Jim Scutt
DirectorMr. James W. Scutt joined the Center for Technology Commercialization, Inc.’s (CTC) Public Safety Technology Center (PSTC) in July 1998 as the Director of Federal Law Enforcement Programs and was promoted to Deputy Director of PSTC in 2003 and to Director of PSTC in 2005. He has been effective in developing a new client base to include a number of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Directorates and the Department of Defense’s 1401 Technology Transfer Program.
Jim has exceptional skills and relationships that allow him to interface with the first responder community. Most recently, Mr. Scutt has facilitated focus groups for both DHS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) that included the following topics:
- Public safety needs to manage critical incidents
- Regional communications interoperability needs
- Environmental monitoring needs for the fire service
As Director of Federal Law Enforcement Programs (1998-2005), Mr. Scutt was the Project Manager for $2.7 million dollars in federal public safety grants in areas that included conference management, and survey and focus group management (i.e., incident command technology, SAFECOM/interoperability communications, cyber crime, DHS S&T SAVER Program, technology requirements for public safety in response to homeland security, etc.)
Mr. Scutt has been an integral part of annual Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference management team for the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), DHS, and the Department of Defense (DoD) over the last ten years. Mr. Scutt’s responsibilities included: interfacing with all of our federal partners, assisting in the development of the annual budget, managing a sub-contract with the Exhibit Manager (in previous years), and assisting in selecting agenda topics and speakers. On-site, Mr. Scutt is responsible for all aspects of the “Opening Ceremony”, interfacing with federal and local public safety agencies, and managing on-site security for the exhibit hall and federal demonstration area.
Mr. Scutt was Assistant Director of Operations for the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial, and performed business administrative functions that included being responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of a national corporate development campaign, implementing and maintaining the national Combined Federal Campaign; and developing and marketing a national commemorative merchandise program.
As Director of Legislative Affairs/Senior Program Manager with the National Sheriffs’ Association, Mr. Scutt was responsible for maintaining a liaison with the White House, DOJ, and members of Congress. He was also a Founding Member of and Technical Advisor to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and provided technical assistance to federal, state, and local law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children.
Mr. Scutt started his career as a Police Officer/Detective in the Alexandria Police Department. The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognized him as Police Officer of the Year in 1979 and Child Find, Inc., New York, recognized him as Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 1983. Mr. Scutt served as a Detective in the Juvenile Division and in the Crimes Against Persons Division specializing in Sex Crimes and Homicides.