Walden Security on LinkedIn: #waldentrainingacademy #waldencsos #training #protection #security | 15 comments (2024)

Congratulations to Timothy Tessler, our 2023 Court Security Officer of the Year from the Eastern District of Wisconsin!CSO Tessler joined Walden Security in 2011 after serving 25 years with the Milwaukee Police Department. His courthouse staff consistently compliments his quality performance, professionalism and reliability. During one stressful situation, CSO Tessler’s actions were praised. He received a call that a courthouse staff member had opened a letter containing a powdery substance. CSO Tessler immediately coordinated the lockdown procedures and helped facilitate the response that included four paramedic units, mobile command, three hazmat units, fire trucks, and six traffic control squads.

26

Congratulations to Shane Antle, our 2023 Court Security Officer of the Year from the Southern District of Iowa!CSO Antle joined Walden Security in 2015 and was instrumental in stopping an individual who piggybacked off an authorized vehicle entering the parking garage at his courthouse. CSOs must always be on high alert for potential threats, and CSO Antle’s conscientiousness and experience ensure he notices every potential threat, no matter how small or difficult to spot.

40

2 Comments

Pam McKinley received a SPOT Award in May for de-escalating a situation between two teenagers. She was professional, gentle, and firm with the teenagers, offering advice on avoiding fighting and talking things through. She handled the situation excellently and, in doing so, modeled the advice she was giving the teenagers—to be professional, respectful of others, and to talk. Pam McKinley (center) is pictured with Neil Mcswain (left), Operations Manager, and Ed Leitgeb (right), Regional Vice President.

33

Congratulations to Christopher Harper, our 2023 Court Security Officer of the Year from the Northern District of Ohio!Since CSO Harper joined Walden Security in 2018, he has been an invaluable asset to his courthouse. In one incident last fall, CSO Harper stopped an individual who attempted to enter the courthouse carrying liquor and a lighter. Upon leaving the lobby, the individual started climbing the façade of the courthouse. CSO Harper climbed up 10 feet of the building to stop the individual and detain them until law enforcement arrived. Before joining Walden Security, CSO Harper served 28 years with the Cleveland Police Department (CPD). He received a Distinguished Service Medal for disarming an armed suspect and a Chief’s Commendation for answering the call of duty in 1991 to serve in Desert Storm.

43

1 Comment

Join us in warmly welcoming these individuals to our corporate team📣• Anthony Cannon – Human Resources Administrator – Nashville• Harli Crabtree – Human Resources Administrator – Chattanooga• DaQuan Jackson – Operations Manager – Atlanta• Traycye Pizarro – Onboarding Specialist – Birmingham• Carlisle Silberman – HR Intern – Chattanooga• David Sowder – Training Instructor – Chattanooga• Shannon White – Senior Operations Manager – Charlotte#waldenteam #growth #talent #celebrate #may2024

53

3 Comments

Congratulations to the Walden Security Employee Family Scholarship recipients for 2024! We are thrilled to celebrate the dedication and hard work of these exceptional students who have shown unwavering commitment to their education and communities. Here's to their bright futures! Read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dq3s4Axy• 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 – Freshman at Freed–Hardeman University • 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 – Senior at Clark Atlanta University • 𝐈𝐳𝐳𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨– Senior at Covenant College • 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞 – Sophom*ore at Dalton State College • 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞 – Sophom*ore at Rutgers University• 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐧 – Sophom*ore at Columbia University • 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐊𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐳 – Freshman at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville• 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬– Freshman at the University of Massachusetts Amherst • 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬– Freshman at the University of Massachusetts Amherst • 𝐉𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝 – Freshman at Southern New Hampshire University • 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧 – Junior at Shepherd University • 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐲𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐲 – Freshman at Howard University • 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞 – Sophom*ore at Dalton State College • 𝐂𝐨𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 – Junior at Cumberland University • 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 – Sophom*ore at Samford University • 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 – Sophom*ore at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga• 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 – Junior at Valdosta State University • 𝐑𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐭 – Sophom*ore at Spelman College #waldensecurity #employeefamilyscholarship #makingadifference #inspiringfutures #success #highereducation

51

Congratulations to Lonny Johnson, our 2023 Court Security Officer of the Year from the District of Pennsylvania!CSO Johnson joined Walden Security in 2011 and works at a busy courthouse in Philadelphia, where hundreds of vehicles enter and exit daily. His alertness and attention to detail, despite many distractions, testify to his dedicated professionalism. That, along with his courage and dedication, exemplifies his character and ensures the safety of his courthouse. CSO Johnson was a police officer with the Palmyra Police Department for 27 years, retiring as First Sergeant of Police. During that time, he received 12 commendations, including two Lifesaving Awards and a Police Chiefs Award. 📸 CSO Johnson is pictured first with Michael Walden, Walden Security President, and second, staff from his courthouse.

36

3 Comments

On this Memorial Day, let us commemorate the men and women who gave their lives while protecting our nation. It is because of their ultimate sacrifice that our liberty remains guaranteed. To the loved ones of service members who gave their lives, know their bravery and spirit will never be forgotten. As we look forward to the start of summer and embrace our freedom, we do it in their honor and memory.

67

1 Comment

Congratulations to Raymond Chapdelaine, our 2023 Court Security Officer of the Year from the District of Massachusetts!CSO Chapdelaine has been with Walden Security for 14 years, which combines with a 28-year law enforcement career as a Trooper, Sergeant and Lieutenant in the Massachusetts State Police. His calm, professionalism and unrelenting work ethic are important for the uncertainty that can come in the court security environment. He is a great example of what a CSO should be, taking tremendous pride in all his duties and assignments.

59

1 Comment

Congratulations to Jesse Menendez, our 2023 Court Security Officer of the Year from the Northern District of West Virginia! CSO Menendez is a model CSO, always exhibiting professionalism and a positive attitude. In one incident last year, CSO Menendez was manning the control room post when he noticed an inmate in medical distress. He quickly alerted the Deputy on duty, who was able to revive the inmate. Before joining Walden Security in 2017, CSO Menendez was with the Clarksburg City Police Department for 25 years. He was a Patrol Officer for 7 years, Corporal for 2 years, Sergeant for 7 years, promoted to Lieutenant, and retired as a Senior Lieutenant.

50

3 Comments