Danny Coulson
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Danny Coulson is the former Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI. In his thirty-year tenure at the FBI, Coulson created and commanded the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team and commanded four field divisions.
As of Spring 2009, Danny Coulson is a successful security consultant, author, and guest speaker.
. He then attended Southern Methodist University
where he earned his Law Degree
and later passed the Texas Bar
.
Coulson worked for the next nine years in the FBI's New York Division, where he specialized in Police Assassination, Fugitive, and Bank Robbery Investigations. Additionally he served on the FBI’s Sniper Team
and commanded one of the most active SWAT Teams in the FBI.
In 1982, after a rise through the ranks of the FBI, Coulson was assigned to create the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT
). While in command of HRT, Coulson personally negotiated the surrender of domestic terrorists at Mountain Home, AR, without any loss of life. For his actions, Coulson received the Attorney General
's Award for Exceptional Service.
In 1986 Coulson was the Inspector In Charge of the Iran Contra Investigation for the FBI and later headed up the same investigation for Independent Counsel Judge Lawrence Walsh.
In 1987, Coulson was the tactical commander at the Atlanta Prison Riots
. That situation culminated with the release of over a hundred hostages. He has secured the release of over two hundred and seventy five hostages in his career.
As Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Criminal Investigation Division, Danny managed all investigations of violent crimes, and terrorism world wide, as well as civil rights and special inquiries for the White House.
As Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI office in Dallas, Texas he was detailed as one of the Commanders of the Oklahoma City bombing
investigation.
In 1997, upon retiring from the FBI, Danny created a private security firm, Coulson, Jackson and Associates, assisting law firms and international corporations. Additionally he handles security matters for some of the most high profile athletes in the United States.
While residing in Texas, Danny Coulson co-authored No Heroes: Inside The FBI's Secret Counter-Terror Forcehttp://www.amazon.com/dp/0671020625 with Elaine Shannon of Time Magazine.
As of Spring 2009, Danny Coulson is a successful security consultant, author, and guest speaker.
History
Danny received his bachelor's degree in Government from Texas Christian UniversityTexas Christian University
Texas Christian University is a private, coeducational university located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States and founded in 1873. TCU is affiliated with, but not governed by, the Disciples of Christ...
. He then attended Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University is a private university in Dallas, Texas, United States. Founded in 1911 by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, SMU operates campuses in Dallas, Plano, and Taos, New Mexico. SMU is owned by the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church...
where he earned his Law Degree
Law degree
A Law degree is an academic degree conferred for studies in law. Such degrees are generally preparation for legal careers; but while their curricula may be reviewed by legal authority, they do not themselves confer a license...
and later passed the Texas Bar
Bar examination
A bar examination is an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction.-Brazil:...
.
Coulson worked for the next nine years in the FBI's New York Division, where he specialized in Police Assassination, Fugitive, and Bank Robbery Investigations. Additionally he served on the FBI’s Sniper Team
Sniper team
A sniper team typically consists of a sniper and a spotter as described in military doctrines of the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. Both members can perform either role and often rotate between the two...
and commanded one of the most active SWAT Teams in the FBI.
In 1982, after a rise through the ranks of the FBI, Coulson was assigned to create the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT
HRT
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). While in command of HRT, Coulson personally negotiated the surrender of domestic terrorists at Mountain Home, AR, without any loss of life. For his actions, Coulson received the Attorney General
Attorney General
In most common law jurisdictions, the attorney general, or attorney-general, is the main legal advisor to the government, and in some jurisdictions he or she may also have executive responsibility for law enforcement or responsibility for public prosecutions.The term is used to refer to any person...
's Award for Exceptional Service.
In 1986 Coulson was the Inspector In Charge of the Iran Contra Investigation for the FBI and later headed up the same investigation for Independent Counsel Judge Lawrence Walsh.
In 1987, Coulson was the tactical commander at the Atlanta Prison Riots
Atlanta Prison Riots
The Atlanta Prison Riots were a series of riots that occurred at the U.S. Penitentiary in Atlanta, Georgia, USA in November of 1987. The riot coincided with a similar riot at the Federal prison in Oakdale, Louisiana.-Cause:On November 10, 1987, the U.S...
. That situation culminated with the release of over a hundred hostages. He has secured the release of over two hundred and seventy five hostages in his career.
As Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI's Criminal Investigation Division, Danny managed all investigations of violent crimes, and terrorism world wide, as well as civil rights and special inquiries for the White House.
As Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the FBI office in Dallas, Texas he was detailed as one of the Commanders of the Oklahoma City bombing
Oklahoma City bombing
The Oklahoma City bombing was a terrorist bomb attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995. It was the most destructive act of terrorism on American soil until the September 11, 2001 attacks. The Oklahoma blast claimed 168 lives, including 19...
investigation.
In 1997, upon retiring from the FBI, Danny created a private security firm, Coulson, Jackson and Associates, assisting law firms and international corporations. Additionally he handles security matters for some of the most high profile athletes in the United States.
While residing in Texas, Danny Coulson co-authored No Heroes: Inside The FBI's Secret Counter-Terror Forcehttp://www.amazon.com/dp/0671020625 with Elaine Shannon of Time Magazine.