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Criminal Investigator Special Agent

Location:
Buffalo, NY, 14202
Posted:
April 19, 2022

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ANTHONY G. LONGARZO

adqtre@r.postjobfree.com - Mobile: 716-***-****

Senior Investigator/Advisor

Senior investigative professional with a distinguished record of leading large-scale transnational investigations, including proactive undercover operations and surveillance for subsequent criminal prosecution. Background includes 7+ years of overseas law enforcement experience, with a US Military contract firm assigned to the CENTCOM AOR. 23 years of progressive experience as a Senior Special Agent (1811/badged/credentialed) with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and one year of interdiction/investigation experience with the U.S. Customs Service. Dynamic, results-driven builder and leader of cohesive, high- performance teams who motivates and instills shared vision in alignment with robust objectives. Consistently recognized and awarded for outstanding performance. Core leadership competencies and strengths include: DOS Secret & DOD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance 1811/badged/credentialed Team Leadership & Development Rule of Law Subject Matter Expert (SME) Law Enforcement Data Bases Threat Assessment Analysis Certified Federal Background Investigator Raw Intelligence Analysis Source Development supporting HUMINT Criminal Prosecutions Confidential Source Management Electronic Surveillance & Collection of Evidence (SME) Current TS/SCI Clearance I Internal/External Investigations Military Communication Systems Force Protection, Personnel & Facility Security Microsoft Office 2013, Word, Excel, Power Point CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

(DynCorp International): Senior Embedded Police Adviser assigned to work with Afghan Special Police Unit Headquarters Command. Primary objective, to develop a professional functionality of Afghan Police. Developing leadership, organizational skills, communication paths between various Afghan Law Enforcement elements and methods of gathering intelligence. Provide guidance to their Human Resource Unit to enhance Vetting, Recruitment and Retention of Police Officers. Provided oversight with the development of a suitable, sustainable technological solution addressing security measures at the check points protecting the Capital of Afghanistan, Kabul.

(CACI International): Counterintelligence (CI) Analyst using a variety of classified and unclassified databases, software applications, and other intelligence research tools to identify, assimilate, examine, interpret, and evaluate all-source information/intelligence to determine the nature, function, interrelationships, personalities, capabilities, and intent regarding the intelligence capabilities of foreign powers, international terrorists and other entities and activities of CI interests.

(L3/MPRI/ENGILITY): Assigned to U.S./NATO/Afghan forces and received numerous awards for outstanding performance during a 46-month deployment to Afghanistan. As a Senior Law Enforcement Professional provided Intelligence collection strategies and guidance. Mentored on strategies supporting Counter Narcotics and Counterterrorism which identified, disrupted, dismantled, and neutralized large-scale networks and organizations. Utilized both Military and Law Enforcement data bases supporting the development of methods/strategies to deploy for future initiatives. As an SME on Counter Narcotics, Counterterrorism, Rule of Law, and Electronic Surveillance, provided in-depth analysis and along with strategies to effectively collect intelligence/evidence used as a foundation for future initiatives and the preparation of warrants which supported the execution of arrest, seizure, and forfeitures. This was the foundation by which Narcotic and Terrorist organizations were penetrated, exploited, degraded, and were neutralized.

(Drug Enforcement Administration): Over a distinguished 23-year career, identifying, investigating, and dismantling transnational complex narcotic trafficking networks/organizations and uncovering their relationships to terrorism. Developed sources and managed these assets to obtain entry into various criminal networks and organizations. Obtained evidence to support the preparation of warrants for subsequent arrest, seizure, and forfeiture of targets and assets identified using various law enforcement techniques, including sophisticated electronic surveillance and intelligence/investigative analysis. After foreign national arrests, utilized vetted interpreters to obtain a clear concise understanding of the arrestee’s information and its value. Reviewed evidentiary/administrative memorandums and records for clarity and submission in support of court proceedings. Provided expert testimony during court proceedings, to include submission of evidence.

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ANTHONY G. LONGARZ0

adqtre@r.postjobfree.com - Mobile: 716-***-****

DynCorp International 05/2018 to 01/2020

A global provider of private military contract services, which offers a wide array of professional services to public and private customers, including the U.S. DOD, State Dept, Justice Dept, and Homeland Security, as well as many foreign governments.

