David Rabern
Encyclopedia
W. David Rabern was born in Houston Texas, July 30 1939. He originally served as a Law Enforcement Officer and has founded several companies related to telecommunications, alarm
, security
and design
, and protection services. As a private investigator
, he is a board Certified Protection Professional (CPP), personal protection specialist (PPS), certified fraud specialist (CFS), and a certified homeland security
specialist level three (CHS3). He was the past President of the Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators(AALPI) and to this day is still a current board member. In 1967, Mr Rabern founded International Counterintelligence Services (ICS). He stayed president until 2005 until his son, Michael Rabern, took over the company as President. David Rabern's counter-espionage
and counter-terrorism
skills have become known as an industry standard through books he has written such as "The complete guide for CPP", which prepares investigators for the Certified Protection Professional program.
's Newsnight
presented research by Shane O'Sullivan alleging that several CIA
agents were present on the night of the Robert F. Kennedy assassination
. O'Sullivan interviewed David Rabern, who had been in the ballroom of the Ambassador Hotel on the fateful night in 1968. While Rabern did not know CIA agents David Morales
and Gordon Campbell by name, he had noticed them talking to each other in the hotel lobby prior to the assassination. He also noticed Campbell in and around several police stations on U.S. soil that the CIA had no jurisdiction over.
. In late 2006 Ayton contacted Don Bohning, an associate of the late Jake Esterline, the CIA project director for the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and Marine Col. Jack Hawkins, the CIA paramilitary chief for the project. Bohning told Ayers that he had never heard of Rabern, and contacted Jack Hawkins to confirm his suspicions. According to Jack Hawkins, the only two contract operatives involved in the Bay of Pigs Invasion were Rip Robertson and Grayston Lynch
. Ayton then contacted the wife of Grayston Lynch, and was told "My husband said to tell you that the only two Americans involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion were he and his CIA partner William "Rip" Robertson. Anyone else that tells you they were there, or says they can vouch for someone being there, is a... in no uncertain terms...liar. There have been, over the years, a whole raft of wanna be Bay of Pig invaders both American and Cuban."
National Memberships:
State and Local Memberships:
News articles
Alarm
An alarm device or system of alarm devices gives an audible or visual alarm signal about a problem or condition.Alarm devices include:* burglar alarms, designed to warn of burglaries; this is often a silent alarm: the police or guards are warned without indication to the burglar, which increases...
, security
Security
Security is the degree of protection against danger, damage, loss, and crime. Security as a form of protection are structures and processes that provide or improve security as a condition. The Institute for Security and Open Methodologies in the OSSTMM 3 defines security as "a form of protection...
and design
Design
Design as a noun informally refers to a plan or convention for the construction of an object or a system while “to design” refers to making this plan...
, and protection services. As a private investigator
Private investigator
A private investigator , private detective or inquiry agent, is a person who can be hired by individuals or groups to undertake investigatory law services. Private detectives/investigators often work for attorneys in civil cases. Many work for insurance companies to investigate suspicious claims...
, he is a board Certified Protection Professional (CPP), personal protection specialist (PPS), certified fraud specialist (CFS), and a certified homeland security
Homeland security
Homeland security is an umbrella term for security efforts to protect states against terrorist activity. Specifically, is a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the U.S., reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do...
specialist level three (CHS3). He was the past President of the Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators(AALPI) and to this day is still a current board member. In 1967, Mr Rabern founded International Counterintelligence Services (ICS). He stayed president until 2005 until his son, Michael Rabern, took over the company as President. David Rabern's counter-espionage
Counter-Espionage
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and counter-terrorism
Terrorism
Terrorism is the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion. In the international community, however, terrorism has no universally agreed, legally binding, criminal law definition...
skills have become known as an industry standard through books he has written such as "The complete guide for CPP", which prepares investigators for the Certified Protection Professional program.
Robert F. Kennedy Assassination
On November 20, 2006 BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Newsnight
Newsnight
Newsnight is a BBC Television current affairs programme noted for its in-depth analysis and often robust cross-examination of senior politicians. Jeremy Paxman has been its main presenter for over two decades....
presented research by Shane O'Sullivan alleging that several CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency is a civilian intelligence agency of the United States government. It is an executive agency and reports directly to the Director of National Intelligence, responsible for providing national security intelligence assessment to senior United States policymakers...
agents were present on the night of the Robert F. Kennedy assassination
Robert F. Kennedy assassination
The assassination of Robert F. Kennedy, a United States Senator and brother of assassinated President John F. Kennedy, took place shortly after midnight on June 5, 1968, in Los Angeles, California...
