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Law Enforcement: Mafia Takedown The Largest Coordinated Arrest In FBI History

Jan 20

Posted by Matt in Al Qaeda, Law Enforcement, New York | No Comments

     Authorities said the indictments resulted from years of investigations, including the use of wiretaps and cooperating witnesses.

     “These cases are the cumulative results of years of investigative work, including the development of key cooperating witnesses, a trend that has definitely been tilting in law enforcement’s favor,” said Janice Fedarcyk, head of the New York FBI. “The vow of silence that is part of the oath Omerta is more myth than reality today.” 

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     This is awesome news and congratulations to all those in the FBI and other agencies that put this together and pulled it off. I also love this quote up top about ‘Omerta’. lol The snitches win, and this is yet again a prime example of how effective an insider can be to tearing apart an organization. Now if we can just get a snitch to help us tear apart Al Qaeda and capture or kill UBL. -Matt

Mafia Takedown–Largest Coordinated Arrest in FBI History

127 Busted in Largest Mafia Roundup in FBI History

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Mafia Takedown–Largest Coordinated Arrest in FBI History

01/20/11

Early this morning FBI agents and partner law enforcement officers began arresting nearly 130 members of the Mafia in New York City and other East Coast cities charged in the largest nationally coordinated organized crime takedown in the Bureau’s history.

Members of New York’s infamous Five Families—the Bonanno, Colombo, Gambino, Genovese, and Luchese crime organizations—were rounded up along with members of the New Jersery-based DeCavalcante family and New England Mafia to face charges including murder, drug trafficking, arson, loan sharking, illegal gambling, witness tampering, labor racketeering, and extortion. In one case involving the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) at the Ports of New York and New Jersey, the alleged extortion has been going on for years.

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Funny Stuff: Darth Vader Robs A Bank In New York

Jul 23

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Media News: Will a Milblogger Ever Win the George Polk Award?

Sep 25

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 ”News is what the consensus of journalists determines it to be.”-BBC journalist, Andrew Marr

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   I think it is time for a military blogger (milblogger) to get one of those snazzy George Polk Awards. That is the fair thing to do in my book, and it would be a recognition of the power of new media and it’s importance to the war effort.

    Or do the folks at Long Island University only recognize writers/journalists that produce inaccurate and highly slanderous books about Blackwater? Or does Long Island University only recognize bloggers that are actually more main stream media, than blogger?  For example, I don’t have 7 journalists working for me at Feral Jundi or pay salaries out to anyone.  Hell, I don’t even have a editor or marketing director.

    What I am saying is that it would be really cool to see a guy like Michael Yon get a George Polk Award either for journalism or for photography, or even both! (hint, hint)

   And what defines important journalism in the eyes of the panel? The stuff that Michael has produced is absolutely incredible. Hell, the work done by today’s milbloggers is amazing, because they are the ones that are driving the discussion and invigorating the debate about the correct direction in this war. How about the guys at Small Wars Journal or even the Long War Journal for example?  And what really puts these bloggers front and center is that they are usually soldiers, reporting from the front lines, and pouring their hearts out about what they think is the right direction. They research, they write, they speak the truth, and care about getting the war effort on the right footing.

   I guess my point is, is that if this award actually means something in the world of journalism, then why are there not more awards being presented to bloggers, and especially milbloggers?  We are the new media, and we are contributing greatly to the national and international discussion. We do speak truth to power and we are a part of the consensus, and it is time for the George Polk Award to recognize that milbloggers have contributed greatly to that consensus.

   So this is what you guys can do.  Submit, submit and submit. Get your best stuff out to these guys, and force them to acknowledge our existence. Let’s get one of our own up on that list of George Polk Awardees, and bring some recognition and respect upon those that actually deserve it.-Matt

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Jobs: Executive Security Services Professional, New York

May 25

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2pxblue ibm logoJobs: Executive Security Services Professional, New York 

Executive Security Services Professional

Hot job, which is either high priority or requires unique or specialized skills.

Job ID CHQ-0222057 

Job type Full-time Regular

Work country USA 

Posted 06-Mar-2009

Work city Armonk 

Job area Legal

Travel up to 50%; travelling 3-4 days a week, home on weekends

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Jobs: EP Driver and Manager, New York

Jun 4

Posted by Matt in Driving, Executive Protection, Jobs, Management Positions, New York | No Comments

Title

Executive Chauffeur and Manager

Cablevision Division

Cablevision Corporate

Department Name

Executive Services

Job Location

NY / Nassau County / 1111 Stewart Avenue

 

Position Type

Full Time

Description

Ensure the safe and secure transportation of assigned executive and, at designated times, his/her family members. Provide assistant services to assigned executive and his/her family. Coordinate transportation activities of executive with administrative staff. Assist in ensuring a safe and secure environment for the executive at various destinations /

venues. Maintain professional appearance at all times. (suit and tie is mandatory). Must maintain in confidence, all information received by virtue of position. Must be able to adapt to frequent schedule changes. Must maintain a current certification in Coronary Pulmonary Resuscitation with Defibrillation. Perform related functions as assigned. Maintain company vehicle assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma and a valid NYS driver license with clean driving history. 3+ years as a professional driver. Excellent, in-depth knowledge of Manhattan, other boroughs, L.I. and tri-state area. Work independently and with flexibility. Must demonstrate having responded quickly to on-call assignments. Must demonstrate having reacted quickly, decisively, and appropriately to threat situations. Prior experience as an Executive Protection Professional is a plus. Prior Law Enforcement experience a plus. Must attend driving, security and related training sessions yearly, as assigned. Required to be ‘on call’ status at all times.

