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THE NAMES LISTED HERE DO NOT REFLECT THE TOTAL NUMBER OF OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST.

Although we have a full time news and research department that tracks security and 
private police officer injuries and deaths, the total number of deaths is unknown due to a lack 
of accurate agency reporting, media omitting names, and misclassification of job titles.

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JANUARY

JESUS LOERA, 45
DORAVILLE GA
JANUARY 27, 2025
Shot to death while protecting people from a gunman trying to enter the building of the Consulate General of Honduras in Atlanta.
JAMAL DAVIS, 38
BALTIMORE MD
JANUARY 12, 205
Died at the hospital after he was shot while on-duty at a McDonald’s in North Baltimore during and altercation.

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Corporate Members receive all of the 40+ individual benefits, plus extended business benefits.

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Contact

Contact

Remember what they say…The only dumb question is the one you didn’t ask.
We’ll always do our best to respond immediately, and if we don’t know the answer, we promise to research it until we do.
Private Officer International is here to help you!

Our office is staffed 24 hrs. a day, 365 days year, but not in the conventional sense.

Besides our regular office hours, someone is always on  duty, monitoring breaking news, taking emergency calls and keeping tabs on our emails.

We are also on top of the latest serious security officer injuries or duty related deaths, making calls and notifications and beginning the assistance process.

Our days are always busy and sometimes even a little crazy and that’s why we ask that you send us an email with your request or need. This way the help desk can dispatch that email to the appropriate person and get you a reply in the quickest time possible.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter!

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2217d Matthews Township Pkwy
Suite 109
Matthews NC 28105

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Consulting

CONSULTING

We help businesses excel, expand, and thrive in their field!

Our expertise, business savvy and in-depth knowledge and understanding of public safety, private security and education has led us to become industry leaders in multiple areas and now we want to use it all to make your business better!

Starting with an initial consultation, we will build you a map to success and be there by your side as you reach for your potential and expand your services, your market share and your company!

Tried and proven methodology, technology and experience is the combination that will get you to where you want to be!

Whether it’s contract security management, compliance or training issues, recruitment or legal resources that your company is looking for, we can provide you with the level of assistance that you need at a price that fits your budget.

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

compliance and regulations
Understanding the complexity of physical, electronic and data security in the Twenty First Century has been a challenge for many businesses, schools and churches.

Throw in compliance and regulatory requirements, state and federal laws, and unfamiliarity with security procedures and protocols…  It can be a nightmare!

Our staff can handle complete compliance audits as well as work with your agency or company to insure complete compliance to all state and federal regulations and training requirements ensuring that your security staff and agency is 100 % compliant in all areas.

Our team of truly experienced security, public safety and law enforcement practitioners can help you manage your staff, keep your business in compliance, maintain and update training requirements and even assist you in developing your policies and procedures and employee manuals.

 EXPERT WITNESS

With a combined 250 years of security, public safety, loss prevention, investigations and law enforcement experience coupled with 30 years of business ownership we know a thing or two about our industries..

Add in dozens of state and federal credentials, certifications and years of instructor level hands on knowledge and experience and we’ve learned a lot and taught many topics and thousands of students.

Our team of truly experienced security, public safety and law enforcement practitioners can help your client with compelling, knowledgeable testimony about policy, procedures and industry standards. Call us today for more information.

THIRD PARTY MANAGEMENT

Whether it’s management of a security vendor or proprietary department, POI will work with you night and day to ensure that your security department is operating professionally, efficiently and within the guidelines of your company. In addition to these services, we can also handle all of your recruitment needs from the hourly to upper management.
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Careers

Private Officer International is a company on the move!

Our organization consists of eight individual companies and our staffing needs can change overnight.

While we always try to recruit experienced, educated professionals, we also have an internal On The Job training program that can be applied to numerous positions.

We want to invite you to submit your resume even if there are no positions available because we do read each one and we will call you if your experience matches our hiring need.

Check our openings often!
Careers
Private Officer International is on the move, expanding and growing in many different areas of the security and public safety industries.
We are always looking for talented, experienced, educated and dedicated industry professionals.
Please feel free to submit your letter of interest and resume to:
Stephanie Kay, Operations Manager
helpdesk@armourcollege.org

Instructors
Chaplains
Marketing Reps
Product Fulfillment Manager
School Security Resource Consultant

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Hall of Fame

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The inductees were nominated by members of the Private Officer International association, and voted on by the Board of Directors for their heroic actions during a major life-threatening situation or for their continued professional enhancement of the private security industry.

2021

RICHARD “RICH” WHITE  
WHITE SETTLEMENT TX
Shot to death at a church during an active shooter incident.