. O'Sullivan interviewed David Rabern, who had been in the ballroom of the Ambassador Hotel on the fateful night in 1968. While Rabern did not know CIA agents David Morales
David Morales
David Morales is an internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning house music DJ and producer. In addition to his production and DJ work, Morales is one of the most prolific remixers of all time, transforming many pop music songs into club-friendly dance tracks...
and Gordon Campbell by name, he had noticed them talking to each other in the hotel lobby prior to the assassination. He also noticed Campbell in and around several police stations on U.S. soil that the CIA had no jurisdiction over.
Controversy regarding alleged involvement in the Bay of Pigs Invasion
Mel Ayton, author of 'The JFK Assassination : Dispelling The Myths', did some research into the claim that David Rabern was contracted by the CIA to participate in the Bay of Pigs InvasionBay of Pigs Invasion
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was an unsuccessful action by a CIA-trained force of Cuban exiles to invade southern Cuba, with support and encouragement from the US government, in an attempt to overthrow the Cuban government of Fidel Castro. The invasion was launched in April 1961, less than three months...
. In late 2006 Ayton contacted Don Bohning, an associate of the late Jake Esterline, the CIA project director for the Bay of Pigs Invasion, and Marine Col. Jack Hawkins, the CIA paramilitary chief for the project. Bohning told Ayers that he had never heard of Rabern, and contacted Jack Hawkins to confirm his suspicions. According to Jack Hawkins, the only two contract operatives involved in the Bay of Pigs Invasion were Rip Robertson and Grayston Lynch
Grayston Lynch
Grayston L. Lynch was an American soldier and CIA officer. He was one of the two CIA agents who commanded the faction of the army that went to war in the Bay of Pigs Invasion...
. Ayton then contacted the wife of Grayston Lynch, and was told "My husband said to tell you that the only two Americans involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion were he and his CIA partner William "Rip" Robertson. Anyone else that tells you they were there, or says they can vouch for someone being there, is a... in no uncertain terms...liar. There have been, over the years, a whole raft of wanna be Bay of Pig invaders both American and Cuban."
Known Memberships and Affiliations
International Memberships:- W.A.D. – World Association of DetectivesWorld Association of DetectivesThe World Association of Detectives was founded in 1925. It is the International Association for Private Investigators and Security Service Organizations. The World Association of Detectives was formed as a joint venture by the combined membership of the World Association of Detectives and the...
- IACP – International Association of Chiefs of PoliceInternational Association of Chiefs of PoliceThe International Association of Chiefs of Police was founded in Chicago in 1893 as the National Chiefs of Police Union. The primary goal of this organization was to apprehend and return criminals who had fled the agency jurisdictions in which they were wanted...
- ASIS – ASIS InternationalASIS InternationalASIS International , headquartered in Alexandria, Va., is a professional organization for security managers....
- ACFS - Association of Certified Fraud SpecialistsAssociation of Certified Fraud SpecialistsThe Association of Certified Fraud Specialists, Inc. is an educational, non-profit corporation. Membership consists of professionals representing multiple disciplines, ACFS courses qualify for continuing education credits for a variety of disciplines including NASBA, MCLE, POST, and...
- ACFEI - American College of Forensic Examiners Institute
National Memberships:
- NAIS – National Association of Investigative Specialists
- AMA – American Management Association
- NCISS – National Council of Investigative and Security Services
State and Local Memberships:
Television and News
Television appearances- "Security cameras in the workplace" KSAZ Fox Channel 10
- "Hidden cameras and microphones can be anywhere" KPHO CBS Channel 5
- "Airport security/Bombs on board" KTVK Channel 3
- "Bank robbers" ABC15 KNXV-TV
- "Cheating significant others" KSAZ Fox Channel 10
- "Surveillance cameras" KPHO CBS Channel 5
- "ECM Electronic Counter-measures" KSAZ Fox Channel 10
- "Cheating spouses" KTVK Channel 3
- Continuously featured on Local and National Reports
News articles
- "Cheating Hearts" Phoenix Gazette
- "Stop! Thief!" Photo Business Magazine
- "What price security?" Phoenix Gazette
- "Are you bugged" Hearsay Legal Journal, and Scottsdale Airpark News Magazine
- "Investigators find work in corporate security"
- "Threats, terror generate work for protectors."
- "Is your Client Bugged?" AALPI News – Monthly publication
- In the 70's and 80's Mr Rabern was featured numerous times in PI magazines like "PI Magazine"
External links
- Condensed Resume of David Rabern
- Official Website International Counterintelligence Services, Inc - David Rabern's official website