Senior Police Advisor

Senior Embedded Police Adviser assigned to work with Special Police Unit Commanders which report to ANDSF Zone 101 Command, the headquarters element for Afghan law enforcement with primary objective to develop a professional functioning police command unit. Provided guidance, supervision, and accountability to the Headquarters Staff. Developed interview, debriefing and screening guidelines and objectives. Reviewed intelligence and ensure successful and complete collection of intelligence to support the identification of future trends to deploy assets to mitigate threats.

• Established and developed an effective working relationship with ANDSF Senior Law Enforcement Commanders, GIRoA Officials, and the international community.

• Advised/Mentored Unit Commanders (Brigade size units) to develop the following (not exhaustive):

- Unit SOP’s and work schedules.

- Force Management Plan.

- Human Resources (Policy and Recruitment, Retention, and Vetting of Staff members within the wider ANDSF Framework).

• Assisted the ANDSF Law Enforcement to develop appropriate and sustainable technological solutions to address security issues.

• Conducted needs assessments and worked with Afghan and International counterparts to procure necessary equipment, including technological and training requirements.

• Provided assessments of unit capabilities against established metrics. CACI International 10/2017 to 05/2018

A global provider of contract services, which offers a wide array of professional services to U.S. Departments of Defense, State, Justice, and Homeland Security, as well as many foreign governments. Senior CISS Support Specialist

Analyzed threat information from multiple sources, disciplines, and agencies across the intelligence Community concerning foreign all-source collection capabilities and activities, i.e., human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence

(SIGINT), geo-spatial intelligence (GEOINT) / imagery intelligence (IMINT), and measurement & signatures intelligence

(MASINT) specifically addressing foreign intelligence personalities, activities, capabilities, methods of operation/modus operandi (MO), intentions, and relationships with other intelligence services and terrorist networks. EKS (Experience, Knowledge and Skills)– 09/2016 to present EKS provides services to support the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Law Enforcement, and other government agency clients. EKS intelligence support includes support to DoD elements from the tactical to strategic levels, across the full spectrum of the intelligence cycle. Training support includes scenario development, classroom and field instruction, administrative support, and extensive role player services. Senior Security Consultant/Trainer

Conduct and Support a comprehensive training program, utilizing role playing exercise techniques which are designed to create real life encounters. Roll playing exercises are created to specifically focus on the active use of sources. To include:

- identification of protentional sources/develop source to support utilization.

- establish communication methods/provide techniques to identify safe meeting locations.

- develop methods to corroborate information provided by the source.

• A detailed report is prepared at the conclusion of every exercise evaluating the trainees, to determine their understanding of the elements of the exercise and areas of needed improvement.

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ANTHONY G. LONGARZ0

adqtre@r.postjobfree.com - Mobile: 716-***-****

OMNISEC International Investigations 07/2014 to 12/2017 An International provider of a variety of legal services, including background investigations providing support to all Federal Government Agencies Senior Law Enforcement Professional

Provided in-depth analysis of current and potential future Federal Government employees to obtain/maintain required high level security clearance in support of security protocols exercised by the Federal Government. Assigned to conduct background investigations in support of various U.S. Federal Agencies.

• Coordinated and conducted interviews with persons identified in the investigative case package to:

- identify additional individuals not previously mentioned and to contribute information regarding the subject’s background.

- obtain a complete “whole person “picture of the specific subject of the investigation.

- identify possible inconsistencies or omissions which required further investigation.

• Obtain, review, and scrutinize various records, including police, court, and credit reports and miscellaneous supporting documents to ensure the subject had accurately disclosed all prior personal history. Conducted appropriate investigation/interview (s) and if necessary, obtained additional records to clarify issues resulting from inaccurate or inconsistence information.

• Prepared a clear concise report of investigation, which provides the reviewer with an accurate complete “whole person” picture of the subject.

ENGILITY (Formerly L-3/MPRI) 09/2010 to 06/2014

A global provider of private military contract services, which offers a wide array of professional services to public and private customers, including the U.S. Departments of Defense, State, Justice, and Homeland Security, as well as many foreign governments.

