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Brian S Receives Mathew F Little CCBPI Award

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May 4, 2016

This week, CIS introduced the Mathew F Little CCBPI Award at Shorecrest. CCBPI stands for Community & Character Based Protection Initiative, and …

Craig Gundry Shares His Insight About the Brussels Attacks with News Channel 8 WFLA

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March 24, 2016

Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects recently spoke with News Channel 8 about his experience in Brussels and why terrorists may …

CIS Presents Seminar on Managing Active Shooter Risk in Brussels

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January 28, 2016

In response to increased concerns about terrorism in the wake of the 13 November attacks in Paris, CIS consultants conducted a one-day …

Craig Gundry, CIS security expert, speaks with ABC Action News about 5 things you can do to feel safer at work

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December 4, 2015

When speaking with ABC Action News, Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects, says it comes down to being prepared. One of …

CIS security expert, Craig Gundry speaks with ABC Action News about potential “soft targets” around Tampa Bay

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November 18, 2015

Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects, spoke with ABC Action News about having a plan in case of emergency. To read …

News Channel 10 Seeks Commentary from CIS in Wake of Oregon Mass Shooting

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October 2, 2015

Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects, spoke to 10 News WTSP recently about how to protect yourself and help minimize casualties …

Craig Gundry, VP of Special Projects Discusses July 4th Terror Threats on News Channel 8

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July 3, 2015

Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects was interviewed by News Channel 8 WFLA on Thursday, 7/2/15. In the interview, Mr. Gundry …

Craig Gundry, VP of Special Projects Discusses Mall Terror Threat on 10 News

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February 24, 2015

Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects was interviewed by 10 News WTSP on Monday, 2/23/15. In the interview, Mr. Gundry discusses …

Craig Gundry, VP of Special Projects Discusses CENTCOM’s Hacking Attack on News Channel 8

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January 13, 2015

Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects was interviewed by News Channel 8 WFLA on Monday, 1/12/15. In the interview, Mr. Gundry …

CIS Presents School Security Seminar at John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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December 5, 2013

On December 5th, 2013, CIS Vice President of Special Projects Craig Gundry presented a three-hour seminar on Integrated School Security for 150 …

CIS VP of Special Projects Discusses School Security with New York’s WPIX

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December 5, 2013

Prior to presenting a seminar on school security for John Jay College, CIS Vice President of Special Projects Craig Gundry was featured …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Critical Intervention Services (CIS) Announces Partnership with Shorecrest Preparatory School in St. Pete

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September 30, 2013

CRITICAL INTERVENTION SERVICES (CIS) ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SHORECREST PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA Implementing a novel and comprehensive national model to …

CIS Certifies First Cycle of School Protection Officers (SPOs)

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September 25, 2013

On 24 September, the first group of CIS School Protection Officers (SPOs) graduated from a 34-hour training program in preparation for deployment …

CIS Launches New School Protection Officer Program

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September 20, 2013

CIS is proud to announce completion of development of the new School Protection Officer program. The first SPO deployment is scheduled for …

John Jay College of Criminal Justice Releases Peer Review of the CIS School Protection Program

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May 30, 2013

In spring 2014, John Jay College of Criminal Justice conducted a peer review of the CIS School Protection Officer program to identify …

CEO KC Poulin Interviewed About the Boston Marathon Bombings

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April 18, 2013

KC Poulin, President and CEO of Critical Intervention Services was interviewed by Overnight America with Jon Grayson. Please use the links below …

Danger lurks as private security officers patrol Tampa Bay areas

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December 16, 2012

The Tampa Bay TimesBy Jessica Vander Velde, Times Staff WriterIn Print: Sunday, December 16, 2012 TAMPA — Senior Master Sgt. Shannon Shuck …

Arrest Made in the Murder of Officer Valentin

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November 29, 2012

Police have arrested and formally charged a 16-year old with the murder of Officer Michael Valentin. The entire CIS family extends our …

Officer Michael Valentin’s Funeral

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November 27, 2012

Fallen Officer Valentin is currently at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home Terrace Oak Chapel located at 12690 North 56th Street, Temple …

Murder of Critical Intervention Services Officer Michael Valentin

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November 22, 2012

LARGO, Florida (November 22 2012) – At approximately 20:00 hours on November 21, 2012, Critical Intervention Services (CIS) Officer Michael Valentin was …

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

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July 31, 2012

At the July 10, 2012 Stand Your Ground Task Force meeting in Arcadia, KC Poulin along with Patty Schmitt, CEO of Aegis …

