ROBERT NORDBY, CPP

Principal Consultant

NSM Security Advisory

Robert Nordby, CPP, is an independent security consultant specializing in physical security systems, organizational preparedness, incident analysis, security operations, and governance-focused security advisory services.

His professional background combines operational law enforcement experience, technical physical security expertise, instructional leadership, investigative experience, and independent consulting practice focused on operational effectiveness and defensibility.

Robert has experience supporting organizations, leadership teams, consultants, and legal stakeholders in areas including:

• Physical Security Assessments
• Access Control Systems
• Video Surveillance Systems
• Security Operations Evaluation
• Incident Review & Analysis
• Workplace Violence Preparedness
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Security Governance & Oversight
• Use-of-Force & Defensive Tactics
• Organizational Preparedness & Readiness

Professional Background

Robert is a retired state law enforcement professional with experience in patrol operations, criminal investigations, evidence and crime scene responsibilities, emergency response, and instructional leadership.

His instructional and leadership background includes experience in:

• Law Enforcement Academy Leadership & Instruction
• Defensive Tactics & Use-of-Force Instruction
• Criminal Investigations Instruction
• Criminal Justice Higher Education Instruction
• Security & Preparedness Training
• Operational Evaluation & Incident Analysis

In addition to operational and instructional experience, Robert has developed independent consulting expertise in enterprise physical security systems, access control, video surveillance, organizational preparedness, and security operations evaluation.

Professional Credentials & Memberships

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) - ASIS International
• Member - ASIS International
• Member - International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)
• Vice Chair - ASIS Central Wisconsin Chapter
• American Legion Member
• Disabled Veteran

Independent By Design

NSM Security Advisory operates independently without vendor ties, equipment sales, staffing contracts, or recurring service agreements that may compromise objective analysis.

The firm does not evaluate systems it installs, personnel it employs, or operational decisions it previously influenced.

This independence allows assessments, consulting recommendations, and expert analysis to remain objective, operationally focused, and defensible.