Toni Chrabot

Toni Chrabot  started RISK CONFIDENCE GROUP, LLC in 2015, shortly after retiring from  service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.     “We are a network of problem solvers, with depth of  knowledge gained from real world experience.  Our consultants possess a  unique blend of leadership, management, education and specialized  investigative, analytical, risk and security related training.   Our  years of experience in leading diverse multi-function work groups,  preparing for and responding to hazards and crisis incidents,  investigating sensitive complex matters, and resourcefully collecting  information while adhering to compliance and ethics programs drives our  ability to assist organizations in effectively addressing a range of  organizational, risk, and security challenges.” ​

Toni is a  licensed private investigator and an expert in developing  intelligence-led risk and security programs which leverage collaboration  and improve an organization’s ability to successfully plan for and  respond to myriad risk and security challenges.  She is experienced in  digital risk strategy and analysis to support due diligence, compliance,  risk, security, human resources and investigations.  

Prior to  starting RISK CONFIDENCE GROUP LLC, Toni was Assistant Special Agent in  Charge of the FBI’s Jacksonville Field Office.  As Assistant Special  Agent in Charge she was responsible for strategy and management of the  criminal, intelligence, cyber and crisis management operations.  Her  duties also included oversight of the administrative support branch and  the financial office.  She oversaw a workforce of over 200 people and a  sizeable operating budget.  Toni served as an FBI spokesperson at  numerous press conferences and other public venues throughout her  career.  In September 2011, she appeared on Dateline NBC's Season  Premier Episode titled "Ransom," which featured the  kidnapping investigation into the 2009 disappearance of a young mother  from Ponte Vedra, Florida.  Toni currently provides expert commentary  for local media outlets, regarding crime, terrorism workplace violence  and issues related to the FBI.  

She is a licensed private investigator  and a certified crisis negotiator, and subject matter expert in  interview and interrogation, and developing intelligence-led programs. ​ 

Toni  served more than 20 years as a Special Agent with the FBI.  During her  tenure, she held a number of different positions.  She served as an  investigator specializing in corruption, organized crime and fraud.  She  served as multi-program manager responsible for meeting performance  goals, and she managed special projects while detailed to Washington,  D.C.  Toni also held positions as a supervisory special agent  negotiator, as an instructor at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia,  and as the senior supervisory special agent for a satellite office of  FBI Detroit.  While at the academy, Toni was designated a subject matter  expert in intelligence, interview and interrogation, and also taught  other communication concepts.  During her career Toni traveled on  assignment to provide instruction and training at the International Law  Enforcement Academy in Budapest, Hungary, the Royal Swaziland Police,  and she supported international investigative efforts in Ottawa Canada,  in the aftermath of 9/11.

  
Toni holds a Masters of Education from  University of Virginia and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications  from Michigan State University.  She completed Harvard University's  Executive Program on Negotiation and Northwestern University's Kellogg  School Executive Seminar on Leading Strategic Change.  She completed  intensive negotiation certification programs with the FBI and Scotland  Yard.  Toni is a licensed private investigator. and experienced in  developing intelligence-led risk and security programs.  

Giving  back:  In August 2015, Toni founded SAMARITAN BLUE, Inc.  This  not-for-profit organization has a vision of facilitating and promoting  positive dialogue between communities and police officers.  The  organization is currently working on a project to better understand teen  perceptions toward police officers.  For more information about the  mission and objectives visit www.samaritanblue.com.