New Mexico Security Blog by Robb Hamic

Summit Security is Hiring Guards, Especially Level 3

December 31, 2010- Albuquerque, NM- Summit Security is hiring for full-time positions in Albuquerque.  We are looking for guards with good experience and steady employment history.  We are looking for long-term employees who want a real opportunity to be a part of a team, get the best training in the industry and are looking for advancement.  We are especially looking for Level 3 guards and we can re-certify firearms training very easily and in-house.  In fact, all training is state certified and done in house.

Summit always pays on time and we have never missed a pay day for our employees, unlike many security companies that have excuses on payday.

We are always looking for motivated officers who have the ability to do sales and marketing part-time to help us grow our business.  We offer cash bonuses for help getting new accounts.  

Immediate opportunities available.  Apply in person at our Albuquerque office: 2900 Louisiana NE Suite H.  Bring guard license, military discharge DD214 (if applicable), driver's license and training certificates (if you have them).  Our hours are 9-5 M-F.

Christopher Perine's Past Comes Back to Haunt Him...

December 20, 2010-  You never know who is going to read something..  I received this comment on the blog about Chris Perine.  The IP address was authentic and definitely came from the location identified in New York.  I also know that Child Support Enforcement Division told me he was in arrears $31,000 in child support.  I certainly never knew about the other issues that this person raised.  Wow.  

A new comment from “Troy Davis, Mellvile New York.” was received on the post “Albuquerque Security- Dumb Things A Former Manager Can Do #1” of the blog “New Mexico Security Blog by Robb Hamic”.

Comment:
Everything written about Christopher Perine regarding the child support issues in New York is true. As of today 12.20.10 he owes over $31000. I know this to be fact because I am a close personal friend of his ex-wife and her family here in New York. Mr Perine has always had issues with reality. He's nothing more then an inept wanna be. I'm very surprised he was allowed to become a security guard given the fact that he has along standing problem with mental illness. He has been in and out of mental institutions several times in his adult life here in New York and he was dis-honorably discharged from the United States Army for incorrigible behavior. I guess he cleverly concealed this information when he applied for his position at Summit security. If only Summit Security had been aware of this info I'm sure they'd never have had hired Mr Perine thus saving themselves all the problems they've incurred as a result of his devious, self serving & maniacal char acter. T.Davis, Melville New York

 

74% of Albuquerque Security Companies are Unlicensed!

December 18, 2010- Albuquerque, NM-  Seventy Four percent (74%) of security companies advertising in the Albuquerque area are unlicensed!  These are companies who applied for and received a Cit of Albuquerque Business License.  This fact would seem to indicate that the companies were in in the business of security and wanted some type of paper to show customers that they were legitimate.

It is a travesty that the state allows this conduct and has a licensing board that collects fees from the legitimate security companies in the market.  In fact, this Private Investigator and Polygraph Board regulates over 10,000 licensed security offices, for whom they take yearly licensing fee of $35 and and additional $400 per company, per license.  For these fees the NM State government gives our industry 1.4 employees and no enforcement.  Under this administration the actions of this Board have been deplorable, in my opinion.

My company, its employees and myself have donated over $4500 to the state of New Mexico this year for licensing fees.  What have we got in return?  Nothing.

Why should the public care?  Behind every unlicensed security company there are several employees if not dozens.  Behind that are unknown numbers of security guards who have not gone through the required FBI background check required to work in this industry.  Some of these unlicensed guards have proven to be felons who are actually carrying firearms in the past!

Download the complete list of details Download Abq_licensees.

 

