Private Investigator, President

Larry Gould

Address: P.O. Box ******, Miami, Florida 33163-0517

Phone number: 305-***-****

Email address: *****.*****@*****.***

Profile

I am currently the Director of Florida Investigative Services, a Private Investigative Agency. Previous Executive positions held include Co-Founder/Executive Vice President of Lake Aerospace, Inc., a multi-mission military and civilian single engine amphibian airplane company; Founder of Metroplex Mobile Data, Inc., which developed the first law enforcement wireless data computer system; and MetroTrack, which developed Network Based Location Technology.

I hold numerous U.S. issued patents and have designed and was awarded FAA STC’s (Supplemental Type Certificates) on aircraft modified for law enforcement & military intelligence.

I have additionally designed, built, and implemented procedures and training for a world class Crisis Management Center in Puerto Rico. My project was voted the #1 Emergency Management Center internationally by the major industry publication.

As a Business Development Officer for various companies, I was tasked to develop Corporate Strategic Alliances, Corporate Partnering, Mergers & Acquisitions, and SEC Compliant Corporate Funding.

With over 40 years of professional experience in management, I have an extensive background in team building, team skills, concepts, and developing long-term customer relations.

As a Special Agent for the FBI, I specialized in White Collar Crime, Organized Crime, Foreign Counter Intelligence and Technical Services. I additionally served with state and local police agencies as a law enforcement officer, investigator, and consultant.

Other responsibilities include identifying, analyzing, and developing government business opportunities; developing and implementing strategic and tactical vision; developing market strategies and vertical market targets; overseeing all federal, state and international government affairs programs through planning, directing, controlling and coordinating efforts to project business interest and seek business opportunities.

With experience as an Accountant, I have been responsible for government and industry corporate budgets, pro-forma statements, and the development of profitable revenue streams.

Education

* FBI Academy, U.S. Dept. of Justice Class of 79-2

* Massachusetts State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Comprehensive Criminal Investigation Program

* Massachusetts State Police Academy – In-Service Law Enforcement Officers Specialized Training School

* Bentley University, Graduate School: Accounting; Bus. Law

* Northeastern University, BSBA Dual Concentration; Accounting & Management. Minors; Business Law & Aviation Technology

Experience

Florida Investigative Services

Florida Investigative Services (FIS) is a Licensed Private Investigation Agency (Lic. A 1300291), licensed to operate in Florida, California, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, Colorado, Idaho, Mississippi, South Dakota, Wyoming, Alabama and Alaska.

Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Justice – Special Agent

Responsibilities in various offices included investigations in: organized crime, white collar, White House inquiries, fugitive matters, major theft, public corruption, bank robbery, bank fraud & embezzlement, extortion, kidnapping, homicide, hostage situations, terrorism, foreign counter intelligence, bombing and weapon matters. In addition, I was in charge of Research and Development, Special Operations Branch, New York Office and had undercover experience in various investigations. I have had extensive in-service training in TSCM (Technical Surveillance Countermeasures) and Signal Intercept.

Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office – Investigator, Organized Crime Strike Force, Massachusetts State Police, B.I.S. (Bureau of Investigative Services)

Natick, MA, Police Department – Patrolman

Westborough, MA, Police Department – Patrolman

Management / Private Sector

Lake Aerospace, Inc. (A Delaware Corp.) Miami, Florida, Executive Vice President, Treasurer

In July 2009, I co-founded the establishment of Lake Aerospace Inc. as the acquisition company for Revo, Inc., (Lake Aircraft) and its full line of amphibian aircrafts. As one of the two Founders of the company, I conducted due diligence efforts to support the $20 Million acquisition of Revo, Inc. This included the acquisition of all assets such as manufacturing rights, intellectual property and tooling. I managed strategic alliance and partnerships with first, second and third source venders, as well as identified manufacturing assembly line work flow strategies that significantly cut aircraft production time.

