New Mexico Security Blog by Robb Hamic

Gil Baca III Finally Goes To Prison Today- Albuquerque Security

December 16, 2010- Albuquerque, NM- Gilbert Baca III (G3) finally got some of his due in court today.  He was found gulity and sentenced to 21 years in prision for a combination of several cases outstanding on him.  He was taken into custody and will serve no less than 3 years in RPrison.  This makes him a 2 or 3 time convicted felon and there is more..

He was supported by his wife in court who denounced the people, prosecutors and police there in court.  Apparently, she still didn't see the fact that he actually commited many, many crimes and he plead guilty on his own accord.  Why is it always someone else's fault?

The crux of the main case against Baca was the criminal tax evasion case brought by NM Tax and Revenue.  I think this case signals a dramatic shift in the way this agency is handeling bad guys.  They are really going after them and it is good news for some of the current offenders in Albuquerque Security.  Maybe we finally have some advocates who will level the playing field.  Either way, Baca got some of his.

He was not joined by any friends (except a couple of pastors), his father, mother or long-time former business partner Joe Stidham.  Is it possible that he really burnt that many bridges?  Oh yea, we are talking about the guy who burned his own house down in attempt to cover up some of his crimes..  Good riddance.

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. 

Gil Baca gets a bond amount. Anyone want to loan him $50,000 cash to get out of jail?

Albuquerque, NM- December 16, 2009- The judge heard his excuse in the hearing yesterday and slapped him down with a bond of $50,000 CASH ONLY.  This is the equivalent of $500,000 bail. Wow.  I guess she wasn't buying into his bla, bla, bla..  Gil Baca remains in jail today.

Case Number: CR 095165 Bond Amount: $50000 Bond Description: CASH ONLY

Gil Baca has a hearing in front of Judge Denise Barela- Sheppard

Albuquerque, NM- December 15, 2009- Gil Baca has a hearing today in front of District Court Judge Denise Barela- Sheppard in the Second Judicial District Court at 4th/ Lomas at 1:30PM.

It is presumably a hearing on his recent revocation that came in the wake of another one of his lies.  The judge didn't stand for it and threw him in jail.  A source told me that this hearing may involve some other issues.  It may be worth watching and I am sure that there are plenty of people who miss Mr. Baca and want to see him..

Gil Baca III is indicted on 77 counts and faces 102 years in prison- finally! Albuquerque Security.

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Gil Baca and his crew have been on the news many times for various violations of law, scandals, non-payment of wages to countless employees, license violations, etc.  Several news outlets have followed this story and I am sure that they will begin releasing more stories that further document Baca's crimes and accomplices.  Baca was indicted on 77 counts and faces up to 102 years.  This information was obtained from the Second Judicial District Court in Albuquerque.

I have never agreed with G3's business practices and done my part to expose his corruption despite all of his personal attacks against me.  I anticipated that Baca would attempt to talk bad about me thorough his weak, anonymous blogs and misinformation.  His efforts were as transparent (as his crimes) and the ownership of his stupid blogs were revealed to me when I made an arbitration claim against him and prevailed.  It sickens me to think about how many lives he hurt and or ruined through his scams but in the end his lies and smoke and mirrors didn't work.  The Grand Jury obviously didn't buy what he was selling.. LOL.  77 counts!  That must be some kind of record. 

Don't forget to visit the not fully updated (but almost full)  page about much of Baca's 'escapades' and evil deeds.  You can also scroll backwards on the main blog page to check out the more recent pages...

Hopefully, the judge who sets his bail will take into account the fact that his prior guilty plea for a felony, who knows how many felony or misdemeanor police reports, intimidation of witness or harassment charges and the suspicious arson incident at his rental house (burning up evidence but not much else).. Hopefully, he will be forced to pay for his crimes.  Who knows- it is still New Mexico...   

I have spoken to several of his victims and I think we have all decided to smoke a cigar...

Gil Baca vehicle alert!

