MINUTES
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
MEETING
WEDNESDAY
JULY 27, 2011
1:00 P.M.
TATNALL BUILDING
ROOM 113
I. Call to Order
Lt. Colonel Paige called the meeting to order at 1310 hours. The meeting was tape-recorded and the Licensing Specialist of the Professional Licensing Section will maintain the tape(s). The following members of the Board of Examiners were in attendance:
Lt. Colonel James Paige
Timothy P. Mullaney, Sr., Esquire - @1314
Mrs. Sandra C. Taylor
Mrs. Heather M. Shupe
Ms. Kelly R. Jansen
Mr. Michael D. Connelly
Mr. Harvey A. Woods, III
The following individuals were also in attendance:
W. Michael Tupman, Esquire, Deputy Attorney General
Sergeant Walter J. Gygrynuk – Professional Licensing
Ms. Peggy L. Anderson - Professional Licensing
Ms. Tara L. Zentz – Professional Licensing
Mr. Reginald K. Seabrook
II. Review and Acceptance of Minutes
The minutes of the April 28, 2011 meeting were reviewed with no revisions. Mr. Connelly, with a second by Ms. Jansen, made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was carried.
The minutes of the July 14, 2011 hearing were reviewed with no revisions. Lt. Colonel Paige, with a second by Mrs. Shupe, made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was carried.
III. Licensures
Lt. Colonel Paige turned this section over to Ms. Anderson. Ms. Anderson stated that all licensures, renewals and approvals in Item IV. have met all the statutory requirements for Delaware Code Title 24 Chapter 13 and the Rules & Regulations and have provided same to the Professional Licensing Section.
A. Class A – Private Investigative Agency - Renewals
1. Alpha Investigations and Security Consulting LLC
a. License Holder – Wayne Warren
2. D.O. Richardson & Associates
a. License Holder – David O. Richardson
b. Delaware Manager – Jay E. Daniello
3. Delaware Detective Group, LLC
a. License Holder – Stephen Kempski
4. G4S Compliance & Investigations
a. License Holder – Michael J. Malone
b. Delaware Manager – Richard J. Marvel
5. J. T. Becker & Company Inc.
a. License Holder – Joseph T. Becker
b. Delaware Manager – Joseph T. Becker
6. O’Rourke Investigative Associates, Inc.
a. License Holder – Michael T. O’Rourke
7. Rhodunda Security Associates
a. License Holder – William J. Rhodunda, Sr.
Mr. Connelly, with a second by Mrs. Taylor, made a motion to accept A.1.-7. as presented for licensure renewals. The motion was carried. Ms. Jansen abstained from A.6.
B. Class A – Private Investigative Agency – New
1. GRID Investigations LLC
a. License Holder – Thomas C. Allen
b. Delaware Manager – Thomas C. Allen
2. Meridian Investigative Group, LLC
a. License Holder – Paul A. Colbert
b. Delaware Manager – Paul A. Colbert
3. The Robison Group
a. License Holder – Ryan R. Robison
b. Delaware Manager – Ryan R. Robison
Mrs. Shupe, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion to accept B.1.-3. as presented for licensure. The motion was carried.
C. Class A – Private Investigative Agency – Changes
1. Litigation Solutions, LLC
a. License Holder – John R. Tomasic
2. US Investigations Services, LLC
a. Delaware Manager – W. Kevin White
Mr. Connelly, with a second by Mrs. Taylor, made a motion to accept C.1.-2. as presented with changes. The motion was carried.
D. Class A – Private Investigative Agency
Resignations/Non-Renewals
1. Atlantic Bureau of Investigations – Notified 07/21/11
2. Litigation Solutions LLC
a. License Holder – Carolyn P. Langenohl
3. US Investigations Services, LLC
a. License Holder – Douglas L. Steele
b. Delaware Manager – Walter F. Caloway
4. The Vera Quest Group, Inc.
Ms. Anderson presented D. as informational purposes only. No vote necessary. D.1.-3. are resignations, D.4. is a non-renewal.
E. Class A – Private Investigative Agency – Issues
1. Brooks & Associates
Ms. Anderson refreshed the Board on the issue regarding Brooks & Associates in that it was voted at the last meeting for an emergency suspension due to not having a valid surety bond. A certified letter was sent regarding this and it was returned as Unclaimed. The Delaware phone number still does not work.
By way of e-mail correspondence this morning from Mr. Seabrook, he is here today to speak on his behalf.
Mr. Seabrook was given a chance to speak regarding the unclaimed certified letters, the phone situation, and the lack of a surety bond.
