MINUTES
BOARD OF EXAMINERS
OF PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS
AND PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES
MEETING
THURSDAY
JANUARY 30, 2014
10:00 A.M.
DGE CONFERENCE ROOM
655 SOUTH BAY ROAD
SUITE 1A
DOVER, DE
I. Call to Order
Lt. Colonel Paige called the meeting to order at 1003 hours and subsequently turned the meeting over to Ms. Anderson. The meeting was recorded and the Licensing Specialist of the Professional Licensing Section will maintain the records.
The following members of the Board of Examiners were in attendance:
Lt. Colonel James Paige
Timothy P. Mullaney, Sr., Esquire
Mrs. Sandra C. Taylor
Mrs. Heather M. Shupe
Mr. Wayne A. Keller
Ms. Kelly R. Jansen
Mr. Michael D. Connelly
Mr. Harvey A. Woods, III
The following members of the Board of Examiners were absent:
William G. Bush, IV, Esquire
The following staff members were in attendance:
W. Michael Tupman, Esquire – Deputy Attorney General
Sergeant Jeffrey C. Whitmarsh, II – Professional Licensing
Ms. Peggy L. Anderson – Professional Licensing
The following staff members were absent:
Lt. Eric L. Hamm – Professional Licensing
The following individuals were also in attendance:
Ms. Carolyn Jenkins
Mr. Brandon Habron
Mr. Thomas Weaver
II. Licensures
Ms. Anderson stated that all licensures, renewals and approvals in Item III. 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. Claims Bureau USA, Inc.
a. License Holder – Brian A. Landry
b. Delaware Manager – Hugh J. Craig
2. First Advantage Background Services Corp.
a. License Holder – Richard J. Taffet
b. Delaware Manger – Richard J. Taffet
3. ICU Investigations, Inc.
a. License Holder – Dean Smith
b. Delaware Manger – Dean Smith
4. James F. Valentine Inc.
a. License Holder – James F. Valentine, Jr.
b. Delaware Manager – James F. Valentine, Jr.
5. Joseph Michael Lamonaca Detective Agency
a. License Holder – Joseph M. Lamonaca
6. Maryland Claims Investigation, Inc.
a. License Holder – Robert H. Jones
b. Delaware Manager – Russell L. Ball
7. Ronald E. Bielinski, Private Investigator
a. License Holder – Ronald E. Bielinski
8. Shannon Associates
a. License Holder – Robert C. Shannon
9. T and B Investigations
a. License Holder – Thomas Haile
10. U.S. Detectives, LLC
a. License Holder – Thomas S. McAlaine
b. Delaware Manger – Thomas S. McAlaine
Mr. Woods, with a second by Mr. Keller, made a motion to accept A.1.-10. as presented for licensure renewals. The motion was carried.
B. Class A – Private Investigative Agency – New
1. Elite Investigative Services
a. License Holder – Carolyn J. Jenkins
2. Hanrahan Investigations, Inc.
a. License Holder – John W. Hanrahan
b. Delaware Manager – John W. Hanrahan
3. JP Investigative Group, Inc.
a. License Holder – Tracy T. Paonessa
b. Delaware Manager – Joseph D. Paonessa
4. Mohr Investigative Services, Inc.
a. License Holder – James W. Mohrmann
b. Delaware Manager – James W. Mohrmann
5. Patrick J. McGinley Associates, Inc.
a. License Holder – Patrick J. McGinley, Jr.
b. Delaware Manager – Patrick J. McGinley, III
6. Rocky Gorge Detective Agency, LLC
a. License Holder – Robert E. Rutten
b. Delaware Manager – Robert E. Rutten
Mr. Connelly, with a second by Mr. Woods, made a motion to accept B.1.-6. as presented for new licensure. The motion was carried.
C. Class A – Private Investigative Agency – Resignations/Non-Renewals
1. CA Rose Investigations, LLC
a. Resigned
2. Eye-C.U. Investigations
a. Resigned
3. Foraker Investigations, LLC
a. Resigned
4. The Simons Group
a. Non-Renewal
5. Verifications, Inc.
a. Bought Out
Ms. Anderson presented C.1.-5. as informational purposes only. No vote necessary.
D. Class A – Private Investigative Agency – Old Business
1. Frank R. Booth Associates
a. Administratively Reinstated – 11/08/13
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that Mr. Booth had supplied the required paperwork and had been administratively reinstated. No vote necessary – for informational purposes only.
E. Class B – Private Security Agency - Renewals
1. Command Security Corporation
a. License Holder – John C. Reed
b. Delaware Manager – John C. Reed
2. Signal 88 Security of Delaware
a. License Holder – Peter J. Mango
b. Delaware Manager – Peter J. Mango
Mr. Woods, with a second by Mr. Keller, made a motion to accept E.1.-2. as presented for licensure renewals. The motion was carried.
