Resume.87111418 - Calvar and Associates, Inc.

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JACK CALVAR
13727 SW 152 Street, #412 - Miami, Florida, 33177
Phone: (786) 877-9632
E-mail: jack.calvar@calvarandassoc.com
PROFILE: Over 28 years experience as a law enforcement investigator with both the
State of Florida Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the
City of Miami Police Department. Demonstrated experience in complex and high profile
investigations, data and financial analysis, intelligence gathering and task force
operations. Highly skilled in interviews and interrogation, hostage negotiations, money
laundering, organized crime investigations and complex financial fraud investigations.
Law enforcement experience at the Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud
Control Unit in healthcare fraud investigations as a member of the Major Case Squad and
Regional Intelligence Officer. Proven skills in solving problems, leading teams, and
managing staff. Strong administrative skills, able to manage office workload, prepare
correspondence, maintain records, and coordinate investigations. Excellent interpersonal,
verbal and written communication skills, able to lead change and build trust. At the City
of Miami Police Department, Homicide Unit, I was tasked to investigate high profile
cases and was a member of the police investigative shooting team. Highly successful in
investigating cold cases of unsolved homicides.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Fraud Investigator
Maya & Maya Inc.
Florida Licensed Private Investigator
Supervisor: Daniel L. Maya (305) 232-0056. May be contacted
9/2009 to Present
Flex hours
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Investigations specializing in mortgage and healthcare fraud. Conduct interviews
and background investigations on individuals and corporations conducting
business as mortgage brokers and healthcare providers.
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Consult with clients regarding issues dealing with internal fraud and theft, and
nurture long-term business relationships with current and potential clients. Draft
reports and conduct audits to minimize internal fraud and thefts within the
corporate environment.
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Supervise investigations via a network of independent contract investigators.
Conduct data and financial analysis and prepare training materials for prospective
clients in the field of healthcare fraud within the industry.
Law Enforcement Investigator II
03/2001 to 9/2009
Jack Calvar
Cell: (786) 877-9632
State of Florida Office of the Attorney General
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Supervisor: David Carter (305) 377-5441. May be contacted
40 hours/week
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Regional Intelligence Officer: Was tapped to serve as the intelligence officer for
the southern region of the State of Florida. Coordinated with Federal, State, and
local law enforcement, as well as private sector investigative units in identifying
individuals and corporations committing fraud to the Medicaid program.
Maintain and update statewide database on matters relating to healthcare fraud.
Work closely with Medicaid Program Integrity coordinating investigative
initiatives relating to durable medical equipment companies, home health
agencies, pharmacies and clinics.
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Major Case Squad: Member of the Major Case Squad dealing with high profile,
complex investigations into multiple corporations defrauding the Medicaid
program. Was instrumental in discovering the major fraud being perpetrated by
durable medical equipment companies in Miami-Dade County in late 2003, early
2004. Worked closely with federal agencies in assisting them on their
investigations and eventual prosecution. Successfully apprehended dozens of
individuals, and recovered millions of dollars for the Medicaid program.
Recognized by State of Florida Grand Juries and Courts as an expert witness in
pharmaceutical diversion and money laundering. Was one of the main witnesses
in two Statewide Grand Juries investigating the black market pharmaceutical trade
and illegal money laundering by Check Cashing stores in South Florida.
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Operation Stonecold Task Force: Founding member of a Statewide investigative
Task Force looking into the diversion of pharmaceutical drugs paid for by the
Medicaid program. The task force consisting of the Office of Statewide
Prosecution, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, US Food & Drug
Administration, Miami-Dade Police Department, Department of Health and the
Medicaid Fraud Control Unt, successfully investigated and arrested over 100
individuals for racketeering, money laundering, Medicaid fraud, and the unlawful
trafficking of pharmaceutical drugs throughout the United States. Recovered
millions of dollars of Medicaid funds which were returned to the program.
