Brian Heanue

Brian Heanue is an experienced safety and security professional currently serving as a Safety and Security Program Manager at the American Public Transportation Association since October 2021. In this role, Brian provides support for safety and security initiatives in rail, commuter rail, and bus systems, while managing relationships with federal agencies such as the Federal Transit Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Prior to this position, Brian spent 27 years at the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority as a Metro Transit Police Captain, gaining extensive law enforcement experience through various leadership roles. Additionally, Brian has been actively involved with the FBI National Academy Associates as a DC Chapter Executive Board Member. Brian holds a Master of Science in Management from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Northeastern University.