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
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.
CIS Officer, Mark Galuppo, helps to save 11-year-old found unconscious on pool bottom
Click here to read article
Mathew Little Memorial T-Shirts Available Through the S2 Institute
In remembering the legacy Mathew Little left behind, CIS has set up a scholarship in his name. To raise money for this fund, CIS is selling “Mathew Little Memorial T-Shirts” through the S2 Institute.
Neither CIS nor the S2 Institute will profit from this sale. All proceeds will go to the scholarship fund. Children in the communities he serviced will be eligible to obtain financial support as they pursue higher levels of education and programs to provide them with the knowledge to excel in areas of their lives they wish to pursue.
To purchase a Mathew Little Memorial T-Shirt, please click here.
A Special Memorial Page Has Been Created to Honor Officer Mathew Little
A memorial service was held at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota on Saturday, May 28th to Celebrate Mathew’s life. The CIS Honor Guard was joined by that of the St. Petersburg Police Department, as well as the City of Dunedin’s Protectors, Police & Fire, Pipes and Drums. During the ceremony Mathew’s call sign, Bravo 114, was retired, and his patrol car was renumbered to “114.” This car will forever remain as part of the CIS fleet.
Scholarship Fund
CIS is setting up a scholarship in Mathew’s name to assist children living in the communities that he served. Anyone wishing to make a contribution can make a check payable to “Critical Intervention Services” and in the memo please put “Little Scholarship Fund.” You can mail it to our corporate offices:
Critical Intervention Services
Attn: Amy O’Rourke
13777 Belcher Road South
Largo, FL 33771
Click here to visit Officer Mathew Little’s Memorial Page
Celebration of Protection Officer Mathew Little’s Life To Be Held With Full Honors
Largo, May 20, 2011 – At the request of Mathew Little’s family, CIS will be providing the full CIS Honor Guard at a Celebration of his life to be held Saturday, May 28th at 11:00AM at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota. In addition to the CIS Honor Guard, the St. Petersburg Police have also volunteered their Honor Guard to take part in the ceremony.
The service is limited to family, friends, security companies and law enforcement personnel who would like to pay their respects. The wearing of agency uniforms is encouraged. All are asked to arrive by 10:30 AM. Security and law enforcement agencies, and personnel that are planning to attend are asked to RSVP with the number attending to CIS SMSgt Carlos Ruiz, at ruizcf@cisworldservices.org or 727-482-8283 by Tuesday, May 24th.
There will be a special area set aside for media, however, no interviews will be granted. Media is asked to arrive by 9:00AM to begin set-up. Please contact Amy O’Rourke for additional information.
CIS will be establishing a scholarship in Mathew Little’s name, to assist children living in the community that Mathew primarily worked. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to this fund.
Twin Lakes Park is located at 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota, FL 34241
Suspect Arrested for the Death of Officer Mathew Little
CIS is relieved to announce that St Pete PD have arrested & charged 20-year-old Bradley Bolden with first degree murder in the death of Mathew Little. St. Pete PD has been amazing and supportive in their investigation of this senseless murder.
At 2pm CIS President, KC Poulin, appeared at a press conference with the St. Petersburg Police Department. After Major Mike Kovacsev presented details about the investigation & arrest, KC thanked him and the Department for their tireless efforts. Check news broadcasts this evening, and newspapers tomorrow. Services for Officer Little are being planned for Sat, May 28th in Sarasota. Details as they become available.
$12,500 REWARD: CIS Officer Killed in the Line of Duty
Largo, May 16, 2011 – Critical Intervention Services (CIS), Tampa Bay’s leading provider of protective services and security solutions, is saddened to announce the murder of Protection Officer Mathew Little early this morning. CIS is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and successful conviction of the individual(s) responsible for this tragedy.
CIS dispatchers contacted St. Petersburg Police Department when they couldn’t get Officer Little to respond to radio calls as he patrolled Mariner’s Pointe Apartments in St. Petersburg. CIS was notified at approximately 2am that St. Petersburg Police Dept had found Officer Little’s body.
CIS is cooperating with the St. Petersburg Police Department who have been very sympathetic and supportive in their investigation and dealings with CIS personnel. CIS has over 300 officers and support staff, all of who are shocked by this killing, the first of its kind in the agency’s 19 year history.
Officer Little normally worked the 15th Street corridor in the USF area of Tampa. He was in St Pete covering a shift for a fellow officer who had been deployed for military reserve duty, along with approximately 30 other CIS officers. Officer Little had covered this shift before and was familiar with the area.
What makes CIS unique is the amount of time officers spend developing relationships with the residents of the communities it protects. It is these relationships that make it possible for one officer to patrol a whole area. Residents know that CIS is there to protect their community. If the individual(s) who did this, attacked a trained security officer, they might not hesitate to attack an unarmed citizen. It is important that area residents step up to assist if they have information.
K.C. Poulin, CEO/President of CIS, had this to say about Officer Little, “Mathew was a 2 year veteran of CIS who took pride in the de-escalation techniques he used to diffuse emotionally charged situations. He was well liked and respected by the community he served and by the CIS family. He was the type of officer who had no problem covering when needed. He will be missed. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family, and our CIS family, as we all deal with this senseless tragedy.”
CIS is offering a $10,000 reward, and Private Officer International is offering a $2,500 reward, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) who committed this horrendous crime. Anyone with information should contact Detective Tower with the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780.
Invitation to the FASCO Reception before the PIRSAC meeting in Ft. Lauderdale
We invite you to join us for free drinks and appetizers on the evening of Sept. 15th where FASCO, FALI and FLACARS will be hosting a meet and greet from 7:PM-9:PM in the Embassy Suites hotel. Meet the Board members and volunteers of these associations who help protect our interests and speak for us in Tallahassee. This is the perfect time to tell us about your concerns and express any ideas you might have for our legislative agenda of 2011. The next morning we will join the PIRSAC meeting at 9:AM.
DATE: September 16, 2010
TIME: 9:00 am
Embassy Suites – Fort Lauderdale
1100 SE 17th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
(954) 527-2700
STOP Team Deployment July 9, 2010 in Tampa, FL
CIS conducted a STOP Team Deployment on Friday July 9, 2010 at a property located in Tampa, FL. Throughout the deployment, CIS was feeding the CIS Fan Page on Facebook with live pictures as the night went on. Minute by minute updates, and explanations of what we were seeing in the photos showed all fans the anatomy of a STOP team. On the website you will find the photos in the Gallery under STOP Operations, or become a fan on the CIS Facebook www.Facebook.com to check them out. Click here to see the video.