New Mexico Security Blog by Robb Hamic

A Cease And Desist? Really?

December 14, 2010- Albuquerque, NM (of course)- I received a letter from an attorney asking me to cease publishing defamatory, slanderous or false statements and communicating the same to individuals.  Let me first say that this guy sounds really nice and I don't know that he has any idea of the people he is dealing with (his client). That being said, I have not said anything that is intentionally false, slanderous or defamatory.  Some of the things that we uncover are unsavory but that is not of my doing.  I report the facts.

Apparently this attorney doesn't know that all of the things that I listed are truths and verified..

TRUE

• Reported Nick P. and his company to various state. local and Federal Agencies
• His company is in violation of several if not many laws
• Most of his employees were good people who just needed a job
• He stole from them, didn't pay their employment taxes, Medicare or Worker's Compensation
• He has a licensed security company
• His guard was arrested on duty for firing his handgun at innocent people and booked for felonies
• He didn't report this occurrence to the NM PI Board as required by law
• He bailed him out of jail
• His employee Scott Rogers was injured on the job and had no WC insurance to cover his injury
• I spoke to people who are employed and have been his employment
• They gave detailed statements to me and the authorities
• At this point I feel like I have talked to all of Nick's employees (opinion- don't know all of the past ones yet..)
• He employes unlicensed security guards
• He Employed Joe Cook, Chris Perine
• Joe Cook is on Federal Unemployment and Nick paid him under the table in cash
• Joe Cook has no guard license and worked illegally
• Nick paid Perine in cash under the table
• Oh, Nick pays everyone under the table and in cash..
• Chris Perine has several police reports filed where he is listed as a security guard and a suspect
• I was unaware of this fact prior to doing a police report search (and he as a license)
• NM Child Support Enforcement said that Perine was evading his support
• Nick has no employee files and has never withheld taxes from any pay
• Nick made all employees sign "volunteer" statements, falsely that they were working for free
• Nick P. and his company do not pay gross receipts tax.  I spoke to one fraud investigator who said she spoke to him personally in July.  He admitted to having never paid sales tax but withheld it from customers.  He has never paid it to date. He is being investigated criminally for this offense.
• Chris Perine dropped off a copy of Nick's client list a few weeks ago at my office
• Two people witnessed this and spoke to him (his actions were unsolicited)
• I offered, repeatedly to Nick to send this list back to him or let him talk to my employees
• Nick P is on SSI Disability
• Nick P does not report the significant income from his company to SSI
• or his US Income tax
• or his NM Income tax
• Nick P is illegally running his company office from 12999 Central and has no zoning permit
• It was stated to me that certain employees of Nick's have knowingly stolen items from the hotel
• As of the writing, 7 people worked for Nick including him
• Nick had around 10 ex-employees
• Philip Glock is an employee of Nick P.
• He was arrested for Negligent use of a Deadly Weapon and Aggravated Assault against his girlfriend in Santa Fe and it was reported in the news  He has no guard license but continues to work illegally
• Nick P. has a outstanding civil judgement for $13,000 +/-
• I contacted the attorney handling this case and gave him truthful information regarding Nick's assets and income
• NM Worker's Compensation Compliance Bureau stated that Nick told them that they company only had 2 employees and he wasn't required to have WC insurance.  This is untrue and WC has done their own investigation into his affairs that contradicted his statements. I spoke to this agency at length and provided them with several people to contact. 
• I am now a witness for the state of New Mexico in several pending proceedings
• I have evidence well documented..

Albuquerque Security- Dumb Things A Former Manager Can Do #1

I have noticed, over the years, that managers that are planning to make an exit will exhibit certain traits and take certain predictable actions.  Albuquerque Security is nothing, if not predictable.  I imagine that other security company owners around the country have the same problems.  In fact, I think it would be a good idea to make a reality show of Albuquerque Security. (I am not kidding..) 

Managers have special access to information, the ability to be at the office when others are not there and they feel that they can take information without consequence and receive no blame.  

