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AFI Owner's Biography

John Gaspar started his profession as a Criminal Justice Professional in Law Enforcement in 1973 with the New York City Police Department. While with the NYPD, he worked as an Educator, Administrator, Police Recruit Instructor, Patrol Officer, Detective and Supervisor. He also served as a curriculum developer and educator in New York City Police Department’s Police Bureau.

Gaspar continued to progress in his career with the NYPD, working in a variety of investigative capacities, including Detective assignments in the Organized Crime Control Bureau, Intelligence Division (Executive and Dignitary Protection), Major Case Squad (Bank Robberies and Fraud Investigations), Special Investigation Division, Terrorist Task Force, Hostage Negotiation- Kidnapping Squad, Crime Scene Forensics and Special Investigation’s Forensic Hypnosis Unit.

During his tenure in Special Investigations, John became one of the 10 most experienced and highly regarded Forensic Hypnotists in the United States. After retiring from New York City Police Department, Gaspar assumed a Command Staff role as the Chief Executive Officer of a Private Detective and Security Patrol agency licensed in four States and employing 250 people. While CEO of this agency, he was elected President of the Society of Professional Investigators, (members and honored guests included Robert Kennedy and Rudolph Giuliani). For his achievements in Law Enforcement and private sector leadership, Gaspar received a Proclamation from the City of New York.

Continuing this journey of excellence at the Flagler County, Florida Sheriff’s Office, Gaspar was appointed by the Sheriff as the Director of Professional Standards and Training. In that assignment, he led the agency through the process of obtaining Florida Accreditation and National CALEA recognition.

As an educator, Gaspar has enjoyed a long standing relationship as an Associate Adjunct Professor with St. John’s University in New York City, and Ad Hoc Professor with John Jay College of Criminal Justice and for the past 9 years as an Associate Adjunct Professor, FDLE Instructor and recruit school trainer with Daytona Beach Community College. Gaspar also enjoys a relationship as an Adjunct Professor at Bethune Cookman College in the Social Science Department/Criminal Justice. He currently is the Crime Scene Investigations Program Coordinator for a Local Florida University.

John's areas of focus include homicide investigations, hazmat safety, forensic hypnosis interviews, financial crimes investigation and forensic auditing in criminal investigations. He is a Master Crime Scene Technician and is available as an instructor, investigator and consultant in each of these topical areas.

AFI’s Science Consultant

Professional Summary

Pat Vargo has experience over 25 years of experience in the education and training of thousands of individuals in both technical and business parameters. Currently teaching as a Full- time professor of a nationally accredited University.

Professional Qualifications

Project management of engineering, environmental, Health and Safety projects ranging into the multi-millions of dollars
Training and Education for Business Practices, and Total Quality Management
Conducted investigations in criminal cases, expert witness in Superior Court
Senior level experience in managing engineering, hydrogeological and geological hazardous waste projects
Knowledgeable in regulatory issues - Clean Water and Clean Air Acts and Amendments
Experience in risk assessments and environmental site audits.
Permitting for Parts A&B and hazardous waste TSDF facilities
Certified Laboratory Director in environmental laboratory processes, equipment and procedures including Gas Chromatography (GC), GCMS, Atomic Absorption, Electron Microscope, Microscopic, IR, Thin Layer Chromatography, TCLP, NEVLAP, Biological and Chemical analysis and trace analysis for organic and inorganic compounds.
Conducted training in OSHA and Hazmat procedures, SARA Titles, MSDS, engineering, remediation and laboratory personnel
Consultant on Water and Wastewater Plant construction and operation
Experience in preparation and implementation of Business plans.
Experienced in managing multiple facilities
Seminars on Professional conduct and Advanced Technical Training
Expert witness on environmental issues
Incineration facility engineering, management and licensing
Proven interpersonal skills in dealing with staff level professionals as well as with technicians
Education and Training for Forensics, Crime Scene Investigation, engineering, geology, chemistry and environmental remediation and construction
DpH in Industrial Hygiene
Licensed Site Professional
Consultant on Water and Wastewater Plant construction and operation.
Training and Education for Business Practices, and Total Quality Management
Senior level experience in managing staff
Knowledgeable in regulatory issues - Clean Water and Clean Air Acts and Amendments
Experience in preparation and implementation of Business plans.
Experienced in managing multiple facilities
Experience Laboratory Director in environmental laboratory processes, equipment and procedures
Conducted training in OSHA and Hazmat procedures for remediation and laboratory personnel
Consultation with Fortune 500 companies on complex environmental issues
Seminars on Professional conduct and Advanced Technical Training
Expert witness on environmental issues
Incineration facility management and licensing
Proven interpersonal skills in dealing with staff level professionals as well as with technicians
Education and Training for business, geology, chemistry and Environmental Remediation
DpH in Industrial Hygiene
Licensed Site Professional

Education

Master of Science, Chemistry and Biology, 1985

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Biology, 1983

Associate of Science, Environmental Engineering, 1976

Morrow County Police Academy Graduate 1981