Cablevision    

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Jobs: Executive Protection Specialist, New York

May 29

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Executive Protection Specialist-3669
Description
Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education, and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor’s, McGraw-Hill Education, Business Week and J.D. Power and Associates.  The corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries.  Sales in 2006 were 6.3 billion.
 
The Global Corporate Security department is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist.  This position is accountable to provide executive protection for the Chairman, Chairman Emeritus and / or Senior Executives as directed and recommend appropriate security where needed.
 
Essential accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
 
· Assist the Senior Manager, Protective Services with all domestic and international travel arrangements for select senior executives and be available to travel as needed and on short notice if necessary.                                                              
· Drive the Chairman, Chairman Emeritus and Senior Executives to and from their respective residences to Corporate Headquarters and to and from other locations as directed.
· Be aware of safety and security conditions at events and functions and provide the appropriate level of security for the Chairman, Chairman Emeritus and Senior Executives. Maintain a current listing of all contacts at the locations that they frequently travel to.
· Provide senior leadership of the Corporate Security Department with the daily itineraries of the Chairman, Chairman Emeritus and Senior Executives to whom you are assigned.
· Assist in other areas of the Corporate Security Department as required.
· Conduct site security surveys and perform comprehensive security advance operations as needed.
· Maintain the company executive vehicles and insure accurate records are kept for purposes of insurance and preventative maintenance.
· Conduct and/or assist with security investigations as directed.
· Be fully cognizant of and participate in the following Corporate Security Department programs and initiatives, Protective Intelligence, Threat Assessment and Security Awareness.
· Be able to work a regularly scheduled 35 hour flexible work week that may be adjusted by Global Corporate Security Management as to perform the required duties as directed. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jobs: Executive Services Manager, New York

May 18

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Title Mgr – Executive Services
Cablevision Division Cablevision Corporate
Department Name Executive Services
Job Location NY / New City
Requisition ID 6197BR
Position Type Full Time
Description Provide effective management of security, safety and related personal services to specific executives while in the NYC area. Plans, develops and executes activities to accomplish the security mission and the goals and objectives of the Executive Services Unit (ESU). Coordinate all Executive Service efforts within the New York City Area. Develop and implement a strategic plan aimed at providing for the security and safety of key executives while in the NYC area. Manage all unit business, operations and ad hoc vendor services/contracts to ensure compliance with overall security/safety issues and executives needs. Pre-plan and advise on all executive travel within NYC, developing intelligence and up-to-the-minute information regarding locations being visited. Provide advice and direction to all appropriate CVC and MSG security management on Executive Services related matters. Coordinate executive chauffeur services within the NYC area. In cases not specified above, will have the responsibility for any other conditions as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Vice President of Corporate Security. Read the rest of this entry »

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Crime: Eight Accused of Robbing, Torturing Drug Dealers

May 9

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     Another example of the kind of commitment some criminals are willing to put into a crime, and how brutal and technical they actually can become.  I like reading these stories, because it helps me to understand the criminal mindset.  Plus, these kinds of crimes are uniquely brazen and well thought out, and deserve some study.  

    Just like the security professional strives to be a student of their profession, a criminal who wants to be successful must do the same with their profession.  These kinds of crimes, can inspire other criminals and give them a model of success.  That is why it is so important to study these kinds of criminal acts, so you can predict their possible next move or recognize a situation, so you can combat it.  -Head Jundi

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Eight accused of robbing, torturing drug dealers

Story Highlights

  • Eight men charged with robbery conspiracy, drug dealing, other crimes
  • Authorities say gang committed scores of holdups in past five years
  • One victim says they threatened to squeeze his testicles with pliers

NEW YORK (AP) — A gang of police impersonators abducted and tortured cocaine traffickers, forcing them to hand over multimillion-dollar stashes by holding their families hostage or threatening to squeeze their testicles with pliers, authorities said Tuesday.

An indictment unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, charged eight men with robbery conspiracy, drug dealing and an array of other crimes.

Since spring 2003, the gang injured about 100 people while committing 100 holdups targeting large-scale traffickers in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida, investigators said. Read the rest of this entry »

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Jobs: Security Director, New York

Apr 21

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Security Director of Corporate Security New York City based Fortune 500 Company has a dynamic opportunity for the right person to assume the role of Director of Corporate Security.

Key Role:
Maintain responsibility for the corporate security programs and all aspects of security, including physical security, loss prevention, personnel, and asset protection. Contribute to all aspects of the security strategy as it relates to the entire company and staff located throughout the company’s service territory. Provide security input and perspective to company executives to insure security relevant issues are understood and considered when formulating business strategies.

Interpret, disserrinate, implement, and manage the requirements of National Security and federal, state and local regulatory agency guidelines and directives. Participate in industry security working groups. Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the law enforcement community within the company’s service area. Read the rest of this entry »

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Job: Security Driver, New York

Apr 13

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Title: Executive Chauffeur
Cablevision Division: Cablevision Corporate
Department Name: Executive Services
Job Location: NY / Nassau County / 1111 Stewart Avenue
Requisition ID: 5931BR
Position Type: Full Time
Description: Ensure the safe and secure transportation of assigned executive and, at designated times, his/her family members. Provide assistant services to assigned executive and his/her family. Coordinate transportation activities of executive with administrative staff. Assist in ensuring a safe and secure environment for the executive at various destinations /
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