1. Former managers try to erase hard-drives on computers.  They think that this will cover up things they have done or logs for time that they have spent watching porn, playing video games, IM'ing with girlfriends or chatting on Face Book.  
2. Stealing Company employment files for themselves and their friends.  This has got to be one of the oldest stupid tricks in the book, yet they still try.  Fortunately, I have been through a number of bad employee break ups and make copies of all manager files to keep at my house.  I do this without their knowledge.  Former managers who do this are really stupid.  The ones who brag about it to others are especially dumb.
3. Attempt to cover-up or hide things that they have done wrong.  This is self explanatory.

Again, many of these things are predictable so smart company owners will put safeguards into place to stop the theft of information.  I recommend making police reports about the theft and if the former manager's actions go to hiding crimes then the crime of tampering with evidence is established.  Report these violations to the Regulation and Licensing Board.  Take statements and affidavits from witnesses and people who the bonehead managers have mentioned this information to.  Record conversations with people who give you information.  Hire someone to clean the computer hard drive, which isn't hard and costs less than $200.  Erasure programs or standard deletion of files can easily be over-written.  Figure out what was on the hard drives and take the appropriate actions with the information.  Anything illegal should go back to the cops and anything involving marital issues should go the the husband or wife..

This was a general topic to help security business owners avoid the hassles that I have been through.

 

Specifically- Perine- you are caught.  Your hard-drive is big analyzed now and yes, everything can be retrieved.  All of your recent activity is logged and it will all be sent where it needs to go.  You are an idiot for bragging that you stole your company file.  Witness statements obtained.  You are stupid for stealing other people's files when you thought they would go with you to your new company.  You talk too much and one loyal Summit employee in particular gave me a long statement about you.  Another, weaker one also gave a statement.  You talk too much and you tell people all of your business.  They tell me.  It is ALL coming out.. Danny Orozco was terminated today for violation of SOP, lying and violation of his non-compete agreement.  xxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx wasn't a good idea.  Witness statement obtained.  (this is all fact. opinions contained therein)

I found it necessary to discover that Nick P. had a civil judgement for around $13,000. (fact)  People think you can't get blood from a turnip? (opinion)  I mean, Nick P is on SSI- he doesn't have any money..(opinion)  Nick's company is a sole proprietorship. (fact)  That means the income produced from the company is personal income and can go to satisfy judgments. (fact) I spoke to the attorney for the judgement creditor, Rio Grand Credit Union, and notified them of the debt that NARA Bank out of New York owes him, represented by a local Albuquerque attorney. (fact)  There are others who I think owe Nick P. money and they were all disclosed to this attorney. (fact)

"What's in it for me," asks the attorney..  I am happy to help people collect money and do a good thing for a credit union when I can.  I was just a guy minding my own business last week before all of this started happening.  Oh well, it happens..

What To Do When You Find a Dirty Security Company- How To Create Karma 101..

I was minding my own business, as usual, and working in the Albuquerque Security industry.  I have a good company and we have many employees and their families that depend on their work and employment with my company.  The economy is rough but we have managed to ALWAYS pay our employees on time, each payday.  We pay all of our taxes and sales tax.  We pay our vendors.  With the little amount that is left over we pay ourselves.  Things used to be a lot better but then this down-turn hit us and the entire industry.  We definitely have the best managed security company in the state with the promotion of our new managers.

We are a family owed business and we have a core management team of people who have become good friends to me and my wife.  They take care of our company and watch our backs.  We have focused on concentrating on the positive lately and we have gained many clients because we offer 24/7 service, do a great job at supervision and we care.  The future looked bright.  I have spent little time on the negative and just focused on giving our customers more.  

