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Name
Brendan Hooke
Title
Assistant Commander, Planning & Research Bureau, Fairfax County Police Department
Bio
Brendan Hooke is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience in various leadership roles within the Fairfax County Police Department. Currently serving as a Major in the Planning and Research Bureau, he oversees four critical divisions, including Information Technology, the Real Time Crime Center, and Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs. His leadership in these areas reflects his deep commitment to integrating advanced technology and data-driven strategies into law enforcement practices, ensuring that his department remains at the forefront of public safety innovation.
Brendan is also deeply involved in shaping the future of digital forensics and cybersecurity in policing through his roles with the IJIS Institute and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). As Co-Chair of the IJIS Institute's Cybersecurity Working Group, he plays a pivotal role in developing best practices and policies to protect critical public safety infrastructure.
Additionally, as a member of the IACP's Computer Crime and Digital Evidence Committee, he contributes to national discussions on emerging threats and the evolving landscape of digital crime.
Brendan's robust academic background underpins his professional accomplishments. He holds a Master of Forensic Science in High Technology Crime Investigation from George Washington University and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting from George Mason University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of William and Mary. His education, combined with his extensive experience, positions him as a key voice at the intersection of technology and law enforcement, both locally and nationally.
Brendan is also deeply involved in shaping the future of digital forensics and cybersecurity in policing through his roles with the IJIS Institute and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). As Co-Chair of the IJIS Institute's Cybersecurity Working Group, he plays a pivotal role in developing best practices and policies to protect critical public safety infrastructure.
Additionally, as a member of the IACP's Computer Crime and Digital Evidence Committee, he contributes to national discussions on emerging threats and the evolving landscape of digital crime.
Brendan's robust academic background underpins his professional accomplishments. He holds a Master of Forensic Science in High Technology Crime Investigation from George Washington University and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting from George Mason University. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from the College of William and Mary. His education, combined with his extensive experience, positions him as a key voice at the intersection of technology and law enforcement, both locally and nationally.