DISCLAIMER: The below information only suggests which companies are in compliance with security guard company licensing. Some companies may be out of business, others may not perform security guard
services. This list was generated using the City of Albuquerque business license website using "SECURITY" as the keyword. This list was created on 12/15/2010 and verified using the PI Board website on 12/15/2010
The PPO license search was conducted using the business name as displayed below, the licensee may use a DBA or other name.
The PPO results use only the first search page, an expired license may actually be active when the "details" page is views. Some companies may be out of business or not in business as of date.
Business Name *Business License*	Registered Address			PPO Lic?	Comments
2ND SIGHT SECURITY LLC	205 SHIRLEY ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87123	NO
5 STAR SECURITY INC	5736 OSUNA NE STE 2	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	1034
6/19/06CYCLONE SECURITY G	7120 WYOMING BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	Expired
8/10/07ULTIMATE SECURITY	2011 12TH ST NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87104	Expired
A LIST SECURITY	405 MONTANO RD NE STE 2	ALBUQUERQUE	87107	2097	DBA Location pro's
A SAFE ARMED SECURITY LLC	656 GALLEON DR NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87121	NO
A TECH SECURITY INC	4401 ANAHEIM AV NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87113	NO
AAA SECURITY LLC	1509 SAN PEDRO ST NE STE B	ALBUQUERQUE	87107	1421
AADCO SECURITY INC	6427 LAGUNITAS RD SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87105	NO
ACTION SECURITY IRON INC	204 SIN NOMBRE NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87113	NO	likely not a guard co.
ADVANCE ONSITE PROTECTION SECURITY	2921 CARLISLE BLVD NE # 209	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	2254
ADVANCED SECURITY ALARMS INC	6615 ANAHEIM AV NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87113	NO	likely not a guard co.
ADVANCED SECURITY GROUP LLC	10420 MAZATLAN DR NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87111	NO
ADVANCED SECURITY SOLUTIONS	10651 QUASAR RD NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87114	NO
ADVANCED TRAINING & SECURITY	2729 TEXAS ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	NO
ADVANTAGE SECURITY INC	2215 PARKWEST DR NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87120	2475
ALB NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY PATROL	10615 PASO FINO PL SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87121	NO
ALL AMER SECURITY SYS	7808 AMERICAN HERITAGE DR NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	NO
ALL PRO LOCK & SECURITY	5204 PARK HEIGHTS RD NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87120	NO
AMERICAN SECURITY UNLIMITED LLC	5736 OSUNA RD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	INACTIVE
APPLIED SECURITY CONSULTANTS	4313 LANDAU ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87111	EXPIRED
ASSOCIATED SECURITY INDUSTRIES	1421 CARLISLE NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	NO
ATAC SECURITY LLC	4600 MONTGOMERY BLVD NE STE A	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	2475
B SAFE SECURITY COMPANY LLC	6708 HALLMARK AV NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	2404
BD SECURITY	1216 HIAWATHA ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87112	NO
CATCH EM SECURITY	5816 DAY DREAMER RD NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87114	NO
CBI SECURITY	4801 LANG NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	EXPIRED
CENTRAL SECURITY LLC	8900 MENAUL BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87112	NO
CHIEF SECURITY INC	4801 LANG AV NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	1638
CHOICE SECURITY	6600 BLUEWATER RD NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87121	EXPIRED
COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY SERVICES INC	7916 CHRISTOPHER RD SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87121	NO
COPPERSTATE SECURITY	3110 TILEY DR NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	NO
CREATIVE SECURITY CONCEPTS INC	7801 JEFFERSON ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	INACTIVE
CROSS ROADS SECURITY LLC	4700 LINCOLN NE STE 110	ALBUQUERQUE	87114	NO
DAILEY SECURITY SERVICES	4505 ASPEN GLADE DR NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87114	NO
DAY & NIGHT SECURITY	2903 MORNINGSIDE DR NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	2174
DEFENDER SECURITY COMPANY	3167 SAN MATEO BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	NO
DICTOGRAPH SECURITY	3620 WYOMING BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87111	NO
DRAGON SECURITY ENFORCEMENT LLC		ALBUQUERQUE	87107	NO
DUNCAN SECURITY	400 BELL PARK CIR SE	ALBUQUERQUE	87108	Expired
DYNAMIC SECURITY INC	7121C WASHINGTON ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	possible  expired
E.P.S. SECURITY	2101 CANDELARIA BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87107	EXPIRED
