Andrew Frey
Tavares
Summary
Veteran law enforcement professional and seasoned Executive Protection Specialist with over 15 years of high-end close protection experience supporting Fortune 20 executives and VIPs. Former US Secret Service Uniformed Division member with Presidential Protection detail at the White House. Proven team leader with 5+ years managing protective operations, including motorcade and principal lead agent roles for large-scale, multi-day events. Expertise in threat assessment, surveillance/counter-surveillance, protective driving, emergency medical response, use of force, and firearms instruction. Recognized for delivering zero-incident protection while maintaining the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Executive Protection Agent
VIP Executive Services | TorchStone International | Serpico Investigations
Orlando, FL
01.2009 - Current
- Served as Lead Agent and coordinator for high-profile events and protective details supporting Fortune 20 executives and VIPs, successfully leading 100+ multi-day large-scale operations with zero security incidents.
- Acted as Motorcade Lead Agent and Primary Principal Lead Agent, managing secure transportation, route planning, and advance site surveys for venues including Disney World, Daytona International Speedway, Orlando venues, Orange County Convention Center, and high-end Florida resorts.
- Coordinated with executive liaisons and integrated protective services for visiting executive teams, ensuring seamless risk mitigation and client service during dynamic, high-visibility events.
- Conducted threat analysis, surveillance detection, and counter-surveillance operations while maintaining a low-profile, professional presence.
- Provided real-world emergency medical response and applied use-of-force expertise in high-risk environments.
Police Officer
Orlando Police Department
Orlando, FL
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Recognized as 2012 Officer of the Year (selected from 850 sworn officers); consistently led patrol in highest statistical performance and earned Officer of the Month honors four times.
- Served as Assistant Squad Leader in the street-level narcotics unit, driving one of the highest-producing units through proactive enforcement and tactical operations.
- Performed as Tactical Anti-Crime Officer, Field Training Officer (trained dozens of recruit officers), Academy Instructor, Background Investigator, and Recruiter (assisted with hiring and vetting ~100 officers).
- Conducted TDY assignments with Criminal Investigations Division and Drug Enforcement Bureau; applied advanced interview/interrogation techniques.
- Maintained expert-level firearms proficiency annually and delivered department training in self-defense and use of force.
- Medically Retired – Line of Duty Injury
Uniformed Division Officer – Presidential Protection
US Secret Service
Washington, DC
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided close protection and security for the White House and Presidential detail, working dozens of large-scale, high-threat events in Washington, DC.
- Graduated from James J. Rowley Training Center (UDTC183) and Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC – UPTP); certified in all aspects of protective operations.
- Held Top Secret / SCI clearance and demonstrated exceptional situational awareness, threat detection, and emergency response capabilities in a presidential protection environment.
Patrol Officer
Altamonte Springs Police Department
Altamonte Springs, FL
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Successfully completed all patrol officer training and requirements while assigned to midnight shift operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Seminole State College
Skills
- Executive Protection & Close Protection Operations
- Threat Assessment & Risk Mitigation
- Surveillance Detection & Counter-Surveillance
- Protective / Evasive Driving (LEVO Trained)
- Motorcade & Advance Operations
- Emergency Medicine & Trauma Response
- Expert Firearms Operator & Instructor (Sig Sauer Armorer)
- Use of Force & Defensive Tactics Instruction
Certification
- State of Florida Level D & G Security License (Active)
- HR-218 Qualified (LEOSA – Qualified Retired Law Enforcement Officer)
- CPR, First Aid, and Advanced Trauma Training (with real-world application)
- LEVO (Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations) – Protective/Evasive Driving
- Sig Sauer Armorer Certified
- Expert Firearms Qualification (Annual during law enforcement service)
- DEA Investigator Certified (2015)
- Advanced Interview & Interrogation Techniques
- FDLE Certified Police Officer (Expired due to retirement)
- US Secret Service – James J. Rowley Training Center Graduate (UDTC183)
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Graduate (FLETC – UPTP)
- Florida Police Academy Graduate (2003)
Timeline
Lead Executive Protection Agent
VIP Executive Services | TorchStone International | Serpico Investigations
01.2009 - Current
Police Officer
Orlando Police Department
01.2007 - 01.2016
Uniformed Division Officer – Presidential Protection
US Secret Service
01.2005 - 01.2007
Patrol Officer
Altamonte Springs Police Department
01.2004 - 01.2005
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Seminole State College