THE BOWMAN GROUP
Practical Solutions. Lower Risk. Stronger Trust.
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PUBLIC SAFETY CONSULTING FOR COMPLEX CHALLENGES
The Bowman Group helps public safety agencies, government leaders, and public-facing organizations make informed decisions, strengthen operations, and lead with confidence when the stakes are high.
Based in Arlington, Texas, The Bowman Group is a minority-owned small business enterprise led by Dr. Theron L. Bowman, a former Police Chief and Deputy City Manager. Our multidisciplinary team brings together respected subject matter experts in policing practices, organizational assessment, risk mitigation, litigation support, media relations, crisis communications, training, and technical assistance.
Through our Evaluate, Educate, Equip, and Empower framework, we help organizations lead with clarity, strengthen accountability, reduce risk, and produce measurable improvement.
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POLICE & PUBLIC PRACTICES
CONSULTING SERVICES
The Bowman Group is an Arlington, TX based, minority-owned, small business enterprise who provides management consulting services to clients across the world. Led by Dr. Theron Bowman, The Bowman Group team is composed of leading policing practices subject matter experts, known for comprehensives in assessing and providing technical assistance for diverse police departments. We are the premier, sought after consulting firm, learning lab, and thought leader with global reach providing accountability services for clients driven by an authentic, principled need to lead. We approach our work with professionalism, flexibility, attention to details, a collaborative yet clearly defined organizational approach, and respect for confidentiality. Our experience is broad and multi-disciplinary, including police shootings, protests and demonstrations, special security events, consent decree compliance, law enforcement training, public surveying, and monitoring.
SERVICES THAT HELP LEADERS REDUCE RISK, PROTECT POLICE AND PUBLIC INVESTMENTS AND STRENGTHEN TRUST
WHAT WE DO
Problems rarely begin with a single incident. They develop when policies, training, supervision, and everyday practices fall out of alignment. TBG helps leaders recognize those gaps, make informed decisions, and strengthen the systems that protect their organizations and the communities they serve.
INVESTIGATIONS
Independent fact-finding and police-practices analysis for sensitive, complex matters where sound decisions depend on a clear understanding of the facts.
AssESSMENTS
Examine policies, training, operations, supervision, and accountability systems to identify strengths, reveal gaps, and establish practical priorities for improvement.
LITIGATION SUPPORT
Help legal teams understand complex police-practices issues and data through independent analysis, expert opinions, detailed reports and testimony.
RISK MITIGATION
Identify early warning signs and strengthen policy, training, supervision, and auditing before preventable problems become costly crises.
TRAINING & LEADERSHIP
Develop stronger leaders and more consistent practices through customized training, scenario-based learning, technical assistance, and executive recruitment.
SPEAKING AND MEDIA EXPERTISE
Bring experienced public-safety perspectives to conferences, leadership events, and news coverage. Dr. Bowman and TBG subject matter experts offer informed analysis of policing, leadership, accountability, organizational risk, and emerging public-safety challenges.
FORMER CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE
ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
DR. THERON BOWMAN
CEO/FOUNDER
THE BOWMAN GROUP
Dr. Theron Bowman’s illustrious career in law enforcement spans more than three decades, during which he garnered immense respect for his leadership and commitment to community welfare. After retiring from his post as Police Chief of the Arlington Police Department, Dr. Bowman has dedicated himself to the mission of helping organizations navigate complex internal and external obstacles effectively.
Dr. Theron Bowman’s transition from an esteemed police chief to a consultant dedicated to shaping the future of public organizations signifies a continuation of his legacy of service. His commitment to fostering transparent, accountable, and community-focused institutions remains unwavering. In an era where the public’s expectations of its institutions are evolving rapidly, The Bowman Group stands ready to assist organizations in navigating this intricate landscape. As the challenges faced by public organizations grow more complex, Dr. Theron Bowman’s consulting firm offers a beacon of hope, providing the expertise and vision required to build a brighter future for communities across the nation.
LED BY REAL-WORLD PUBLIC SAFETY EXPERIENCE
THERON L. BOWMAN, PH.D.
CEO & FOUNDER
THE BOWMAN GROUP
As Arlington's former Police Chief and Deputy City Manager, Dr. Theron L. Bowman understands the decisions, pressures, and responsibilities facing public-safety and government leaders.
His experience spans policing, municipal management, organizational reform, and complex public-safety challenges. Today, he brings that perspective to TBG's consulting, training, expert analysis, and thought leadership.
His leadership continues to shape the firm's commitment to sound judgment, practical solutions, accountability, and public trust.
WHY LEADERS TRUST THE BOWMAN GROUP
WHAT SETS US APART
THE BOWMAN GROUP BRINGS TOGETHER REAL-WORLD PUBLIC SAFETY LEADERSHIP, NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES EXPERIENCE, AND PRACTICAL INSIGHT SHAPED BY WORK IN HIGH-PRESSURE, HIGH-ACCOUNTABILITY ENVIRONMENTS
PROVEN REPUTATION
Founded in 1998, The Bowman Group has grown through trusted referrals, long-standing relationships, and a reputation for work that helps leaders succeed. Our experience spans communities, agencies, consent decree work, and public safety challenges across the country and around the world.