ELYTE SECURITY SERVICES	8015 MOUNTAIN RD NE SUIT 116	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	1162
FALCON SECURITY SERVICES	709 CARDENAS DR SE	ALBUQUERQUE	87108	NO
FEDERATED SECURITY	220 WESTERN SKIES SE APT 2007	ALBUQUERQUE	87123	NO
FIRST DEFENSE SECURITY	1000 LOUISIANA BLVD SE STE 4	ALBUQUERQUE	87108	NO
FIVE STAR SECURITY SERVICE	7017 COMANCHE NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	possible  expired
FLORES SECURITY	6104 MOSQUERO PL NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87120	NO
G & R SECURITY	533 1/2 FOOTHILL DR SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87105	NO
G AND R SECURITY CO	928 PEREZ DR SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87105	NO
HEIGHTS SECURITY INC	920 SAN MATEO BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87108	NO
ICU SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIONS LLC	4801 LANG AV NE STE 110	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	NO
IMPACT SECURITY INC.	1509 SAN PEDRO NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	NO
INTEGRETY SECURITY	3404 GARCIA ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87111	expired
JABS SECURITY AGENCY	10300 DEL HAREN ST SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87121	No
JLS SECURITY & INVESTIGATIONS	2904 INDIANA NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	901
KNIGHT LIGHT SECURITY	10324 RIO LOS PINOS RD NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87114	NO
L AND L SECURITY	1848 CITATION SW #2	ALBUQUERQUE	87105	NO
LAND OF ENCHANTMENT SECURITY	3006 GRACELAND NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	1919
LANGLEY SECURITY SERVICES	4001 PALMILLA PL NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87114	NO
LAWRENCE SECURITY	7916 CHRISTOPHER RD SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87121	2198
LEES SECURITY SERVICE	2721 KENTUCKY ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	NO
LIVE STRONG SECURITY	506 ROSEMONT AV NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87102	NO
MARTINEZ SECURITY INC.	4248 TRINITY PL NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87107	NO
METRO SECURITY LLC	3833 INCA ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87111	expired
MT SECURITY	533 FOOTHILL RD SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87105	NO
NATIONAL SECURITY ENT LLC	9000 TRUMBULL SE STE 76	ALBUQUERQUE	87123	NO
NIGHT HAWK SECURITY SERVICES	148 WASHINGTON ST SE	ALBUQUERQUE	87108	NO
NIGHT OWL SECURITY	121 LA PLATA RD NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87107	NO
NO LIMIT SECURITY	7301 RAINMAKER RD SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87121	NO
NO STONE UNTURNED SECURITY	6608 GULTON CT NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	2020
OVERWATCH SECURITY LLC	300 DORADO PL SE STE G6	ALBUQUERQUE	87123	2202
PINNACLE SECURITY LLC	6000 CORTADERIA ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87111	NO
PROBUS SECURITY GUARD CO INC	2904 INDIANA ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	1886
PWP SECURITY SERVICES LLC	9600 FREEDOM WAY ST NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	NO
R & G SECURITY LLC	4500 LOREN AV NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87114	NO
R & I SECURITY	10701 LOMAS BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87112	NO
RAPID RESPONSE SECURITY AGENCY	4401 SAN PEDRO DR NE # 702	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	NO
REGULATOR SECURITY SERVICES	2226 WYOMING BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87112	NO
S AND S SECURITY	3924 CARLISLE BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87107	NO
SANCHEZ SECURITY	3501 MARY ELLEN CT NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87111	NO
SANDIA SECURITY	1529 ALAMO AV SE	ALBUQUERQUE	87106	NO
SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA INC	4100 OSUNA RD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	871 09	30
SECURITY BY DEFENSE LLC	331 TULANE PL NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87106	NO
SHEPHERD SECURITY	10700 ACADEMY RD NE # 1423	ALBUQUERQUE	87111	NO
SKILL STORM SECURITY	1620 53RD ST NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87105	2019
SOUTHWEST SECURITY SERVICES	1001 SAN MATEO BLVD SE	ALBUQUERQUE	87108	EXPIRED
STARR SECURITY LLC	5801 OSUNA RD NE STE 106	ALBUQUERQUE	87109	NO
SUMMIT SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION	2825 E BROADBENT PKWY NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87107	2114
THORS HARMMER K9 SECURITY LLC	4900 DOVER CT NW	ALBUQUERQUE	87114	NO
TNG SECURITY	13141 CENTRAL AV NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87123	NO
TOTAL SECURITY	1729 MAE AV SW	ALBUQUERQUE	87105	NO
UNITED SECURITY SERVICES LLC	2001 SAN MATEO BLVD NE STE C	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	2128
US SECURITY ASSOCIATES INC.	2625 PENNSYLVANIA NE STE 400	ALBUQUERQUE	87110	Unable to  locate??
VTEAM SECURITY LLC	108 LOMAS BLVD NE	ALBUQUERQUE	87102	NO
WATCH DAWG SECURITY/ INVESTIGATIONS	200 FIGUEROA ST NE APT 25	ALBUQUERQUE	87123	NO

