
• Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement | Western New England College, Springfield, MA

Certifications and Specialized Training

• Police Academy (MA Criminal Justice), Foxboro, MA
• Certified Sexual Assault Investigator (Advanced Sex Crimes Investigations)
• Active Shooter Response, A.L.I.C.E. Training (School Shooter Trainer)
• Critical Incident Response and Management (ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400, NIMS 700)
• Narcotics Task Force Training (PACE-Narcotics Training, Undercover Operations)
• Advanced Narcotics Investigations
• Video Surveillance and Thermography
• Taser and Thermo Vision Training
• Bomb Threat Assessment & Response to Terrorist Bombings
• Executive Chiefs Seminar (ECS)
• International Association of Chiefs of Police Training
• Managing Disorder: Law Enforcement Role in Critical Incidents
• Body Worn Camera and Public Record Request Training
• Ethical Policing and Officer Safety Training
• CPR, First Aid, and Firearms Training (Annual Re-certification)

Core Consulting & Investigative Skills

• Specialized Sexual Misconduct & Criminal Defense Investigations
• Crisis and Risk Management
• Strategic Planning and Budgeting
• Security Consulting and Executive Protection
• Investigations and Surveillance
• Policy Development and Compliance
• Leadership, Team Supervision, and Mentorship
• Community and Public Relations