Albuquerque, NM-  This blog is funny and it is obviously read by so many in the industry who are concerned with security and its problems.  I was notified by a reader to saw Gil Baca in Albuquerque.  Where ever he is, trouble follows.  You can be sure of that.  Be careful.

2004 Ford Expedition- New Mexico Plate- JPR-XXX

Embezzlement in Albuquerque.. Joe Stidham and Gil Baca make the news again. DA promises the case won't go away..

Albuquerque, NM- September 9, 2009-

Some people just won't go away!  I thought this guy would be in jail by now but it seems that he is still walking the streets and ripping people off.  According to Albuquerque Police Department investigators in 2006 Baca created false accounts, signed company checks over to himself and fabricated employees in some cases using the names of former Skillstorm workers. He was using what we term ghost employees, people who worked for the company or had shown interest in the company or just people he knew," Lt. Harold Prudencio told KRQE told KRQE News 13. "He would use their information, say that they worked and turn in timesheets for these people."

The California owner of Skillstorm alerted police after he noticed suspicious activity.

Police believe Baca stole at least $60,000 from the company and alleged they followed the paper trial to a bank account in Baca's name.

Detectives also alleged Joe Stidham, currently the police chief of Bosque Farms, also stole $2,500 from the business by signing over company checks to himself.

CLICK HERE for the whole story, thanks to KRQE!

Albuquerque's Kim Holland of KRQE channel 13 is running a story tonight on Legit Security and all its players..

Albuquerque, NM- September 8, 2009-   I understand that Kim Holland is reporting a story about Legit Security and all of its players tonight on KRQE channel 13.  This should be interesting and I understand there are some new twists..

What's up with Ron Haley? The blog has gotten 200 visits since midnight searching for info on him..

July 28, 2009- Albuquerque, NM--     I thought Ron Haley went away.  Why are so many people in Albuquerque interested in him so suddenly?  E-mail or comment please.

Legit Security/ ICU Security is in the news again... Ron Haley, Joe Stidham and Gil Baca.

June 16, 2009-  Albuquerque, NM--     KRQE news 13 and reporter Kim Holland reported another story on Legit Security/ ICU Security last night.  I was happy to share my information with them.  I hope the state finally does something about this company and law enforcement takes care of the people who have broken the law once and for all.

CLICK HERE to watch the video. 

The state is looking at whether a security guard company should get a state license to operate, especially since it appears to be very similar to a defunct security company accused of bad practices.

The Regulation and Licensing Department is worried that the company is changing its name to cover up for another security guard company with bad practices.

Superintendent Kelly O'Donnell said state investigators are looking into whether Legit Security hired security guards who do not have licenses. Many employees also say Legit Security owes them money.

News 13 confirmed that the U.S. Department of Labor is looking into those allegations.

The owner of Legit Security, Joe Stidham admits he owes around 50 former employees an estimated $80,000. He said he's had financial difficulties, adding that he closed his doors and stopped operation about a month ago.

In the meantime, ICU Security has applied for a security guard license. The board will consider the application on Tuesday morning.

The owner of that company Ron Haley said he has no business connection to Legit Security.

Haley is a Bosque Farms police officer, under the direction of Chief Joe Stidham who owns Legit Security.

Haley has also sent out notices to Legit's clients, trying to pickup its accounts. A state official said she fears that ICU Security is really Legit Security in disguise.

"The fact that they have, involved with that company a lot of the same people who are involved with Legit, is of concern for us," Regulation and Licensing Superintendent Kelly O'Donnell said. "ICU Security seems to have some of the same principals as Legit Security and that's always going to be a red flag for us."

Tuesday morning, the state will consider ICU's license. As for Legit Security, Albuquerque police said they're investigating Stidham and Gil Baca and their operations with Legit Security.

The District Attorney's office is also looking at the case for possible charges. Neither officer would tell us about the allegations, or what those charges could be.

I haven't gone away, don't worry..

