Efrain Vazquez

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Professional Summary:

Accomplished security, investigations, executive protection, and enforcement professional. Experience collaborating with the private sector, local, state, and federal law enforcement entities to protect critical infrastructure and high-profile executives.

Background conducting risk, threat and vulnerability assessments. Expertise in crisis management and the development of contingency, emergency, and disaster preparedness plans.

Background identifying and mitigating physical and information related security breaches.

Former advance lead for Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s protection team. Experience providing protective services to high-level dignitaries, celebrities, and executives.

Highly skilled investigator with an expertise in domestic and international terrorism.

Experience as an NYPD Certified Hostage Negotiator. Ability to resolve tense situations with calm and decisive response.

Physical Security Dignitary Protection Investigations Risk Mitigation

Vulnerability Assessment Executive Protection Threat Assessment Counterterrorism

Career History:

Attorney General for the State of New York August 2021 – Present

Detective Investigator, Office of Special Investigations

Investigate circumstances, facts and conditions for incidents in which a police officer or peace officer may have caused the death of an individual.

Develop case strategies, conduct witness interviews, and ensure the integrity, thoroughness, and fairness of investigations.

Prepare comprehensive reports containing case details and outlining rational for decision (re: prosecution) as well as providing recommendations for policy changes as needed.

Constellis Security May 2020 - August 2021

Federal Court Security Officer

Served in a specialized security position providing protective services for United States Federal Court House buildings, courtrooms, assets, employees, and visitors. Conducted fixed-posts, mobile patrols, access control, and visitor and vehicle screening.

Gavin de Becker and Associates April 2018 - May 2019

Security Staff Agent

Provided security, safety, threat assessment, risk mitigation, and close personal protection services for clients including corporations, universities, and entertainment production sites.

MSA Security, assigned to Guardian Life Insurance August 2017- September 2018

Executive Protection/Protection Service

Provided personal protection and executive chauffeur services for corporate CEO and family; conducted security reviews and threat analysis in advance of meetings and appearances.

Coordinated with corporate security directors, law enforcement entities (local, domestic and international) and the Secret Service regarding major events and international travel.

New York City Police Department April 1997- August 2017

Detective 2nd Grade, Intelligence Division, Terrorist Interdiction Unit (2016-2017)

Selected for an elite unit of investigators conducting proactive investigations to identify and prevent acts of terrorism in New York City. Collaborated with local, state, federal, and international law enforcement entities on investigations into threats and vulnerabilities.

Detective 2nd Grade, New York Joint Terrorism Task Force (2005-2016)

Led cross-functional, multijurisdictional law enforcement teams and developed strategies for high profile, classified, and time sensitive investigations with large-scale impact.

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Detective 2nd Grade, New York Joint Terrorism Task Force (continued)

Specialized in developing and analyzing human intelligence in Central Asia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

Collaborated on cases with the U.S. intelligence community, international agencies, FBI, Department of Justice, Homeland Security, State Department, Immigration & Customs Enforcement, and the NSA.

Directed numerous investigations that led to successful prosecutions in U.S. Federal Courts. Developed a body of actionable intelligence that significantly contributed to the identification of an international terror network that posed an immediate threat.

Received the FBI Director’s Award in 2011 for contribution to a global investigation that resulted in the successful extradition and conviction of high-profile terrorist, Bryant Vinas.

Participated in the investigation of the Times Square bombing incident, deployed to Boston in the aftermath of the marathon bombing, and partnered with the U.S. Postal Service to investigate suspicious substances sent to high-profile recipients.

Detective, Executive Protection, Mayor Michael Bloomberg (2004 -2005)

Served as Chief Advance on Mayor Bloomberg’s protection team with 24/7 oversight for his advance details, security reviews, and tactical plans to ensure a secure destination.

Conducted threat and vulnerability assessments including review of building layouts, transportation routes, and background checks into those with access to the Mayor. Created contingency, emergency, and disaster preparedness plans.

Provided protective services for high-level visitors to New York including First Lady Barbara Bush.

Detective, New York City Medical Examiner’s Office, Special Assignment (2001)

In the immediate aftermath of September 11, selected to serve as a crime scene evidence specialist in direct assistance to the Medical Examiner. Based on prior training in mortuary services and experience as a funeral director, worked with pathologists in the reconstruction and identification of victims.

Detective, Narcotics and Organized Crime Control Bureau (2000 - 2004)

Conducted long term investigations into international drug cartels in collaboration with multiple law enforcement entities and countries.

Gathered evidence at crime scenes and utilized a wide range of investigative methods including surveillance, prisoner debriefings, wiretapping, and use of confidential informants.

Police Officer, 30th Precinct (1997-2000)

Additional Work Experience:

T & M Protective Services (2014-2018)

Per-diem consultant to high net worth individuals, celebrities, private sector executives, and sports franchises performing personal protection, site security, and driving.

Education:

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, currently pursuing Master’s Degree in Protection Management

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, May 2013

Specialized Training:

CPR/AED Certified, Defensive Driving and Tactics, Dignitary Protection, Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed, Security Awareness, Narcotic Investigations, International and Domestic Investigations, Overseas Security Awareness, Active Shooter, International Terrorism Ideologies and Awareness, Hostage Negotiator,

Interview and Interrogation. Held Top Secret SCI Clearance issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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