 

CHRISTOPHER KEVIN JAMES
DALLAS TX
Was an off-duty Dallas police officer killed at a nightclub in June 2001 where he was working as a security officer.

 

RICHARD P RODRIGUEZ
BEDFORD VA
As a Veteran of our armed forces, security professional, college and state instructor, supervisor, and manager of private security and public safety, Rick has spent most of his life protecting our country and our communities.

 

WESLEY PAUL FREEMAN
COVINGTON KY
Spent more than fifty years in law enforcement and private security. Sadly he passed away from the Coronavirus in 2021 while serving as a security officer.

 

HIRAM LIBBY
SAN JOSE CA
Has spent more than twenty years in service to others including security protection, private security management, and owner of a private security agency.

 

FRANCO GOMEZ
SACRAMENTO CA
Veteran, Security Supervisor, has given of himself to protect our country and for more than twenty years worked as a security officer protecting life and property. In 2018, while stopping a shoplifter he was stabbed multiple times.

 

GEORGE WISER 
TAUTEN MASSACHUSETTS 
A 23-year security professional who has given much of his life to protect others both as a security officer and a volunteer firefighter. During his career, he has received an officer citation for exceptional service and a lifesaving award.

 

GEORGE LUMAS 
BIRMINGHAM AL
37-year law enforcement and private security professional. Veteran. A dedicated officer who has served our community and our country.

 

BETH CULLMAN
NEW JERSEY
A security manager, a private investigator who has worked in security management for G4S Security and Princeton Hospital.

 

TOMMY SIMILAR  
PHOENIX AZ
A security officer working to protect others was shot and killed in the line of duty.

 

HURSEY ADDISON, 75 
LAS VEGAS NV
Shot to death patrolling apartment complex.

 

 

2020

FRANCO GOMEZ
SACRAMENTO CA
Veteran, Security Supervisor, has given of himself to protect our country and for more than twenty years worked as a security officer protecting life and property. In 2018, while stopping a shoplifter he was stabbed multiple times.

 

GEORGE WISER  
TAUTEN MASSACHUSETTS 
A 23 year security professional who has given much of his life to protect others both as a security officer and a volunteer firefighter.
During his career he has received an officer citation for exceptional service and a lifesaving award.

2019

GEORGE LUMAS 
BIRMINGHAM AL
37 year law enforcement and private security professional. Veteran.
A dedicated officer who has served our community and our country.

 

BETH CULLMAN
NEW JERSEY
A security manager, private investigator who has worked in security management for G4S Security and Princeton Hospital.

 

TOMMY SIMILAR  
PHOENIX AZ
A security officer working to protect others was shot and killed in the line of duty.

 

HURSEY ADDISON, 75 
LAS VEGAS NV
Shot to death patrolling apartment complex.

2018

CAPT. CRAIG WORTHINGTON

2017

MICHAEL THORNHILL
PETER CROWE

2016

MARCUM PULLMAN

2014

ROBERT COCHRAN
BOSTON MA
Robert spent 42 years in law enforcement and private security protecting lives and property while risking his own life numerous times. Robert was shot and nearly escaped death during an  armored car robbery but heroically fought back injuring one gunman while providing vital information that led police to capture the remaining two robbery suspects Robert is a strong leader, respected professional and an exemplary public safety professional.

2013

FRANK BOLIN
A 23 year veteran of private security, loss prevention and investigations. National instructor and author.

2012

BUFORD TUNE
NASHVILLE TN
30 year Police Officer career, and owner of APPS Security Training. Also, a 42 year Career in Law Enforcement and Private Security. Continued service to public law enforcement and the private security industry and professional standards.

DR. DAVID HEAUKULANI
HILO HI
Former Chief of Police, and Professor at the University of Hawaii. A 30 year career in Law Enforcement and Private Security.

JIM LOCKLEAR
DAYTON OH
Shot and killed investigating a suspicious person.

JOHN GOODRICH
FLINT MI
Killed in the line of duty.

JL “Jack” EBBERT
CHESTER VA
Former Police Chief. Founder-Chesterfield Security Training Academy. A 35 year career in Law Enforcement and Private Security.

DELORES RANDOLPH
CHESTER VA
Retired Police Captain. Co-Owner Chesterfield Security Training Academy. A 35 year Career in Law Enforcement and Private Security.

JAMES MANKOWSKI
MILWAUKEE WI
Owner of JBM Patrol and Protection. A 20 year career in Law Enforcement and Private Security.

