New CIS Award Has Been Created in the Honor of Chris Neidrich

A new award has been designed and created in the honor of Chris Neidrich. This new award, which is in the form of a proof challenge coin, will be presented to CIS officers who have engaged in extraordinary acts of heroism and bravery. Click here to see a photo of the Chris Neidrich Award for Bravery. Visit Chris Neidrich’s Memorial Page to read more about our fallen hero.

Press Release on Officer Involved Shooting November 29, 2005

Officer Pablo Feliciano has been working in the security field since 2002. Officer Feliciano passed an extensive background and intense psychological screening prior to being hired. During his weapons training, he scored 239 out of a possible 240 points. Officer Feliciano came to work for CIS in October 2005. According to his supervisors and fellow officers, Pablo is a caring and outstanding professional. Officer Feliciano recently returned from south Florida where he quickly volunteered for deployment to assist in the areas that had been devastated by Hurricane Wilma. The Critical Intervention Services family fully supports Officer Feliciano and will provide him with whatever resources he needs to see him through this difficult time. Officer Feliciano has been placed on temporary paid administrative leave. UPDATE: 2006 – The State Attorney rules that was a justifiable shooting.

Executive Vice President Tim O’Rourke Appointed as Advisory Council Member to Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has appointed Executive Vice President Tim O’Rourke to the Private Investigation, Recovery, and Security Advisory Council. This appointment authorizes Mr. O’Rourke to make recommendations to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services on matters relative to the regulation of the private investigative, private security, and recovery industries.

New Book Featuring Strategies for Dealing With High Crime Communities Released November 5, 2004

A new book focusing on creating innovative approaches to crime control, reducing the level of victimization, and elevating the quality of life within high crime communities has been released November 5, 2004. The book, titled The Prevention Agency: A Public Safety Model for High Crime Communities in the 21st Century, is written by CIS President KC Poulin and Dr. Charles Nemeth of California University of Pennsylvania. The Prevention Agency: A Public Safety Model for High Crime Communities in the 21st Century K.C. Poulin, Critical Intervention Services Charles P. Nemeth, California University of Pennsylvania Publisher: California University of Pennsylvania Press – Institute for Law and Public Policy Click here for more information.