Michael A. Sheehan, the head of Lexington Security Group, has had a 30-year career in public service; much of it involved in counterterrorism, peacekeeping, police operations, and other security challenges. As an expert in the security field, Sheehan has written numerous publications and has frequently lectured and given speeches and appeared in the news. Since June 2006, Sheehan has been a consultant to NBC News on terrorism and security issues. He is also the author of Crush the Cell: How to Defeat Terrorism Without Terrorizing Ourselves, which reflects on much of his career in counterterrorism.
News Articles
New York Daily News
"Across the U.S., eyes wide shut: Smaller cities are ignoring homegrown terrorism" by R.P. Eddy (May 10, 2010)
The New York Times
"The Terrorist Next Door" by Michael A. Sheehan (May 3, 2010)
New York Daily News
"Check your myths at security: Nation needs to identify potential terrorists before they strike" by Michael Sheehan
(December 30, 2009)
The Washington Times
"Counter-terrorism Gains" by Micheal Sheehan (October 27, 2009)
The New York Times Op-Ed
"The Hatfields and McCoys of Counterterrorism" by Michael Sheehan (September 27, 2009)
Television Appearances
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
Interview with Michael A. Sheehan (May 4, 2010)
Morning Joe on MSNBC
Interview with Michael A. Sheehan (May 4, 2010)
TODAY on NBC
Interview with Michael A. Sheehan (May 4, 2010)