New Mexico Security Blog by Rob Hamic

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Look below for many updates, news stories and security industry information.

Gil Baca's arraignment in District Court is this week.

Gil Baca will be arraigned on November 13, 2009 at 10 A.M. before Judge Kenneth Martinez for Judge Denise Shepherd.

This is a public hearing and anyone can attend.  It is held at the Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque at the intersection of Lomas and 4th St.

Workplace violence is on the rise across the United States

Wash. Lt. Gov's Son Wounded in Workplace Shooting
Associated Press (11/10/09) Valdes, Manuel

One of the sons of Washington state Lt. Gov. Brad Owen was shot in a workplace dispute in a Seattle suburb on Monday. According to the elder Owen, Mark Owen had a meeting with Carlos Fernandez, his business partner at KBP & Fabrications in Kent, Wash, that did not go well. The lieutenant governor added that when his son tried to leave, Fernandez confronted him and shot him. Brad Owen added that Fernandez, who had a rocky relationship with Mark Owen over the last several years, suffered life-threatening injuries after shooting himself in the head. However, police have not confirmed that Fernandez was the shooter. Mark Owen was found a block away from the scene with a friend who was trying to take him to the hospital. He is currently in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.

Workplace violence is on the rise..

November 9, 2009- Albuquerque, NM- Our volume of calls for security to combat workplace violence is on the rise.  many employees are expressing threats of violence and this rises the risk when an employer needs to terminate the employee.  It is scary to think at a co-worker or previous employee could use violence at the workplace in Albuquerque but it is possible.  Other cities see the same trends. Orlando Shooting Comes as Trend in Workplace Violence Drops Christian Science Monitor (11/07/09) Trumbull, Mark A former employee of the Orlando engineering firm Reynolds Smith & Hills walked into the company's offices on Friday and opened fire, killing one person and leaving five other injured. The alleged shooter, Jason Rodriguez, was found later at his mother's home. It remains unclear exactly why Rodriguez went on a shooting rampage in the offices of his former employer. However, Ken Jacobson, a top manager and legal counsel at Reynolds Smith & Hills, said Rodriguez had been hired from his job in mid-2007 after he failed to take steps to improve his performance at work. Despite Friday's shooting, workplace homicides are not on the rise. Statistics released by the Labor Department show that there were 517 workplace homicides in 2008, a number that was half of what it was in the early 1990s. Most of these killings are incidents such as convenience store robberies that turn violent, said Steve Kaufer, the co-founder of the Palm Springs, Calif.-based Workplace Violence Research Institute. Nevertheless, employers are taking steps to prevent workplace violence, including training employees to look for signs that colleagues may commit violent acts, installing security systems such as badge-swipe access controls, and implementing threat-response policies. Contact Summit Security & Investigation for a confidential consultation or 24/7 immediate service.  Uniformed or plain clothes.  Unarmed or armed guards available.  Concealed weapons with nicely dressed security officers are our specialty. Summit Security & Investigation website 505-255-6063 (local) 877-707-4300 (toll-free)

Hospital security guard saves doctors.

Guard Hailed As a Hero
Boston Globe (10/29/09) Ebbert, Stephanie; Schworm, Peter

Security guard Paul Langone has thus far been cleared of any wrongdoing after he shot and killed a patient who was stabbing a psychiatrist at the Massachusetts General Hospital clinic. Thus far the official investigation of the incident indicates that Langone entered a clinic room after hearing screams. At that point he found therapist Astrid Desrosiers being stabbed by a patient. Langone ordered the patient to drop his weapon, but was ignored, and Langone was forced to open fire. Thanks to Langone's actions, which are being described as heroic by investigators, Desrosiers is reportedly now on her way to recovery. Although Langone has been asked by authorities not to speak to the press at this stage in the investigation, his father described him as a well-trained special officer- a designation given to security guards who work at private companies, but who are licensed by Boston police. Langone did not work at the clinic, and his father did not say why he was there. However, the clinic is housed in a building with a number of other hospital, dental, and medical research offices.

October 29, 2009- Gil Baca's indictment- read it for yourself.

October 29, 2009- Albuquerque, NM-  I have received a copy of Gil Baca's criminal latest indictment (but surely not the last).  It is long and interesting if you like reading about his exploits.  In his normal and obvious fashion Baca, who publishes a blog, has responded to the charges.  Keep in mind that it seems to be common knowledge that he solely publishes this blog but he often refers to himself as a person interviewed by a third party.  He has blamed me, of all people, for the indictment.  Read his quote below: 

Download GilBacaIndictment1

Well we talked to Mr. Baca about these charges and he responded. "Its unfortunate that a local business owner and purchaser of my accusers company could manipulate he system enough to for me and my family to have to defend ourselves in the criminal judicial system. I'm sure that lady liberty will be fair and just. There is so much more to this case that will be layed out to a jury. As a follower of Christ I know that he will lead me and protect me from my enemy's. Please keep us in your pryers."

I spoke to an Albuquerque attorney who is bringing a class-action lawsuit against Legit Security..

