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Board of Directors Elects James Owens to CEO of CARCO and its Affiliates.
North Carolina Employment Security Commission Presents Employer Award to CARCO
CARCO Names New Head of Investigative Service Division
CARCO Group Inc. Moves Into New Corporate Headquarters
O'Neill Named ISMA President
CARCO Announces New Sr. VP & CIO
NYACT Article Multiple Policy Fraud
Multiple Policy Fraud
CARCO selected by UN and Special
Court of Sierra Leone to Conduct Security Assessment
Archer Daniels Midland Awards CARCO.
National Pre-Employment Background Screening Contract
CARCO Announces New "KNOW YOUR
CUSTOMER PROGRAM"
New Product Announcement:
Supplemental National Criminal Information
Allied Security and CARCO Form
Strategic Alliance
GEICO Presents Excellence Award to CARCO
CARCO Chairman Receives Ellis Island
Medal of Honor
On July 1, 2008, the Board of Directors elected James Owens to the position of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CARCO Group, Inc. and its Affiliates. In addition to retaining his title as President, Jim will assume his new responsibilities on July 1, 2008.
Mr. Owens has over 17 years of operational and information technology experience, which makes him well qualified for his new role. Mr. Owens joined CARCO on March 10, 2003 as the Chief Information and Technology Officer. First as CITO, and then as CITO and head of the Research Division, he led the modernization of CARCO’s technology and operations. On July 30, 2007, he was then promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer.
Prior to joining CARCO, Mr. Owens was a Lead Architect at Cap Gemini Ernst and Young (CGEY). Previous to that, Mr. Owens was a naval officer in the U.S. Submarine Service, where he served as Information Systems Department Head for the U.S. Navy Submarine Training Facility in North Virginia and Combat Systems Department Head for the USS Albany.
Mr. Owens holds a B.S. in Physics with a minor in Mathematics, summa cum laude, from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and was certified in the supervision, maintenance, and operation of a submarine nuclear power plant.
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In a ceremony held in Wilmington, NC on June 12, 2008, the Employment Security Commission of
North Carolina presented CARCO with an Employer Award for positive contributions to the North
Carolina economy and partnership with the Employment Security Commission. CARCO was nominated
by the Fayetteville, NC branch of the Employment Security commission for being an integral
part of the economic vitality of the region.
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Holtsville, NY (October, 2007) CARCO Group, Inc. has named Bruce Berger as Vice President
of the Investigative Service Division. Bruce replaces John Murphy, who is no longer with
CARCO Group, Inc.
Bruce has been with CARCO for 15 years and has demonstrated industry knowledge,
integrity and dedication to service. He has served as Special Project Manager,
Director of Special Projects and most recently, Vice President - Center for
Information Services.
In his new capacity, Bruce will utilize his formal training in Total Quality Management
and Process Improvement to serve you, the CARCO clients. He is looking forward to
meeting the challenges of his new position.
Bruce is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), National Council
of Investigation and Security Services (NCISS), and the Association of Certified Fraud
Examiners (ACFE).
Bruce may be reached at his New York office, (631) 862-9300 X348, through the Virginia Office
at (703) 218-8000 or through e-mail at bberger@carcogroup.com.
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HOLTSVILLE, NY - January 25, 2006 - In response to its continued and sustained growth, CARCO Group, Inc.,
a leading provider of risk mitigation and security services, has moved its corporate headquarters and operations
center from St. James, NY to Holtsville, NY effective February 6, 2006. The new 23,600 square foot headquarters
and operations center will provide the company with a world-class facility equipped with state-of-the art technology
designed specifically to better serve its customers and enhance the company's efficiency. The new facility will
accommodate the organization's strong growth and expansion of its business and services in the future.
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June 18, 2003 - The International Security Management
Association (ISMA), the world's leading organization of security
professionals, elected Peter L. O'Neill as President and
Chairman of the Board last week at its conference in Boston. Mr.
O'Neill is a founder and Chairman of CARCO Group, Inc.,
in Holtsville, NY. Attendees came from North America, Europe and
Australia. Presentations were made by James Pavitt, Deputy
Director of Operations, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA);
Bruce Gebhardt, Deputy Director, Federal Bureau of
Investigations (FBI); Robert P.
