Our Investigative Expertise

Our investigators and associates have extensive investigative experience; many have worked in the Police Service, operating in departments such as the Criminal Investigations Department, the Fraud Squad, Special Anti-crime Unit, the Anti Kidnapping Squad and the Special Branch. Below are short Bio-Sketches on some of our investigators and associates.

Maurice Aboud Ph.D.

Maurice Aboud holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry with an emphasis on Forensic Science from Florida International University. He also has a Master of Science degree in Forensic Science from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science from the University of New Haven. Dr. Maurice Aboud is also a trained Executive Protection Agent and a Certified Protection Specialist. He has done training in Advanced Crime Scene at the Westchester County Forensic Science Laboratory.

Gilbert Reyes- Executive: Corporate Security and Crime Specialist

With over forty-three (43) years in the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and retired as the Acting Deputy Police Commissioner. He has been with ASSL for the past four (4) years and has made great strides in the improvement of our Crime Prevention Tactics and aided in designing our Investigations Methodology. He is also a liaison between ASSL and the Ministry of National Security and the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service. He is the holder of an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.

Melvin Aberdeen – Chief Investigations Officer

With over twenty-five (25) years in the private security industry. He is also the holder of a Masters degree in Management and is a National Rifle Association (NRA) Firearm Instructor. Mr. Aberdeen is also a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Professional Certified Investigator (PCI).

Ashton Williams – Tribunal and Infraction Officer

His career in the TTPS has spanned over Thirty- Four (34) Years, he retired as an Acting Assistant Superintendent. He is certified in Crime Scene Management, Court Enhancement, Court Prosecutor and Security Administration and Management. He has been at ASSL for the past five (5) years where he has been instrumental in the development, implementation, and training of our Tribunal and Infraction Policies.