Canine Explosives Detection Division :: GSS Security Services

With more than three decades of law enforcement experience behind him, Vincent Oliva joined GSS Securities, Inc. in late-2002 with the assignment of creating the #1 Canine Explosives Detection Division (CEDD) in the industry. Having racked up more than 10 years of canine experience with the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), including assisting or supervising in the training of more than 75 dogs in 13 classes for the PAPD and various Federal, State, County and Local agencies in the NY Tri-State Area, there was no person more knowledgeable, skilled or practiced than Vincent Oliva to take on this task.

A native of Jersey City, NJ, and a current resident of Bayonne, NJ, Oliva earned a B.A. degree in education from Jersey City State College. An expert witness in the fields of canine use in law enforcement and narcotics enforcement, Oliva’s background also includes serving as a K-9 Training Supervisor for the PA Police K-9 Unit from 1991 through his retirement in Fall 2002 and being certified as a K-9 handler and trainer in several categories by such entities as the Atlantic City (NJ) PD, the PA Police Academy and the U.S. Police Canine Association. Being the first K-9 Trainer for the PAPD, Oliva eventually schooled six trainers — with his objective being to maintain and preserve the Unit and continue the quality training upon his retirement.

For his accomplishments and service, Oliva has received numerous medals and citations from the PAPD and several New Jersey city police departments. He is a member of more than half-a-dozen professional organizations, including the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, the U.S. Police Canine Association, the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association and the Honor Legion of Police Departments of the State of New Jersey.

Business Philosophy: “In business, it is imperative that you provide a quality service while raising the industry standard at the same time.”



	Executive Profiles Vincent Oliva, Director of Training, K-9 Division With more than three decades of law enforcement experience behind him, Vincent Oliva joined GSS Securities, Inc. in late-2002 with the assignment of creating the #1 Canine Explosives Detection Division (CEDD) in the industry. Having racked up more than 10 years of canine experience with the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD), including assisting or supervising in the training of more than 75 dogs in 13 classes for the PAPD and various Federal, State, County and Local agencies in the NY Tri-State Area, there was no person more knowledgeable, skilled or practiced than Vincent Oliva to take on this task. A native of Jersey City, NJ, and a current resident of Bayonne, NJ, Oliva earned a B.A. degree in education from Jersey City State College. An expert witness in the fields of canine use in law enforcement and narcotics enforcement, Oliva’s background also includes serving as a K-9 Training Supervisor for the PA Police K-9 Unit from 1991 through his retirement in Fall 2002 and being certified as a K-9 handler and trainer in several categories by such entities as the Atlantic City (NJ) PD, the PA Police Academy and the U.S. Police Canine Association. Being the first K-9 Trainer for the PAPD, Oliva eventually schooled six trainers — with his objective being to maintain and preserve the Unit and continue the quality training upon his retirement. For his accomplishments and service, Oliva has received numerous medals and citations from the PAPD and several New Jersey city police departments. He is a member of more than half-a-dozen professional organizations, including the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers, the U.S. Police Canine Association, the International Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association and the Honor Legion of Police Departments of the State of New Jersey. Business Philosophy: “In business, it is imperative that you provide a quality service while raising the industry standard at the same time.”