Liscouski, Assistant Secretary, Department of Homeland Security;
and Ambassador Mark Hambley, Former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon
and Qatar. The installation dinner,
attended by more than 200 people, was
held at the JFK Library and Museum in Boston.
For information on ISMA, see website:
http://www.ismanet.com
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NEW YORK - March 10, 2003 - The CARCO Group announced today the
appointment of James Owens as their new Senior Vice President
and Chief Information Officer.
Mr. Owens formerly served as a lead information technology
architect at Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. As Senior Manager and
Lead Architect, he orchestrated over
25 successful technology builds with budgets from five to
fifteen million dollars, and directed several large scale system
implementations using state-of-the-art technology.
Prior to his employment with Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Mr. Owens
headed the Submarine Training Facility (SUBTRAFAC), in Norfolk
VA, for the U.S. Navy. As head of the
Information Systems Department at SUBTRAFAC,
he spearheaded the modernization of the entire
information technology infrastructure. This included the
development and implementation of modern Web
applications that significantly improved operational
efficiencies.
Commenting on the announcement, Michael Slattery, Jr.,
CARCO's President and COO, said, "We
are very excited that Jim has decided to join us. His strong
technology background and proven track record will contribute to
our strategic plans to grow and become the preeminent leader in
risk mitigation services."
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Saint James, NY - August 22, 2002 - CARCO Group, Inc. announced
today that it has been selected by the United Nations and the
Special Court of Sierra Leone to conduct a vulnerability and
security assessment for the Special Court. The Court, which was
established to bring to justice those individuals responsible
for atrocities and other violations of human rights as a result
of internal conflicts in Sierra Leone, is supported by a United
Nations Security Council resolution.
The vulnerability and security assessment will be conducted by
CARCO Group, Inc.'s Director for the U.S. Southeast Region,
David Blizzard, a recognized expert in international security
matters. Mr. Blizzard, a retired Colonel in the U.S. Marine
Corps, was previously responsible for the establishment and
administration of the highly respected, fully integrated,
security program for the International War Crimes Tribunal in
The Hague. Mr. Blizzard has also served as Chief of Security for
the United Nations Human Rights Verification Mission in
Guatemala City, Guatemala, and the United Nations Peacekeeping
Mission to Mozambique.
Mr. Blizzard's assignment in Sierra Leone will involve
consulting with the Special Court on the establishment of
security operations for the court involving executive
protection, physical and informational security, housing and
movement of defendants, and counter-intelligence measures.
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NEW YORK - June 28, 2002 - CARCO Group Inc., a global provider
of risk mitigation services for more than 25 years, has been
awarded a national contract by Archer Daniels Midland Company to
perform pre-employment background screening checks.
Archer Daniels Midland Company, one of the world's largest grain
processors, will begin screening new hires at all of their
domestic locations in a pro-active initiative to protect company
assets, employees and customers. Regarding the selection of
CARCO Group, Mark Cheviron, ADM's Corporate Vice President and
Director of Security and Services, stated, "After extensive
research into other providers, we felt CARCO Group was the best
fit for ADM. Their record for timely and accurate reports was a
deciding factor".
"We are privileged and honored to have been awarded this
significant contract and look forward to a mutually beneficial
long-term partnership", said Michael J. Slattery, CARCO's
President and COO.
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NEW YORK - June 27, 2002 - CARCO Group Inc., a global provider
of risk mitigation services for more than 25 years, announced
today the launch of a new service offering entitled:
"Know Your Customer Program".
The new due diligence service has been designed specifically for
financial institutions.
With the advent of the USA Patriot Act, requiring enhanced due
diligence of customers and foreign correspondent banks, many
financial institutions are seeking a comprehensive, yet
cost-effective, solution to complying with the Act's provisions.
CARCO's Know Your Customer Program can assist financial
institutions in overcoming the ingenuity and sophistication of
money laundering schemes designed by drug traffickers,
terrorists and other organized crime elements.
In response to the Patriot Act, the program reinforces the
effectiveness of existing internal due diligence processes in a
timely and cost-effective manner. Through a series of proven
screening procedures, the Know Your Customer Program enables
financial institutions to quickly vet potential clients and
foreign correspondent banks. The program is effectively
implemented as part of a financial institution's standard
procedure for vetting new customers and correspondent banks and
is available both domestically and internationally.
