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About UsOur services are provided by a team of professionals, not just a player, ready to serve your needs in a coordinated effort with one goal in mind: superior service to each and every client.
Our team approach was learned and honed through time and experience on the streets of New York City, through careers with the NYPD and extending across the United States and Internationally. We could not be successful without the contribution of our many colleagues, friends and associates who bring their wisdom and experience to our efforts.
Our profession requires hard work, long hours and creativity. Any recognition we earn is to be given to everyone who participates, not just the person whose name appears at the top. Meet Our Staff:
The Watchful Eye When major celebrities or multi-million dollar corporations need personal security, a security consultant, or an investigation agency they turn to Protection Advisory, Inc. If you are in need of top level security services, surveillance service, or a first class private investigator, trust the team the big guys trust Protection Advisory, Inc. From the Streets to the Top Through Hard Work When you need superior private investigation, security services, or corporate security consulting, turn to Protection Advisory, Inc. We’ve built a reputable business based on taking care of the needs of our clients. Our use of technology puts us on the leading edge of surveillance and Computer Aided Dispatch. Our Record Management Systems and Due Diligence Services are aided by state-of-the-art computer systems that put information at your finger tips. The Protection Advisory Difference At Protection Advisory, Inc., we offer a full range of services designed to allow us to handle your situation with the tools and personnel that are specific to your situation. No matter how big your needs are, we can handle it. We have experience, we take pride in our work, we're serious about getting you the results you want, and as former cops, the bottom line is that we’re guys who really care. We’ve Been Police, We've Worked for the Government, We'll Work for You. Our protection advisory operations in every sector of our business are run by a team of veteran New York City cops, all with brilliant careers that began on the street and culminated in involvements at the epicenters of major NYPD investigations and operations. Protection Advisory, Inc. now serves the corporate and private sectors by handling your most sensitive or pressing needs. You can read more about us by clicking on our biographies here on the site. The Detective Agency for New York and Florida Whether you need a private detective, a security consultant, or a body guard for personal protection, we can help. Our associates are all licensed to work in both New York and Florida, and they spend their time assisting our clients with their most personal and private needs. Our commitment to your safety, your situation resolution, or your need for information is unsurpassed by any other agency operating anywhere. At Protection Advisory Inc., we believe in a multi-disciplined, team approach to protection management, whether it is conducting in-depth investigations, threat assessments, personal protection or security planning. Fox SportsProtection Advisory has been providing security for Fox Sports on air talent, executives, the chairman and CEO at all of their high profile sporting events, including super bowls, NFC championships, Stanley Cup Finals, all star games, national and American league baseball championship and the world series. The secured on air talent includes but not limited to high profile personalities such as Howie Long, Terry Bradshaw, Jimmy Johnson, James Brown, Joe Buck, Tim McCaver, but special guests such as President Bush, President Clinton, Paul McCartney, and John Walsh. Protection Advisory has provided executive protection for John Madden for the past twelve years for the All Madden Team, Monday night and Sunday night football and all seen American Football on NBC Sports. Protection Advisory also provides executive protection for the Manning family: Archie Manning, Eli Manning, and Peyton Manning for the past two super bowls where both Peyton and Eli was the Super bowl MVPs for their respective teams. Testimonials“We have extensive experience utilizing the services of Protection Advisory in connection with numerous sensitive investigations and projects over the years. John Luongo and his team have always conducted themselves professionally and ethically. They are resourceful and creative, and are extremely efficient. They also pay attention to costs. They have the ability to completely immerse themselves in the facts and to become an integral part of the legal team. They often come up with new approaches to problems where others could not, and get results. In sum, Protection Advisory has a solid performance record for us.
Arvin Maskin
Weil, Gotshal, and Manges LLP “Our entire NFL Fox pre-game show has put their complete trust in Ray Stein and his security staff and they have consistently exhibited the professionalism, incredible work ethic, and attention to detail that’s required to succeed in their demanding field of security.
“Ray’s resume speaks for itself, having excelled in all aspects of his life, as a New York City Police officer, in business, family, and community. His success comes naturally because people love dealing with this admirable man because they know he is honest and fair and that he truly cares about them. He is a man I know I can trust, the embodiment of excellence, honesty, integrity, and morality…” Terry Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw Enterprises “…Without exception, Protection Advisory, Inc. has inspired flowing praise in an industry with the most exacting standards – an industry where even the slightest error can result in devastating consequences.
“Protection Advisory, Inc. has staked its reputation on its demonstrated ability to provide detailed, organized services combined with integrity, vigilance, honesty, and excellent communications. They have performed these services even with the most challenging site logistics and high security specifications. Their longstanding success has enabled them to develop close and reliable contacts with law enforcement personnel…Many Protection Advisory employees are themselves former NYPD personnel, which has a positive impact on the firm’s ability to work with municipal departments and bureaus.