Republican National Convention Briefing

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July 17, 2012

2012 Republican National Convention: Security & Logistical Issues for Tampa Businesses Hosted by: KC Poulin, President/CEO of Critical Intervention Services Date: Thursday, …

Officer Mathew Little Receives the Fallen Hero Award

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July 12, 2012

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 …

CIS Officer, Mark Galuppo, helps to save 11-year-old found unconscious on pool bottom

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May 31, 2012

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Mathew Little Memorial T-Shirts Available Through the S2 Institute

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July 6, 2011

In remembering the legacy Mathew Little left behind, CIS has set up a scholarship in his name. To raise money for this …

News Stories About Critical Intervention Services (CIS)

Stolen Uniforms

WFLA News RadioIn this interview, CIS President K.C. Poulin discusses the increased terrorist threat to include recent thefts of uniforms

Men in Black

Channel-44 News (1998)News segment focusing on CIS STOP operations in Tampa, Florida. Originally aired on Tampa's Channel-44 News in 1998.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liilUcFLE_MVideo:

Violence divides America

Vi Menn (Engl. Translation)They protect rich AmericansViolence divides AmericaAmerica lives in fear of robber, violence and murder. Some people protect

CIS STOP Operations in Response to Crime in Urban Communities

The O'Reilly Factor (1997)Interview between Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly and CIS President K.C. Poulin. The topic is CIS STOP

ABC World News Tonight

ABC World News Tonight (1997)"Solutions" segment focusing on CIS STOP teams cleaning up apartment communities overrun with criminal activity. Originally

Private Security and CIS

Fox News Report (1997)News segment on security and CIS solutions for escalated risk environments. Originally aired on Fox News Channel

Your Own Private Army: Cashing In On Fighting Crime

ENTREPRENEURSHIPTaipan MagazineFebruary 1997When Taipan's James Passin traveled to Russia last year, he knew what he was getting into.Just two days

Complex Aims to Evict Dealers

The Tampa TribuneBy Paulo Lima1997North Tampa - Fed up with crack dealers crowding their sidewalks, officials at Wisperwood Apartments began

Landlords Turn to 'Commando' Patrols

MARKETPLACEThe Wall Street JournalBy Joseph N. Boyce, Staff Reporter of The Wall Street JournalSeptember 16, 1996Break-ins, shootings and drug dealing

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Additional News Media Coverage

Books

2004
Private Security and Public Safety: A Community-Based Approach
This book was published by Prentice Hall outlining the everyday activities and efforts of Critical Intervention Services and its methodologies for reclaiming and rehabilitating high crime communities. The concept called Community and Character Based Protection Initiative is the main focus of the book.

1999
To Serve and Protect
Bruce L. Benson, distinguished professor of Economics at Florida State University, wrote about CIS, its concepts and success in this award-winning book.

1997
Public Safety Policing Services, Vail Symposium Briefing Book
CIS was highlighted in this research.

Internet Magazines

2000
“Why Crime Declines” published in The Freeman—Ideas on Liberty
CIS, its concepts, and successes written about in this law and economic journal by Bruce L. Benson.

1999
VI MENN
CIS profiled for its services and effectiveness in this Norwegian magazine.

1999
“Cutting Costs: A Compendium of Competitive Know-How and Privatization Source Materials” published in Calvert Issue Brief
CIS highlighted in this Calvert Institute for Policy Research Brief.

1999
“Private security a link in armor against crime” published in Business First
CIS showcased in an article by Bruce L. Benson.

1999
“Governments find they can deliver services better and more cheaply by contracting the work out to private companies and non-profits,” published on Privatization.Org
Privatization on a Roll CIS was highlighted in this article.

1999
“Policing Services” published on Privatization.Org
CIS highlighted in this research.

1998
“NYPD, INC.” published in Scan Magazine
CIS was highlighted in this magazine based on the Wall Street Journal article.

1997
Der Spiegel
Documentary in this German magazine on CIS and its concepts.

1997
THIPAN Magazine
CIS, its concepts and successes were written about in this Asian magazine.

1997
Crittenden Newsletter
Article gives statistics on CIS’s success in protecting properties, highlighting its tactical accomplishments.

Newspaper & Magazine

2004
“Bringing in the Professionals” published in Frost & Sullivan
Interviewed about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2004
“Terror Proofing TECO” published in the St. Petersburg Times
Front-page article about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2004
“Tampa Electric upgrades security at power plants” published in the Tampa Tribune
Front-page article in the section, “Money Sense,” about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2001
“Mail Rooms Adjust to Threat” published in the St. Petersburg Times
Article was about the anthrax attacks and CIS training that was provided to the community.