"We see security companies come and go over the 11 years we have been in this business in Albuquerque," says Robb Hamic- President of Summit Security & Investigaiton®

We had a couple of key employees that started doing strange things.  At first it just sounded like a security rumor but with a little investigation they all proved true and then some.. This was bad because I trusted these supervisors and I didn't see it coming.  Some of the other employees had raised concerns but I gave these other guys the benefit of the doubt, even until a few days ago.  I don't know too many people who think that I am too nice and trusting but that is the case with people who I come to rely on.  I don't micro-manage.  Maybe I should..

Turns out the company had some big problems and one was this former manager that resigned because I was asking him to be accountable for easy things.  Once he left, we found many problems that had been going on for a long time.  His "partner" turned out to be a complete liar and he was double dealing us too.  It took a lot of investigation but people in the security business listen and document things that happen.  I was approached by a few that would help and actually heard "it from the horse's mouth."  

The crux of the story-line was simple.  These bonehead former managers of my company (total wannabe cops) decided to try to work for a competitor on the down low.  One guy who has some money was even going to buy into this illegal firm.  I called and spoke to all of the players and they all denied everything.  It turns out that two of my current employees went to this competitor's office in my company cars, while on duty and in uniform.  One introduced himself as the "partner" of the loser, wanna be competitor (while he was in my friggin company uniform!)  The other went over to this property in my company car, in uniform and was doing some "scavenger hunting" that the police were interested in.  Some people's kids are so stupid.

Either way, I decided it was time to look for the truth on the competitor's company.  It turned out to be very ugly and somewhat entertaining.  Here is a summary of my reporting to state agencies on their illegal activity:

• New Mexico Tax/Rev- non payment of sales tax
• NM Worker's Compensation- with a list of current and former employees
• NM Workforce Solutions
• NM Child Support Enforcement- hiding from baby mommas aint cool
• NM Attorney General
• NM Private Investigator's Board- I won't hold my breath for decisive action
• NM DPS for theft of things
• APD for theft of things
• APD for gang unit stuff/ associations
• APD for company's officers not being licensed, making a habit of shooting guns at people *2x
• Albuquerque Zoning for illegal Zoning
• US Department of Labor- Unemployment fraud
• US Inspector General- SSI fraud
• US IRS- Tax Fraud

I found it necessary to discover that this bonehead competitor has a recent civil judgement.  Since his company is a sole proprietorship all moneys owed to this company are personal.  In my experience, attorneys have been really happy to discover people who owe their DEBTORS money that they can garnish. $13,000 + attorney's fees and costs looks good sitting in an attorney's trust account.  Anyway, knowledge is power.  When it happens know that this was from me and you can hate me but can't do anything to me because I told the truth. 

I also notified the news, twice..

I called Santa and he put these guys on the naughty list and the Easter Bunny says no Eggs this year.  All of these guys need to lay off of the sweets anyway because their teeth are already black..  I am suing my two idiots next week and luckily one guy has some money to collect.  It doesn't make me happy to have to resort to these measures but I have been through this and it is noting personal.  Hell, I wrote a book about it. (I also know about you two to are still employed with me and were hanging out at the hotel.  Your days are numbered)    Why do people always test me?   You could've left well enough alone.  I guess that is whatmakes some people really stupid, they go looking for fights that they will lose.

Why Do Some Security Managers Get Fired Or Resign Under Threat of Termination?

December 8, 2010- Albuquerque, NM-  I have been involved in the security and private investigation business since 1999 and I have seen a lot of strange things.  I have had terminated several key managers for many different reasons and a few have resigned before I could terminate their employment.  I guess it is commonplace in the Albuquerque security industry, not just my company.  I have seen it happen time and time again.  Some companies go out of business from the conduct of some of these managers. How could a promising situation turn bad so quickly?  

Many of these people just got in over their head and were not good managers while others took the power that they received with the management and caused a lot of trouble for the company.  It is a vicious cycle.  Most of these managers were good guards and showed promise but they let the position or title go to their heads.  They often like the prestige that comes with the new position but don't take the job seriously because there is less oversight.  What are some of the re-occurring problems that I see from these former managers?

