Robert Carr
Tappan
Summary
Seasoned Executive Protection Specialist with comprehensive background in personal security management, threat assessment, and risk mitigation services for high profile clients. Qualifications include ASO certification issued by the Department of Homeland Security, BS in Criminal Justice, field training and extensive experience in staff management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Known for maintaining discretion and confidentiality while providing high-level protection.
Overview
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Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Protection/Driver
International Banking CEO
New York, New York
01.2022 - 07.2026
- Provide close protection for principal and family while maintaining a discreet, service-focused presence.
- Conduct advance planning, venue assessments, and protective intelligence for executive movements.
- Coordinate secure transportation utilizing defensive driving techniques.
- Maintain executive vehicles in exceptional operating and presentation condition while ensuring mechanical readiness.
- Coordinate airport arrivals, departures, executive schedules, and travel logistics.
- Travel with principal as required while maintaining protective coverage.
- Liaise with executive assistants, corporate security, aviation personnel, residential staff, and law enforcement agencies.
- Monitor changing threat environments and adjust protective plans accordingly.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding executive schedules, residences, travel, family members, and business activities.
- Fly armed in compliance with TSA Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed requirements when operationally authorized.
- Prepare incident reports and security documentation while responding to medical and security emergencies.
Executive Protection/Chauffeur
Prominent Real Estate CEO
08.2018 - 12.2021
- Armed protection and chauffeur services for prominent New York City executive.
- Investigate perpetrators using video surveillance equipment, collect evidence and provide status reports.
- Prompt and professional service with extensive knowledge of Manhattan, Bronx, Long Island and greater NYC area.
- Managed confidential information while transporting principal to secure locations.
Security/Surveillance
Ambassador Protection
04.2017 - 08.2018
- Respond to crime scenes, interview witnesses, local law enforcement and establish time frames through investigations and video evidence.
- Conduct follow up, investigations, and generate reports.
- Establish relationships and work closely with local, state and federal investigators and authorities.
Executive Protection/Security/Chauffeur
KTC Protection
New York, USA
06.2012 - 04.2017
- Provide armed personal protection to high profile clients in heavily congested venues in New York City area including nightclubs, hotels and restaurants.
- Gained recognition as key person in ensuring personal protection for high profile clients, such as Saudi royalty, CEOs and delegates.
- Provide armed protection services for corporate events in crowded venues.
- Travel locally and internationally with clients.
- Developed and implemented strategic security protocols.
Captain
New York City Police Department
Bronx, USA
11.2009 - 06.2011
- Supervised, assigned and deployed up to 200 uniformed members.
- Oversaw command operations including budget, resource allocation and staffing.
- Administered disciplinary investigations and actions.
- Acted as Critical Incidents Commander, responding to incidents such as police involved shootings, homicides, terrorist incidents.
- Responsible for traffic control plan and deployed resources and enforcement where public safety or engineering concerns were present.
- Represented the NYPD at Community Board meetings and responded to the concerns of the residents and board.
- Oversaw search warrant execution and special event management.
- Successfully achieved 2-4% reduction in crime annually in all commands.
- Law enforcement agency serving the city of New York.
Lieutenant
New York City Police Department
Bronx, USA
02.2002 - 11.2009
- Managed, supervised and deployed platoon of 40-50 uniformed members/civilians.
- Tracked crime, repeat offenders and deployed resources/enforcement.
- Managed staffing schedule ensuring proper coverage.
- Supervised special operations teams, including: Narcotics, Anti-Crime, Conditions and Burglary Apprehension.
- Managed confidential informants and executed search warrants.
- Maintained communications with Detectives and Squad commanders to follow up on outstanding investigations.
- Working with commanding officer, achieved annual reductions in crime.
- Law enforcement agency serving the city of New York.
Sergeant
New York City Police Department
Manhattan, USA
10.1998 - 02.2002
- Managed, supervised and deployed squad of 12-15 police officers.
- Assigned and monitored police officer activity and performance.
- Investigated community issues and tracked crime to develop strategies and enforcement plans to alleviate issues and areas of concern.
- Served as Sergeant of Central Park Police, ensuring safety of residents and visitors.
- Managed security for dignitaries and special events.
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
Bronx, USA
10.1990 - 10.1998
- Participated in investigations, police patrol, ticket/report writing, felony traffic stops, search and seizures, criminal investigations and suspect interviewing/fingerprinting/processing.
- Infiltrated illegal gun ring and prosecution of criminals.
- Participated in undercover surveillance and operations leading to the arrest, prosecution and incarceration of guilty parties.
Education
Armed Security Officer (ASO) -
Department of Homeland Security
07-2026
BS - Criminal Justice
John Jay College
New York, NY08-2008
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Police Academy
New York, NY10-1990
Associates Degree - undefined
Morrisville College
Morrisville, NY06-1989
Tappan Zee High School - undefined
Tappan Zee High School
Orangeburg, NY06-1987
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Security/Surveillance
- Personal Protection
- Crime Prevention
- Defensive Tactics
- Investigations
- Counterterrorism Strategies
- Evidence Collection
- Crime Scene Management
- Event Security Planning
Certification
- TSA Armed Security Officer (ASO) Certification US Department of Homeland Security
- New York State Armed Security Guard License.
- Certified in first aid/CPR.
- New York City Police Department Educational Achievement Citation recipient.
- Citywide and National Incident Management Systems Training (ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, IS-700).
- Executive Police Leadership Training.
- Preliminary breath test (PBT), and handcuffing procedures.
- Participation in World Trade Center Recovery and Clean Up Operations.
Timeline
Executive Protection/Driver
International Banking CEO
01.2022 - 07.2026
Executive Protection/Chauffeur
Prominent Real Estate CEO
08.2018 - 12.2021
Security/Surveillance
Ambassador Protection
04.2017 - 08.2018
Executive Protection/Security/Chauffeur
KTC Protection
06.2012 - 04.2017
Captain
New York City Police Department
11.2009 - 06.2011
Lieutenant
New York City Police Department
02.2002 - 11.2009
Sergeant
New York City Police Department
10.1998 - 02.2002
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
10.1990 - 10.1998
Tappan Zee High School - undefined
Tappan Zee High School
Associates Degree - undefined
Morrisville College
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Police Academy
BS - Criminal Justice
John Jay College
Armed Security Officer (ASO) -
Department of Homeland Security
Recognition And Awards
Honors in marksmanship, patrol procedures and physical fitness.
Training Highlights
- Security Police Tactics
- Criminal Investigations
- Weapons Handling
- Levels of Force
- Force Protection
- Personal Security