Since 2012, G-Force Security Solutions, LLC has been providing high-quality investigative and security services to clients in the Central Pennsylvania area under the ownership and leadership of CEO, Bob Gano. Our mission is simple...to provide superior security and investigative services by always putting the client first! As our company has continued to expand and reach new clients over the last decade, so has our leadership team. Read below to learn more about our team of G-Force Security Solutions, LLC.
BOB GANO, Owner and CEO
Bob Gano graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1986), earning a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. For 25 years, Bob was employed by the Pennsylvania State Police, serving as a Patrol Trooper, Criminal Investigator, Fire Marshal, Alternate Forensic Services Officer, Criminal Investigation and Patrol Supervisor, and Station Commander at the Gettysburg Barracks in Adams County from 2007 – 2010.
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As a result of his impressive years of service with the State of Pennsylvania, Bob has extensive experience in all facets of Criminal Investigation, including cold case investigations that resulted in the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the crime of criminal homicide. Given that Bob has served in Adams, Cumberland, York, Franklin, and Dauphin counties, he has a working relationship with the District Attorney’s Offices in each of these counties. In 2008, Bob attended the Leadership in Police Organizations, modeled after the training concept of dispersed leadership (“every officer a leader”).
Bob also has extensive experience with employee background investigations and internal inspection of policies and procedures. Bob has been a leader in ACT 67 Compliance and School Safety with his attendance and completion of multiple levels of NASRO Training (Basic SRO, Advanced SRO, Adolescent Mental Health Training, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, and Supervision of an Effective SRO Program). He also participated in the National School Safety Summit in Baltimore, MD (December 2018). Bob is also certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to conduct risk assessments of school buildings and facilities.
STEVE JUNKIN, Vice President of Armed School Safety and Security
In March 2023, Steve Junkin joined the G-Force Executive Team following a 34-year career in law enforcement. Steve graduated from Millersville University in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and then enlisted with the Pennsylvania State Police. During his career with PSP, Steve was assigned patrol duties and criminal investigations at several duty stations across the Commonwealth, working on various criminal cases. He elevated through the ranks and retired at the rank of Captain as the Troop Commander for Troop H, Harrisburg. In 2014, Steve was sworn in as the Chief of Police for the Hampden Township Police Department in Cumberland County. He later became the President of the Cumberland County Chiefs of Police Association.
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Steve brings with him a wide array of experience beneficial for our clients. During his extensive career, he was charged with developing and executing emergency operations plans for large-scale events such as the Pennsylvania Farm Show, the Presidential motorcade escort, and the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. He has worked with school administrators and districts across the Commonwealth to enhance security through School Resource Officer programs, the development of drills, and the institution of enhanced patrol officer engagement policies.
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Steve is a Graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command and the 247th Class of the FBI’s National Academy.
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CHRISTOPHER OTT, Supervisor of Armed Services
In March of 2024, Mr. Christopher Ott joined G-Force following a 26-year career in law enforcement. During his tenure with the Pennsylvania State Police, Chris was a Criminal Investigation Unit Supervisor and was assigned to the Office of Domestic Security. A certified School Security Guard under Act 67, Mr. Ott is also certified in conducting Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) facility assessments. He holds a degree in Criminal Justice from Shippensburg University.