AbOUT US
CEO of Strategic Investigations and Security
JC Bastidas serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Investigations with offices in New York City, Florida. and Arizona. He possesses extensive experience in Law Enforcement having worked in the world's largest Police Department.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mr. Bastidas has worked in the New York City Police Department's Counterterrorism, Detective, Risk Management, Narcotics, Warrants, Patrol and Transit Bureaus supervising Detectives and Police officers.
- Supervised Counterterrorism Bureau Police Officers protecting high profile target locations in NYC
- Supervised Detectives in Investigative Squads
- Lead Criminal investigations
- Conducted Security Audits and Risk Assessments
He has worked for and secured the following landmark locations in NYC:
Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Times Square, Trump Tower, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, Penn Station, JFK Airport, LaGuardia Airport, CitiField, Yankee Stadium, Barclays Center, US Open, Macy's Herald Square, Goldman Sachs, UBS Bank, JP Morgan, NYSE, NBC Today Show, ABC Good Morning America, MTV, United Nations, Consulates of Israel, Mexico, Great Britain, Russia, Turkey, and France.
EDUCATION
Mr. Bastidas possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from St. John's University and a Master's Degree in Education from St. John's University.
TRAINING
Intel Counter Surveillance, Air Marshall Training, Criminal Investigation Course, Information Security Training, Advanced Explosive Trace Detection Course, Alert Active Shooter, Awareness and Response to Biological Incidents and Radiation Detection Course.
Mike Cappello, Director of Administration
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mr. Cappello serves as the Director of Administration for Strategic Investigations and Security. Mr Cappello is a retired Sergeant from the New York City Police Department with 20 years of service. He has extensive experience working in investigative units such as NYPD Quality Assurance Division and Internal Affairs Bureau. Mr. Cappello has also served as an Intregitry Control Officer for numerous NYPD Precincts.
- Manages the day to day operations by communicating with clients and all investigators to ensure the services are provided professionally and to a high standard.
- Responsible for human resources and payroll to maintain a professional staff of licensed private investigators and security guards.
EDUCATION
Mr. Cappello possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from The College of Staten Isalnd.
Paul Smester, Director Of Investigations
Paul Smester
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mr. Smester serves as the Director of Investigations for Strategic Investigations and Security. Mr. Smester is a retired Lieutenant from the New York City Police Department. He has over 20 years of extensive experience in Law Enforcement. He has worked in various units such as Anti-Crime Unit, Precinct Platoon Commander, Technical Assistance Response Unit (TARU), Fugitive Apprehension Unit, and Detective Squad Commander.
- Manages the security team for Residential and Commercial properties throughout New York City. Mr. Smester also oversees Special Events Security along with the Executive Protection Team. Paul works closely to ensure these operations are running efficiently and effectively assuring that we provide our clients with the best service in the security industry.
- He is also responsible for client relations and ensuring all of our client's individual needs are met.
EDUCATION
Mr. Smester possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University and a Master's Degree from Columbia University.
David Moix, Director Of Security
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Mr. Moix serves as the Director of Security for Strategic Investigations and Security. Mr. Moix is a retired Police Officer from the New York City Police Department. He has over 20 years of extensive experience in Law Enforcement and military Sectors. He has worked in the New York City Police Department's Elite Highway Unit providing security for current and past Presidents, Foreign Ministers, Members of Royal families, Secretary Generals of the United Nations and NATO.
- Served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp. He participated in the Kosovo Campaign with NATO.
- Managed the security team for the Trump Organization providing security to Donald Trump and his immediate family from 2010 to 2016. He also oversees Special Events Security along with the Executive Protection Team.
- He is also responsible for client relations and ensuring that all of our clients' individual needs are met.
- Possesses a BA in Criminal Justice from John Jay College.