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2012 Republican National Convention: Security & Logistical Issues for Tampa Businesses Hosted by: KC Poulin, President/CEO of Critical Intervention Services Date: Thursday, …
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 …
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In remembering the legacy Mathew Little left behind, CIS has set up a scholarship in his name. To raise money for this …
A memorial service was held at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota on Saturday, May 28th to Celebrate Mathew’s life. The CIS Honor …
Largo, May 20, 2011 – At the request of Mathew Little’s family, CIS will be providing the full CIS Honor Guard at …
CIS is relieved to announce that St Pete PD have arrested & charged 20-year-old Bradley Bolden with first degree murder in the …
Largo, May 16, 2011 – Critical Intervention Services (CIS), Tampa Bay’s leading provider of protective services and security solutions, is saddened to …
We invite you to join us for free drinks and appetizers on the evening of Sept. 15th where FASCO, FALI and FLACARS …
CIS conducted a STOP Team Deployment on Friday July 9, 2010 at a property located in Tampa, FL. Throughout the deployment, CIS …
CIS recently started services for a new apartment community in Orlando Florida and we wanted to share some pictures and a short …
The key to our success lies within the core of our company’s foundation. That being our primary principal of our Officers unyielding …
It’s Official!!! CIS is proud to announce we now hold the keys to our beautiful new building!! Officially named the Public Safety …
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On October 13, 2009 CIS joined the USF Civic Association to honor some of our local heroes. Among those honored, CIS was …
In the early fall of 2009, CIS issued a new edition of our Standard Operating Procedures, or SOPs, to all officers. Dated …
Critical Intervention Services’ President and CEO, K.C. Poulin, was appointed by the FASCO Board as the new president of the association. For …
On Saturday, January 10th 2009 at 0730hrs, CIS officers rolled onto the grounds at the Nuccio Community Center on Sligh Avenue in …
The Toy Drive started quietly during CIS’s second year of operation (1993), when then Client WTSP Channel 10 asked our CEO, KC …
Critical Interventions services has added Dodge Chargers to its fleet of patrol cars. The fleet will now consist of Ford LTD patrol …
The Florida Association of Security Companies (FASCO) has appointed K.C. Poulin as Vice President. FASCO represents member security agencies in the fight …
CISTECH, the technical division of Critical Intervention Services, provides a variety of electronic security equipment and systems analysis to businesses and residential …
Critical Intervention Services has now opened another office in the Greater Orlando Area. The office is located at 1310 West Colonial Drive, …
Critical Intervention Services (CIS), Tampa Bay’s leading provider of high risk protective services and security solutions, is proud to announce a new …
On December 17, 2006 KC Poulin, Tim O’Rourke, and Craig Gundry hosted a celebration dinner to commemorate individuals who have played key …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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