Daniel Chiu
Foster City
Summary
Executive protection and corporate security leader with 18+ years of progressively responsible law enforcement, investigative, and protective operations experience. Currently serving as Detective Sergeant assigned to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Bureau at San Francisco International Airport, supervising detectives responsible for complex criminal investigations, protective intelligence, and threat response in one of the nation’s most critical transportation hubs. Trusted to lead sensitive investigations, coordinate with executive stakeholders, and partner with federal agencies including the FBI, TSA, HSI, CBP, FAA, and Federal Air Marshal Service. Recognized for executive presence, discretion, operational planning, crisis leadership, and protecting people, infrastructure, and organizational reputation. Additionally, served as executive protection to the lead officer of the San Francisco 49ers for over a decade.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Sergeant
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2026.01 - Current
- Supervise a team of four detectives responsible for criminal investigations at San Francisco International Airport.
- Direct investigations involving violent crime, human trafficking, narcotics, organized criminal activity, and intelligence-driven operations.
- Coordinate investigative strategy and operational response with the FBI, DEA, TSA, HSI, CBP, FAA, Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), Airport Commission and airport stakeholders, and regional law enforcement agencies.
- Provide investigative leadership, case review, operational planning, executive briefings, and incident command during critical events.
- Lead intelligence sharing and threat assessments supporting airport safety and executive decision-making.
Executive Protection Lead
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
2012.01 - Current
- Provide executive protection for the lead executive officer of the organization and family.
- Conduct advance site surveys, protective driving, travel security planning, venue coordination, residential security assessments, and executive logistics.
- Maintain a discreet, relationship-focused protective posture while mitigating security risks.
Sergeant
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2023.01 - 2026.01
- Led security operations supporting more than 30 Superior Court judges across four courthouses.
- Supervised up to 85 deputy sheriffs and professional staff while overseeing policy implementation, emergency response, transportation operations, and workforce development.
- Managed high-risk inmate movements and statewide extradition operations.
- Physical Security Sergeant overseeing two correctional facilities. Managed complex security issues to enable a safe and secure facility for 600+ inmates, officers, and staff.
Detective
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2018.01 - 2023.01
- Conducted more than 1,000 felony investigations including homicide, robbery, organized crime, child exploitation, financial crimes, and sex offenses.
- Authored hundreds of search warrants and investigative reports leading to successful prosecutions.
- Received Detective of the Year for investigative excellence.
SWAT Operator
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2013.01 - 2022.01
- Completed more than 100 high-risk tactical operations.
- Provided dignitary protection, advance planning, protective movements, and tactical security for government officials.
- Participated in hundreds of advanced tactical and active shooter exercises.
Police Officer
DALY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
2008.01 - 2013.01
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA2026-04
Skills
- Executive Protection Lead – San Francisco 49ers
- Detective Sergeant – San Francisco International Airport
- Detective of the Year (2020)
- 18 Years of Law Enforcement Leadership
- 1,000 Complex Criminal Investigations
- 9-Year SWAT operator & 8-Years Terrorism Counter Assault Team Operator
- Leadership of Teams up to 85 Personnel
- Executive Protection, Advance Work & Protective Driving
- Executive Protection
- Protective Intelligence
- Threat Assessment
- Advance Planning
- Protective Driving
- Travel Security
- Residential Security
- Crisis Management
- Investigations
- Major Crimes
- Human Trafficking
- Narcotics Investigations
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Physical Security
- Executive Communications
- Incident Command
- Multi-Agency Coordination
- Leadership & Mentoring
Certification
- POST Supervisory Certificate
- POST Advanced Certificate
- POST SWAT Operator
- POST Background Investigator
- Nickel Group Executive Protection
- Behavior Analysis Training Institute – Interview & Interrogation
- California Specialized Training Institute – Emergency Management Systems
Timeline
Detective Sergeant
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2026.01 - Current
Sergeant
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2023.01 - 2026.01
Detective
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2018.01 - 2023.01
SWAT Operator
SAN MATEO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
2013.01 - 2022.01
Executive Protection Lead
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
2012.01 - Current
Police Officer
DALY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
2008.01 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
California Coast University