Commenting on the new service, Michael J. Slattery, CARCO's
President and COO stated, "The program will provide financial
institutions with time-sensitive and critical information to
allow management to make essential business decisions in today's
high risk environment".
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CARCO is pleased to announce a new search tool that can
supplement your current county/statewide and federal criminal
history record checks.
CARCO's new offering consists of a proprietary database search
of 127 million files from thirty eight 38 states, with
significantly more files and additional state participants
expected to be added throughout the year. The database consists
of current and historical arrest, felony, misdemeanor,
incarceration, conviction, fugitive, escapee, absconder and
probation information from participating states.
This database search is not recommended to replace your current
criminal search program, but can be used as a cost effective
supplement. The database contains information from extensive
geographic sources and therefore, may provide additional
criminal data that may not be discovered under your current
search parameters.
The database is typically updated monthly and, like other CARCO
products, adverse data is re-verified prior to dissemination as
part of a quality assurance process
and to ensure FCRA compliance.
This useful tool is available immediately by contacting your
customer service representative.
If you have any questions, please contact us at (800) 969-2272,
extension 365 or 515.
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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, April 15, 2002 - Allied Security, King of
Prussia, PA, the nation's largest independently held contract
security services firm, and CARCO Group, Inc., St. James, NY, a
national provider of risk mitigation services, including
employee background checks, today announced that they have
formed a strategic alliance. This alliance allows Allied
Security to offer employee background checks to companies
throughout the United States.
In making the announcement, William C. Whitmore, Jr., Allied
Security's president, said his company's new agreement with
CARCO is in response to an accelerated demand for background
checks by companies of all types since Sept. 11, 2001.
In a recent story, the Wall Street Journal noted: "Anxious
managers, workers and customers want greater assurance that new
hires really are who they claim to be. Meanwhile, highly
regulated industries that could be terrorist targets face
greater federal pressure for more extensive pre-employment
screening."
Companies interested in utilizing the Allied Security/CARCO
program have a choice of over 15 common report elements,
including criminal history record (federal, state or county),
Social Security number check, credit report, employment
verification, education verification,
and motor vehicle report. The plans are priced to be competitive
with other providers of background checks. The Allied
Security/CARCO program helps companies protect the integrity of
their hiring process with accurate, timely,
background checks.
Allied Security is the largest independently held contract
security services firm in the United States and the third
largest overall. With about 20,000 employees, Allied Security
has more than 60 offices serving more then
2,000 plus accounts, in over
250 cities from coast to coast. The company, based in King of
Prussia, PA, provides Integrated Asset Protection to regional
shopping malls, high-rise office buildings, hospitals,
universities, corporate complexes, banks,
and other commercial facilities.
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In a ceremony at CARCO’s corporate headquarters, GEICO presented
CARCO the prestigious “Certificate of Partnership Excellence”
award. CARCO was chosen by the selection committee to recognize
the Company's “superior quality in
product delivery and customer service”.
GEICO representatives, Carol Berthold and Rod Curran, explained
that this award is presented only once annually to a single
GEICO vendor who exemplifies commitment to service, ultimately
enhancing GEICO’s efficiencies and allowing them to better
service their customers.
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Mr. Peter L. O’Neill, CARCO’s Chief Executive Officer, was among
the recipients of the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of
Honor in 1999 presented by the National Ethnic Coalition of
Organizations (NECO).
Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients are selected each year
through a national nomination process. Other awardees include
Senator John Glenn, Roger Ailes, Chairman & CEO of Fox News;
Robert C. Nakasone, CEO of Toys ‘R’ Us, and Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court, William Rehnquist.
Established in 1986 by NECO, the Ellis Island Medals of Honor
pay tribute to the ancestry groups that comprise America’s
unique cultural mosaic. Past recipients include seven past U.S.
Presidents, Muhammad Ali, Bob Hope, Coretta Scott King and
General Norman Schwarzkopf.
NECO is the largest organization of its kind in the United
States. It serves as an umbrella group for 300 ethnic
organizations and its mandate is to preserve ethnic diversity,
promote ethnic and religious equality, tolerance and harmony,
and to combat injustice, hatred and bigotry.
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