 

Gil Baca III Finally Goes To Prison Today- Albuquerque Security

December 16, 2010- Albuquerque, NM- Gilbert Baca III (G3) finally got some of his due in court today.  He was found gulity and sentenced to 21 years in prision for a combination of several cases outstanding on him.  He was taken into custody and will serve no less than 3 years in RPrison.  This makes him a 2 or 3 time convicted felon and there is more..

He was supported by his wife in court who denounced the people, prosecutors and police there in court.  Apparently, she still didn't see the fact that he actually commited many, many crimes and he plead guilty on his own accord.  Why is it always someone else's fault?

The crux of the main case against Baca was the criminal tax evasion case brought by NM Tax and Revenue.  I think this case signals a dramatic shift in the way this agency is handeling bad guys.  They are really going after them and it is good news for some of the current offenders in Albuquerque Security.  Maybe we finally have some advocates who will level the playing field.  Either way, Baca got some of his.

He was not joined by any friends (except a couple of pastors), his father, mother or long-time former business partner Joe Stidham.  Is it possible that he really burnt that many bridges?  Oh yea, we are talking about the guy who burned his own house down in attempt to cover up some of his crimes..  Good riddance.

A Cease And Desist? Really?

December 14, 2010- Albuquerque, NM (of course)- I received a letter from an attorney asking me to cease publishing defamatory, slanderous or false statements and communicating the same to individuals.  Let me first say that this guy sounds really nice and I don't know that he has any idea of the people he is dealing with (his client). That being said, I have not said anything that is intentionally false, slanderous or defamatory.  Some of the things that we uncover are unsavory but that is not of my doing.  I report the facts.

Apparently this attorney doesn't know that all of the things that I listed are truths and verified..

TRUE

• Reported Nick P. and his company to various state. local and Federal Agencies
• His company is in violation of several if not many laws
• Most of his employees were good people who just needed a job
• He stole from them, didn't pay their employment taxes, Medicare or Worker's Compensation
• He has a licensed security company
• His guard was arrested on duty for firing his handgun at innocent people and booked for felonies
• He didn't report this occurrence to the NM PI Board as required by law
• He bailed him out of jail
• His employee Scott Rogers was injured on the job and had no WC insurance to cover his injury
• I spoke to people who are employed and have been his employment
• They gave detailed statements to me and the authorities
• At this point I feel like I have talked to all of Nick's employees (opinion- don't know all of the past ones yet..)
• He employes unlicensed security guards
• He Employed Joe Cook, Chris Perine
• Joe Cook is on Federal Unemployment and Nick paid him under the table in cash
• Joe Cook has no guard license and worked illegally
• Nick paid Perine in cash under the table
• Oh, Nick pays everyone under the table and in cash..
• Chris Perine has several police reports filed where he is listed as a security guard and a suspect
• I was unaware of this fact prior to doing a police report search (and he as a license)
• NM Child Support Enforcement said that Perine was evading his support
• Nick has no employee files and has never withheld taxes from any pay
• Nick made all employees sign "volunteer" statements, falsely that they were working for free
• Nick P. and his company do not pay gross receipts tax.  I spoke to one fraud investigator who said she spoke to him personally in July.  He admitted to having never paid sales tax but withheld it from customers.  He has never paid it to date. He is being investigated criminally for this offense.
• Chris Perine dropped off a copy of Nick's client list a few weeks ago at my office
• Two people witnessed this and spoke to him (his actions were unsolicited)
• I offered, repeatedly to Nick to send this list back to him or let him talk to my employees
• Nick P is on SSI Disability
• Nick P does not report the significant income from his company to SSI
• or his US Income tax
• or his NM Income tax
• Nick P is illegally running his company office from 12999 Central and has no zoning permit
• It was stated to me that certain employees of Nick's have knowingly stolen items from the hotel
• As of the writing, 7 people worked for Nick including him
• Nick had around 10 ex-employees
• Philip Glock is an employee of Nick P.
• He was arrested for Negligent use of a Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Assault against his girlfriend in Santa Fe and it was reported in the news  He has no guard license but continues to work illegally
• Nick P. has a outstanding civil judgement for $13,000 +/-
• I contacted the attorney handling this case and gave him truthful information regarding Nick's assets and income
• NM Worker's Compensation Compliance Bureau stated that Nick told them that they company only had 2 employees and he wasn't required to have WC insurance.  This is untrue and WC has done their own investigation into his affairs that contradicted his statements. I spoke to this agency at length and provided them with several people to contact. 
• I am now a witness for the state of New Mexico in several pending proceedings
• I have evidence well documented..