• Loss of interest in the job, no accountability
• Not answering the phone, lying about work activities
• Conducting personal business on company time
• Having relationships with customers
• Making excuses
• Theft of their employment file
• Mistreatment of guards and problems with scheduling guards too much, too little or with no notice
• Theft of company equipment
• Theft of company money, materials and technology
• Payroll theft
• Mishandling of company business
• Theft of company security accounts 
• Hiding from Child Support Withholding (enforcement has caught up with them)
• Attempt to start a competing security company 
• Disclosure of private company business to competitors
• Filing for unemployment when they work for illegal security companies for cash

What should a company do when they figure out that they are the victim of a bad manager?  Take out the trash.  Terminate the manager and take action against them if they haven't already resigned.  Take it from me, bad managers (who were former friends) turn into enemies really quickly and can do a business a lot of harm.  As business owners, we have a lot invested and know little of what these managers do or have done.  It is important to find out, talk to employees, document theft and find the problems that they have caused.  Figure out what they are doing now and if it is against the law or their employment contract- take the appropriate actions.

I had a bad manager recently who was a big-time liar and caused many problems in the office with his deception.  He lied to customers, employees, me and others.  He was lazy and I started to figure out that he wasn't performing.  I spent some time figuring out what he wasn't doing and I gave him deadlines for accomplishing tasks.  He resigned rather than working through the issues.  It came as a surprise to me and I asked him to stay on, before I discovered how much bad he had done.  

One thing lead to another and I soon discovered that he wasn't really working at all.  I figured out that this manager spent over 53 hours in his last month talking on this company phone with non-company business.  He told his family that he was working when he wasn't just to find excuses to get out of his house.  He even had a liaison with another woman on his wedding anniversary in the name of company business, which it obviously wasn't.  He stole his company file and then bragged about it to people.  Stupid.  I had already made copies of it all.  He went to several of my firm's competitors and divulged confidential information.  He had massive amounts of back child support owed and orders that were withholding through our payroll and he ultimately went to work for a company that paid him cash, under the table and outside of any withholding for taxes or child support.  This was wrong and I found it necessary to report it to the authorities.  In fact, I found it necessary to report all kinds of violations and problems to many different people.  The truth.

As it turns out he went to manage and or co-own another competing security company that was not in compliance with many laws.  They have their own problems but that is none of my business now.

I feel sorry for all of the Albuquerque Security companies that have to deal with the same problems.  This is a common problem but it seems that these people will continue to do the same things unless someone stands up and challenges their bad behavior.  It is actually therapeutic.   

 

Robb Hamic is the owner and operates Summit Security & Investigation® in Albuquerque.  Summit is a leading provider of physical security guards, vehicle patrol, loss prevention, background screening and private investigation.  He wrote a book about getting back and getting even that deals with many of the principals that he discusses in this blog post. 

The idiots who own Legit Security make me laugh- Robb Hamic's own words..

May 3, 2009- Albuquerque, NM-- I have seen a lot of one sided blogging and heard about many lies that have been told about me to people who don't know me. I received calls from a lot of people who heard nothing but lies and rumors about me right out of the mouths of these idiots. They knew something wasn't right because the people telling them these lies had proven themselves to be liars and they served only themselves.

Many of these people came to meet with me in my office and talked with a class of my employees who were taking a training class. They went out on their own to talk to my employees and people who know me and learned this:

Robb Hamic treats his employees and clients well, always pays on time, has good supervisor who are fair and requires that his employees tell the truth. Robb works with the news media, law enforcement and others to do the right thing. He is respected by other security company owners and even gives many companies training and other help. Robb started the New Mexico Security Association that also stands up for what us right.

I am laughing right now. Say what you want about me you pathetic fools. I will see you soon...

A Mesa Detection guard with no license or background check...

