Posted on

CEO KC Poulin Testifies in Front of Task Force at “Stand Your Ground” Meeting

At the July 10, 2012 Stand Your Ground Task Force meeting in Arcadia, KC Poulin along with Patty Schmitt, CEO of Aegis Protective Services, sat as invited panelists and offered perspective regarding the relationship between Florida’s Stand Your Ground law and the private security industry as well as insight on the concerns surrounding amendment to the law from the industry’s viewpoint. The 19-member Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection, convened by Governor Rick Scott, is charged with conducting a full-scale examination of Florida’s controversial law and reporting recommendations to the Governor and lawmakers prior to the start of the next legislative session in March of next year. The Florida law has come under intense nationwide scrutiny in the wake of the Trayvon Martin shooting in February. Enacted in 2005, Stand Your Ground permits the use of deadly force if a person fears imminent serious injury or death and imposes no duty to retreat. During the meeting, Poulin and Schmitt provided the Task Force with an overview of the services provided by the private protection industry, along with relevant industry data and statistical information and fielded specific questions that provided “food for thought” on this important and contemporary issue. Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is widely debated for its ambiguity, application and the surprisingly different results it yields when proffered as a defense. Any revision of the law is likely to impact the private security industry and operating procedures. To view Poulin and Schmitt’s discussion with the Task Force in its entirety, click on the links below. ABC Action News The Florida Channel
Go Back To Main Page
Posted on

Republican National Convention Briefing

2012 Republican National Convention: Security & Logistical Issues for Tampa Businesses Hosted by: KC Poulin, President/CEO of Critical Intervention Services Date: Thursday, August 9th Location: 13777 Belcher Road South, Largo, Florida 33771 Begin Time (Lunch & Welcome): 11:30-12:00 Intro & Presentation by Tampa Police Department’s Captain Barlett: 12:00-12:45 Business Security Brief by CIS Anti-Terrorism Experts: 12:45-1:00 Q&A Roundtable Discussion: 1:00-1:30 Social Hour, Executive Floor: 1:30-3:00 Meeting Description: From August 27-30, 2012, thousands of Republican supporters will congregate in Tampa as participants in the Republican National Convention. Parallel with the convention, thousands of political activists will also descend on Tampa in protest of the RNC. For over a year now, Federal, State and Local authorities have been preparing an intensive plan to facilitate security of the convention and public safety while respecting the rights of activists to publicly protest. Although authorities are making every effort to minimize negative effect on Tampa Bay businesses, major impact in the surrounding area is inevitable in the wake of expertly securing such a large-scale event. On August 9, 2012, Critical Intervention Services invites you to attend an informative lunch briefing on the anticipated public safety impact of the 2012 Republican National Convention and issues potentially affecting Tampa Bay businesses. Speakers include CIS Anti-Terrorism Experts and Captain Bartlett from the Tampa Police Department. Additionally, as part of this briefing, a roundtable discussion will be moderated by the speakers to offer suggestions and discuss strategies for minimizing negative impact on business operations. RSVP to: Brenda Dombrowski at dombrobl@cisworldservices.org
Go Back To Main Page
Posted on

Officer Mathew Little Receives the Fallen Hero Award

On July 10th, 2012 Officer Mathew Little’s Mother, Father, Brother, Brother’s fiance, and I attended the Florida Police Chief’s Association event hosted at the Marriott Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale Florida. At this event there were approximately 20 to 30 Florida Police Chiefs from all over the state. At this event they presented several awards with the Fallen Hero award being the highest award presented on this night. On this day Officer Little was honored with this award and his family was presented with the “Fallen Hero Award”. Mat is the first private sector officer to ever receive this award as this award has only been given to law enforcement officers that have been killed in the line of duty. As you all know we lost Mat on May 16th, 2011 while he was on patrol at Area 64 and it was a great event to honor Mat. There is nothing in this world we can do to bring Mat back, but what we can continue to do his never forget him and keep his legacy alive. His parents continue to be proud of what he did at CIS and the impact he had on the lives of families in the communities we protect. It was an emotional event, but one that Mat would be really proud of. His parents were extremely grateful and honored that Mat was the first private sector officer to receive this award. Let us always remember our fallen brother and the “Hero” he will always be. “Forever in our Hearts”, we love you Mat! Major Hector Rodriguez, CPO, EPS, ATO Commander of Uniformed Services Click here to see the award.
Go Back To Main Page