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 Investigations specializing in mortgage and healthcare fraud. Conduct interviews and background investigations on individuals and corporations conducting business as mortgage brokers and healthcare providers. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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: 2 Jack Calvar Cell: (786) 877-9632 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. 3 Jack Calvar Cell: (786) 877-9632 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 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 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 4 Jack Calvar Cell: (786) 877-9632 ADDITIONAL TRAINING Analytical Investigative Techniques Miami, FL Analytical Investigative Course - 40 hours Oct 2008 Digital Evidence Recovery for Law Enforcement Miami, FL South Florida HIDTA – 24 hours June 2008 International Money Laundering Investigations Miami, FL Internal Revenue Service Course – 24 hours May 2006 Organized Crime Broward Community College – 40 hours May 2007 Line Supervision Tallahassee Community College Line Supervision Course - 80 hours May 2005 Asset Forfeiture Duck Key, Fl US Food and Drug Administration – 40 hours Oct 2004 Introduction to Medicaid Fraud Tampa, Florida National Association of Medicaid Fraud Control Units August 2003 Hostage Negotiation Miami, Florida Certified Hostage Negotiator Course - 40 hours Feb 1999 National Institute of Truth Verification West Palm Beach, Florida Voice Stress Analysis Course - 50 hours - Certified Examiner June 1997 Practical Homicide Investigations Advance Course of Instruction March 1994 Garnerville, New York P.H.I. Investigative Consultants Inc. - 40 hours Metropolitan Police Institute Miami, Florida Advanced Death Investigations Course - 40 hours 5 Sept. 1992 Jack Calvar Cell: (786) 877-9632 John E. Reid and Associates Chicago, Illinois The Reid Technique of Interview and Interrogations - 40 hours National Law Enforcement Institute Atlanta, Georgia Homicide Investigations Seminar - 30 hours November 1991 Dade County Medical Examiner Department Miami, Florida Forensic Aspects of Santeria and Palo Mayombe - 40 hours August 1991 International Association of Chiefs of Police Miami, Florida Police/Medical Investigation of Death - 40 hours December 1991 Scientific Content Analysis Phoenix, Arizona Laboratory for Scientific Interrogation – 40 hours January 1991 Miami-Dade Community College SE Florida Institute of Criminal Justice Miami, Florida Criminal Law - 40 hours September 1989 Miami-Dade Community College SE Florida Institute of Criminal Justice Miami, Florida General Criminal Investigations Course - 40 hours November 1985 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) 6 Jack Calvar Cell: (786) 877-9632 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. 7