About Us

“Safety, appearance, courtesy and client satisfaction are of paramount importance”.

About Blue Eagle Security

Founder – Rick Hewitt

Blue Eagle Security is a unique company divided into three departments:

  • Executive Protection
  • On-Premise Security
  • Private Investigations

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President and Owner

Rick Hewitt

Blue Eagle security was founded by Rick Hewitt. Rick Hewitt has an extensive background in law enforcement, retiring in 2016 from the NYPD at the rank of Sergeant. 

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Business Advisor

David Nieves

David is a Director for a global provider of financial services technology recognized as Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ list for 10 of the last 12 years.

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Director of Investigations

Steve Vagnini

Steve Vagnini, retired NYPD officer, comes to Blue Eagle Security with over 20 years of law enforcement experience.

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Director of Training

Paul Rodriguez

Paul Rodriguez, retired Detective from the Dobbs Ferry Police Department, has been a law enforcement officer for over 30 years.

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Our Clients

Rick Hewitt

President and Owner

Company founded by Rick Hewitt, currently active law enforcement in the Orange County NY area, and a NYS licensed Private Investigator. Retired NYPD Detective/Sergeant with 23 years of service. Rick possesses a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and has the following qualifications: 

  • Organized Crime Control Bureau Supervisors Investigation Course
  • Elite Strategic Training (Supervisor Training)
  • Dignitary Protection Training
  • Counter Terrorism Training
  • (FEMA) Active Shooter Training
  • (FEMA) National Incident Management System
  • (FEMA) Incident Command System for Healthcare/Hospitals
  • Surveillance Training
  • Auto Crime Training

David Nieves

David Nieves is Blue Eagle Security’s Business Advisor, focusing on business operations. David is a Director for a global provider of financial services technology recognized as Fortune’s ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ list for 10 of the last 12 years.

David is the President of his Homeowners Association and has previously served on other boards as a Treasurer and Vice President. He brings prior business ownership experience to Blue Eagle Security as well as a Master’s Degree in Business and Finance.

Steve Vagnini

Director of Investigations

Steve Vagnini, retired NYPD officer, comes to Blue Eagle Security with over 20 years of law enforcement experience. This includes, Patrol, Street Level Precinct Narcotics Unit, Community Policing Unit, Anti-Crime Unit (Felony Investigations), Bronx Narcotics Unit (Narcotics Investigations), B.A.T. Team (Burglary Apprehension Team) and the Crime Prevention Unit.

Paul Rodriguez

Director of Training

Paul Rodriguez, retired Detective from the Dobbs Ferry Police Department, has been a law enforcement officer for over 30 years. This includes 15 years of experience as a Police Academy Instructor. Paul served five years in the U.S. Marines, serving during desert storm.

Paul owns a NYS Security School and serves as the trainer for armed security/security for St. Luke’s Hospital and Garnett Health Hospital. Other areas where Paul specializes includes: SWAT Operator – Greenburgh SWAT; Security Detail for Dignitaries; Active Shooter Instructor; Police Academy Drill Instructor; Licensed Firearms Instructor; NTOA Active Shooter Instructor; NTOA Sniper Instructor. 

All training conducted at Mid Hudson Security School located at 90 North Street Middletown NY, 10940