F. Class B – Private Security Agency – New
1. Frontline Security Services LLC
a. License Holder – DeVonne O. Edwards
b. Delaware Manager – DeVonne O. Edwards
2. Ronin Security Solutions LLC
a. License Holder – Dennis P. Tully
b. Delaware Manager – Michael F. Brennan
3. Securemedy, Incorporated
a. License Holder – Olabanji O. Folayan
b. Delaware Manager – Olabanji O. Folayan
Mr. Mullaney, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion to accept F.1.-3. as presented for new licensure. The motion was carried.
G. Class B – Private Security Agency – Changes
1. Champion National Security, Inc.
a. Delaware Manager – Gary B. Sears
Mr. Woods, with a second by Mrs. Taylor, made a motion to accept G.1. as presented for licensure change. The motion was carried.
H. Class B - Private Security Agency – Name Change
1. Pinkerton Government Services Inc.
a. Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
Ms. Jansen, with a second by Mr. Woods, made a motion to accept H.1. as presented for name change licensure. The motion was carried.
I. Class B – Private Security Agency – Resignations/Non-Renewals
1. Champion National Security, Inc.
a. Delaware Manager – Matthew J. Sadoon
Ms. Anderson presented I.1. as informational purposes only. No vote necessary.
J. Class B – Private Security Agency – Old Business
1. Bayside Security Patrol Services, Inc.
a. Vehicle Markings – Exhibit A
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that Bayside Security Patrol Services, Inc. was using vehicles that were not approved. Notification was sent to them and correspondence was received on 01/15/14 asking for the vehicles in Exhibit A to be approved.
Mr. Habron spoke on behalf of Bayside stating that all the cars have been 100% remarked to those in the pictures. Sgt. Whitmarsh asked about the smoked out markings and they have all been removed.
Mr. Mullaney, with a second by Mr. Connelly, made a motion to approve the photos as submitted for vehicle marking approval for Bayside Security Patrol Services, Inc. The motion was carried.
K. Class C – Private Investigative & Private Security Agency – Renewals
1. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company
a. License Holder – Donald J. Ostmann
2. FJC Security Services, Inc.
a. License Holder – Robert A. Hopes
b. Delaware Manger – Robert A. Hopes
Mr. Woods, with a second by Mrs. Taylor, made a motion to accept K.1.-2. as presented for licensure renewals. The motion was carried.
L. Class C – Private Investigative & Private Security Agency – Renewals w/Changes
1. Info Retrieval Services
a. License Holder – Kelly R. Jansen
b. Upgrade to Class C
Mrs. Taylor, with a second by Mr. Woods, made a motion to approve L.1. as presented for licensure renewal upgrade. The motion was carried. Ms. Jansen abstained.
M. Class C – Private Investigative & Private Security Agency – New
1. Code 3 Security and Protection Services, Inc.
a. License Holder – Keith Lynn
b. Delaware Manager – Keith Lynn
Mr. Connelly, with a second by Mr. Woods, made a motion to approve M.1. as presented for new licensure. The motion was carried.
N. Class C – Private Investigative & Private Security Agency – Changes
1. Metro One LPSG (Guard Division) PA Inc.
a. Delaware Manager – Thomas J. Miller
Mrs. Taylor, with a second by Ms. Jansen, made a motion to approve N.1.a. as presented for licensure change. The motion was carried.
O. Class C – Private Investigative & Private Security Agency – Resignations/Non-Renewals
1. Metro One LPSG (Guard Division) PA Inc.
a. Delaware Manager – Bayn Egge
2. SPI Security Services, Inc.
a. Non-Renewal
Ms. Anderson presented O.1.-2. as informational purposes only. Not vote necessary.
P. Class D – Armored Car Agency – Renewals
1. Dunbar Armored, Inc.
a. License Holder – Kevin R. Dunbar
b. Delaware Manager – Mark D. McKittrick
2. Loomis Armored US, LLC
a. License Holder – Patrick Otero
b. Delaware Manager – Michael S. Matey
Ms. Jansen, with a second by Mrs. Taylor, made a motion to approve P.1.-2. as presented for licensure renewals. The motion was carried.
Q. Class D – Armored Car Agency – Resignations/Non-Renewals
1. Brink’s, Incorporated
a. License Holder – Lawrence F. Rodo
Ms. Anderson presented Q.1. as informational purposes only. No vote necessary.
R. Class D – Armored Car Agency – Issues
1. Brink’s, Incorporated
a. License Holder – Melvin F. Parker
b. Delaware Manager – Dennis L. Casteel
Ms. Anderson informed the Board that the renewal packet for Brink’s Incorporated was received on 01/08/14, but did not include everything as required. Mr. Casteel has an appointment to bring the rest of the necessary documentation the 2nd week in February.
