Emiel Fisher

Emiel Fisher

Owner, RDP Worldwide

Richmond, Virginia Area

Current
  • Owner & President at RDP Worldwide
Past
  • Observer/Security Agent at Armor Group/North America, Inc.
  • Senior Training Instructor at Guardian Police and Security, Inc.
  • Training Instructor/Detail Leader at At Risk Security, Inc
  • Director of Security at Capital International Security
  • Director at Emiel Fisher & Associates
  • Owner, Private Investigator, Personal Protection Specialist at James Emiel Fisher, P.I., P.P.S.
  • Managing Partner/Private Investigator, Personal Protection Specialist at Quiet Results
  • Private Investigator at Maloney, Huennekens, Parks, Gecker & Parsons
  • Sheriff’s Deputy at City of Richmond
Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Fork Union Military Academy
Connections
47 connections
Industry
Security and Investigations
Websites

Emiel Fisher’s Summary

I am a highly trained and experienced leader in the field of Executive Protection. For more than 21 years, I have lead and served on the protective details of some of the world’s most visible political, executive and entertainment leadership.


SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
* Kuden Goshin-Jitsu, Gran Master Shoto Tanemura, Gen Bu Kan, 1998: Self-defense training by G.M. Tanemura of Tokyo, Tokyo Police Department.
* Captain Jeffrey Prather, U.S. Army, 7th Special Forces Group, 1998: Closed Quarter Combat Course.
* Blackwater Lodge & Training Center, Moyock, N.C., 1998: Certificate of training: High Risk Search Warrants & Hostage Rescue. Taught by Ken Thatcher, L.A.P.D. S.W.A.T. and Al Clarke, U.S. Navy S.E.A.L., Team 8.
* Foresight Self-Protection Systems, Ferrum, V.A., 1998: Certificate of training: close quarter battle tactics, combat sequences, low light and night shooting, combat reloads, moving and distancing.
* Executive Protection Institute, Berryville, Virginia campus, 1997: Studied bodyguard methods and tactics, certified in personal protection, and tactical expandable baton.
* BSR, Inc., Summit Point, West Virginia, 1997: Security driving, training, executive driving training.
* Gunnery Sargeant Carlos Hathcock, U.S.M.C. Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1994: Studied sniper and counter-sniper, field and survival tactics.
* Hercules Corporation, Hopewell, Virginia 1996-1998: Explosive Ordinance & Disposal (EOD).
* J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1985-1987: Attended specialized classes on insurance law and practice, as well as claims adjusting.
* Tae Kwon Do, black belt, 17 years.

Emiel Fisher’s Specialties:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Virginia Business License through Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Commonwealth of Virginia #11-4341
* Private Investigator (P.I.)
* Personal Protection Specialist (P.P.S.)
* D.C.J.S. Compliance Agent
* Concealed Weapons Permit (C.W.P.)
* Advanced Firearms Certification
* Basic Firearms Certification


Emiel Fisher’s Experience

  • Owner & President

    RDP Worldwide

    (Security and Investigations industry)

    April 2005Present (4 years 8 months)

    Directed by Emiel Fisher, P.I., P.P.S., RDP Worldwide is a leading investigation, security and risk management company with more than 20 years of experience.

    RDP Worldwide was formed to satisfy the modern, post 9/11 security and investigation needs of clientele in the highest ranks of government, corporate and civilian life.

    The employees and contractors of RDP Worldwide are the most highly skilled, educated, trained and experienced professionals in the investigation, security and risk management industry - worldwide.

    Every agent of RDP Worldwide has cleared a criminal background investigations conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

    RDP Worldwide is fully insured and licensed by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (# 11-4341).

    For more information, visit RDP Worldwide online at www.rdpworldwide.com or check out our blog at http://emielfisher.wordpress.com

  • Observer/Security Agent

    Armor Group/North America, Inc.

    (Security and Investigations industry)

    20042005 (1 year )

    Independent Contractor working through the Department of Homeland Security to transport illegal aliens back across the United States/Mexican border to Mexico City, Mexico and Guadalajara, Mexico.
    Duties included guarding, transporting, protecting illegal aliens from Tucson, Arizona to Mexico City, Mexico. I was the Chief Trainer for on-plane security training of security agents.

  • Senior Training Instructor

    Guardian Police and Security, Inc.