By Security Ninja

I was told about this video that shows a Mesa Detection Guard working in uniform.  The "Security Ninja" said that he spoke to the man and he said that he wasn't licensed, which means that he wasn't state or FBI background checked. The camera man asked if the guard had been arrested or if he was permitted to work in security. At that point the man covered up hi license plate...  Apparently there will be a few parts to this video.  I am told the last part shows Mesa Security Guards pursuing the man who took the video in cars on city streets... It should be noted that the parking lot where this was filmed invited the public to its restaurants and this security guard was patrolling in plain view.

Some people will NEVER get a security company license!

The license law is very clear.  Some criminal offenses will preclude licensure of those arrested or charged.  Simple as that.  (Bribery/intimidation of a witness, Aggravated Assault with a deadly weapon, firearms enhancement, etc.)  I am not saying that people can't change and reform their lives after a conviction or that they are bad people.  I am saying that the law is the law.

It doesn't matter if you have been getting away with it for 5-6 years.... MANY of us believe that only licensed, legal and compliant companies and employees should be working in the New Mexico Security Industry.

Charles Adams Benns owns and operates Solid Steel Security, formerly Pit Bull Security in Albuquerque.  Mr. Benns seems to be doing really well in life, for himself and others but Solid Steel Security is STILL OPERATING ILLEGALLY in Albuquerque.  Mr. Benns also races Monster trucks and sells real estate.  

I was on a radio show and I got a call from a nice man who was denied social security because Solid Steel Security never paid his taxes.  This is the e-mail I got from him after the show:

I talked to you on KKOB a few minutes ago.
I worked for Solid Steel Security for the past few years and when I went to Social Security last fall to apply for SS and SS Disibility due to my back giving me major problems I was informed by them that I didnt qualify for disibility due to the fact that I hadnt paid in any SS in the past few years.
I showed them all my check stubs from Solid Steel for the years in question and was told that I had to produce my W2 froms from Solid Steel. 
I was told to contact IRS and see what they could do, in the meantime SS would start an investigation. That was last Fall and as of yet NOTHING has been done.
When I contacted IRS and explained the problem to them I was told the identical same thing, and that an investigation would be started by them also mainly because they had NO record of that company in their files anyplace.
Again nothing has been done !!!
I am not the only person this has happened (SS withheld but not paid in ) as I have been contacted by other employees and was told they also recieved a notice from SS that in the past few years nothing has been paid in to their accounts either !
I even contacted a lawyer and he tried contcting them and so far thay have ignored all attempts made by him.
Any help you can offer me would be highly appreciated.
I have already lost my house because of these people...
XXXXXXXXXXX
Former Senior Supervisor for Solid Steel Security

This is ridiculous!

and another...

Dear Mr Hamic,

 I recently listen to your intreview with Peter ST. Cyr. I have been working for solid steel security for nearly 4 years. I have to say that you are absolutely correct in everything you have said about this company. As a matter of fact a former supervisor of mine named XXXXX contacted you on the radio show and noted they had not paid into his social security for 8 years, i can say that this has continued on and to the best of my knowledge, that is the case for every emplyee at this company.

This is ridiculous.  Why is this company still operating today?  The NM PI Board sent Solid Steel's Clients letters stating that the firm was unlicensed and acting illegally but SURPRISE! they are still in business. Check out the TV newscast of Charles Benns... One and the same as the security company owner... I also re-posted the video of an interview with one of his guards a few months ago.

Check out the blog posts that have been done on his company... Click to view..

Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4

Legit Security is not a licensed Investigation Company.

Why do they advertise themselves as "investigators?"  Websites, cars, Internet, etc. all show that they advertise that they are licensed investigators.  

I called and spoke to the State today just to make sure and it was absolutely verified that this company does not have the required license.  I was given a recording by a man who called Legit about obtaining investigation services from the company.... You WILL want to hear this!  Download Legit is not an Investigaiton Company! 

Legit's Website advertises its investigation services (CLICK HERE TO SEE).