Mrs. Taylor, with a second by Mr. Mullaney, made a motion to approve R.1. as presented with the exception that Mr. Casteel provides the missing documentation. Once provided, Professional Licensing may administratively approve Brink’s Incorporated. The motion was carried.
Mr. Tupman stated that this should not be a normal procedure for licensure. Ms. Anderson informed him that it would not be, that it was only due to the snow days we have had.
S. Certified Instructors
1. Updated List
Ms. Anderson stated that the list is still being updated.
T. Rule 11.0 – Uniforms, Patches, Badges, Seals, Vehicular Markings
1. Brian Crist
a. Business Card
2. Code 3 Security and Protection Services, Inc.
a. Badge, Patch, Business Card, & Mini CD
3. Dellose and DiFonzo Associates, LLC
a. Letterhead & Envelope
4. Frontline Security Services LLC
a. Uniform, Patch, Letterhead, Business Card, & Brochure
5. Info Retrieval Services
a. Business Card
6. Hanrahan Investigations, Inc.
a. Letterhead, Business Card, & Brochure
7. Mohr Investigative Services, Inc.
a. Letterhead & Business Card
8. Rocky Gorge Detective Agency, LLC
a. Letterhead & Business Card
9. Ronin Security Solutions LLC
a. Uniform, Letterhead, & Business Card
10. Securemedy, Incorporated
a. Uniform, Patches (3), & Brochure
11. Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services, Inc.
a. Uniforms, Patches (3), Badge & Business Card
12. The Whitestone Group, Inc.
a. Badge & Vehicle Markings
Ms. Anderson presented T.1. as being an issue in that Mr. Crist was passing out this business card at DEMA and this had been denied by the Board of Examiners of Bail Enforcement Agents on 11/26/13.
After discussion, it was determined that a letter similar to the one used for the vehicle markings for Bayside is to be sent to Mr. Crist.
Ms. Anderson noted that additional items needed to be voted upon:
· Bayside Security Patrol Services, Inc. – Uniform
· Elite Investigative Services – Business Card
· JP Investigative Group, Inc. – Business Card
· Patrick J. McGinley Associates, Inc. – Business Card
Mrs. Taylor, with a second by Mr. Keller, made a motion to approve K.2.-12. And the additional items as presented for approval. The motion was carried. Ms. Jansen abstained from T.5. Mr. Mullaney was out of the room during this vote.
U. Delaware Address/Phone Number Changes
1. Harvard Protection Services, LLC
2. SOS Security LLC
3. Sunstates Security, LLC
Ms. Anderson presented U.1.-3. as informational purposes only. No vote necessary.
IV. Old Business
A. Professional Licensing
1. 16 Hour Training Info – Exhibit B
The following statistics and information was presented:
Ø First Train the Trainer Session given on 12/11/13
o 30 instructors attended
o 80 questions on the complete test – only 50 will be given to the guards
o Seven questions were answered incorrectly
o 16.15 minutes to 41.42 minutes to complete
o Scores:
§ Average 88%
§ Highest 93%
§ Lowest 75%
§ Failed 71% - what to do with a trainer that fails the test?
Ø Second session held on 01/23/14
o No results yet
Ø Next two sessions:
o Wednesday, February 26, 2014
o Monday, March 10, 2014
Ø Testing begins March 1, 2014
Ø Recommendation is that we make the Train the Trainer sessions mandatory for anyone that wishes to be an instructor
Ø Anyone instructing anything else must be certified
Ø Giving out certificates of completion
Ø Questions from DTCC
o How long will students need to wait before retesting if they fail (DTCC 3-6 months)
Ø Retest fee?
o DTCC determination
Ø Testing sites:
o NCC:
§ Wilmington 1 day
§ Stanton 2 weekdays and 1 weeknight
o Kent:
§ Dover Terry 1 weekday and 1 Saturday
o Sussex:
§ Georgetown Owens 1 weekday/weeknight
Ø Spoke with Mike Terranova regarding this schedule – still in the early stages and can be flexed upon need
Ø If an agency has 6 or more to be tested, a special date/time can be set for them at any campus
Ø Discussed more at Georgetown in spring/summer for seasonal employment
Ø See Exhibit B from Brandon Habron
Discussion regarding the failed instructor resulted in that they should not teach, but it is not mandatory at this point therefore the test is not mandatory. There was discussion on creating a rule to make the Train the Trainer sessions mandatory with a passing score for the test. Professional Licensing is to create the rule and send it out to the Board members for review to vote upon at the next meeting.
Suggestion to make the Train the Trainer sessions once a quarter was made. Certificates are being given to those that have already taken the session.
Question from DTCC – when a student fails the test how long must they wait to take the test, do they take the class again, what procedure does the Board want?
Discussion regarding this issue is that the student shall take the class again and then test again, but only three times then they must wait a year to take it again. Create a rule regarding this issue for discussion at a later date.