New Mexico is On It! Agencies Are Quick to React To Issues.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that most of the New Mexico Agencies are on enforcement.  I know that I have previously reported others for non-compliance and little, if anything has happened.  After speaking to a few agencies today, my opinion has changed about response time.  Funny that a few of these state agencies had already had contact with the business in question.. 

Albuquerque Security- Dumb Things A Former Manager Can Do #1

I have noticed, over the years, that managers that are planning to make an exit will exhibit certain traits and take certain predictable actions.  Albuquerque Security is nothing, if not predictable.  I imagine that other security company owners around the country have the same problems.  In fact, I think it would be a good idea to make a reality show of Albuquerque Security. (I am not kidding..) 

Managers have special access to information, the ability to be at the office when others are not there and they feel that they can take information without consequence and receive no blame.  

1. Former managers try to erase hard-drives on computers.  They think that this will cover up things they have done or logs for time that they have spent watching porn, playing video games, IM'ing with girlfriends or chatting on Face Book.  
2. Stealing Company employment files for themselves and their friends.  This has got to be one of the oldest stupid tricks in the book, yet they still try.  Fortunately, I have been through a number of bad employee break ups and make copies of all manager files to keep at my house.  I do this without their knowledge.  Former managers who do this are really stupid.  The ones who brag about it to others are especially dumb.
3. Attempt to cover-up or hide things that they have done wrong.  This is self explanatory.

Again, many of these things are predictable so smart company owners will put safeguards into place to stop the theft of information.  I recommend making police reports about the theft and if the former manager's actions go to hiding crimes then the crime of tampering with evidence is established.  Report these violations to the Regulation and Licensing Board.  Take statements and affidavits from witnesses and people who the bonehead managers have mentioned this information to.  Record conversations with people who give you information.  Hire someone to clean the computer hard drive, which isn't hard and costs less than $200.  Erasure programs or standard deletion of files can easily be over-written.  Figure out what was on the hard drives and take the appropriate actions with the information.  Anything illegal should go back to the cops and anything involving marital issues should go the the husband or wife..

This was a general topic to help security business owners avoid the hassles that I have been through.

 

Specifically- Perine- you are caught.  Your hard-drive is big analyzed now and yes, everything can be retrieved.  All of your recent activity is logged and it will all be sent where it needs to go.  You are an idiot for bragging that you stole your company file.  Witness statements obtained.  You are stupid for stealing other people's files when you thought they would go with you to your new company.  You talk too much and one loyal Summit employee in particular gave me a long statement about you.  Another, weaker one also gave a statement.  You talk too much and you tell people all of your business.  They tell me.  It is ALL coming out.. Danny Orozco was terminated today for violation of SOP, lying and violation of his non-compete agreement.  xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx wasn't a good idea.  Witness statement obtained.  (this is all fact. opinions contained therein)

I found it necessary to discover that Nick P. had a civil judgement for around $13,000. (fact)  People think you can't get blood from a turnip? (opinion)  I mean, Nick P is on SSI- he doesn't have any money..(opinion)  Nick's company is a sole proprietorship. (fact)  That means the income produced from the company is personal income and can go to satisfy judgments. (fact) I spoke to the attorney for the judgement creditor, Rio Grand Credit Union, and notified them of the debt that NARA Bank out of New York owes him, represented by a local Albuquerque attorney. (fact)  There are others who I think owe Nick P. money and they were all disclosed to this attorney. (fact)

"What's in it for me," asks the attorney..  I am happy to help people collect money and do a good thing for a credit union when I can.  I was just a guy minding my own business last week before all of this started happening.  Oh well, it happens..