“The clients that retain Protection Advisory, Inc. both within the United States and internationally often have daunting and complex security needs. Protection Advisory has successfully met these security challenges with a high level of efficiency and dedication. Their protocol has been well developed and has evolved with the nation’s changing security needs. One element that has not changed is Protection Advisory’s attention to detail and its ability to take on each new client, no matter how demanding, with the energy and often high tech ingenuity required by this industry.
“I offer my strong enthusiastic recommendation for Protection Advisory, Inc.”
Carl Kruger
New York State Senator “I am the Chief Executive Officer in charge of the Investment and Property Division of the Crown Property Bureau in Bangkok, Thailand. Crown Property Bureau is the Thai government agency responsible for the operation of the Thai monarchy.
“I have known John Luongo for approximately 14 years. John Luongo has on a number of occasions provided both security and investigation services to a number of organizations under my aegis. This included acting as Head of Security for North America, for the Brunei Royal Family. Mr. Luongo has also done work for Kempinski Hotels, which is owned by Crown Property Bureau.
“I have found John Luongo to be extremely competent and diligent at all times. I have also found John to be exceptionally reliable and to have exhibited absolute integrity. The latter is of extreme importance in many of the assignments I have asked him to undertake in the past.
“I would not hesitate to recommend John Luongo in the strongest terms possible.”
Michael Selby
Chief Executive Officer, Investment and Property Divisions Crown Property Bureau
“As a sports broadcaster, I am required to attend NFL games on a weekly basis throughout the season. Ray has been responsible for my personal security getting in and out of crowded stadiums for several years now. Ray is easy to work with, always punctual and I have come to rely on him tremendously through the years. “Ray’s strengths are many. He is people-oriented, dedicated, organized, focused and efficient. I highly recommend Ray Stein for any position in security that he wishes to pursue without reservation.”
John Madden
Sports Broadcaster “I have known Mr. Luongo for several years and consider him to be an individual of the highest character and integrity and quite competent in his field of security and investigative work. I frequently require the services of a private investigator and have utilized the services of Mr. Luongo, finding him to be discerning, articulate and thoughtful in his representation of some of my clients…His professional abilities are without question.”
Raoul Lionel Fedler
Attorney at Law “John Luongo and Bill Grub are known to me professionally through their work on behalf of Luzerne County. I have come to know these gentlemen personally and consider their work to be of superior quality. They are both gentlemen of the highest integrity and of the most pleasing personality. I have no hesitation in recommending John Luongo and Bill Grub for your consideration confident that their character and work quality measure up to the highest standards.”
Gregory A. Skrepenak
Chairman, Luzerne County Pennsylvania Board of Commissioners
“I have known Ray Stein for over ten years. Ray is a loyal person with a great deal of integrity. He is someone that I would want in my corner in any situation. These assets are hard to find in an individual.
“I highly recommend Ray, and his company, Protection Advisory, Inc. as valuable assets to have on your team.”
Richard H. Hilton
Chairman, Hilton & Hyland Exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates I contracted Protection Advisory Services to assist me in the investigation of employee misconduct at a very senior level at one of my companies and also to help me develop systems and improve security overall in my operations. I worked directly with John Luongo and Ray Stein and I could not have been more impressed. Their base of knowledge far exceeded my expectations and their performance in the course of evaluating and understanding my businesses was stellar. They worked with us night and day until we had a plan of action put together that included surveillance technology as well as operating systems to protect us from any recurrence of the type of misconduct that had previously occurred.
In addition to their knowledge of and familiarity with technology and systems, I was impressed by their ability to evaluate personnel and to convey to my employees that there would be zero tolerance for any breach of policy on a go forward basis. They were invaluable to my GM and me in preparing us for what to expect from our people and educating us about how to handle any ‘push back’.
Some months after our work together in California, I reached out to them on a completely unrelated matter at the request of a high ranking official in Florida who had private security concerns. I called all three gentlemen: John, Ray and Tony because I didn’t know where they were, and all three got back to me within 30 minutes. I was stunned. They had teams dispatched almost faster than my associate was ready to receive them.
I would trust Protection Advisory Services with any matter. I hold them in the highest possible esteem and recommend them without reservation.
Debra Bell Hertwig
President DSB, Inc. Cobalt Transport Svc, Inc. “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Ray Stein for the past 14 years in his professional capacity as Fox Sports Security Advisor. He has always exceeded my expectations as security supervisor and has been a huge asset for our studio show productions due to his accommodating character, professional attitude, and level headed disposition.
