John Wilde joined Integrated Security Services in January 2009 to implement and coordinate the Department of Homeland Security/TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP) on behalf of our client DHL Global Forwarding. In addition to his CCSP duties, Mr. Wilde is also the director of Integrated Security’s Government Services Division.
Mr. Wilde, a former New York City Intelligence Division Sergeant, Supervisor Detective Squad, served the NYCPD in several capacities throughout his 20-year career. Mr. Wilde spent his later years with the department, working in the highly specialized Intelligence Division, Gang Unit and Special Services Unit. His close working relationship with United States Secret Service, US State Department, FBI, US Attorney’s Office and other local enforcement agencies helped the City of New York combat unprecedented gang violence from 1997-2000. Under direction of the Police Commissioner of the City of New York, Mr. Wilde supervised a squad of twenty-five detectives conducting sensitive and confidential investigations associated with international and domestic terrorist organizations post September 11th.
Upon his separation from the police department, Mr. Wilde was appointed Director of Security for the Manhattan Center and Hammerstein Ballroom. Located in the heart of mid-town Manhattan, with a combined seating capacity of 5000, these venues serve the private entertainment industry in several capacities from political fundraisers to high profile music events.