2000
“Sheriffs Office Data Shows Crime Rate Increase” published in the Tampa Tribune
Article was about crime trends and the efforts of CIS as a community partner to the fight on crime.

2000
The Wall Street Journal
Article was on executive protection and industry trends.

1999
“Growing Private Security Investments Help Crime Rates Tumble” published in the Detroit News
Bruce L. Benson, a distinguished professor of Economics at Florida State University, wrote about CIS, its concepts and success.

1997
The St. Petersburg Times
CIS, its concepts and success with mall security were written about in the business section.

1996
The Wall Street Journal
CIS, its concepts and successes were written about on the front page of the market section.

1996
The St. Petersburg Times
CIS, its concepts and success were written about on the front page of the business section.

1995
“Complex Aims to Evict Drug Dealers” published in the Tampa Tribune
The success of a joint deployment with CIS and Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office during a crime and drug sweep was highlighted.

1993
The Tampa Tribune
CIS, its concepts and success were written about the front page of the “University” section.

Radio

2004
970 WFLA Talk Radio, Tampa, Florida
Interviewed about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2003
970 WFLA Talk Radio, Tampa, Florida
Interviewed about the new web site created by CIS called Safetampabay.org.

2001
1007 WMMS FM, Cleveland, Ohio
Interviewed about executive protection and anti-terrorism protection.

2001
1360 KFIV AM, Modesto, California
Interviewed about CIS, terrorism, historical and contemporary assessments.

1997
National Public Radio, 897 WUSF, Tampa, Florida
Provided insight into CIS and its operations.

1996
1210 WPHT, AM Radio, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provided insight into CIS and its operations.

1996
570 KVI, AM Radio, Seattle, Washington
Provided insight into CIS and its operations.

Television

2004
6:00 News, WTVT Channel 13 (FOX)
Interviewed about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2004
11:00 News, WTVT Channel 13 (FOX)
Interviewed about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2004
6:00 News, WFLA Channel 8 (NBC)
Interviewed about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2004
11:00 News, WFLA Channel 8 (NBC)
Interviewed about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2004
6:00 News, WFTS Channel 28 (ABC)
Interviewed about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2004
11:00 News, WFTS Channel 28 (ABC)
Interviewed about the Anti-Terrorism Officer Program developed by CIS and the deployment of three-dozen anti-terrorism officers for TECO Energy.

2003
6:00 News, WTSP Channel 10 (CBS)
Interviewed about the large amount of CIS officers recalled to military duty during the Iraq war.

2002
The O’Reilly Factor (FOX)
Interviewed for a spotlight on CIS and our methodology in dealing with high crime neighborhoods.

2002
WTVT Channel 13 Tampa (FOX)
CIS spotlighted for its efforts in reclaiming gang territory from a Tampa apartment community.

2001
WTVT Channel 13 Tampa (FOX)
CIS services and anti-terrorism assessment and skills.

1998
UPN/WTOG Channel 44
Interviewed about CIS, its effectiveness, and current industry standards.

1997
International News (FOX)
Interviewed about CIS, its effectiveness, and current industry standards.

1997
International News, The O’Reilly Factor (FOX)
Interviewed about CIS protection methodologies.

1997
Der Spiegel, German Television
Documentary on CIS and its community protection concepts.

1996
ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings
Interviewed for a spotlight on CIS and its effectiveness.

1996
11:00 News, WFTS Channel 28 (ABC)
CIS was highlighted for its effectiveness in ridding apartment complexes of crime.

1995
6:00 News, WFTS Channel 28 (ABC)
Interviewed on trespass sweeps conducted by CIS.

1995
11:00 News, WTVT Channel 13 (FOX)
Interviewed on trespass sweeps conducted by CIS.

1994
11:00 News, WTVT Channel 13 (FOX)
Interviewed on high crime neighborhoods and the use of high-risk security such as CIS.

1994
11:00 News, WTVT Channel 13 (FOX)
CIS was highlighted for its expertise in protecting executives, dignitaries, and celebrities.

1994
11:00 News, WFLA Channel 8 (CBS)
Showed the CIS concepts of networking kids as a crime prevention tool.

1993
11:00 News, WTVT Channel 13 (FOX)
Interviewed on why CIS is so effective protecting high crime neighborhoods

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