This is some of what it says:

Legit Enterprises personnel have extensive experience working discreetly with a client’s internal legal and security-related concerns. This service may be used to support investigations involving fraud, theft of intellectual property, counterfeiting, piracy and other sensitive issues. The investigation and litigation support work is completed with the highest professional standards ensuring information collected is accurate and admissible.

Legit Enterprises background screening assists all clients comply with state and federal privacy laws.

(except being state licensed themselves...)

· Insurance Fraud Investigations · Accident reconstruction · Witness interviews · Photo and Video surveillance · Due Diligence ·  Workmen’s Comp abuse · Court testimony by professional and · Credentialed investigative staff · Court process service ·  Witness interviews

· Criminal History

Legit Security allows an unlicensed man arrested for FELONY drug charges to protect Albuquerque...(again)

It seems like we have all heard this story before.  I got a call from Steven A. Wright, a current Legit Security employee yesterday.  He said he was looking for a job and seemed like a nice guy.  He said that he was a level 2 certified guard but hasn't certified as a level 1 guard yet.  That sounded strange.  He has worked at Legit Security since early November 2008.  He came in to our offices to apply for a job and filled out our application listing Legit Security as his employer.  In fact, he said that his family knows the "owner of Legit Security Manny Sierra," and that is how he got the job.  Nice "hook up!"  READ BELOW- THIS GETS GOOD...

The problem is... This guy was arrested for this:

STATE OF NEW MEXICO VS. WRIGHT STEVEN
Charge Details...........
Case#: CR2094308	Filed: 10/08/2008	Judge Division: 6-Maria Dominguez
Defendant: WRIGHT STEVEN	Year of Birth: 1986
Charge# 1: CON SUB VIOLATION OF SCH 1,2,3	Statute: 30-31-23D	Chrg Type: Felony
Abbrev. Desc.: CONSUB4	Amended To:	Amended Statute:
Citation No.:	Violation Date: 10/08/2008	Viol. Time: 16:00
Viol. Location: 5600 GIBSON BLVD SE # 228	Comment:	Plea:
Trial Date: 0	Trial Finding:	Event Type: -
Officer Name: PORTER	Man#: 2572	Agency: APD
MANDATORY COURT Listen to the audio recording between me and Steven Wright. CLICK HERE->..Download Steven Wright FELONY ARREST at Legit Security When will this unacceptable conduct stop?  When will law enforcement step in? Some people should not work in security! Way to go Legit!

What percentage of Legit Security's staff is unlicensed? 40%! More criminal guards!

Please take a look at the staff list for Legit Security.  I found that 40% (32 out of 80) of their supervisors and guards were not state licensed.  I found some glaring criminal records... This is not an attack.  It is just the facts... I'm sure that Legit Security would want to keep all of this information buried or hidden from the public- but oh well...

This list may be a good tool for the state, law enforcement or attorneys to follow up with some of these employees...

Click on the pages for a larger image!

Ouch!  32 out of 80 employees unlicensed is a high percentage!  But, heck- when the state doesn't check... who cares!

Why would a person not get licensed?  Criminal records are one reason...

If I were the state I would check out the following employees:

• Lance Friedenstein- it looks like he may have a Larceny/shoplifting arrest, possession of marijuana, etc.
• Stacy Lawshea- it looks like she may have arrests for Battery on a Household Member, DWI and seven additional arrests.  
• James Russ- it looks like he has arrests for Harassment on the Telephone, criminal trespass, server's license required, domestic violence, violation of protection order, and three more charges of domestic violence. 
• Angel Terrazas- it looks like he has arrests for battery, batter, failure to appear in court, and another battery.
• Michael Tribble- I will leave this one up to law enforcement. 
• Issac Wardlow- it looks like he has arrests for receiving transferring a stolen vehicle, controlled substance violation, assault with the intent to commit a violent felony, resisting arrest, probation violation, etc. 
• Francisco (Frank) Maldonado- Multiple time violent, convicted felon who has worked at a few security companies now...   