October 28, 2009- Albuquerque, NM-  Albuquerque Attorney Thomas McLarty told me he is stepping up to bring a class action lawsuit against Legit Security on behalf of victims, past employees and creditors.  Attorney McLarty is a partner of the Burnett Law Firm based in Albuquerque.   

Thomas McLarty can be reached by e-mail: thomas@burnettlawfirm.net or at his Albuquerque offices: 505-842-8335.  He said that he is interested in speaking to any of Legit's former employees who are owed money, wages or property.  He is also interested in speaking to any vendor/ creditor who is owed money (in a business capacity) by Legit Security, Legit Enterprises, Gil Baca, Joe Stidham or any of the other partners or owners of any of these firms.  He is also seeking information concerning all of the facts involving this company, its operation, wrongdoings and other relevant information. 

Attorney McLarty said that he is interested in finding anyone who is a victim of negligent security in New Mexico.  He said that he is committed to help clean up the New Mexico Security Industry.

The New Mexico Security Industry is still plagued with problems..

October 28, 2009- Albuquerque, NM-  There will be a lot of press regarding Gil Baca and his legal troubles but it is important for me to point out that the overall security industry is still plagued with problems.  The industry has received a lot of notice from the general public and the news media over the last couple of years but we have yet to see any substantial changes.  

We haven't seen much leadership or policy/ discussion that positively effects the security industry from the NM Private Investigator's Board.  Take a look at the news on the STATE WEBSITE.  The previous Board Superintendent was Mr. Steve Herrera and he seemed to be getting acclimated but he was replaced with a new Administrator a few weeks ago.  The Board was using an outside investigative service and a former APD Investigator to investigate complaints but I was told by license clerk Michelle Medina that the Board no longer uses this firm.  She said that Steve Herrera is now investigating complaints.  Each month, I see many dismissals of complaints and we never hear about any actions taken against illegal or non-compliant companies.

RLD Superintendent Kelly O'Donnell told a few news reporters that a good handful of companies were being investigated and that RLD had referred a number of cases to the Attorney General but I unaware of any cases that have been adjudicated.

Unlicensed activity is rampant and still very obvious to licensed companies.  Unlicensed or illegal companies advertise freely in the open in directories across the Internet.  Look at a few below (unlicensed companies are more prevalent than the licensed firms): 

•  Craingslist.org
•  Partypop.com
•  Superpages.com
•  City of Albuquerque Business License search

The list of illegal companies is long and they create many problems, just like Gil Baca's companies.  Think about the potentially unpaid employees, scammed clients and vendors, etc.

Security consumers must beware of the problems in this industry and understand that they need to do diligence when choosing a security company that, at minimum, should include a state security license check.  CLICK HERE for the state website.  There are plenty of good companies out there that operate under all laws and comply with regulations.  Please take the time to find one and report unlicensed activity. 

770 KKOB's Peter St. Cyr breaks the Baca story tonight..

October 27, 2009- Albuquerque, NM- 770 KKOB was first on the air with the Baca indictment tonight.  He reported the news and here was the report tonight:

Peter St. Cyr's page on 770 KKOB's website.

THE FORMER MANAGER OF A LOCAL SECURITY GUARD BUSINESS IS FACING MORE THAN A CENTURY IN JAIL.  

GILBERT BACA -- THE THIRD-- HAS BEEN INDICTED ON 77 COUNTS OF EMBEZZLEMENT AND FORGERY . BERNALILLO COUNTY PROSECUTORS SAY BACA USED JOB APPLICANT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS TO CREATE FAKE TIME SHEETS.  BACA THEN SUBMITTED THOSE TO THE OWNER OF SKILL STORM SECURITY. AFTER THE OWNER PROCESSED THE WEEKLY PAYROLL CHECKS BACA IS ACCUSED OF SIGNING AND DEPOSITING THEM INTO HIS OWN ACCOUNT. POLICE INVESTATORS SAY THEY ALSO FOUND EVIDENCE HE DEPOSITED CLIENT'S CHECKS FOR GUARD SERVICES INTO HIS OWN BANK ACCOUNT.  AFTER BEING FIRED - BACA OPENED ANOTHER SECURITY COMPANY.  HIS PARTNER AT LEGIT SECURITY IS THE BOSQUE FARMS POLICE CHIEF.  JOE STIDHAM (STID-ham) WAS NOT INDICTED.  BACA WILL BE ARRAIGNED NEXT MONTH

IF YOU WORKED AS A SECURITY GUARD IN 2005 OR 2006 YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK YOUR OLD INCOME TAX FORMS.  770KKOB'S PETER ST. CYR TELL US WHY

EMPLOYEES AND PEOPLE WHO APPLIED TO WORK AT SKILLSTORM SECURITY MIGHT HAVE PAID INCOME TAXES ON MONEY THEY NEVER GOT.  THE MANAGER OF THE COMPANY, WHICH IS NO LONGER IN BUSINESS IN ABQ, HAS BEEN INDICTED ON 77 COUNTS OF EMBEZZLEMENT AND FORGERY.  BERNALILLO COUNTY PROSECUTORS SAY GILBERT BACA III FORGED PAYROLL CHECKS AND THEN DEPOSITED THEM IN HIS PERSONAL ACCOUNT.  PATRICK DAVIS TELLS 770KKOB IF BACA IS CONVICTED ON ALL THE CHARGES HE'LL FACE A LONG PRISON SENTENCE. 