Nicholas Panagoulakos and Professional Security in Albuquerque Are Not Playing By The Rules

Fact- some things contained in my blogs are (opinions).  I did my best to clarify both here. 

I found it necessary to report another Albuquerque security company to the AUTHORITIES last week.  It became apparent that Nicholas Panagoulakos and Professional Security in Albuquerque were not playing by the rules.  This was a complicated case but it had the same old story-line.. (fact)

It became obvious that I needed to notify some of the below agencies about this company, Nick's and his manager's/ employee's violations of the law: (fact) (most of the employees are good people who just needed a job and had no idea of Nick P's issues..) (opinion)

NM Tax/ Rev, NM Worker's Compensation, NM Workforce Solutions, NM DPS, IRS, NM Unemployment, NM Child Support Enforcement, City of Albuquerque Zoning, APD, NM PI Board, NM Attorney General, US Social Security Office Fraud Investigator and more..

This is part of the email that I sent to officials on Friday:

Hello to all:

I am writing to put everyone on the same page.  I am including several agencies in here as there is something for everybody and this will detail many illgal and Nick P. (all info listed below) is currently operating a LICENSED security company, professioinal Security.  He is in violation of the licensing statutes because he has no insurance, commercial liability or worker's compensation. (fact)  Furthermore, he is operating in violation of the law and at a danger to the public and his own guards. One of his guards, Andrew Ford was recently arrested last week for negligent use of of a deadly weapon, aggravated assault with a handgun and tampering with evidence.  He was booked into jail on 11 felony counts. (fact)  Nick P. bailed him out with his own money and Ford is standing trail. (fact) This happened while he was in uniform and acting as a security guard in Albuquerque on Central Avenue at the American Legion.  Nick P. did not report this to the PI Board as required by law.  See attached criminal complaint. (fact)

I spoke at length to two of Nick P's employees who have been employed for years with the firm.  They know that Scott Rogers, a former employee in Albuquerque, sustained serious injuries to his knee and there was no worker's compensation inurance to cover the accident.  Obviously, if his officers are discharging their weapons there are lives at risk. (fact)  They are highlighted below. (fact)

Apparently, there are several unlicensed guards working for him and allegedly carrying handguns. (fact) Joe Cook is allegedly one of them. (fact he is working there opinion as if he carries a handgun regularly)  He is unlicensed and illegal to carry a gun or work as a security guard.  He will be on patrol tonight. (opinion- he is scheduled)  He started work for Nick P on December 5, 2010 and we works vehicle patrol most days.  He is getting paid in cash and under the table.  (fact) Cook is currently claiming  and has continuously receiving unemployment for two years or so.  (fact) Philip Glock is unlicensed and he has had history of being arrested while on duty as a security officer for negligent handling of a handgun and aggravated assault, see attached story in the Santa Fe Reporter. (fact)  Chris Perine is a licensed guard but apparently has several police reports filed against him for assault and battery that I was unaware of until just today when I retrieved the reports form Albuquerque Police Department. (fact) Apparently, they all occurred when he was working as a security guard throughout the years. (fact)  Chris Perine is now fleeing from child support obligations and is not in compliance with New Mexico and New York withholding orders.  (fact- I spoke to Child support enforcement and they stated this to me)

Nick P. pays everyone in cash and there have been many employees that he has hired since he has been in business since 2008.  (fact) He has no employment files on ANY EMPLOYEE and he has forced all of the current people to sign "statements that they are volunteers" in violation of who knows how many laws.  By NM Statute, all security employees are required to be classified as employees and not as independent contractors.  He has never paid employment taxes on anyone. (fact)