MIKE JONES
PANAMA BEACH FL
A 20 year Law Enforcement career. Chief of Bay County School Security-Police

2011

DERRICK BRUN
RED LAKE MN
Officer Derrick Brun was working at the Red Lake High School as an unarmed security officer in May 2005 when heavily armed 16 year old student Jeff Weise entered the school. Brun confronted the suspect allowing another security officer and numerous students to flee. The suspect shot Officer Brun and then went on a shooting spree killing 9 others. Because of the selfless actions of Officer Brun, numerous students and staff were unharmed.

DERRICK MCFARLAND
BLACKSBURG VA
Officer McFarland was employed at the  Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg VA. and was shot and killed in August 2006 while attempting to stop the escape of a prisoner who had been brought to the facility for medical treatment. The suspect managed to disarm and kill a deputy sheriff and officer McFarland and was later captured. McFarland leaves behind his wife Cindy, and the couple’s two children.  

DAVID RYAN TRIPP
TITUSVILLE FL
While working an unarmed security patrol at the Great Outdoors RV Park and Golf resort Officer Tripp encountered a fight involving several people. As he attempted to break up the disturbance he was killed by Shawn Cramer, a man who broke into the complex and killed three other people that night. Tripp put up a huge battle against the armed suspect and was credited by local authorities for his brave acts which prevented further deaths that night. Cramer was later captured and sentenced to prison for the murders.

CHERMAINE JOSEPH-QUETEL
MIAMI FL
Officer Quetel was on patrol of a MetroRail  train station when she was attacked and shot and killed. She was a dedicated, professional security and law enforcement practitioner. Quetel was a 5 year veteran of the  Atlantis Security Company and a former police officer.

KURT HUSTED
LAKEWOOD WA
While working as an armored car security officer for Loomis  in June 2009 Husted was shot dead during a robbery at an area Wal-Mart. He had been employed with the company for 16yrs and was a dependable, well-liked, professional private officer. Husted was an avid dirt bike racer and had plans of getting married and becoming a helicopter pilot. Four suspects have been arrested and charged with the robbery and murder.

MATT PRINDLE
DALLAS TX
In December 2008 Officer Prindle was an employee of US Security Associates assigned to a bank in the metro Dallas area when he encountered an armed man attempting to rob the bank. The suspect fired numerous shots striking Officer Prindle twice, once in the chest and once in the abdomen. Officer Prindle returned fire as he sought cover and struck the suspect at least once which proved fatal to the bank robber. Officer Prindle was also instrumental in evacuating bank employees and patrons and giving detail information to police via his cellphone as he took gunfire. Officer Prindle survived his wounds because he was wearing his body armour. This was not the first incident that Prindle has been involved in where his actions prevented harm or loss of life to his employer and he is regarded in the security industry as a highly professional, skillful private officer.

STEVEN TYRONE JOHNS  
WASHINGTON DC
Special police officer Johns was killed in a gun battle at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington  DC on June 10 2009 when a man armed with a rifle entered and began shooting. Two other officers engaged the suspect striking the suspect who they then took into custody. Johns was a well liked, professional security police officer who had worked at the museum for six years. Johns left behind a wife and a son.

HARRY WEEKS
WASHINGTON DC
Special police officer Harry Weeks was employed by the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington DC on June 10 2009 when an armed man entered and began shooting, striking Officer Steven Tyrone Johns. Officer Weeks and his partner, officer Jason McCuiston returned fire striking the shooter. The officers then took the shooter into custody preventing any further injury or death to museum employees or patrons. Officer Weeks is a 27 year veteran of the Washington DC police department who had recently retired and took a position with the museum.

JASON McCUISTON
WASHINGTON DC
Special police officer McCuiston was employed by the U.S. Holocaust Museum in Washington DC on June 10 2009 when an armed man entered and began shooting, striking Officer Steven Tyrone Johns. Officer McCuiston and his partner, officer Harry Weeks returned fire striking the shooter. The officers then took the shooter into custody. Because of the heroic actions of these officers, the shooter never entered the main area of the museum preventing any further injury or death to museum employees or patrons Officer McCuiston is a former U.S. Marine and Georgia police officer.

2010

CHARLES BOWDEN
NEWINGTON CT
Was shot and killed during an armored car robbery.
LOIS CUNNINGHAM
FREEMONT CA
Thirty two year veteran law enforcement officer-security manager who provided leadership, direction and support to our industry.
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Awards

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APPRECIATE

AWARD RECIPIENTS
Who doesn\’t like to be rewarded for a job well done or for going above and beyond the call of duty.

Sometimes the acknowledgement of one\’s accomplishments or sacrifice by a superior and the presentation of a physical reward, be it a plaque or a certificate can mean more than money itself.