June 9, 2009-  Albuquerque, NM- I have just been really busy.  I am working on some good posts concerning some of the same old people and a few new companies who have been under the radar for too long, mistreating their employees and violating laws.  One has recently done a name switch, undoubtedly learned from some of the recent bonehead antics.

I am still laughing at this blog post by Gil Baca (still not in jail?!??)  He has some bible verse and a reference to a "rising Phoenix," like he is noble and rising above the ashes to get back into the game.  I think this guy is delusional.  He has more enemies than I do and ripped off too many people to count including one hundred employees or more.. i have heard that Legit is actually still in business and operates with one car (the only one that wasn't repossessed) and they probably have  few clients who will never wise up..  Gil Baca himself has been out marketing, trying to get new accounts and get old accounts back.. LOL.  he is getting kicked out of a lot of offices, I hear.  I would like to hear more about this stuff so send me information if you have any.  I see the company's re-deployment into the security industry more like the picture below than that of a rising Phoenix.. (Why hasn't RLD done something about these people?)

It is hard to believe that there are still people willing to do business with this company.  I am sure that they are hoping that people, businesses and especially employees forget about their past fiascos.  Beware!

   

Legit Security is still in business and trying to get away with it all..

June 1, 2009- Albuquerque, NM--     I just heard from a woman who was the victim of theft by the criminal owners of Legit Security.  She says that the US Department of Labor said that employees who are owed wages are not cooperating.  Could this be true?  Are Legit guards really that stupid?  Owed 4-6 weeks of wages but wont follow through with easily collecting their wages through US Department of Labor?  Wow.  Come on guys!  Don't give up.

Maybe Legit Security and its owners are hoping to get lucky again?  Who will finally stop these idiots?

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No Stone Unturned Security is still at it..

June 1, 2009- Albuquerque, NM-- I was looking on www.Craigslist.org today and I saw an interesting posting..  CLICK HERE to see.  Why are New Mexico Security companies failing to pay their employees at such an alarming rate.

Guards!  Listen Up!

You are crazy if you are working for free!  Your illegally obtained wages are supporting these illegitimate security companies accounts.  If you quit and went to work for a legal company that paid its employees then these illegal companies would go away!  Think about it.

Summit Security is hiring for all positions and will hire guards immediately for work tomorrow.  If you need a job go to our WEBSITE and apply or go to our office located at 2825 E Broadbent Parkway NE Albuquerque.  We have never missed a payday, we offer full benefits and have an in-house training academy.  We give cash bonuses to anyone who refers a potential client to us.    

Either way, please don't work for some ridiculous company that doesn't pay your wages.      

'its like beating a dead horse'- Do you believe that Legit Enterprises still has a state RLD license?

May 23, 2009-  Albuquerque, NM--     I am hoping that the days when illegal 'ilegit' guards roaming the streets is coming to an end.  It is ridiculous that state RLD has not revoked their license and they are still operating without WC insurance or paying any of their 'volunteer' guards.  Take a look at this e-mail that I just got explaining the situation..

Hey man my name is ............... and i use to work for legit security for 4 weeks and didn't get paid. they owe me $1,483.00. i hope they go to jail and also that i get paid someday for all my time and money spent working for them . i appreciate the stuff that your doing because i think that people have a right to know what's going on. thanks for helping . i went through level 1 & 2 training got sprayed with OC spray in the face and to know that i did all that for nothing . I hadn't even got my guard card either probably wont. If you would like to know of some more places were they might still be working there are the conoco/ circle k at alameda & i-25/ conoco circle -k at western skies & central/ the giant on coors & central/ giant on coors & arenal/ giant on 2nd & rio bravo/ giant on central & eubank/ brad francis night shift  in los lunas/ mountain view apartments at the end of aveneda cesar chavez behind the 7-11/ -also that person that is in the recent photo you have posted is the son of the bosque farms police officer ralph baldonado. ralph baldonado is also the person who does all the training for legit! 

thanks man for everything

Do you think that this guy is a "critic" of RLD and the PI Board.  My guess would be yes.