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I am a retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer with 20 years in a combination of military security, police investigations and criminal investigations. I worked with several agencies through my tenure but my last five years were with the Federal Air Marshal Service. Currently I am a VP of a electronics security manufacturer providing leadership and client consulting specifically in the area of video surveillance.
Experience in the area
1988-1996 USAF Security Specialist Nuclear Security and Security Police Investigations 1996-2001 Department of Veteran Affairs Police Department Miami Fl. 2001-2008 Federal Air Marshal Service
Organizations
FLEOA Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Security Police Association
Publications
Demand Studios - E-How Online Associated Content Security Distributors Magazine Various White Papers
Education/Credentials
USAF Security Police Academy USDVA Police Academy DHS Security Specialist/General Investigator AA Criminal Justice City Colleges of Chicago BA Criminal Justice University of Maryland MA Criminal Justice Management Trinity University & College
Past/Present Clients
Bryant Security Departamento Nacional de Investigaciones (Domincan Republic) LSG Government Contractor
What do you like about this subject?
I find it amazing that as educated as our country is, so few people truly know their rights.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Help individuals learn about our justice system and to flex their rights.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
We have more rights than most people know.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Bahavioral identification and racial profiling are virtually identical, its all about symantics.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| joan | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Answer was very thorough, and had a ..... |
| Kate | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your response. I do ..... |
| Lindsey | 11/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow! I dont even know what to ..... |
| Hawa | 11/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. Luis Had me in tears. It ..... |
| rozina | 10/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | he was really helpful and quick with ..... |
Recent Answers from Luis Alas
2009-11-18 Surveillance Camera:
Dear John, This is a situation that you may need to contact your State Attorney's Office and attain some guidance as privacy issues vary from state to state. But, in many states; A person can place
2009-11-12 stalking/ filing false report:
Joan, First off thank you for providing all the details, it truly makes it easier to give you a proper reply. Also, please remember, my replies are not that of an attorney but those of a law enforcement
2009-11-02 DUI Excessive:
Kate, As always, my explanation is from a law enforcement view and I am not an attorney. Depending on the laws of your state, some states allow after a first offense of DUI a person to apply for early
2009-11-01 giving wrong social security number:
Dear Abby, As I always state, please remember I am not an attorney or judge and am writing through a law enforcement perspective. There are many issues in your question that could compound the problem
2009-10-13 credit card fraud:
PLEASE NOTE, I NEED TO MAKE THIS CLEAR. I AM NOT AN ATTORNEY AND SPEAK/WRITE ON THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSPECTIVE. I assure you that an defender will walk in when she shows. She really needs an atty
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