 

THIS JUST IN...  IT SEEMS AS IF LEGIT SECURITY HAS AN EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT TO PROVIDE SECURITY SERVICES TO THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO IN SANTA FE.  COULD THIS BE THE REASON THAT LEGIT IS STILL IN OPERATION?  Pictures and video are forthcoming... 

Drugs in security? Yes. Scroll down for pictures.

I got carried away with these posts and I don't want people to muss this! Look down a couple of blogs.

Is it OK to smoke marijuana on duty as a security guard? This Avalanche Security guard thinks so...

This is one of those things that I thought I would never see...  

This on duty Avalanche Security Guard looks like a dope fiend...

Come on man... Put down the pipe and work security at this Allsups!

Say hello to Tom White.  He was an Avalanche Security Guard until last week, when he was arrested for a bench warrant.  He doesn't work for Avalanche just like the MURDERER doesn't work for Avalanche Security because he was arrested.  Of course, this and other evidence may add some time to his sentence.  

I have gotten several calls from Avalanche employees and I feel for them.  This company has already deducted $50 from each pay check for "state license fees" but none of these guards got new training.  None got licenses.  I spoke to a man tonight that has worked for the company for one year without training or licensing and he is tired of it.  The company has no training plan approved by the state and does little else than giving a new guard (pictured above) a uniform shirt to send them out on a security post.

I have also gotten several e-mails from a higher level supervisor at Avalanche Security that thinks that the recent events are a joke or something.  See below (keep in mind- in the last week one of their "good" employees was arrested for trafficking crack cocaine in a school zone, while being a murderer and another smokes marijuana openly.  In uniform and on duty.  He is later arrested for a FELONY arrest warrant.  Almost none of the ENTIRE staff of Avalanche has a license and he says that he gets no support from the owner or PPO Manager...  I wonder if they are on a beach somewhere?)  

"I agree that the public shouldn't have to deal with this, but it is unfortunate that the problem existed long before the current HR Manager or myself got with the company. While you continue to attack these illegitimate or poorly ran companies you do not provide any real insight on how the guards in these companies, who hold very little power in the companies, a way for them to correct the problems. If you want things to change how things are ran, stop complaining, attacking, and crying about how things are currently ran, and point to solutions that even those that are not in a position of power can help." ~ speeding "chetah (dude- you can't even spell cheetah) of Avalanche

and again tonight...

"I agree with Disgusted...but until there is a more public outcry for such changes, Mr. Hamic and the rest of us trying to make an honest living are going to suffer. I know Mr. Hamic is going to go on the attack stating I work for some shady, illegal, or illegitimate company that deserves to be wipe off the face of the planet, but until the PI Board, and RLD are restructured in such a way to enforce the laws, (like putting you and your company out of business) all changes are going to be internal, or semi-vigilante. I do like this blog, but instead of attacking people or companies, offer to help companies by means other than this blog. Fax them the forms needed to fix licensing issues, offer to do training for outside companies (I know Summit does that for a nominal fee, which I think is great)." ~ speeding Chetah of Avalanche

and...

"And the misspelling in my ONLINE NAME is intentional."(LOL) ~ speeding chetah of Avalanche

Well guess what?  I do think that this guy works for a shady, illegitimate company that is illegal.  The law agrees with me and I think they may meet the Attorney General sometime soon, who may also agree with the law.  This is the exact reason responsible, qualified people should operate security companies and manage them.  You are probably the supervisor of Tom White... You could've supervised him.?  You could not hire FELONS.  You could make sure that guards that you supervise actually comply with the law and carry licenses or receive training or GO FIND A JOB WORKING FOR AN ETHICAL COMPANY.  Can anyone tell me why this industry is so messed up?

Thanks to some of my best investigators and informants for these pictures and information...

Legit Security, Legit Enterprises, Joe Stidham and Gil Baca get slammed with another big lawsuit...