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Joint Federal, State, Healthcare Strike Force: Was specifically requested by the
Deputy Chief of the Department of Justice Healthcare unit to be a member of the
strike force investigating Medicaid and Medicare fraud in South Florida due to
my expertise in healthcare fraud in South Florida. I was the lead investigator in
the largest single durable medical equipment company fraud investigation in
South Florida, consisting of over fifty million dollars worth of fraud being
perpetrated by two individuals. Worked closely with the US Attorney’s Office in
the indictment of all individuals involved in the fraud.
Key Accomplishments:
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Instrumental in saving and recovering millions of dollars from the Medicaid
program as a result of stemming the proliferation of pharmaceutical diversion in
South Florida and the United States.
Instrumental in discovering the massive fraud being perpetrated by individuals in
the durable medical equipment trade in South Florida.
Assisted in implementing the intelligence database as a member of the statewide
intelligence team.
Detective Sergeant
8/1982 to 2/2001
City of Miami Police Department, Miami, FL
40 hours/week
Supervisor: Captain Nelson Andreu, (305) 803-9877. May be contacted
 Homicide Detective: Member of the Cold Case Squad investigating unsolved
homicides. Also charged, by the Chief of the Investigative Division, to conduct
high profile investigations.
Was successful, as the lead investigator, of
investigating the serial murder case of 4 women brutally beaten and burned by
Francisco Del Junco. Was a member of the Police Shooting Team, investigating
firearm use of force for the department. Maintained an exceptionally high case
clearance rate of over 90% during my tenure in the homicide unit.
 Violent Crimes Task Force: Conducted undercover operations, surveillance, and
pro-active investigations as a member of the Violet Crimes Task Force. Member of
the task force investigating tourist related robberies occurring within the City of
Miami in the late 1980’s. Conducted undercover decoy operations pro-actively
ferreting violent robbers.
 Patrol North District: Routine patrol in the north district of the City of Miami.
Maintained the highest arrest record in the department for 2 years. Earned
commendations and awards as the top producer in the Miami Police Department.
 Marine Patrol Unit: Patrol and enforce all applicable laws pertaining to boating
within the waterways of the City of Miami. Member of the Underwater Recovery
Team conducting underwater search and recovery operations as a police diver.
Conducted safety inspections of vessels navigating the South Florida waterways.
Was a member of the Blue Lightning Task Force, a joint U.S. Customs, MiamiDade Police Department and City of Miami Police Department anti-drug smuggling
task force. Recovered tons of illegal drugs being brought to the United States by
maritime smugglers.
 Patrol South District: Routine patrol activity in the south district of the City of
Miami. Earned commendations as one of the top producers in the Miami Police
Department.
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Key Accomplishments
 Successfully investigated and prosecuted Dr. Ricardo Samatier, a cosmetic
surgeon who caused the death of Claudio Martel, a Colombian artist, by
performing cosmetic surgery. The case was the first in the United States where a
doctor was held criminally liable for a medical procedure on a patient.
 Successful investigation into the death of four homeless woman who were
savagely beaten and set on fire by serial murderer Francisco Del Junco.
 Designed, built and implemented the computerized cataloging of all murder cases
within the City of Miami Police Department from 1945 through 2001.
 Was awarded the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Florida Retail
Federation, Citizens Crime Council, the Fraternal Order of Police and the
Association of Chiefs of Police, and was recognized as one of the top 10 law
enforcement officers in the United States.
 Successful investigation of Willie Falcon & Salvador Maglutta, two of the most
notorious drug kingpins in the United States.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Sergeant, E-4
U.S. Air Force
Supervisor: Elton Digmon, (Deceased)
1/1973 to 12/1976
40 hour/week
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge, Special Assignment Section, Maxwell AFB, AL
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Administration: Supervised two enlisted men within the section. Coordinated,
directed, and completed full range of clerical and administrative duties in support
of the mission of the unit. As a key member of the supervisory staff, I served as
point of contact for executive officers and subordinate staff.
Ensured unit adherence to policies and procedures and made final determination
on personnel assignments.
EDUCATION
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Barry University, Miami Shores, FL - Bachelors degree, Liberal Studies, minor in
philosophy
Troy State University, Montgomery, AL – Credits towards a Bachelors Degree in
Criminal Justice.
Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, FL – Credits towards an AA Degree.