Nick P and his company do not pay NM Gross Receipts Tax. (fact) He collects tax from his customers and has grossed hundreds of thousands of dollars per year.  See attached contract that was created by Nick P. that he has all of his clients sign. (fact)   Currently, he is collecting around $20,000 per month (opinion- somewhat of an estimate) in gross receipts and is not paying anything to the state, criminally evading taxes. (fact) He always pays everyone in cash.  Also see Nick P.'s current list of clients that Nick P.'s employee, "Major" Chris Perine delivered to my office a couple of weeks ago.  It was given to two of my employees without solicitation and they are available for interview. (facts)

Nick P. is currently receiving SSI (Social Security) and defrauding the government by making money under the table.  (fact) He owns six vehicles that are in operation.  (opinion)

Nick P is not claiming his security income on his federal or state taxes (fact) creating more fraud and cheating NM and the US out of a lot of money.  He is cheating his employees out of their Social Security, Unemployment and Medicare earnings. (fact)

Nick P. is illegally running his company office from this foreclosed hotel located at 12999 Central SE. (fact) He has no zoning license (fact) and the property may be condemned by the City of Albuquerque.(opinion)  It is my understanding that Nick's employees have ransacked the hotel, stealing computers, printers, cameras, surveillance systems, 8 fire extinguishers and other property. (fact)

 Omitted..

This section ommitted..

Ommitted..

NM State security statutes:  “registrant” means an individual registered as a private investigations employee, a private patrol operations employee or a security guard at any level; “security guard” means an individual who is registered to engage in uniformed or nonuniformed services under the direct control and supervision of a licensed private patrol operator or a private patrol operations manager to perform such security missions as watchman, fixed post guard, dog handler, patrolman or other person to protect property or prevent thefts; and 

J. All complaints filed, judgments rendered or injunctions issued, whether temporary or final, against any private investigator, private patrol operator, private investigation company or his surety company shall be reported to department, within ten (10) days after receipt of the same by such private investigator, private patrol operator, private investigation company, surety company, or their agents, attorneys, or employees, together with the name of the court where filed and the name and address of the attorney for claimant, or the claimant if he has no attorney. 

The failure to furnish such notice of claims or suits or such information shall be deemed sufficient to revoke or suspend any license of a private investigator, private patrol operator or private investigation company or to deem any bond for such private investigator, private patrol operator or private investigation company insufficient.  (fact)

Info on Nick's employees who are curretnly working with him.  Contact xxxx xxxxx for an additional 10 names. (fact)

Nick P. 

Andrew Ford 

Christopher Perine 

Joseph Cook (Expired Guard License)

Brian Pass 

Phillip Glock  http://findarticles.com/p/news-articles/santa-fe-reporter/mi_8173/is_20090930/briefs/ai_n50952251/  (Expired Guard License)

Avesta Dayeny 

Scott Rogers

(Facts)

State NM License- he has a sole proprietorship

Nicholas Panagoulakos is licensed as a PPO as of June 30, 2009.

His license shows his DBA as his name.

 

DBA:	Nicholas Panagoulakos
Lic #:	2362		Profession:	Private Invstgrs & Polygraph		Type:	Private Patrol Operator		Secondary:
Status:	Active		Issued:	6/30/2009		Expiry:	6/30/2011		Effective:	6/30/2009

 

Albuquerque Security- Has Anything Really Changed in 2 1/2 years?

December 13, 2010- Albuquerque, NM-  I think that many people who are in the industry would agree that not much has changed.  It is not because of a lack of information provided to state agencies or lack of funds collected byt he governing agency, NM Private Investigator's Board.

Unfortunately the same problems exist in the Albuquerque Security Industry that have always been here:

• Illegal and unlicensed security companies
• Unlicensed and guards with criminal backgrounds
• Uninsured Albuquerque Security companies
• Ambivalence on the part of licensing authorities
• Lack of consumer awareness
• Grossly negligent companies continually in the Albuquerque security industry

If a security guard can be arrested for 11 felony counts, while he is on duty and the state does nothing to investigate this occurrence- there is something very wrong.  The NM Private Investigator's Board can't say that they weren't notified, I did it myself.  Who cares?  Apparently, not the state of New Mexico.