D-202-CV-200811708

THERESA M BACA

11/10/2008

Look it up for yourself... CLICK HERE (enter the case number)

I will scan the lawsuit after I get a copy.  I heard that this case involves at least 9 former employees suing over various problems, non-payment of wages, etc.  Who knows with these guys.  I wonder why Gil Baca is named in this suit if he doesn't have anything to do with the company?  Maybe it had something to do with him writing personal checks to cover payroll or being involved with the daily operations.  I wonder if Baca still has that "sheepish grin" on his face from his "interview" yesterday?  What was that all about? 

 sheep·ish  - ~ Merriam Webster dictionary
Pronunciation:
\ˈshē-pish\
Function:
adjective
Date:
13th century
1 : resembling a sheep in meekness, stupidity, or timidity
2 : affected by or showing embarrassment caused by consciousness of a fault <a sheepish grin>

What about the good ole' "Chief?"  How can he run a security company when he is running a police department?  I'm sure this will be interesting....  I wonder if Legit will still qualify as one of Albuquerque's "best places to work?"

The New Mexico Security Crisis...

Some people may not like what I say but I don't steal author's words...

It is important to always give credit if you use someone else's written article, otherwise it is considered:

Copyright infringement (or copyright violation) is the unauthorized use of material that is covered by copyright law, in a manner that violates one of the copyright owner's exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works.
For electronic and audio-visual media, unauthorized reproduction and distribution is occasionally referred to as piracy... ~ wikapedia definition

Some other blog that makes strange endorsements has a problem with stealing author's words because the "author" of the blog can't create original or honest thought.  One of my readers made the following observation:

I read this in 2006 from a website www.crimedoctor.com/apartment-security.htm
I wonder if “the author” of the “anti-NMSecurity  blog” coincidentally wrote the EXACT same thing with the EXACT same typo “resonably” safe.
(i_endorse_legit_blog_without_using_my_real_name.apartment-security.html
Owning, managing, and living in rental housing can be a challenging experience. Apartment owners have certain legal duties to provide resonably safe rental housing. Apartment residents rely on property owners and managers to a large degree to make the premises resonably safe. An apartment unit should be the sanctuary for you and your family...but is it? Is your family really safe once they get inside your apartment and lock your door?

After careful consideration, I think that Gil Baca or another employee of Legit Security is writing this blog.  Of course, I can't be sure but it seems likely based on some of the stories.  I think anonymous blogs and comments are strange.  If you have an opinion then be a man (or woman) and put your name behind it.  That is what I do.  Otherwise, it just looks like you have something to hide or you are a coward.  Which is it Gil?

A Couple of the recent quotes on this blog are very odd.

"Mr. Baca told me this statement with a sheepish grin, stating that his "Cloak & Dagger Tactics" were no match for Midtown Rental's Repossession Squad... mistakes... but ones that have helped him grow as a Christian man."

Excuses, Excuses.  I scanned in 13 police reports (mostly felony offenses) he only issued excuses for 7. He forgot about a handful.  There are more... Doesn't it seem strange to have a mattress repossessed?  That is just ghetto.  I would hate to see a "sheepish grin" from Gil Baca (it makes me think of the picture below) and why not just give back the mattress...

You will laugh when I release some of the "mug shots" from some of these people...

One of the "Best places to work" doesn't even have a business license... What a joke.

This just in from one of my faithful readers...

One of the Best places to work, doesn’t even have a business license- we should go to that party and raise he!% about that LOL.

 

Business: LEGIT ENTERPRISES	Owner:   LEGIT ENTERPRISES
1620 53RD ST NW	1620  53RD  ST
ALBUQUERQUE, NM  87105	ALBUQUERQUE, NM  87105
(505) 991-5780		Locate this business using Mapquest. You will leave the City of Albuquerque Website.
Business Start Date: 9/28/2006

More Information On...	Permit From Date	Permit To Date
BUSINESS REGISTRATION	9/1/2007	8/31/2008

 

 

There is nothing else listed for "Legit" on the City of Albuquerque database.  "Oh well, regulations schmegulations."