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Overview

Public Safety

State and local budgets, grant cycles and next-generation 911 mandates are reshaping the buyer set for public safety technology, drawing in both strategics and infrastructure-minded sponsors.

We advise emergency communications, dispatch and records management providers on sale processes and growth capital.

M&A advisory services to meet the growing needs of our public safety clients

The McLean Group's Public Safety Investment Banking Team is a proven leader in delivering exceptional M&A advisory services. We combine deep sector intelligence with a robust network of strategic acquirers and financial investors, enabling us to consistently achieve superior outcomes for our clients. Our team, comprised of seasoned industry veterans and financial experts, possesses extensive experience across the full spectrum of the Public Safety ecosystem, including:

Coverage

The public safety subsectors we cover

Emergency Communications

Land mobile radio
Broadband push-to-talk
Next-generation 911
Interoperability and gateways
Dispatch consoles

Software & Records

Computer-aided dispatch
Records management
Evidence and digital media
Case and court systems
Analytics and reporting

Response & Readiness

First responder equipment
Training and simulation
Emergency management
Fire and EMS technology
Grants and program support
Senior Coverage

Leadership

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Paul Klick
Paul KlickManaging DirectorInvestment Banking · Tysons Corner, VApklick@mcleanllc.com703.752.9019
Mitch Martin
Mitch MartinManaging DirectorCo-head, Defense, Government & Intelligence · Tysons Corner, VAmmartin@mcleanllc.com703.752.9009
Andy Smith
Andy SmithManaging DirectorInvestment Banking · Tysons Corner, VAasmith@mcleanllc.com703.827.0233
Track Record

Engagements

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Sell-Side M&ASecuLore Solutionshas been acquired by Exacom2023
Sell-Side M&ANusurahas been acquired by Juvare2022
Sell-Side M&ATidal Basinhas been acquired by Michael Baker International2023
Sell-Side M&AGroundswell Consulting Grouphas been acquired by CollabraLink2022
Perspective

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Market Report · Jun 2026Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (May 2026)The McLean Group's May 2026 M&A Insider Report tracks deal activity across Defense & Government, Physical & Cyber Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Maritime. This month's edition highlights notable transactions including Parker Hannifin's announced $2.55B acquisition of CIRCOR's Commercial and Defense Aerospace business from KKR, VSE Corporation's $2.15B closing of Precision Aviation Group to build a 61-location aviation aftermarket platform, and Rocket Lab's $60M acquisition of Motiv Space Systems, adding Mars-proven robotics to its portfolio. The report also includes public company trading comps and EBITDA valuation multiples across all four sectors. Public market multiples are provided for reference purposes and reflect traded equity values, which may differ materially from private company transaction pricing.Read More →Market Report · May 2026Monthly Middle Market M&A Insider Report (April 2026)The McLean Group's April 2026 M&A Insider Report tracks deal activity across Defense & Government, Physical & Cyber Security, Critical Infrastructure, and Maritime. This month's edition highlights notable transactions including York Space Systems' $355M acquisition of satellite communications firm ALL.SPACE, Scale AI's acquisition of defense data analytics firm ICG Solutions, and Ondas' two-deal sprint adding World View Enterprises and Mistral to its autonomous intelligence portfolio. The report also includes public company trading comps and EBITDA valuation multiples across all four sectors. Public market multiples are provided for reference purposes and reflect traded equity values, which may differ materially from private company transaction pricing. Download the full report at mcleanllc.com.Read More →Market Report · Apr 2026What Is a 409A Valuation and When Does Your Company Need One?A 409A valuation is an independent appraisal of your private company's common stock, and if you're issuing equity incentive awards to employees, it's a legal requirement, not a formality. Get it wrong, and employees face immediate income recognition, a 20% federal penalty tax, and potential state penalties that can push effective tax rates well above 50%. In this article, The McLean Group's Valuation Advisory team breaks down exactly how 409A valuations work, when your company needs one, which IRS safe harbor methods apply at each stage, and the common mistakes that create tax exposure at exactly the wrong time: during fundraising, M&A due diligence, or an IRS audit.Read More →

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