As an organization, we realize that not every employer offers such a reward program or recognizes all who are deserving of their praise.

The Private Officer International organization helps to fill that void by offering a three tier award system which quickly, fairly and cost-effectively honors the valued employee.

Basically there are three ways for an officer to receive an award from our association.
Our Awards Program is open to all private security, loss prevention, public safety, private-special police, investigators, bail agents and law enforcement officers.

You do not have to be an association member to qualify!

METHOD ONE

Our Awards Committee actively seeks out worthy recipients by combing through tons of newspaper articles, press releases and other public media to select men and women who have represented the security industry well or who have been involved in brave, courageous or lifesaving acts and the committee drafts a press release and issues the appropriate category of recognition.

METHOD TWO

The employer or third party may submit a recommendation briefly stating reasons for the recognition and the  appropriate Awards Packet including a press release will be mailed. No limits on number of awards.

A minimal administrative fee will apply.

METHOD THREE

An officer may self-submit a request with supporting documentation if available, stating actions that warrant recognition. The appropriate Awards Packet including a press release will be mailed. No limits on number of awards.

A minimal administrative fee will apply. 

 

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REWARD AN EMPLOYEE TODAY

Have an employee that has gone the extra mile?
Passed their probationary period or achieved a milestone with your agency or company?
Nominate them for an award and we\’ll issue them a professional presentation award with a Press Release for your local media!
We\’ll also include them in our on-line awards page!

AWARD TYPES

THE DIRECTOR\’S AWARD
Awarded by a vote from POI Directors
PURPLE HEART
Officer injured in the line of duty
MEDAL OF VALOR
Our highest award for bravery or heroism performed in the line of duty
MERITORIOUS AWARD
Excellent, unusual or continued accomplishments
LIFESAVING AWARD
For direct actions that result in the saving of a life
 
 
 
 

EXCELLENCE IN ACTION
For an individual action that assisted or helped a person/community
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
EDUCATOR\’S AWARD
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
OFFICER OF THE MONTH
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Submit the form below to appoint an award recipient. 

To submit supporting documentation (newspaper clippings, supervisor recommendation or other material) send email to stephaniek@privateofficer.com.
Your award request will be promptly reviewed and your award package forwarded directly to you.
To help with shipping and handling, we ask that you submit $25.00 per award request.
(POI members only, can request one free award request per year)

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PRIVATEOFFICER.com was founded in 2004 as an enhancement to the private security profession and is fast becoming the go to source for security training, news, industry products, resources and is quickly becoming an industry leader in the private security industry.

In 2007 Private Officer International, a professional organization of career private security officers, law enforcement officers, investigators, retail loss prevention agents and concerned citizens, used our network to build upon our foundation and expand our services to include schools, news and media services and it continues to grow.

Currently, our network offers bi-monthly regional security training seminars, a talk radio news program, an enhanced user friendly website used by thousands, news blogs and news blasts, and  a recently launched digital magazine directed toward the public safety and private security field.
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OUR NETWORK CONSISTS OF:

2 WEBSITES, 3 NEWS BLOGS, 2 INTERNET TALK RADIO SHOWS, DIGITAL MAGAZINE, WEEKLY TV MAGAZINE SHOW, EMAIL BLASTS AND MUCH MORE!

OUR TALK SHOWS ARE HOSTED LIVE IN CHARLOTTE NC AND ARE AVAILABLE ANYTIME STREAMED VIA INTERNET

NOW AVAILABLE!
NEW TV MAGAZINE SHOW
NEWLY RELEASED DIGITAL MAGAZINE
A MONTHLY PUBLIC SAFETY-PRIVATE SECURITY MAGAZINE

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Area Chapters

AREA CHAPTERS

Growing Businesses Need To Network!

There\’s an old saying in the sales industry which really fits well with what Private Officer International believes: \”You\’re only as good as your last sale\”.

Your store, service or café might be the best in your state but if you don\’t advertise, your business won\’t grow and eventually it will become stagnant and could close because there\’s not enough business to support your operation.

In an association organization, the same holds true. Membership is the blood of our business and to stay alive we must network, recruit and grow.

Area chapters will help us to better reach the security community while providing essential support services to our members in their own backyard!

Join us at our monthly chapter meeting.
Or, if you\’d like, you may also apply to be 
an Area Chapter Manager!

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STEPS TO OPEN AN AREA CHAPTER

APPLICANT MUST BE A POI MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING

REQUEST APPLICATION & INFO

RECRUIT FIVE MEMBERS

SUBMIT ALL PAPERWORK

HOLD INFORMATIONAL CONFERENCE CALL

INTERVIEW WITH POI REPRESENTATIVE

RECEIVE CHAPTER CHARTER

Imagine being a great chef, making some of the most delicious foods that has everyone in your town talking, but no one outside of your area will ever get the  chance to experience those dishes, smells, tastes and joy that your food brings everyone who eats it.

