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David Ruggiero

Staten Island

Summary

Hardworking Private Investigator with proven expertise in planning and carrying out professional investigations into criminal and civil matters. Serves client needs with a tenacious dedication to obtaining documentation of unlawful or unsavory activities. Skilled in report writing and legal testimony.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Investigator

Radar PI Investigative Agency
09.2005 - Current
  • Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as fraud and infidelity.
  • Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
  • Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
  • Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.
  • Conducted surveillance on individuals and corporations
  • Compiled exceptional notes on movements of individuals and collected documentation.
  • Operated in full compliance with New York and Federal covering interactions with individuals, records searches and allowable surveillance techniques.
  • Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
  • Furthered criminal investigations by taking active interest on behalf of loved ones, businesses and other interested parties to uncover truth of unlawful activities.
  • Staked out locations to locate individuals and gather evidence of unlawful activities.
  • Worked hours to pursue case leads and collect evidence, tenaciously completing case objectives with 95% success rate.
  • Set up both auditory and visual monitoring and recording devices.
  • Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance on subjects of on civil and criminal Investigations.
  • Searched computer databases, credit reports, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
  • Obtained and analyzed information on suspects to solve cases, identify criminal activity or organize supporting documentation for court cases.
  • Performed undercover operations such as evaluating performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
  • Questioned persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody or missing persons or to gather information about character or financial status of individuals of interest.

Personal Protection Specialist

Gotham Security Services
09.1999 - 04.2005

Provided Personal Protection for Heads of State, Celebrities and fortune 500 executives.

  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
  • Circulated among visitors, patrons or employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Checked credentials and identifying paperwork for all incoming employees and visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.

Skills

  • New York State Licensed Private Investigator
  • New Jersey State Licensed Private Investigator
  • Duties consist of criminal defense cases, such as rape, fraud, robbery, burglary, sexual assaults, physical assaults, evidence collection, interviewing subjects, locating individuals, recovering stolen property, surveillance etc

  • Executive Protection Specialist Instructor (Dignitary Protection Methodology & Tactics)
  • New York State Homeland Security Counter-terrorism Training/Instructor-relevant portions
  • New York State Certified Security Guard Training Instructor for - Current Clients: Madison Square Garden, The New York Mets, Brooklyn Cyclones,
  • (Security Personnel/ Homeland Security Counter Terrorism - relevant portions)

  • New York City Carry Conceal handgun 2002 - Present
  • Last Resort Weapons Disarming
  • Unarmed Combative
  • Combat Science
  • Elite Close Quarter Combat
  • Close Quarter Combat Shooting
  • Gun/Counter Gun Combative
  • Tactical Shooting (Advanced)
  • Advanced Armored Motorcade Operations
  • Protective Automobile Operations
  • High-Risk Tactical Driving
  • Executive Protection – (Dignitary Protection Methodology & Tactics)
  • Non-Deadly Defensive Tactics Training all levels
  • Crowd Screening, Identifying, and Control
  • Operation of physical security measures (regarding premises, transport vehicles, and personal armor)
  • Communications
  • Risk Assessment / Threat Vulnerability
  • Work Place Violence
  • Carry Conceal handgun license 23 years
  • New York City Gun custodian
  • Gun Range Officer
  • Certified Emergency Medical Technician-D
  • NYPD Operation Shield Program
  • Computer software skills: Microsoft word, Canva, Mail chimp Mobile text alerts

Timeline

Private Investigator

Radar PI Investigative Agency
09.2005 - Current

Personal Protection Specialist

Gotham Security Services
09.1999 - 04.2005
David Ruggiero