President

Our President has over 20 years’ experience in security management having been the President of Loss Prevention Consulting (LPC) and Loss Prevention, Inc. (LPI) regional  consulting firms specializing in security and loss prevention programs for corporations and residential communities along with having been a Controller for RPM Industrie

Our President has over 20 years’ experience in security management having been the President of Loss Prevention Consulting (LPC) and Loss Prevention, Inc. (LPI) regional  consulting firms specializing in security and loss prevention programs for corporations and residential communities along with having been a Controller for RPM Industries a regional private investigation firm. 

In addition, having over 25 years’ experience in consumer and mortgage lending support and human resources within the financial and banking industry. Holding a B.A in Business, Management Marketing and Related Support Services, and a Professional Certificate and License in Real Estate Sales. 

Our founder of Metro LPI, is a corporate security professional specializing in supply chain security, a Licensed Private Detective in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with experience in general investigations, a Certified A.L.I.C.E. Instructor (Active Shooter Response) and Pennsylvania Certified Agent (Act 235) with experience in security mana

Our founder of Metro LPI, is a corporate security professional specializing in supply chain security, a Licensed Private Detective in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with experience in general investigations, a Certified A.L.I.C.E. Instructor (Active Shooter Response) and Pennsylvania Certified Agent (Act 235) with experience in security management and operations, private and special events. Site Security Manager for FHI Management and former site Director of Operations and School Safety for Nazareth Academy High School. A 24-year Law Enforcement Veteran having served in the capacity of a Prosecution Detective for the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, State Drug Task Force Officer for the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, and Police Officer for the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Housing Authority. Participating in the 1999 International Women's Police Association Training Conference, 2000 Republican National Convention, the U.S. Marshal’s Service 2005/ 2006 “Operation FALCON I, II, and III”, 2011 OCCUPY PHILLY protests, the 2013 International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference, the 2015 Papal Visit, and 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Now retired having been a Licensed Private Detective, Co-founder of Metro LPI, President of RPM Industries and Investigator with The Walso Bureau of Investigation International. Specializing in insurance fraud investigations, property repossession and writ service.  A former Special Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Constable in the City and Coun

Now retired having been a Licensed Private Detective, Co-founder of Metro LPI, President of RPM Industries and Investigator with The Walso Bureau of Investigation International. Specializing in insurance fraud investigations, property repossession and writ service.  A former Special Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Constable in the City and County of Philadelphia with over 15 years experience in the service of summons, complaints, subpoenas, and orders of eviction and judgments. In addition having over 25 years experience as President of Metro Publications providing fundraising programs for local, state and national law enforcement and public safety organizations including the International Union of Police Associations, National Sheriff's Association and National Constables Association. 

A U.S. Navy service-connected disabled veteran serving  with Amphibious Squadron-10, and onboard the USS Boxer LPH-4. Receiving several awards for service during the Vietnam War, Operations in the Dominican Republic, the Cuban Missile Crisis and "Operation Bumpy Road Cuban Expeditionary Force" (the Bay of Pigs Invasion Cuba).

A Licensed Private Detective and Pennsylvania Certified Agent (Act 235) with experience in security operations, general investigations and property repossession. Owner of KMS Investigations and a 36-year Law Enforcement Veteran serving as a Police Sergeant, Police Officer and,  Policewoman for the City of Philadelphia. As a supervisor ass

A Licensed Private Detective and Pennsylvania Certified Agent (Act 235) with experience in security operations, general investigations and property repossession. Owner of KMS Investigations and a 36-year Law Enforcement Veteran serving as a Police Sergeant, Police Officer and,  Policewoman for the City of Philadelphia. As a supervisor assignments included Special Patrol and Patrol Bureaus, while serving as a Policewoman assignments included Juvenile Aide, Sex Crimes, Gang Control and the first female detailed to the Stakeout Unit (now S.W.A.T.) Granny/ Decoy Squad. Over the years having participated in the 1972 Dolores Della Penna murder investigation, 1976 Queen Elizabeth visit, 1978 MOVE Shoot-out, 1978 Princess Grace Kelly visit, 1979 Papal Visit, the 1985 MOVE Bombing, and 2000 Republican National Convention.

A Licensed Private Detective in New Jersey holding a B.S. in Accounting and Finance with experience in fraud examination and forensic accounting specializing in loss prevention programs involving supply chain security. In addition having provided consulting and investigative services to corporations, educational institutions, law firms, a

A Licensed Private Detective in New Jersey holding a B.S. in Accounting and Finance with experience in fraud examination and forensic accounting specializing in loss prevention programs involving supply chain security. In addition having provided consulting and investigative services to corporations, educational institutions, law firms, and private citizens. In addition having over 25-years’ experience in public and private accounting as President for Winthrop Financial Search Group and The Watson Blake Group executive staffing companies. Controller for VECTORDYNE Inc. a privately held services company, Sr. Accountant with CBIZ a national accounting firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, Jr. Accountant with Fishbein & Company conducting audits, reviews, compilations, and tax preparation. 

A Licensed Private Detective in New Jersey and a NJ S.O.R.A. Instructor (Security Officer Registration Act). President of Apple Investigations, owner of PI Gear, co-owner of PI Magazine, President of the New Jersey Licensed Investigators Association and former Director of training for Covenant Security. Specializing in complex surveillanc

A Licensed Private Detective in New Jersey and a NJ S.O.R.A. Instructor (Security Officer Registration Act). President of Apple Investigations, owner of PI Gear, co-owner of PI Magazine, President of the New Jersey Licensed Investigators Association and former Director of training for Covenant Security. Specializing in complex surveillance operations, and threat management. A 28-year law enforcement veteran serving as a Sergeant, Detective, and Police Officer, with the Wildwood, NJ Police Department. Assignments included Task Force Officer for the NJ Department of Homeland Security and Domestic Preparedness, and Drug Task Force Officer for the Cape May County Prosecutors Office. A USCG Reserve veteran serving with the CGIS and PSU 305. Receiving several awards for service during Operations Enduring Freedom & Iraqi Freedom, the Republican National Convention NYC, and "Operation Noble Eagle" WTC recovery efforts.

Michael J. Colello  

In memory of a True Friend & Colleague -  

A Pennsylvania Certified Agent (Act 235), Private Investigator and owner of UTR Associates who specialized in undercover, surveillance and covert operations. 

Mike was a 34-year Law Enforcement Veteran serving as a Police Sergeant, Federal Drug Task Force Officer, and Police  Of

Michael J. Colello  

In memory of a True Friend & Colleague -  

A Pennsylvania Certified Agent (Act 235), Private Investigator and owner of UTR Associates who specialized in undercover, surveillance and covert operations. 

Mike was a 34-year Law Enforcement Veteran serving as a Police Sergeant, Federal Drug Task Force Officer, and Police  Officer for the City of Philadelphia. While assigned as a Task Force Officer (TFO) to the Drug Enforcement Administration for over 12 years Mike infiltrating various organized drug trafficking rings including outlaw motorcycle gangs on a regional and national level. He also participated and held roles during the 1985 MOVE Bombing,  2000 Republican National Convention, 2011 OCCUPY PHILLY protests,  2013 International Chiefs of Police Conference and 2015 Papal visit. Mike was a USMC Reserve veteran serving with the 4th Marine Air Wing. 

Rest in Peace Mike - Semper Fi!