BACA WILL BE BOOKED AT THE METRO DETENTION CENTER AFTER HIS ARRAIGNMENT IN NOVEMBER.

ANOTHER SECURITY GUARD COMPANY OWNER HAS BEEN INDICTED.  IT TOOK THREE YEARS TO INVESTIGATE A COMPLEX WHITE-COLLAR CRIME CASE AGAINST GILBERT BACA (THE THIRD), BUT BERNALILLO COUNTY PROSECUTORS HAVE NOW CHARGED HIM WITH 77 COUNTS OF EMBEZZLEMENT AND FORGERY -- DISTRICT ATTORNEY SPOKESMAN PATRICK DAVIS TELLS  770KKOB THIS RENT-A-COP MANAGER STOLE MONEY FROM HIS EMPLOYEE'S  IN A BRAZEN WAY.

770KKOB  TALKED TO BACA ON THE PHONE.  HE DENIES THE CHARGES.  IF CONVICTED -- HE COULD FACE 102 YEARS IN PRISON.  BACA HAS NOT BEEN ARRESTED.  HE'LL FACE ARRAIGNMENT IN NOVEMBER.

Gil Baca III is indicted on 77 counts and faces 102 years in prison- finally! Albuquerque Security.

Download 13 What I've Done (Live)

Gil Baca and his crew have been on the news many times for various violations of law, scandals, non-payment of wages to countless employees, license violations, etc.  Several news outlets have followed this story and I am sure that they will begin releasing more stories that further document Baca's crimes and accomplices.  Baca was indicted on 77 counts and faces up to 102 years.  This information was obtained from the Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque.

I have never agreed with G3's business practices and done my part to expose his corruption despite all of his personal attacks against me.  I anticipated that Baca would attempt to talk bad about me thorough his weak, anonymous blogs and misinformation.  His efforts were as transparent (as his crimes) and the ownership of his stupid blogs were revealed to me when I made an arbitration claim against him and prevailed.  It sickens me to think about how many lives he hurt and or ruined through his scams but in the end his lies and smoke and mirrors didn't work.  The Grand Jury obviously didn't buy what he was selling.. LOL.  77 counts!  That must be some kind of record. 

Don't forget to visit the not fully updated (but almost full)  page about much of Baca's 'escapades' and evil deeds.  You can also scroll backwards on the main blog page to check out the more recent pages...

Hopefully, the judge who sets his bail will take into account the fact that his prior guilty plea for a felony, who knows how many felony or misdemeanor police reports, intimidation of witness or harassment charges and the suspicious arson incident at his rental house (burning up evidence but not much else).. Hopefully, he will be forced to pay for his crimes.  Who knows- it is still New Mexico...   

I have spoken to several of his victims and I think we have all decided to smoke a cigar...

Albuquerque Security: Guards, Events, Patrol, Hotel, Buildings, Facility, Mobile

October 27, 2009- Albuquerque, NM-  Consumers need reliable Albuquerque Security guards for events, patrol, temporary, hotel, buildings, facilities and mobile security.  Summit Security & Investigation, based in Albuquerque is the answer.  Summit offers immediate response to your needs, temporary or permanent.  Summit employs a large permanent guard force with excellent supervisors who are working 24/7 in the Albuquerque metro area.  All supervisors have company cell phones and are on call 24/7 if they are not physically working to ensure client satisfaction.

Summit Security specializes in providing security for very large or small events.  We have recently performed security for the following events:

•  Albuquerque Greek Festival- 12,000 people
•  International Balloon Fiesta Arts and Crafts- 50,000 people
•  Molina Health Care Facility
•  Ethan Allen Sales Event
•  Albuquerque Convention Center Event
•  Corn Maze
•  Temporary Pharmacy Armed guard service
•  Construction site temporary service due to a large theft
•  Business security due to a break in
•  Property management request for fire-watch security 

Summit provides guards for any environment at any location.  Some clients need fully armed and equipped officers to patrol large facilities while others want unarmed guards to make their customers feel safer during a trip to the shopping mall.  

Summit has an extensive hiring and screening process to ensure quality in its guards.  Every employee is drug screened prior to employment and receives a full FBI fingerprinted background check.  Each employee is state licensed and trained in Summit's in-house and state accredited guard training academy.

Summit offers the best pay in the industry, constant work/ schedules for its guards, full health insurance benefits, promotions and company equipment.  Its guards offer Summit's clients the best service available and complete accountability.  Summit's experience in Albuquerque Security guarantees success through constant employee supervision and good communication with its clients.

Contact us now for immediate service.  Out of state clients are welcomed.  Credit Cards accepted. NM Licenses #2114, 1650; insured and bonded.

505-255-6063 (local)

877-707-4300 (toll-free)

robb@callsummit.com (Robb Hamic, Managing Principal, e-mail address)    

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