    (Security and Investigations industry)

    20042004 (less than a year)

    Independent Contractor working with the Egyptian government in security training for Port Sohkna, Egypt on the Red Sea, training involved firearms, defensive tactics, counter terrorism, chemical and biological security, and many other subjects and topics.

  • Training Instructor/Detail Leader

    At Risk Security, Inc

    (Security and Investigations industry)

    20032003 (less than a year)

    At Risk Security, Inc., I train security agents in hand-to-hand fighting, combat firearms mechanics and techniques, knife fighting, and other areas of security considered vital to their positions. The agents were being trained to oversee security on military bases across the United States. I also was the detail leader for a number of personal protection details of high-risk clients in Texas and Virginia. Each of these details involved overseeing all of the day-to-day security and management for 8-11 agents, 5-6 drivers and other necessary personnel.

  • Director of Security

    Capital International Security

    (Security and Investigations industry)

    20022003 (1 year )

    Responsible for developing and managing investigation and security programs. Screened, hired and trained agents in all phases of security and protection.
    * Supervised a security force of 50 security guards, 60 personal protection specialists and 12 investigators
    * Oversaw the day-to-day functioning, licensing and registration of Capital International Security’s offices in Falls Church, VA, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Riyadh and Hong Kong
    * Budget control and planning of each security plan
    * Creator of Level 1, 2, 3 apartment security program
    * Creator of KPACS™
    * Developed Continued Security Education security/legal program
    * Developed Standard Operating Procedures
    * Supervised investigations involving civil, and criminal offenses
    * Security Consultant for other security and investigation companies in the U.S. and abroad

  • Director

    Emiel Fisher & Associates

    (Security and Investigations industry)

    19902001 (11 years )

    Specialized in personal protection: business, media, government, and celebrity figure pursuit, specialized seminars in workplace violence prevention, counter-terrorism, and kidnapping, training in all areas of personal protection, security, and investigation.

    Clients include: Members of the Saudi Royal Family, FAM International, Pinkerton’s Security Services, Security Management International (S.M.I.), Potomac Group & Associates (P.G.&A.), Ace Investigations International, Decision Strategies, and Crisis Management Worldwide (C.M.W.) and Vance International Executive Protection.

    Criminal, personal injury and family court investigations.

  • Owner, Private Investigator, Personal Protection Specialist

    James Emiel Fisher, P.I., P.P.S.

    (Security and Investigations industry)

    19871998 (11 years )

    Independent contractor for investigations for the following firms: Emroch & Kilduff, Durrette, Irvin, & Bradshaw - Jennings & Jennings - Morrissey,
    Hershner, & Jacobs - Sands & Anderson - Hunton & Williams: Civil and criminal oriented cases, including a number of domestic and stalking cases and protection assignments. Clients varied from
    politicians, business heads, entertainment figures, and celebrities. Traveled with and maintained security for a variety of musical groups.

  • Managing Partner/Private Investigator, Personal Protection Specialist

    Quiet Results

    (Security and Investigations industry)

    19951997 (2 years )

    started Quiet Results in the Richmond area. Cases handled included workers compensation, background checks, and protection assignments. Clients included: Nationwide Insurance Company, and Crawford & Company Adjusters.

  • Private Investigator

    Maloney, Huennekens, Parks, Gecker & Parsons

    (Law Practice industry)

    19851997 (12 years )

    Investigated cases for 17 attorneys including personal injury accidents, workers compensation, Social Security, and malpractice claims.

    Also criminal cases including homicide, drug dealing and possession, assault, strong-armed robbery, petty theft, and white-collar crimes such as embezzlement, insurance and wire fraud.

  • Sheriff’s Deputy

    City of Richmond

    (Law Enforcement industry)

    19851986 (1 year )

    Sheriff’s Deputy for the City of Richmond, Virginia, charged with management of the jail population.


Emiel Fisher’s Education

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Bachelor of Science , Administration of Justice and Public Safety, Pre-Law, Minor in Sociology , 19821985

  • Fork Union Military Academy

    High School Diploma , Military training , 19771980


Additional Information

Emiel Fisher’s Websites:

Emiel Fisher’s Groups:

* American Society for Industrial Security (A.S.I.S. International)
* Overseas Security Advisory Council (O.S.A.C.)
* Nine Lives Association (N.L.A.)
* International Association of Counter-Terrorism & Security Professionals
* Professional Bodyguard Association


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