Chris Vasconcellos has spent 30 plus years in the law enforcement & Security career field:
He began at the age of 14 as a police explorer in the SW Florida area, learning about the career field he
was beginning. Chris entered the US Army Military Police Corps as a Corrections Specialist; assigned to
the United States Disciplinary Barracks, Ft Leavenworth Military Prison, Ft Leavenworth, KS and
overseas. After the military he worked in State law enforcement, Federal Contractor & private security
management before he began working as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer with the US Department of
Defense then Federal Protective Service, Department of Homeland Security. He now owns/operates a
small risk mitigation consulting firm.
His training/certifications include:
Army Basic Training & Military Police School, US Disciplinary Barracks Pre-Service,
FEMA Emergency Management, Recurring Training in Multiple (more than 10) Emergency Incident Planning, Response,
Recovery and Management, Military Police Interview/Interrogation, Terrorism Awareness, Intro to Combat Intelligence
US Army Combat Lifesaver Course/Certification (recertification every 2 years) , Communications Security, Fundamentals of
Leadership, US Army Confinement Facility Europe Pre-Service, German Headstart Program, US Army Europe NCO Academy
Primary Leadership Development Course, Florida Corrections Officer Academy/Certification (Top of Class Honors)
Florida Certified Recovery Support Specialist Certification, Veterans Affairs LE Training Center USAF Police Officer Training
Course (Honor Student), Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Academy (Highest Academics
Award), FPS Advanced Law Enforcement Training Program, DHS Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, Federal
Financial Management, DHS Physical Security Academy, Cook County Bomb Squad Explosives Recognition & Bomb Threat
Management for LE, Risk Assessment Management Program, FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor Training
Program/Certification,
FPS Law Enforcement & Physical Security Skills Training, FPS Legal Advisor Training Program, FLETC/FPS Field Training &
Evaluation Instructor Program, FLETC Legal & 4th Amendment Updates for Federal LE, Florida Fusion Center Intelligence &
EOC Liaison Officer Training/Certification, GOECELL Cell Phone Investigations, New Mexico Tech Prevention of and
Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents Program & Performance Level Training Course, Department of Justice Criminal
Intelligence Systems
Federal Bureau of Investigation First Responder Cyber Investigations Training, Central Florida HIDTA Statement Analysis,
FLETC Intelligence Analyst Training Program, DHS Insider Threat Training Program, Florida Notary Public, Mortgage Field
Inspection Services Inspection Certification, Weapons Qualifications - Sig Sauer & Glock Pistols, M4 Carbine, Remington 870:
Expert
Taser/FN 303 Less Lethal Projectile Launcher/OC Pepper Spray/Collapsible Baton (ASP & Monadnock).
Awards:
DHS Silver Medal Commendation - 2018
FLETC Academic Award – 2010
Veterans Affairs LE Training Center Honor Student Commendation – 2009
USAF 14th Security Forces Certificate of Appreciation for law enforcement excellence – 2009
FL Department of Corrections Recognition for Scholastic Achievement – 2006
DHS “Unsung Hero Award” for Intelligence Program Development – 2015
FPS Certificate of Recognition, Inspector of the Quarter – 2014
EPA Certificate of Appreciation for Physical Security/Emergency Programs Support – 2011
LCPA Police Department Distinguished Volunteer Service Cross – 1996
LCPA Police Department COA – 1998
LCPA Police Department Certificate for High Academics - 1996
FPS Performance Awards, 2010 – 2017 – FY17 Performance Rating of 5.0 (Highest Possible Rating)
Army Commendation Medal Army Service Ribbon
Army Achievement Medal (Awarded 2x) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal USDB Commandant’s Coin of Excellence (Awarded 2x)
National Defense Service Medal COA 705th MP BN for Meritorious Service
Presidential Unit Citation Army COA for Safety Performance
Army Certificate of Merit for Safety
*Several General Officer’s Recognition Coins for Performance