About Code 5 Solutions
Who we are and what we do
It’s Time To Elevate Your Capabilities!
Code 5 Solutions, LLC serves a wide range of clients including Individuals, Enterprise, Government Organizations, Academic Institutions, Schools, Medical Facilities and Offices, and Places of Worship.
Our team is comprised of experienced public safety professionals who represent the Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, and Security disciplines, and is supported by an international network of security, former military, and duty of care professionals.
Leveraging our diverse skill sets and experiences, we combine preparation, flexibility, and expertise to minimize risk and streamline crisis management. We provide solutions to enhance your and your organization's ability to respond to and operate in challenging, complex, and high-risk environments. Our all-hazards approach to threat assessment is tailored to the client's lifestyle and operational context, delivering risk mitigation strategies and training to protect your family, employees, customers, facilities, assets, and reputation.
We provide a diverse range of education and training programs aimed at equipping our clients—whether individuals, families, small businesses, churches, or large-scale organizations—to effectively operate during crises. Our focus is on developing the essential knowledge, skills, and capabilities needed to manage crises, make critical decisions, and implement strategies that ensure mission success.
Code 5 Solutions, LLC Team
Ed Hargis
Currently the CEO of Code 5 Solutions, LLC, Ed has dedicated 38 years to law enforcement, serving as Chief of Police in Camden, NJ, Portsmouth, VA, and Frederick, MD. His career began in Camden, where he gained extensive experience in various operational roles, including Patrol, Tactical Force Unit / Special Operations, and SWAT. He progressed through the ranks from Police Officer to Deputy Chief before being appointed as the Chief of Police. In addition to his law enforcement duties, Ed has served as a Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, Volunteer Firefighter, Dive Team Member, and a Combat Medic with the Army National Guard.
He holds a master's degree in administrative science and a bachelor's degree in public administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy – 207th Session.
He is a certified Firearms Instructor by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), and the National Rifle Association (NRA). He has attended over 100 law enforcement, fire service, emergency management, and hazardous material technician training courses, equating to 1000's of hours of critical incident preparation and response training. He has been an instructor for more than 30 years and holds seven instructor certifications.
Florida D License # D3210229, G License # G3202383, K License # K3300039,
DI License # DI3200224, MB License # MB3200179
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