At this time it was discovered that there was a gap of 11 months in the surety bond coverage as Mr. Seabrook just picked-up a new surety bond this morning after speaking with Ms. Anderson.
After discussion regarding the fact that Mr. Seabrook has not been in compliance, Mr. Connelly, with a second by Mrs. Shupe, made a motion to revoke Brooks & Associates. The motion was carried.
F. Class B – Private Security Agency - Renewals
1. Bayside Security Patrol Services, Inc.
a. License Holder – James F. Wilson, Sr.
2. G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.
a. License Holder – Malcolm C. Burchett, Jr.
b. Delaware Manager – Nicholas J. Paros
3. NMS Security Services LLC
a. License Holder – Ronald L. Otte
b. Delaware Manager – Duane S. Udland
4. OMNISEC International
a. License Holder – Julien Patterson
b. Delaware Manager – Thomas Taylor
5. Pinkerton Services
a. License Holder – Mark B. Howell
b. Delaware Manager – Nicolas A. Re
6. Tri-County Security, NJ
a. License Holder – Cheryl A. Chalow
b. Delaware Manager – Daniel E. Coe
Mr. Connelly, with a second by Mrs. Shupe, made a motion to accept F.1.-6. as presented for licensure renewals. The motion was carried.
G. Class B – Private Security Agency – New
1. ASISS LLC
a. License Holder – Anthony Stone
b. Delaware Manager – Anthony Stone
2. Safe Environment Business Solutions, Inc.
a. License Holder – Robert O. DiNozzi
b. Delaware Manager – Robert O. DiNozzi
Mr. Mullaney, with a second by Ms. Jansen, made a motion to accept G.1.-2. as presented for licensure. The motion was carried.
H. Class B - Private Security Agency – Name Change
1. Bowles Corporate Services
a. Bowles Security Group, Inc.
2. Vance Security USA Corp.
a. Andrews International Government Services, Inc.
Mrs. Taylor, with a second by Mr. Mullaney, made a motion to accept H.1.-2. as presented for name change. The motion was carried.
I. Class B – Private Security Agency – Resignations/Non-Renewals
1. Beau Security, Inc.
Ms. Anderson presented I.1. as informational purposes only – a non-renewal. No vote necessary.
J. Class B – Private Security Agency – Issues
1. Black Star Security Inc.
Ms. Anderson presented the issue with Black Star Security Inc. in that their vice-president, Christopher N. Cleveland has a guilty shoplifting charge from 12/16/80. (This is another case where former administration was going by the 7 years without a disqualifying charge.) A certified letter sent to Mr. Cleveland was returned as Unclaimed.
After discussion Mr. Mullaney, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion to send a letter to Black Star Security Inc. revoking the corporate officer status of Mr. Cleveland and that he is no longer permitted to be affiliated with the agency or the agency license could be in jeopardy. The motion was carried.
2. Champion National Security, Inc.
Ms. Anderson presented the case of Champion National Security, Inc. in that the Delaware phone number always rolled into a fax number and when a fax was sent on 04/12/11, there has not been any response.
Mr. Connelly, with a second by Ms. Jansen, made a motion for an emergency suspension with the right to a hearing for Champion National Security, Inc. The motion was carried.
3. Security Forces, Inc.
Ms. Anderson presented the case of Security Forces, Inc. in that mail has been returned from the Delaware office and the Delaware phone number is not in service. This agency was just approved at the last meeting.
Mr. Mullaney, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion for an emergency suspension with the right to a hearing for Security Forces, Inc. The motion was carried.
4. U.S. Security Associates, Inc.
Ms. Anderson presented the case of U.S. Security Associates, Inc. in that mail has been returned from the Delaware office and the Delaware phone number is not in service.
Mr. Mullaney, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion for an emergency suspension with the right to a hearing for U.S. Security Associates, Inc. The motion was carried.
K. Class C – Private Investigative & Private Security Agency
Resignations/Non-Renewals
1. FCI
Ms. Anderson presented K.1. as informational purposes only. No vote necessary. Delaware manager information was never received, only license holder information.
L. Class D – Armored Car Agency – Issues
1. Loomis Armored US LLC
Ms. Anderson presented to the facts of Loomis Armored US LLC in that they were sent certified letters of an emergency suspension for not having a valid Banking Commissioners License. Both certified letters were signed for and given the 30 day time frame with no response from either the license holder or the Delaware manager.
Mr. Mullaney, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion to revoke the license for Loomis Armored US LLC. The motion was carried.
