Investigations, Security, and Management ConsultingFrancis J. Matthews is the co-founder of Matthews and Matthews, LLC, an investigation, security, and management consulting company supporting government agencies, corporations, non-profit organizations and individuals in civil, criminal and security matters. Until his retirement in August 2015, Frank Matthews was the Lieutenant Colonel, Commanding Officer of the Investigative Division for the Massachusetts State Police. In that role he directed all criminal, forensic, and Homeland Security investigations while maintaining command of over 700 sworn and civilian members assigned to 41 separate units. Frank Matthews has thirty-three years of experience in coordinating federal, state and local law enforcement agencies as well as private organizations to lead and institute crime prevention, investigation, training and response. He possesses a demonstrated high level of administrative and analytic skills which helped him rise through the organizational ranks to the highest levels of the State Police. Matthews is a recognized expert in managing sensitive investigations involving white collar and financial crime, violent crime, terrorism, sexual assault, harassment, workplace violence and Cyber-crimes. In April 2013, Frank Matthews managed and directed the State Police investigative responses to the Boston Marathon Bombing and the State Police investigation into the murder of MIT Police Officer Sean Collier at the hands of the terrorist bombers. Highly trained in advanced areas of personal and dignitary protection, Matthews commanded the Executive Protection teams for several chief executives and cabinet level elected officials as well as private dignitaries and high profile celebrities. Matthews has a proven ability to manage multi-faceted, complex situations while ensuring effective two-way communication and the delivery of exceptional service to clients and stakeholders.

Commanding Officer of the State Police Investigative Services Division. Overseeing 700 Sworn and civilian members assigned to 40 separate Sections / Units, the Forensic Service Group (Crime Lab) and the Commonwealth Fusion Center.

Commanding Officer of the Standards and Training Division. Oversaw all Department professional standards, discipline and Internal Affairs investigations. Directed all Department Training including the State Police Academy.

Deputy Division Commander overseeing 16 Section / Units including State Police Homicide teams, Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, the Fire and Explosion Investigations Section and the Gang Unit.