VSI & Partners Consulting, Inc. President, COO

VSI & Partners is a government affairs / security consulting firm that specializes in assisting U. S. friendly governments in identifying security related vulnerabilities and introduced solutions with human and technical assets. VSIPC also provided assistance for Signal Intelligence platform design and integration for a variety of aircrafts. VSIPC transferred all intellectual property from Metrocom Communications, Inc. & MetroTrack, Inc. to VSIPC on the designed, engineering, and construction of the only Command Control Communication and Intelligence Center (C3I) in operation in Latin America and the Caribbean located in Puerto Rico. The C3I is operated and maintained by the Puerto Rico Police Department and serves as command center for operations of all U.S. federal investigative and intelligence agencies throughout the region. VSIPC is a combat disabled veteran and minority owned business and a registered company with CCR-DOD and State Department.

Metrocom Communications, Inc. & MetroTrack, Inc. Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

As the founder of METROCOM/MetroTrack, I assigned certain intellectual properties to the Company relating to wireless location, mobile data designs, and a Supplemental Type Certificate for aircraft design modifications from the FAA. As the CEO and/or COO of technology-based wireless corporations, I have been involved in several start-up ventures, related private placement offerings, and initial public offerings. I designed, engineered and system-integrated a world-class Communications, Control and Command System for the National Crisis Management Center in Puerto Rico and wireless E911 location-based services determination equipment. I currently hold 4 issued patents from the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office and 3 issued patents from the Republic of China (ROC) in Thai Wan.

I have been awarded several FCC licenses for fixed and mobile government and private sector terrestrial microwave systems and have also received tower and building permits from the FAA to facilitate implementation of my network designs.

Metroplex Mobile Data, Inc. President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Director

The original stockholders Gould Ford Technologies Group negotiated a repurchase of the Company from Digital Products Corporation. My responsibilities included formation of a system design and integration group that was also active in sales support. I was responsible for system design of wireless, wide-area, mobile data communications networks and for design and implementation of a state-of-the-art Law Enforcement, Civil Defense and Natural Disaster Crisis Command Center facility, including microwave video conferencing systems, passive InfraRed imaging arrays, gyro mounted video systems, and total statewide airborne video communication and surveillance solutions. Other responsibilities included marketing development of strategic accounts and development of strategic alliances with radio companies such as Ericsson/GE and E.F. Johnson Company. I was additionally responsible for design management and technical support, project management, RFP and Bid responses for many municipal, county and state Public Safety projects, and advertising and public relations.

Promoted to President/CEO in November 1994, my new responsibilities included developing business plans; coordinating with legal and accounting professionals to meet SEC requirements for a Private Placement Memorandum under rule 504 and Underwriters for the future preparation of an Initial Public Offering; raising capital with qualified investors, handling negotiations with various broker dealers; and negotiating with other corporations looking for strategic alliance acquisitions, mergers or investment opportunities.

DPC/Metroplex Mobile Data, Inc. Executive VP, Chief Operating Officer, Director

Digital Products Corporation, Inc. (DPC), a Public Corporation, acquired Gould - Ford Technologies Group, Inc. Here my responsibilities included managing a group of 120 employees for design, manufacture and integration of mobile computer systems; establishing standards for designing, manufacturing, documentation and integration. During this period additional units were installed and modifications made to the network at Martin County Florida Sheriff’s Office; a system was implemented for the Davie, Florida Police Department; a system designed for the City of Irving, Dallas County, Texas; and a 10,000-unit wide area network to cover a large South American country was designed and integrated. This system was to integrate DPC’s wireless wrist bracelets used for home arrest programs with Metroplex wireless modems so that telephone systems would not be necessary. Software and hardware designs were developed to integrate both technologies.

Gould-Ford Technologies Group, Inc. (GFTG) d/b/a Metroplex Mobile Data Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Director

Co-founded Gould-Ford Technologies Group to develop and market a weak signal line of 4800, 9600 and 19200 bps modems which utilized Digital Sense Multiple Access (DSMA). This led the way to increased channel efficiency and throughput. This system was installed in the Martin County Florida Sheriff’s Office.