REAL-WORLD LEADERSHIP
Led by a highly experienced public executive with extensive experience in policing and municipal management, our team understands the pressures facing public safety and government leaders because we have worked inside those systems and led through complex issues ourselves.
TAILORED CAPABILITIES
We do not offer one-size-fits-all solutions. We work with clients to understand the problem and underlying issues, consider how the issues connect, and determine what expertise is needed. Our team can address the immediate assignment while helping leaders recognize related challenges that may require attention. We then provide support that fits the needs and realities of the agency and the community it serves.
PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Our work is grounded in professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, responsiveness, and follow-through. We provide practical guidance, training, and technical assistance designed to support client satisfaction and lasting organizational improvement.
WHY CHOOSE THE BOWMAN GROUP?
KEY DIFFERENCES
LEADERSHIP
Led by a highly experienced public executive with over 35 years of practical experience and a strong academic background, we prioritize exceptional customer care. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, we ensure superior customer service and meticulous work product in a secure environment, serving both public clients at the local, state, and presidential levels and safeguarding their need for confidentiality.
CAPABILITIES
We are renowned for tailoring solutions to our clients' unique needs through custom algorithms and expert guidance in areas such as police reform, accountability, and community policing. The majority of our new clients come to us through word-of-mouth referrals, relying on our professional qualifications and efficient problem-solving.
REPUTATION
The Bowman Group brings together world-renowned experts and innovators with a proven track record of stabilizing cities, organizations, and previous war-torn countries. We collaborate with a diverse range of organizations, from small agencies to large municipal police forces, to drive continuous improvement.
APPROACH
We specialize in analyzing, correcting and improving police practices. We develop strategies that help organizations become best-in-class models. We design and develop systems. We conduct special investigations. We train. We meet the total needs of our clients while also providing subcontracting services to our traditional competitors.
TESTIMONIALS
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & NEWS
July Monthly Insights: Recruit. Retain. Transform: A New Blueprint
Discover how law enforcement can adapt and attract the next generation of law enforcement professionals. ...more
Featured ,Monthly Insights
July 07, 2025
May Monthly Insights: Honoring Sacrifice, Prioritizing Minds
Learn about the hidden toll of trauma, the alarming reluctance to seek help, surprising stats and actionable strategies from The Bowman Group to build a supportive culture and prioritize officer well-... ...more
Featured ,Monthly Insights
May 16, 2025
NBC5 Investigates: Dallas 911 callers left waiting as response times grow
Dallas PD aims to respond to emergency calls in 8–12 minutes, but NBC 5 Investigates found some residents are waiting over 90 minutes. Scott Friedman report featuring Theron L. Bowman, PhD. Source: n... ...more
Dr. Bowman Media Interviews ,Featured &In the News
April 25, 2025•1 min read
April: Second Chance Month
A real second chance involves communities actively breaking down the surprising hurdles people face after prison, fostering their successful reintegration into society for a safer and more inclusive c... ...more
Featured ,Monthly Insights
April 25, 2025•1 min read
Arlington Police Honor Davis with Award
Photograph of Chief Al Jones and Dr. Jaya Davis. ...more
Featured ,In The Spotlight
March 31, 2025
March - National Criminal Justice Month: Youth & Crime
Explore insights on youth behavior, juvenile justice, and community-driven crime prevention. ...more
Featured ,Monthly Insights
March 28, 2025•2 min read
TESTIMONIALS
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“Dr. Theron Bowman delivers thoughtful, focused, and actionable service and advice to the clients he works for and the communities he becomes involved with. His work for us has been consistently timely, of the highest quality, and appropriately grounded in both scientific evidence and his own considerable experience.”
JAMES R. "CHIP" COLDREN, JR., PH.D.
MANAGING DIRECTOR - JUSTICE PROGRAMS CNA INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC RESEARCH
TESTIMONIALS
“Dr. Theron Bowman delivers thoughtful, focused, and actionable service and advice to the clients he works for and the communities he becomes involved with. His work for us has been consistently timely, of the highest quality, and appropriately grounded in both scientific evidence and his own considerable experience.”
JAMES R. "CHIP" COLDREN, JR., PH.D.
MANAGING DIRECTOR - JUSTICE PROGRAMS CNA
INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC RESEARCH
TESTIMONIALS
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“Dr. Theron Bowman delivers thoughtful, focused, and actionable service and advice to the clients he works for and the communities he becomes involved with. His work for us has been consistently timely, of the highest quality, and appropriately grounded in both scientific evidence and his own considerable experience.”
JAMES R. "CHIP" COLDREN, JR., PH.D.
MANAGING DIRECTOR - JUSTICE PROGRAMS CNA INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC RESEARCH
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