Senior Lead Law Enforcement Professional

Deployed to Afghanistan to support NATO Special Operations Component Command (NSOCC)-A & Special Operations Joint Task Force (SOJTF)-A Senior mentor and advisor to the General Directorate of Police Special Unit (GDPSU), the headquarters element for Afghan law enforcement. Advised on Counter Narcotics and Counterterrorism and use of Law Enforcement/Military data bases for disrupting infiltrating and neutralizing Afghan drug trafficking networks and terrorist organizations which included the development of sources. As SME on Rule of Law (RoL), reviewed and assessed gathered intelligence/evidence to determine gaps where further intelligence/investigation would be required. Prepared packages that supported successful prosecutions by Afghan Law Enforcement and U.S./Coalition forces. Assisted with mission execution to ensure all intelligence and evidence was appropriately gathered on sight for further scrutiny. Provided guidance, supervision, and accountability to 64 law enforcement professionals assigned to NSOCC-A/SOJTF-A. Developed interview, debriefing and screening guidelines and objectives. Reviewed intelligence and security information; coordinated efforts between various Intelligence elements, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors to ensure successful and complete collection of intelligence to support the identification of future trends to deploy intelligence initiatives to mitigate these threats.

• Trained and mentored Afghan police to drive continual improvements in their capabilities of uncovering criminality and conducting large-scale investigations against narcotics and terrorist network/organizations. Successfully utilized vetted foreign national interpreters to support the collection of intelligence which facilitated a clearer understanding and helped identify gaps within the intelligence. Methods were then deployed to mitigate those gaps. A concise, complete picture would then be presented to US Military Command.

• Built a sustainable rule of law, critical to the continued support of the Afghan legal system.

• Provided Base/Personnel security analysis to US/NATO Forces in support of Base/Personnel security initiatives, to include developing screening/interviewing/debriefing operations.

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ANTHONY G. LONGARZ0

adqtre@r.postjobfree.com - Mobile: 716-***-****

• Provided administrative guidance as an SME with the implementation of electronic surveillance techniques to support effective intelligence/evidence collection.

• Interacted and liaised with all areas and levels of intelligence elements, investigative units, including external law enforcement agencies, to ensure the timely completion of sensitive high-quality investigations.

• Participated in meetings and briefings with Military Commanders (06 and above) to provide recommendations for intelligence initiatives in support of engaging criminal activities within their area of operation.

• Developed training modules for U.S./Coalition forces and Afghan Police to support sustainable RoL. DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION/U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 06/1987 to 07/2010 The lead federal law enforcement agency tasked with combating drug trafficking in the U.S., with sole responsibility for coordinating and pursuing & complex drug organizations. Senior Special Agent

Guided Special Agents in identifying and investigating complex drug trafficking networks and criminal organizations and their relationship to terrorist activities, which included gathering intelligence, uncovering sophisticated methods of trafficking illicit narcotics into CONUS and their money laundering operations. Provided guidance as SME on various investigative techniques, utilization of sophisticated methods of electronic surveillance, and implementation of guidelines developed through the US Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). Reviewed all available Law Enforcement Data Bases. Developed sources utilized as operatives to support undercover operations and the subsequent infiltration of agents into drug trafficking organizations, which led to the identification of organizational membership at all levels. Monitored criminal activity and developed strategies to identify a course of action to acquire evidence in support of a successful prosecution at the federal, state, and local levels. Supervisor/Senior Special Agent

Supported/supervised teams of 12 Special Agents located across 6 upstate DEA offices. Provided support and guidance with the identification of transnational drug trafficking organizations and their components, proper collection of evidence, preparation of affidavits and warrants in support of Title III (wire intercept) investigations and the use of electronic surveillance techniques. Identified drug trafficking organizational methods and their relationship to terrorist activities, including sophisticated techniques of importation and money laundering. Special Agent

Identified components of drug trafficking organizations, executed undercover operations, and collected evidence to support successful prosecutions. Requested by the Assistant U.S. Attorney’s Office to lead undercover support for several narcotic investigations and oversee these investigations and their evidence collection to support a successful prosecution. EDUCATION/CERTICICATIONS

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, GA, 08/1977 Criminal Investigator – Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), 12/1986 Special Agent/Investigator Training U.S. DOJ Center/FBI Academy (Quantico) 09/1987 Electronic Surveillance & Counter Surveillance – DEA Academy – (Quantico) 01/2000 National Intelligence Academy – (Ft Lauderdale, Fl.) 04/2000 NATO Rule of Law Field Support Officers Academy – 09/2012 Garda World Supervisory Training (40 hours) 05/2017 Weapons Qualification – 9mm Handgun & M4 Long Gun – Quarterly

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