“I’ve produced the television coverage of major sports events all round the world and I have never had a stickier moment than during our production of Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville in 2005:
During his time with us, Ray has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic, a dedication to our overall success, and a real team player. And by his attitude of displaying the highest level of efficiency dealing with demanding situations, ray has earned the respect of us all.
I have absolutely no hesitation in strongly recommending Protection Advisory to serve as your security team.”
David Hill, Producer
Fox Sports “The teams deployed at our Sheffield 57 and 25 Broad Street projects have been indispensable to the security and safety of the workers and occupants. The value of your service is truly incalculable.
“The scope and magnitude of both our projects required experience executive and field personnel who could handle very complex and challenging conditions. Sheffield 57 is a 52-story, 301-unit renovation project, interspersed with 120 occupied apartments. Similarly 25 Broad Street covered 19-story, 285- unit renovation with 20 occupied apartments in a high security street environment. It has not been an easy task but your teams have managed access control of subcontractors, construction site logistics, and protection of the existing tenancy with skill and professionalism.
“Also your contacts within the local police precincts provide a perfect liaison relationship with local authorities.”
Stephen Nuckel
Senior Vice President, Falcon Pacific Construction, LLC
“Protection Advisory, Inc. has worked with Fox Sports since its inception and has supervised security for its primary on-air talent at all high profile sporting events such as the Super Bowl including the NFC Championship, the World Series including the Championship series, the MLB All Star Game, and the Stanley Cup finals. The secured on-air talent not only includes such high profile personalities as Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Joe Buck, John Madden and Tim McCarver but special guests such as President Bush, President Clinton, Paul McCartney, and John Walsh.
As Production and Talent Administrator for all studio shows for the past seven years, I work closely with the security team to ensure that the production and it’s on air talent are supported vigilantly, represented professionally, and reassured confidently. During this period, I have come to know Ray Stein well. I have been consistently impressed by Ray’s attitude toward his work and his performance on the job. His communication skills have allowed him to develop productive working relationships with our talent and staff, and his analytical skills have allowed him to diagnose problems and devise viable solutions. Most importantly, his ability to remain unflustered during frenzied situations proves his ability to work well under pressure, In my opinion he is the embodiment of guaranteed protection, safety, well-being, and confidence.
Over the years, he has proven to be a highly dedicated supervisor who knows how to motivate daily hires to strive for excellence. He possesses the gift of being able to make a complex task understandable. In spite of these formidable abilities, her remains humble, approachable and patient in many areas both personally and professionally.
“It is with a sincere conviction that I enthusiastically recommend Protection Advisory, Inc. as your security team.”
Julie Weinstein
Production & Talent Administrator Studio Productions, Fox Sports “Falcon Pacific hired Protection Advisory, Inc. to fulfill our security needs at multiple project locations. Their performance has been outstanding, exceeding my expectations with their vigilance, intelligence, and communications skills.
“Securing a construction site is daunting and complex; on my project at 25 Broad Street that complexity is compounded due to the number of residents still occupying the premises. The Protection Advisory staff is understanding and responsive to that complex environment. Their guards are intelligent and highly trained; the vast majority of whom are current and former police officers in the NYPD. The principals of Protection Advisory, Inc.’s strong relationship within the NYPD and with many other critical municipal departments and bureaus has had a positive impact on my firm’s ability to perform.
“I highly recommend Protection Advisory services…”
James R. Carson, Project Manager
Falcon Pacific Construction, LLC “Many of the projects which Lehr Consultants International are involved with require security consulting and this circumstance has afforded us the opportunity to become familiar with Protection Advisory. I feel qualified to comment on the professional approach that both Raymond and John bring to their work. But more directly, LCI has had the occasion to call on Protection Advisory to directly provide us with services in connection with a delicate security matter involving a staff member.
“Their actions in resolving the matter were rapid, efficient, effective, and incredibly discrete. In particular, Raymond Stein excelled in keeping us informed, putting circumstances in proper perspective and instilling a feeling of extreme confidence. Most importantly, the matter was settled to our complete satisfaction.
“As a result, on those of our projects where we can offer recommendations, we consistently recommend Protection Advisory as a candidate for the needed security services. This includes our international projects as well as U.S. developments.
“Protection Advisory has our highest confidence and our strongest recommendation.”
Valentine A. Lehr
Partner, Lehr Consultants International, LLP “Ray has worked with my client John Madden for several years whole on location at NFL games. Ray travels to/from NFL game sites on a weekly basis making sure the scene is secure and comfortable for John. In addition, he provides police escorts, stadium escorts and more importantly personal security for John.
“Ray is a reliable, trustworthy, hardworking individual who we can count on 100 percent of the time. His attention to detail and knowledge of the security business is a huge asset. His professionalism and dedication to the job make him a perfect candidate for any security position he and/or his company wishes to pursue.”
Sanford R. Montag
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