Fallen Officer Valentin is currently at the Blount & Curry Funeral Home Terrace Oak Chapel located at 12690 North 56th Street, Temple Terrace FL 33617.
His funeral service will be held on 11/30/2012 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church located at 9724 Cross Creek Boulevard, Tampa, FL. Services will start at 1000AM. Michael will then be escorted back to the funeral home after the service.
Murder of Critical Intervention Services Officer Michael Valentin
LARGO, Florida (November 22 2012) – At approximately 20:00 hours on November 21, 2012, Critical Intervention Services (CIS) Officer Michael Valentin was murdered while on duty at the Grande Oaks Apartments in Tampa, FL. Tampa Police Department is currently investigating with the full cooperation of CIS.
Officer Michael Valentin was born on January 25, 1974. Prior to joining CIS, Officer Valentin worked as a Peace officer with the New York City Homeless Services Police (NYC DHS PD) from June 2001 until August 2010. Upon leaving the Police Department he held the rank of Sergeant. After moving to Florida from Brooklyn, Officer Valentin served as an unarmed security officer from September 2010 until he joined CIS in October 2012.
Officer Valentin completed The Basic Course for Peace Officer, in June 2001 at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. During his time with the NYC DHS PD he completed several courses at The State of New York Division of Criminal Justice Services which included: The Basic Course for Peace Officer without Firearms, Deciphering Gang Communications and Gangs and Popular Media Training, and Initial Other Weapons and Deadly Physical Force Course -Aerosol Subject Restraint. Michael attended and completed Florida-mandated security license training through the S2 Safety and Intelligence Institute. Officer Valentin was subsequently licensed by the State of Florida as an Armed Security Officer. He successfully completed his CIS Field Training in October 2012.
Officer Valentin was specifically chosen for his CIS assignment owing to his community- oriented mindset and experience while working with the homeless in New York. His peers and supervisors described him as being friendly, community-focused, and dedicated father and husband.
The entire Critical Intervention Services family mourns the loss of Officer Valentin.
Officer Valentin is survived by his wife and two sons, ages 4 and 9.
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Contact:
Allison Cox
Assistant to the CEO
Critical Intervention Services
Tel. (727) 461-9417
Email: allison.cox@kkpsecuritygroup.com
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
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
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
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CIS Officer, Mark Galuppo, helps to save 11-year-old found unconscious on pool bottom
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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.