About
Matthew Brodacki spent 25 years in law enforcement, rising to Captain of the Weston Police Department in Connecticut before retiring to found Haven Rock Solutions. His career was defined by an intersection few achieve: deep operational law enforcement experience fused with federal-level cyber crime investigation.
Matthew was deputized by the United States Secret Service and served as the captain and operational leader of a dedicated cyber crime unit — conducting digital forensics, dark web investigations, and intelligence-driven operations at the federal level. He held a Top Secret security clearance and worked alongside federal agencies on cases involving financial crimes, identity theft, and critical infrastructure threats.
He is a nationally recognized speaker and instructor, having taught digital forensics and dark web investigation methodology at the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) in Hoover, Alabama — a federally funded training facility that educates law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges. Matthew has delivered instruction at the national and judicial level, bringing practitioner credibility to complex technical subject matter.
Today, Matthew leads Haven Rock Solutions — a cybersecurity and physical security consulting firm built on the premise that real security comes from practitioners, not theorists.
Career Timeline
2024 — Present
Founder & Principal Consultant
Haven Rock Solutions LLC — Trumbull, CT
Cybersecurity consulting, physical security assessments, and IP development. Founder of Work Raptor V7 adaptive camouflage system (patent pending).
2023 — 2024
Senior Cyber Investigations Consultant
ByteDance Legal — Contract Engagement
Provided cyber investigations expertise in support of legal proceedings prior to the Oracle merger transition.
1999 — 2024
Captain / Cyber Crime Unit Commander
Weston Police Department — Weston, CT
25-year career culminating as Captain. Led the department's cyber crime unit. Deputized by the US Secret Service. Oversaw CALEA accreditation and implementation of over 300 departmental policies.
Active
National Instructor — Digital Forensics & Dark Web
National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) — Hoover, AL
Faculty instructor at the federally funded NCFI. Delivered dark web investigation and digital forensics courses to law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges at the national level.
1997 — 1999
Enlisted Service Member
United States Air Force
Completed basic training and service before transitioning to a law enforcement career in Connecticut.
Credentials & Recognition
Deputized — US Secret Service
United States Secret Service
Served as a deputized agent and led the operational cyber crime unit in partnership with federal investigators.
Top Secret Security Clearance
Federal Government
Held TS clearance throughout federal-level cyber investigation work and intelligence-driven operations.
NCFI National Faculty
National Computer Forensics Institute — Hoover, AL
Taught digital forensics and dark web investigation to law enforcement and judiciary at the national level.
CALEA Accreditation
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
Oversaw full agency accreditation process and implementation of 300+ departmental policies at Weston PD.
National Cyber Crime Speaker
National Conferences — MA, CT & Beyond
Featured speaker at the National Cyber Crime Conference and other professional forums on digital forensics and investigations.
Summary Judgment — Exonerated
Connecticut State Courts
Frivolous litigation filed against Matthew in his professional capacity was dismissed by summary judgment, with the court finding the claims to be without merit.
Areas of Expertise
Digital Forensics
Dark Web Investigations
Cyber Crime Investigation
Physical Security Assessment
Threat Intelligence
Incident Response
Security Training & Education
CALEA Accreditation
Law Enforcement Leadership
Federal Agency Collaboration
Executive Protection
Policy Development
Community & Board Service
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The Rowan Center
Member, Board of Directors — Stamford, CT
The Rowan Center is Fairfield County's leading nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Matthew serves on the Board of Directors and was involved in the organization's development and growth — bringing his law enforcement background to bear on victim advocacy, organizational governance, and community safety initiatives.