Tony has spent much of his career focusing on the improvement of the security service industry’

s offerings by creating specialized tactics and training programs for the private sector to deal with some of the most challenging environments found in dense urban cities or large complex facilities. He has developed, taught and uses assertive proactive and suppressive techniques to address some of today’s more challenging security issues while being mindful of the risk management concerns of his clients.

Often leading the industry in using technology to enhance the effectiveness of the company’s operations, his approach continues to address the need to maintain the traditional visible deterrent of the Uniformed Security Operative.

Although, SPP primarily services a corporate clientele, Tony is an active supporter in public / private partnership programs and pioneered the highly effective Special Patrol Program that utilizes highly trained Uniformed Security Operatives to work in concert with local law enforcement, emergency services personnel and other government agencies to help address nuisance and street level crime in high-risk neighborhoods in Chicago. He formulated the program at the request of local Aldermen and created the standards for personnel, training, equipment and vehicles in use today. The Special Patrol Program for the SSA Districts help provide a uniformed physical security presence to address community concerns for safety due to ever shrinking public policing resources in the city.

Tony is a nationally and state certified instructor in various self-defensive methods, less than lethal weapons and firearms programs for over 30 years, often introducing and setting the standards for the use of leading edge equipment, techniques or training to the private security industry.

Tony believes that given recent events targeting public venues in the US, the global threats we used to watch on television will be real challenges ahead for the US security industry. It is imperative that we be prepared for those threats proactively. This requires the best people, training, equipment and technology available since “In the world today there are no second opportunities to stop a real threatâ€.

Tony is an active Member of the American Society of Industrial Security, International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals, National Sheriff’s Association, Association of Threat Assessment Professionals and the International Council of Shopping Centers.

SPP is a privately held company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona USA.

Over the years, he further developed his experience and knowledge in commercial, corporate, financial institutions, retail, armed operations, mobile patrol and response services. He has held several supervisory and operational management positions.

John is an ordained minister and holds a degree in Bible and Ministerial Studies. He volunteers as Emergency Services Chaplain with United Christian Faith Ministries, volunteers within the community to help churches create security plans for their facilities and special events. He is a former Yuma Police Department Civilian Volunteer.

John is licensed by the Arizona Department of Public Safety as a Security Firearms Instructor, Security Guard, Armed Security Guard and Private Investigator.

He is a member of the National Rifle Association and is a Firearms Instructor for Certified Pistol and Personal Protection in the Home.

SPP is a privately held company headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona USA