Manny Acosta – Field Supervisor
Manny Acosta joined Meyerson Associates in 2003.
Manny is a retired law enforcement officer,
serving over 15 years in the NCPD and NCSPCA. At the NCPD Manny was the
liaison for the Nassau County Auxiliary Police department supervising over 350 officers from various towns in Nassau
County. While at the
NCSPCA Manny handled hundreds of animal cruelty cases, that led to the successful prosecution of many cases. He retired at the rank of Sergeant.
Manny has specialized training in communications
working at the Office of Emergency Management in Nassau County, hand to hand combat, certified sharpshooter, tactical handcuffing instructor,
advanced first aid. Manny is also a New
York State certified general topics instructor. Manny is the lead of the training division provides recurrent training and re-certification
for all levels of security officers at Meyerson Associates.
While working in the private sector Manny has personally supervises
large scale events including fashion shows, galas, marathons and premiers.
As a member of our senior security team he has provided field executive protection for several
high profile celebrity clients at venue sites.
Manny is a licensed armed security officer
and a licensed FDNY fireguard.
Certifications:
New York State
Municipal Police Academy: Certified Peace Officer
New York State
Municipal Police Academy: Firearms – Long
Nassau County
Police Academy
Nassau County
Police Academy: Self Defense, Weapon Retention and Chemical
Restraint
ASP- Tactical Handcuffing Techniques Instructor
State of New York Division of Criminal Justice Services- General Topics Instructor
– 8 hour pre-assignment & 16 hour Security Guard Course
New York State Licensed – Armed Security
Guard
Fire Department of New York City- Fire Guard