CEO Randy P. Azzato
Yorba Linda,CA
Summary
Commander Randy P. Azzato (Retired) is a highly decorated 39-year law enforcement and security veteran and the Founder of Laguna Force, a United States Federal Government Security Contractor. In 2020, Commander Azzato was elected a Fellow by the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SECURITY SUPERVISOR/OFFICER
APEX Security Group Inc.
Los Angeles
09.2020 - Current
- Provide security at venues such as the NFL’s SoFi Stadium for the Rams and Chargers, the Rose Bowl, the USC Coliseum, the Forum, the LA Clippers Intuit Dome, Professional Soccer, and USC, UCLA and UCAL Berkeley college campuses
- Provided security for the past three NFL Super Bowls after passing FBI and Homeland Security background checks
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER/SENIOR CONSULTANT
the COGAR Group
Fairfax City, USA
01.2002 - Current
- Company Overview: Top-Secret United States Government Security Contractors
- Massachusetts and California Resident Agent, assisting in obtaining contracts, training, and policy and procedure development
SENIOR SECURITY CONSULTANT
Laguna Force
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted Business-to-Business sales for a Southern California security company
- Called-on nearly 500 businesses for security services
Sworn Director of Security/Police Commander
COGAR/MA Executive of Public Safety and Security
Boston, USA
05.2005 - 02.2021
- Oversaw over 230 union and sworn Special State Police Officers and over 1,000 union and sworn correctional officers
- Responsible for Internal and External Civil and Criminal Investigations
- Oversaw security for five Massachusetts prisons
- Certified state and federal Facility Auditor and Commonwealth Certified Diversity Trainer, Academy Instructor, and Hiring Manager
- Sworn by Governor Mitt Romney to Swear-in Special State Police Officers
- Oversaw Environmental Health and Safety, Fire Safety, Maintenance, Locksmith, Tool Control., and Training
Security Director, Contract Manager
the COGAR Group
Boston, USA
12.2002 - 01.2005
- Contract Manager (via COGAR) for a Maritime Industrial Site in Boston Harbor (LNG Terminal), recognized as one of the top terrorism targets in Massachusetts
- Oversaw 120 security personnel working a 24/7/365 schedule
- Certified Hiring Manager
- Responsible for Policy and Procedures, Payroll, Discipline, and Scheduling
- Liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement and the U.S
- Coast Guard
POLICE CORPORAL/CRIME SCENE AGENT
Arlington County, Virginia Police
Arlington, USA
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Selected as a Field-Training-Officer
- Promoted to Corporal/Crime Scene Agent
- Selected to the Critical Incident Stress Management Team
- Selected to the Civil Disturbance Unit and sworn as a Deputy U.S Marshal for Washington, DC
- Responder to the Pentagon on September 11, 2001
- Certified Death Scene Investigator and Arson Investigator
- Trained in Rapid Intervention to School Shooters
POLICE OFFICER
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, USA
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Selected to the elite 'Special Problems Unit', a 20-person tactical unit
- Selected to serve warrants with the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit and South Florida Multi-Agency Gang Task Force
- Certified Child Abuse Investigator and Gang Investigator
- Attended basic SWAT School with the Hollywood, Florida Police
- Completed a 'SWAT/Tactical Training Course for Patrol Officers
POLICE OFFICER
City of Pompano Beach, Florida
Pompano Beach, USA
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Patrolled all Pompano police districts
- Selected to serve warrants with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit
- Selected to serve on Police Multi-Agency Task Forces in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties
- Certified EMT and Firefighter
Education
Nominated and Application submitted to the Executive Leadership Program - Center for Homeland Defense and Security
United States Naval Postgraduate School
01.2023
Master of Arts - Government
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA01.2009
Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives -
Harvard Law School
Cambridge01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Penn State University
01.1988
Management Certificate - Commonwealth Senior Executive Program
UMASS Boston
Skills
- Security team management
- Investigative procedures
- Staffing and scheduling
- CCTV experience
- Access systems and patrol
- Regulatory compliance
- Incident investigation
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Emergency response
Executive Training
- Graduate & Class President, Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, Sterling, Virginia, 1999
- Graduate, Northeast Regional Police Institute, Tewksbury, Massachusetts, 1995
- Graduate, Broward County Community College, Criminal Justice Institute, Davie, Florida, 1991
- Top Graduate, Northern Virginia Regional Police Academy, Arlington, Virginia, 1989
- Southern Police Institute, University of Louisville, Command Officer Training Course
- FBI Executive Development Association, Command Officer Course
- Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety, Command Officer Course
- FEMA Courses on Incident Command
- OSHA Certified
- Babson College, New England Institute of Law Enforcement Management, Advanced Police Supervisory Course
- Penn State University, Police Management School
- Senior Executive Training, U.S. Department of Justice, Norman, Oklahoma
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Intelligence Awareness for Executives Course
- Boston FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, Executive Training
- Guest Instructor, Los Angeles Sheriff's Academy, Deputy Leadership Institute
- Guest Instructor, Houston Police Academy, Special Operations Group
- Sworn Terrorism Task Force Deputy, Bristol County, Massachusetts Sheriff's Office
Certification
Fellow Designation granted, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress (F.A.A.E.T.S.), 2020
Locations
- West Coast Headquarters, Yorba Linda, California
- East Coast Headquarters, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Federal Law Enforcement Experience
- Appointed Massachusetts and California Resident Agent, The COGAR Group, Fairfax City, Virginia, 2015 - Present
- Peer Reviewer, U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, 2015 - Present
- Law Enforcement Senior Advisor, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Houston, Texas, 2014
- Expert witness on Police Operations, United States District Court, Boston, Massachusetts, 2013
- Appointed, U.S. Homeland Security Committee, National Sheriff’s Association, 2012 - Present
- Peer Reviewer, United States Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice
- Accepted FBI National Academy, 2012
- Selected, FBI Executive Development Association Regional Training Representative
- Law Enforcement Ambassador, National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Fund
- Law Enforcement Consultant, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Bureau of Justice Assistance, National Institute of Justice
- Member, Los Angeles FBI InfraGard
- Law Enforcement Advisor, The COGAR Group, Fairfax, Virginia, 2002 - Present
Timeline
SENIOR SECURITY CONSULTANT
Laguna Force
01.2021 - 01.2022
SECURITY SUPERVISOR/OFFICER
APEX Security Group Inc.
09.2020 - Current
Sworn Director of Security/Police Commander
COGAR/MA Executive of Public Safety and Security
05.2005 - 02.2021
Security Director, Contract Manager
the COGAR Group
12.2002 - 01.2005
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER/SENIOR CONSULTANT
the COGAR Group
01.2002 - Current
POLICE CORPORAL/CRIME SCENE AGENT
Arlington County, Virginia Police
01.1998 - 01.2002
POLICE OFFICER
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida
01.1996 - 01.1998
POLICE OFFICER
City of Pompano Beach, Florida
01.1989 - 01.1996
Nominated and Application submitted to the Executive Leadership Program - Center for Homeland Defense and Security
United States Naval Postgraduate School
Master of Arts - Government
Harvard University
Program on Negotiation for Senior Executives -
Harvard Law School
Bachelor of Science - Administration of Justice
Penn State University
Management Certificate - Commonwealth Senior Executive Program
UMASS Boston
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