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When I first started out in business, I wasn't sure what it was I wanted to do. The problem was, I was good at a lot of things. All I knew is I wanted to be professional at whatever I did. I started out in the security business in 1978. My first job was with Wells Fargo. I once put out a fire which had started up in a research and development facility when I worked for Mobil Chemical Corporation (which is the actual reason Edison, New Jersey is still on the map).

Later on, I became interested in computer technology and took courses at Rutgers University and later on at Middlesex County college. I ended up in computer and graphics. I got a job working with an Import - Export company, traveling the world. I worked in the entertainment industry, I became a SAG member. I eventually settled on the Security business because it was easier to get work, in a pinch and I needed the money to pay for the car bills.

 Over time, I had already worked for some very prestigious corporations. For example, Mobil Chemical Corporation, American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), International Telephone and Telegraph company (IT&T). I had Bank experience with Wells Fargo, Community Bank, (Burbank and Pasadena, CA) and others. Good with alarm systems and alarm system monitoring.

I had experience with the entertainment industry in a big way as an extra. I worked for Extras Management through Central Casting and been on many productions at Warner Brothers Studios such as "ER". I've done background in many movies, and television shows, such as "friends".  

I was also an important Security Officer with Playboy Enterprises, (all aspects)...Corporate Center, Studios and Mansion. I was Post Commander at Oaks Christian School in Woodland Hills. Some famous people have kids that go to school there. One of them is, Will Smith. Also, worked at Vivid Entertainemt in Los Angeles. In sum, you don't get these kinds of jobs for being stupid.

This is the reason why at this stage of my life, I'm teaching computer to various students and providing security consultation services in my spare time. I always say that you can find an excellent computer technician straight out of college if you want to (some are pretty good). But, you can't beat a guy with 30 years experience in business since no computer tech fresh out of school has that (and you know it too, you bastards)!

I have twenty five years plus in security business with some very respectable companies and corporations under my belt. The question is, should I be listening to YOU on the various aspects of the security industry or should you be listening to me? Think about it.

I have put out a fire in a research facility, in Edison, New Jersey while working for a major US corporation saving the client millions of dollars in equipment failure and liabiltiy and you want to talk to me about "firewatch patrols".

In this industry, it's hard to get good people, let alone, "retain" good people and that's why money is important. The job of good security personnel is not just "observe and report" as is often cited. It is also important to "protect personnel and property"  and "prevent" bad things from occuring in the first place by using "common sense" judgement (so lacking in our industry). People tend to forget. A lot of the good stuff is in the details. A lot of security companies overlook some real common sense stuff, such as lock boxes for detex wands or even decent locks.

Buddy, who has the keys? Every other guy? A very bad idea.Who did you give the keys to? A guy with a felony rap sheet or a severe booze and drugs background? Say goodbye to "keys" say hello to 30 thousand dollar plus "rekey" project!

My advise, USE your head! I've never worked for a security company that doesn't lock up it's detex wands! They cost 400 plust a pop and must be ordered from the DETEX company ONLY.

I say, "Hey, don't get mad at me! My aim is to "prevent" loss, OK"?

Guys who have worked security as long as I have (since 1978 or so)...know these things. You can't substitute risky operation for wize courses of action. If you want to ignore the risks, take those shortcuts etc. and pretend like it's all good, go right ahead! But you will pay the price later on, my friend! Ex. World Trade Center, (never forget). Security is very important!

My advice to you is, DON'T go the willie - nillie route to success. That could cost a bundle in negligence suits and or corporate losses in the form of real assests. Loss prevention and personel relations is our true business. Observe and Report, is part and parcel of the security business, of course. And, a nice hobby for beachgoers and some rather unsavory characters.

If you want the job done right, you will contact me and I will set you on the correct path, that is, the path to doing it right, winning and business success.