Bios of Our Officers

We employ some of the finest Security Officers in Virginia. We realize it's very important that you feel secure about the protection of your clients and property, so we present our officers training and backgrounds for your review. These biographies represent our senior officers assigned to the Richmond office. Basic Company Statistics: Average officer age: 32 Average Educational Level: 1.5 years of collage Average employment term: 2.3 years Over all years experience in police / security: 152 Family Life: 67% are married Military Experience: 70% all with Honorable Discharges or active duty

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Name: Clarence Ogburn Rank and Title: Sergeant, Richmond Division Agency Member Since: September 1998 Professional History: Sgt. Ogburn is retired from the federal government as a risk analysis specialists after honorably serving as a Sergeant in the USMC. He currently manages the Patrol Division and serves as Assistant Chief in absence of Captain Clark. Sgt. Ogburn has had formal police education and has been certified in Community Policing for Public Housing and Entry into Drug Neighborhoods. He has received awards for Expert Pistol, Outstanding Achievement and the recipient of our Officer of the Year Award for 2000. Sgt. Ogburn is presently continuing his education to receive his Bachelors Degree and to hold the title of CPP (Certified Protection Professional)

Name: Mark Clemens Rank and Title: Sergeant, Tidewater Division Agency Member Since: November 2000 Professional History: Sgt. Clemens is formerly a native of Wilmington NC from which he enlisted in November 1993 to serve in the United States Army. He is a graduate of the USA Military Police Academy and was honorably discharged in November 2000. Sgt. Clemens currently attending the police academy as a member of the Virginia Beach Police Department and is on a leave of absence.

Name: Cleveland Mahone Rank and Title: Senior Patrol Officer, Grade II Agency Member Since: March 1999 Professional History: Officer Mahone is a graduate from the J.F. Kennedy H.S. in Richmond Virginia. He has received awards for Expert Pistol, Outstanding Achievement and is currently attending collage to obtain his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. Officer Mahone serves as acting Sgt. several night per week in the absence of Sgt. Ogburn

Name: John Silas Rank and Title: Patrol Officer, Grade II Agency Member Since: June 1999 Professional History: Officer Silas has holds a company certification for Onsite Specialists and Patrol Officer. He attended two years of technical collage after serving with the United States Navy as an Electronics Technician. Officer Silas has received awards for Expert Pistol and Outstanding Achievement.

Name: Ken Franklin Rank and Title: Community Officer, Grade II Agency Member Since: July 2000 Professional History: Officer Franklin is certified as an Emergency Medical Technician and holds a Instructors License for Emergency Vehicle Operation. He is currently serving as a full time community officer and has developed excellent programs for a 392 unit apartment complex. Officer Franklin is certified in Community Policing; and Entry into Drug Neighborhoods. He received the award for "Rookie of the Year 2000"

Name: Don Farrell Rank and Title: Community Officer, Grade I Agency Member Since: November 2000 Professional History: Officer Farrell has a outstanding nine year history as a security officer to include the Smithsonian Institution. He was a enlisted member of the United States Air Force 1982-1985 where he was honorably discharged.

Name: Rodney Womack Sr. Rank and Title: Community Officer, Grade II Agency Member Since: July 2000 Professional History: Officer Womack is a full time Sergeant with the Richmond Sheriffs Department (1992 -present) He was enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1986. Officer Womack is our senior community officer working with the Richmond Re-Development and Housing Authority. He has received awards for Outstanding Achievement

Name: Brett Creamer Rank and Title: Senior Officer, Grade II Agency Member Since: February 1999 Professional History: Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. Officer Creamer currently serves as senior officer for our Northern Virginia operations. He has experience as a Onsite and Patrol Specialists. Officer Creamer is also the Web Master who designed this site and several other police departments. He has received awards for Expert Pistol and Outstanding Achievement.

Name: Charles Self Rank and Title: Community Officer, Grade II Agency Member Since: January 1999 Professional History: Officer Self is a former Richmond City Deputy Sheriff with over five years experience. He attended the North Greenville Jr. Collage for his additional formal education. Officer Self currently serves as the senior officer for the prestigious Richmond Ballet. He has received numerous accolades from staff, parents and guests of this facility as well as awards for Outstanding Development and Achievement.

Name: George Bland Rank and Title: Sr. Community Officer, Grade II Agency Member Since: August 1999 Professional History: Officer Bland holds a Masters Degree and is a graduate of West Point. His military career spans from 1943-1974 when he retired from serving our country as a United States Army Colonel. He has received numerous awards with our agency including Officer of the Year 1999, Good Conduct, Perfect Attendance (2nd year), Outstanding Achievement and Meritorious Service. Officer Bland has attend the Police Media Relations course.

Other Officers Not Pictured: Wesley Shelton; Onsite Specialists; Tidewater Office since October 1998 Served with the United States Army 1974-1978 with a Honorable Discharge. Officer Shelton has received employee of the month ward. Clifton Woolridge; Patrol Division; Richmond Office since January 2001 Served with the United States Army 1983-1991 with a Honorable Discharge. Officer Woolridge has an exceptional background having served as a Corrections Officer and a Richmond Deputy Sheriff. Jesse Mills; Community Officer; Richmond Office since January 2001 Officer Mills is a full time Deputy with the Richmond Sheriffs Office. Jeff Debreaux; Onsite Specialists Tidewater Office since July 1999 Officer Debreaux is a full time Corrections Officer and currently serves with the United States Army since 1991. Janice Payne; Onsite Specialists; Tidewater Office since August 2000 Officer Payne has a two year Degree in Business Management. Robert Cotton; Onsite Specialist; Tidewater Office since December 2000 Officer Cotton is a active duty Military Police Officer and has been serving in the United States Navy since 1986. He serves as acting Sergeant in the absence of Sgt. Clemens. (Other info restricted) Jonathan Hall: Onsite Specialist; Tidewater Office since January 2001 Officer Hall is a active duty and has been serving in the United States Navy since 1992. (Other info restricted)

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