Welcome
Matcom Office of Public Safety provides round-the-clock dispatch services to clients in Baltimore and nationwide. We offer K-9 patrols, both and unarmed Public Safety personnel, and partner with local through various threat assessment centers to ensure detailed and accurate reporting. Building strong relationships with our clients and team is central to our operations. Your safety is our utmost, and we are committed to delivering exceptional service and care.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to serve as a recognized leader in risk mitigation and security consulting, delivering innovative, disciplined, and mission-aligned solutions to an evolving threat environment. We provide strategic, technical, and customized services designed to anticipate, counter, and manage risk while strengthening the resilience of the organizations we support.
We are committed to building enduring partnerships founded on trust, accountability, and operational excellence.
Through proactive risk management and continuous improvement of security practices, we empower our clients to protect their personnel, constituents, infrastructure, and critical assets. By maintaining unwavering focus on our mission and executing with consistency and integrity, we enable our partners to remain focused on theirs.
Mission Statement
The Matcom Office of Public Safety delivers professional public safety and communications services in support of federal, state, local, and institutional mission-critical operations. Through qualified personnel, validated countermeasure technologies, and standards-based operational practices, we provide reliable and scalable solutions designed to mitigate risk, enhance operational readiness, and support continuity of operations.
Our approach emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and alignment with applicable regulatory and policy frameworks. By tailoring services to agency-specific requirements and evolving threat environments, we assist our partners in safeguarding personnel, infrastructure, and critical assets while maintaining effective communications and operational resilience.
Telecommunications and Public Safety Services are available upon request through established procurement or consultation channels.
Company History
Matcom Office of Public Safety LLC is a federally compliant, Veteran- and Minority-Owned public safety agency proudly established in Baltimore in 2017. We are a trusted provider of comprehensive protective services, led by our founder, Ishmael Josiah Sr., whose background includes more than 15 years of military and law enforcement experience.
Our team of highly trained professionals serves the DMV region with a steadfast commitment to excellence. Every member of the Matcom team takes pride in their role and contributes to our growing reputation for professionalism, reliability, and results.
As a full-service protective solutions provider, Matcom delivers customized security services supported by exceptional customer care. Guided by our core values—Integrity, Honor, and Commitment—we earn trust by safeguarding people, property, and operations. Discover the Matcom difference.
Testimonials
It is with great enthusiasm and unwavering confidence that Bon Secours Community Works wholeheartedly recommends the Matcom Office of Public Safety and its esteemed Director, Major Brian Askew. Over the years, Major Askew and his dedicated team have exemplified excellence in community safety, making a profound impact on the well-being of residents at several of our multi-family communities.
Major Askew’s leadership has been instrumental in fostering a collaborative and effective working relationship with the Baltimore City Police Department. This partnership has been vital in creating a safer environment for our residents, many of whom have benefited from the proactive safety measures, swift response, and compassionate approach championed by the Matcom Public Safety team.
Throughout their service, Major Askew and his team have demonstrated unwavering commitment, professionalism, and a genuine concern for the communities they serve. Their efforts have not only improved safety but have also built trust and strengthened community bonds, ensuring residents feel protected and valued.
We are grateful for their ongoing dedication and are confident that their continued efforts will sustain and enhance the safety of our neighborhoods. It is without hesitation that we endorse Major Brian Askew and the Matcom Office of Public Safety as exemplary stewards of community safety and partners in our collective mission to serve and protect.
Alicia Corson
Director of Housing & Community Development
Bon Secours Community Works- Unity Properties Inc
My name is Yvonne Brock, CAC-AD-S, CADC, CTS, and I serve as the Chief Executive Officer of My Choice 2 Change (www.mychoice2change.org). The Matcom Office of Public Safety (MOPS) has been an invaluable partner to our organization, providing comprehensive support across our business services and back-office operations.
Their team has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong understanding of our organizational needs.
The quality of their work, combined with their responsiveness and efficient turnaround times, has allowed our organization to operate more effectively and remain focused on our core mission.
MOPS has proven to be reliable, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering high standards of service, and their support has had a meaningful positive impact on our day-to-day operations.
Should you have any questions regarding the services provided to My Choice 2 Change, I would be pleased to provide additional information.
Yvonne Brock, CAC-AD-S, CADC, CTS
Assistant Director of Substance Abuse
Chief Executive Officer, My Choice 2 Change
Citizen Award- Major Askew has demonstrated exceptional dedication, vigilance, and commitment to public safety, playing an integral role in the crime reduction efforts at a local Shopping Plaza in Baltimore. As a Matcom Office of Public Safety team Member, Askew has gone far beyond standard security responsibilities, providing critical assistance to law enforcement officers and ensuring the sustained safety of the community.
Through consistent presence and proactive intervention, Askew has helped deter criminal activity, ensuring that individuals who pose a threat to public safety do not disrupt the area. His collaboration with the Local District Action Team (DAT) and the Neighborhood Coordination Unit (NCO) has contributed to significant improvements in community trust, crime deterrence, and the overall revitalization of the shopping plaza.
Major Askew's leadership in security operations, unwavering commitment to protecting business owners, residents, and visitors, and his willingness to take initiative in maintaining order embody the spirit of public service. His contributions have been invaluable to the Baltimore Police Department's mission, warranting recognition with the Citizen's Award, a testament to his courage, dedication, and meaningful impact on community welfare.
Detective A. F.
Baltimore City Police Department