Or how about a company that offers great services, products and innovative methods for a particular industry but this company is located in small town USA and the ability to reach others in this field is difficult and impersonal.

Well, that\’s where we find ourselves today. We really have some great training, membership benefits, award and recognition programs, and a growing list of innovative, cutting edge and very exciting industry related products to offer to the security world!
We realize that most people can\’t come and see us so we\’re going to see them!

On top of that, Private Officer International wants to become part of your neighborhood and part of the security community where you live.
So we\’re taking the next big step for our organization… AREA CHAPTERS.

CHAPTER GOALS

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  1. TRAINING
  2. RECRUITING
  3. NETWORKING
  4. SUPPORT INJURED/DECEASED OFFICERS\’ FAMILIES
  5. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
  6. MONITOR AND ADVOCATE AREA LAWS PERTAINING TO PRIVATE SECURITY
GET INVOLVED IN YOUR AREA CHAPTER
HONOR GUARD TEAMS
HONOR GUARD TEAMS
BENEVOLENT SERVICES
BENEVOLENT SERVICES
PAINT BALL TEAMS
PAINT BALL TEAMS
AMBASSADOR SERVICES
AMBASSADOR SERVICES

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TRAINING

COMPETITION

Our association memberships and school enrollments have steadily climbed since our very first year because of our superb membership benefits, products and services.

About

Our business is solely designed and operated to enhance the professionalism and uniformity of the growing international private security, public safety and law enforcement professions.

Based in Charlotte NC, Private Officer International stands as a beacon in the night as it addresses the growing need for enhanced private security officer training standards, security officer recognition and award programs, pay and benefit issues, and other rising issues as this industry continues to rapidly grow since the devastating events of September 11, 2001.

We have also expanded our services, training, products and memberships to include a wide array of protective services and law enforcement professionals working collectively to protect life and property.
Along with increased responsibilities, scope of authority and proactive daily demands brought on the private officer by clients, employers and the current times that require enhanced security procedures, comes the increased need for officer resources, networking, products, communications, safety awareness and the availability for all of these at the click of a computer mouse.

Founded in 2004 by a 41 year law enforcement and private security veteran, Rick McCann continues as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of this rapidly growing organization.

PRIVATE OFFICER has since its inception offered superb training and services and continues to expand and provide ever changing and diversified services and products to our industry twenty four hours a day, three hundred and sixty five days a year. We continue to add valuable sworn and non-sworn officer training to anyone interested.

We have also recently added a digital magazine, on-demand video training and Internet radio programs and other mass media platforms to our site as a way to further provide our services to private officers when the time is convenient for them.
 
PRIVATE OFFICER INTERNATIONAL was founded as an enhancement to the private security profession and is fast becoming the go to source for security training, news, products, resources and is quickly becoming an industry leader in the private security industry.

CORE VALUES

Our association memberships and school enrollments have steadily climbed since our very first year because of our superb membership benefits, products and services.
Our association memberships and school enrollments have steadily climbed since our very first year because of our superb membership benefits, products and services.
Safety
To continuously provide a safe environment for our members and community.
Integrity
Members strive to uphold the beliefs of being moral, ethical, loyal, and honest.
Professionalism
Our community expects our organization to respond in a timely, competent, and proficient manner.
Compassion                                                                             
We deliver our services in a considerate, caring, and sympathetic way.
Teamwork
Our members are dedicated, committed, and accountable to each other and our citizens.
Respect
The members and organization strive to be diverse, open, fair, and equal.
Customer Service
Our community is our customer and we can only take care of them if we are a transparent organization who is committed and effective in service delivery.

MISSION STATEMENT

The objective of PRIVATE OFFICER INTERNATIONAL is “to enhance professionalism in the security industry through the establishment of standards, the promotion and promulgation of ethics and education, and to engage the political process for the good of the industry.”
Additionally, we have now added our same determination for the private police profession, investigators, bail bonds and enforcement, campus and school officers, loss prevention and all private and public professions who work collectively to protect life and property.
The simple, unblemished truth about the whys and who and what for is that we have a vision for the private security industry’s future and that of its two million plus security personnel.
Through a strong Code of Ethics for our members, employees, associates, board of directors, officers and vendors, we believe that we can and will change how the business community and the world around us perceives the security profession and those who are employed in it.
Through our Code of Ethics, unwavering vision, strong commitment and dedication to our goals and our duties, WE WILL ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION!