Robert F. Buchholz

Highly motivated leader with over 30 years in law enforcement with positions ranging from New York State Police Trooper to State Police Captain to Albany County Undersheriff. Managerial experience in both administration and field operations. Knowledgeable in training, planning and research, field supervision and team building. International law enforcement consultant and successful business owner.

In 1993, successfully initiated and implemented a multi-year cooperative program with the Policia Militar de Minas Gerais, Brazil to bring Officers to the USA for training. Awarded the Alferes Tiradentes Medal for outstanding service; one of very few foreigners to ever receive their highest honor.

Presented seminars and training programs including the 1998 Konrad Adennauer-Stiftung Foundation Conference, Belo Horizonte, Brazil and the 1999 International Crisis Management Symposium, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Directed operations while on-the-scene of major cases and natural disasters, including the NYS Thruway bridge collapse and tactical operations against illegal gambling operations in upstate New York.

Masters Degree in Public Administration, Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. Editor in Chief of The Gray Rider, the official publication of the Association of Former New York State Troopers.  

Was a partner in a successful employment screening business to point of sale and continuously maintained relationships with domestic and international law enforcement agencies.

US Navy Vietnam era veteran and licensed Florida Private Investigator and Real Estate Broker.