M.E.D.S. Electronics Corporation, Inc. Co-Founder, Executive Vice President, Director

Initial responsibilities were design and testing of first generation wireless mobile computers for Law Enforcement. This system was designed for the North Miami Beach, Florida Police Department. The FCC authorized this modulation technique between two adjacent active channels because of the narrow bandwidth. This was a successful implementation that included network hardware and software development. In addition, Panama City Beach, FL implemented a full duplex repeating system on UHF frequencies. This system utilized the Departments Laptop computers using the first report generator for incident/offense reports called PISTOL. M.E.D.S. integrated this computer and software into a complete Mobile Computer Terminal including car-to-car chat, mail, FCIC/NCIC interfaces….the first of its kind.

Security Data Systems, Inc. Founder, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director

Specialized in research and development of digital communications equipment, perimeter control, access control, CCTV video systems, alarm systems and vehicle location devices. Initiated numerous patent applications in the radio communications field, such as vehicle location systems, and wireless remote control alarm systems for monitoring yachts and aircraft.

Commendations

Director of the F.B.I. – Croatian Terrorist Investigation and Arrests, Superintendent, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Police Department – Apprehension of a fugitive wanted for murder and flight, Boston Office, F.B.I.

Citizens of Erie County, New York – Arrest and conviction of an extortionist, Buffalo Office, F.B.I.

Natick Massachusetts Police Department and the Town Fathers, Apprehension of an Escaped Fugitive Murderer

Issued Patents

U.S. Patent No.: US 6,947,755 B1 dated Sep. 20, 2005

U.S. Patent No.: US 6,934,548 B1 dated Aug. 23, 2005

U.S. Patent No.: US 6,756,917 B2 dated June 29, 2004

U.S. Patent No.: US 7,577,421 B2 dated Aug. 18, 2009

Taiwanese Issued Patent No. 197795 Term Dated Mar. 1, 2004 to Aug. 8, 2022

Taiwanese Issued Patent No. 197796 Term Dated Mar. 1, 2004 to Aug. 8, 2022

Taiwanese Issued Patent No. 1270829 Term Dated Jan. 11, 2007 to Aug. 8, 2022

Affiliations, Awards, & Certifications

* State of Florida Licensed Private Investigator C 1300354

* FCC Commercial Radio Telephone License – RF Engineer

* Amateur Radio WA1JSG, Advanced Class (Formerly ACM1JSG, U.S. Army MARS)

* FAA Licensed Pilot

* American Radio Relay League

* Florida Association of Private Investigators, 1st Vice President

* Certified Board Accredited Investigator (BAI) Director, Ed. Coordinator

* INTELLENET Member

* Associated Public Safety Communications Officers Association (APCO)

* Florida Sheriff’s Association

* Past Director, Caring Crew Inc., for the Children’s Cancer Caring Center at Baptist Children’s Hospital, Miami

Law Enforcement In-Service Specialized Training Schools

Board Accredited Investigator Program

In September 2014, I received a "Board Accredited Investigator" designation - an elite honor bestowed on licensed private investigators worldwide. To achieve this title an investigator must hold a valid private investigator’s license and successfully complete Board approved, ongoing intensive training which may be by written exam, specialized training courses and submission of a white paper on an investigative subject not restricted to a particular state. The results of the effort must be evaluated and approved by peer review. To maintain the designation the licensee must pursue continuing education on an annual basis and in accordance with the strict guidelines of the board. In June, 2020, I became a Director on the Board and became Education Coordinator.

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Special Agents Program – 16 Weeks

Federal Bureau of Investigation In-Service Specialized Training Course Required Clearance – Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information TS / SCI

Municipal Investigators Course – 80 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy – Law Enforcement Officers Training School Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

Law Enforcement In-Service Specialized Training Schools

Crime Scene Search Program – 80 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy – Law Enforcement Officers Training School Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

Advanced Investigative Techniques – 40 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Officers Training School - Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

Photography – 40 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy – Law Enforcement Officers Training School Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

Advanced Photography – 40 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy – Law Enforcement Officers Training School Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

Fingerprint Classification – 40 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Officers Training School - Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

Advanced Latent Fingerprint Techniques – 40 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Officers Training School - Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

Post Blast Bombing Investigations – 40 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Officers Training School - Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

Advanced Post Blast Bombing Investigations – 40 Hours

Massachusetts State Police Academy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Law Enforcement Officers Training School Comprehensive Criminal Investigative Program

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