PBK Announces Consulting Director of School Safety & Security

Houston – PBK Architects, an international architecture and engineering practice specializing in educational and sports facilities, is proud to announce that Chief Alan Bragg has joined PBK as a Consulting Director of School Safety and Security.

Chief Bragg is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, has a Master Peace Officer Certification and has 45 years of experience in Law Enforcement. He served as a Lieutenant with the Houston ISD Police Department for nine years, served as the Chief of Police of Spring ISD for 21 years and for the Cypress Fairbanks ISD for over five years. After serving as President of the Houston Area Police Chiefs Association, he now currently serves as Secretary of the Texas School District Police Chiefs Association. His position at PBK will be focused on establishing best practices and shaping the narrative around safety and security in schools.

About PBK Architects

For more than 35 years, PBK has served as an award-winning pioneer for architectural and engineering design solutions for clients in education, sports and corporate business. With more than 390+ employees in 12 offices, the firm embraces a unique business culture that prioritizes customer service and approaches each project without preconceived notions in order to deliver custom solutions that effectively address the unique needs of each client. For more information visit: www.pbk.com.   

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