Coral Gables Sr. High, Coral Gables, FL – Diploma
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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
 Analytical Investigative Techniques
Miami, FL
Analytical Investigative Course - 40 hours
Oct 2008
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Digital Evidence Recovery for Law Enforcement
Miami, FL
South Florida HIDTA – 24 hours
June 2008
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International Money Laundering Investigations
Miami, FL
Internal Revenue Service Course – 24 hours
May 2006
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Organized Crime
Broward Community College – 40 hours
May 2007
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Line Supervision
Tallahassee Community College
Line Supervision Course - 80 hours
May 2005
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Asset Forfeiture
Duck Key, Fl
US Food and Drug Administration – 40 hours
Oct 2004
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Introduction to Medicaid Fraud
Tampa, Florida
National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units
August 2003
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Hostage Negotiation
Miami, Florida
Certified Hostage Negotiator Course - 40 hours
Feb 1999
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National Institute of Truth Verification
West Palm Beach, Florida
Voice Stress Analysis Course - 50 hours - Certified Examiner
June 1997
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Practical Homicide Investigations Advance Course of Instruction March 1994
Garnerville, New York
P.H.I. Investigative Consultants Inc. - 40 hours
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Metropolitan Police Institute
Miami, Florida
Advanced Death Investigations Course - 40 hours
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Sept. 1992
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John E. Reid and Associates
Chicago, Illinois
The Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogations - 40 hours
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National Law Enforcement Institute
Atlanta, Georgia
Homicide Investigations Seminar - 30 hours
November 1991
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Dade County Medical Examiner Department
Miami, Florida
Forensic Aspects of Santeria and Palo Mayombe - 40 hours
August 1991
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International Association of Chiefs of Police
Miami, Florida
Police/Medical Investigation of Death - 40 hours
December 1991
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Scientific Content Analysis
Phoenix, Arizona
Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation – 40 hours
January 1991
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Miami-Dade Community College
SE Florida Institute of Criminal Justice
Miami, Florida
Criminal Law - 40 hours
September 1989
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Miami-Dade Community College
SE Florida Institute of Criminal Justice
Miami, Florida
General Criminal Investigations Course - 40 hours
November 1985
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Miami-Dade Community College
SE Florida Institute of Criminal Justice
Miami, Florida
Report Writing - 40 hours
March 1985
February 1992
AWARDS
Winner of the State of Florida, Davis Productivity Award
FBI Director’s Recognition for outstanding work
Florida Retail Federation Officer of the Year for the State of Florida 1990
Citizen’s Crime Council Florida Officer of the Year 1990
Rotary Club International James Griffit’s Officer of the Year Award 1989
Miami Police Department Officer of the Year 1989
Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Officer of the Year 1989
Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police Officer of the Month (6 times)
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Miami Police Department Officer of the Month (8 times)
Miami Police Department Administrative Excellence Award
Miami Police Department Community Service Award (2 times)
Miami Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Investigator of the Month
Miami Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Administrative Excellence
WPLG Channel 10 Community Service Award
City of Miami Meritorious Service Award
Fraternal Order of Police Meritorious Service Medal (Silver)
Miami Police Department Good Conduct Medal
USAF Commendation Medal
Over 150 commendations and letters of commendations will be provided upon request.
TRAINING SEMINARS CONDUCTED
1. Conducted Community Outreach Presentations to Law Enforcement and trade
groups on the functions of the Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud
Control Unit.
2. Conducted Training Seminar on Medicaid and Medicare fraud being perpetrated
by Durable Medical Equipment providers in the South Florida area.
3. Conducted presentation to the Governor of the State of Florida as it pertains to the
diversion of Pharmaceutical drugs, and how it affects the Medicaid Program in
the State of Florida.
4. Prepared presentation and testified as an expert witness at the Statewide Grand
Jury Investigating Money Laundering being perpetrated by Check Cashing Stores
in South Florida.
5. Have been asked to speak at the Broward County Economic Crimes Association
on the topic of healthcare fraud.
6. Conducted training seminar to the National Home Health Association on
healthcare fraud and it’s impact on the industry.
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