M. Certified Instructors
1. Handgun/Shotgun – Approvals/Resignations/Terminations
a. Exhibit A
2. Baton/Mace/Handcuff – FYI
a. Exhibit A
Correspondence was sent to all instructors requesting that they return a form with current contact information for each individual. Sufficient time was given for everyone to get them back to this office. This practice is done about every 2 years so that up to date information is available to the guards needing training.
Ms. Anderson presented Exhibit A for approval as Board Approved Firearms Instructors and other instructors. There were some deletions and additions to this list from the previous one.
Letters will be sent to those that did not return the information that was requested and have been removed from the approval list.
Mr. Mullaney, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion to approve the current list of instructors with the addition of Edward Hom. The motion was carried.
3. 16 Hour Approved Instructors
a. Agency Instructors – Exhibit B
b. Independent Instructors – Exhibit C
Ms. Anderson presented M.3.a.b. as approved 16 hour instructors broken down by agency and independents. The independent instructors will be placed on the website. This is informational purposes only. No vote necessary.
N. Rule 5.0 – Uniforms, Patches, Badges, Seals, Vehicular Markings
1. Andrews International Government Services, Inc.
a. Patches (3)
2. APG Security-DE, LLC
a. Uniform
3. FloydCorp Security Solutions LLC
a. Uniform & Patch
4. GRID Investigations LLC
a. Letterhead & Business Card
5. Safe Environment Business Solutions, Inc.
a. Uniform, Patch, Letterhead, Envelope & Business Card
6. The Robison Group
a. Letterhead & ID Card
Mr. Connelly, with a second by Mrs. Shupe, made a motion to accepted N.1.-6. as presented for approval. The motion was carried.
O. Address/Phone Number Changes
1. Beacon Investigative Solutions
a. Delaware Manager Address
2. Endeavor Investigations
a. Delaware Manager Address
3. Titan Investigative Alliance, LLC
a. License Holder Address
Ms. Anderson presented O.1.-3. as information purposes only. No vote necessary.
IV. Old Business
A. Threat Levels
1. www.DHS.gov/alerts
Rule 12.0 – Exhibit D
Ms. Anderson asked the Board to review the revision of Rule 12.0 with the correct status for threat levels.
Mrs. Taylor, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion to accept the amendment to Rule 12.0 as presented. The motion was carried.
B. Firearms
1. Use of .45 Caliber
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that Lt. Colonel Paige spoke with Lt. Berry, OIC DSP Firearms, and he sees no issue with allowing agencies to utilize the .45 caliber weapon, and that this weapon is regaining its popularity amongst law enforcement.
Mr. Connelly, with a second by Ms. Jansen, made a motion to add the .45 caliber to the approved list of weapons in Rule 1.0. The motion was carried.
C. Luis D. Aldarondo
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that Mr. Aldarondo was previously granted a license pending his approval for a Pardon. The Pardon was Granted and Signed on 06/22/11.
This is informational purposes only. No vote necessary.
D. Board Members
1. Mr. Mr. Kline G. Kemp, Jr.
2. Mrs. Heather M. Shupe
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that Mr. Kemp has not been replaced as of yet and that he has not been attending the meetings as he is having an issue with his hearing and does not want to be a burden to the Board.
Mrs. Shupe has been re-appointed on 05/05/11.
D. Rule 13.0 – Exhibit E
Ms. Anderson stated that this amendment was postponed from the last meeting. This amendment makes the security guard complete the 16 hour mandatory training within one year of applying for their license.
Lt. Colonel Paige, with a second by Mrs. Taylor, made a motion to accept the amendment to Rule 13.0 as presented. The motion was carried.
V. New Business
A. Professional Licensing Comments
No further remarks from Professional Licensing.
B. Board Member’s Comments
Mr. Connelly informed the Board that he had been in touch with Mr. Ed Hill regarding the individual that presented himself as being a Delaware State Police certified investigator. It was relayed that Mr. Hill does not feel that this was the intent of the individual as to portray himself as law enforcement. Mr. Hill knows that the individual works for Dellose Security Associates.
After discussion it was asked that a letter be sent to all agencies with private investigators that they should identify themselves as working for their specific agency and not certified by the Delaware State Police.
C. Public Attendee’s Comments
There were no public attendees.
D. Lt. Colonel’s Comments
Lt. Colonel Paige thanked everyone for their time today.
VI. Adjournment
A. Schedule Next Hearing
1. Thursday, October 13, 2011 @ 10:00am
B. Schedule Next Meeting
1. Thursday, October 27, 2011 @ 10:00am
Mrs. Taylor, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 1416 hours. The motion was carried.
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