What To Do When You Find a Dirty Security Company- How To Create Karma 101..

I was minding my own business, as usual, and working in the Albuquerque Security industry.  I have a good company and we have many employees and their families that depend on their work and employment with my company.  The economy is rough but we have managed to ALWAYS pay our employees on time, each payday.  We pay all of our taxes and sales tax.  We pay our vendors.  With the little amount that is left over we pay ourselves.  Things used to be a lot better but then this down-turn hit us and the entire industry.  We definitely have the best managed security company in the state with the promotion of our new managers.

We are a family owed business and we have a core management team of people who have become good friends to me and my wife.  They take care of our company and watch our backs.  We have focused on concentrating on the positive lately and we have gained many clients because we offer 24/7 service, do a great job at supervision and we care.  The future looked bright.  I have spent little time on the negative and just focused on giving our customers more.  

"We see security companies come and go over the 11 years we have been in this business in Albuquerque," says Robb Hamic- President of Summit Security & Investigaiton®

We had a couple of key employees that started doing strange things.  At first it just sounded like a security rumor but with a little investigation they all proved true and then some.. This was bad because I trusted these supervisors and I didn't see it coming.  Some of the other employees had raised concerns but I gave these other guys the benefit of the doubt, even until a few days ago.  I don't know too many people who think that I am too nice and trusting but that is the case with people who I come to rely on.  I don't micro-manage.  Maybe I should..

Turns out the company had some big problems and one was this former manager that resigned because I was asking him to be accountable for easy things.  Once he left, we found many problems that had been going on for a long time.  His "partner" turned out to be a complete liar and he was double dealing us too.  It took a lot of investigation but people in the security business listen and document things that happen.  I was approached by a few that would help and actually heard "it from the horse's mouth."  

The crux of the story-line was simple.  These bonehead former managers of my company (total wannabe cops) decided to try to work for a competitor on the down low.  One guy who has some money was even going to buy into this illegal firm.  I called and spoke to all of the players and they all denied everything.  It turns out that two of my current employees went to this competitor's office in my company cars, while on duty and in uniform.  One introduced himself as the "partner" of the loser, wanna be competitor (while he was in my friggin company uniform!)  The other went over to this property in my company car, in uniform and was doing some "scavenger hunting" that the police were interested in.  Some people's kids are so stupid.

Either way, I decided it was time to look for the truth on the competitor's company.  It turned out to be very ugly and somewhat entertaining.  Here is a summary of my reporting to state agencies on their illegal activity:

• New Mexico Tax/Rev- non payment of sales tax
• NM Worker's Compensation- with a list of current and former employees
• NM Workforce Solutions
• NM Child Support Enforcement- hiding from baby mommas aint cool
• NM Attorney General
• NM Private Investigator's Board- I won't hold my breath for decisive action
• NM DPS for theft of things
• APD for theft of things
• APD for gang unit stuff/ associations
• APD for company's officers not being licensed, making a habit of shooting guns at people *2x
• Albuquerque Zoning for illegal Zoning
• US Department of Labor- Unemployment fraud
• US Inspector General- SSI fraud
• US IRS- Tax Fraud

I found it necessary to discover that this bonehead competitor has a recent civil judgement.  Since his company is a sole proprietorship all moneys owed to this company are personal.  In my experience, attorneys have been really happy to discover people who owe their DEBTORS money that they can garnish. $13,000 + attorney's fees and costs looks good sitting in an attorney's trust account.  Anyway, knowledge is power.  When it happens know that this was from me and you can hate me but can't do anything to me because I told the truth. 

I also notified the news, twice..

I called Santa and he put these guys on the naughty list and the Easter Bunny says no Eggs this year.  All of these guys need to lay off of the sweets anyway because their teeth are already black..  I am suing my two idiots next week and luckily one guy has some money to collect.  It doesn't make me happy to have to resort to these measures but I have been through this and it is noting personal.  Hell, I wrote a book about it. (I also know about you two to are still employed with me and were hanging out at the hotel.  Your days are numbered)    Why do people always test me?   You could've left well enough alone.  I guess that is whatmakes some people really stupid, they go looking for fights that they will lose.