Meet The Founders
Fred Coraz
Fred is a graduate of both Marion County Reserve Academy and the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy with 30+ years of law enforcement experience. He started his law enforcement career as a Reserve Deputy for the Marion County Sheriff Department and was quickly promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Fred was then hired by M.S.D. Pike Township police Department and promoted to rank of Patrol Supervisor and became M.S.D. Pike Township Police first K-9 Handler with K-9 Ozzie, an explosive detector dog. During the terrorist attack of September 11th 2001 the City of Indianapolis called upon Fred Coraz and K-9 Ozzie to assist at Indianapolis International Airport. He was also a member of the National Major Gang Task Force.
Fred has recognitions and certifications from
- The Department of Justice
- The Northeast Counterdrug Training Center as a School Resource Officer
- A Crisis Intervention Officer by Marion County Crisis Intervention team
- Bomb Investigations by Public Agency Training Council
- WMD Law Enforcement Response Action
- WMD Law Enforcement Protective Measures
Fred also worked for the Marion County Sheriff Department Criminal Warrant section as a Warrant Deputy and K-9 Handler with K-9 Reno. He has held certifications from the ATF, Indianapolis Metro Police and American Working Dogs Association. Fred is now retired from the Police Force and focuses full time on the security business.
Sylvia Farahan-Coraz
Sylvia is the lead trainer for Coraz Security. Sylvia is a Certified School Safety Specialist who has access to a wealth of training and resources that enable schools and businesses to develop safety plans, security audits and drills. Sylvia received her B.A. from Indiana University, Bloomington, her M.S. Reading Endorsement from Butler University and in 2002 her Certification: Indiana Elementary Administration and Supervision License from Butler University.
Sylvia had twenty years teaching experience at Indianapolis Public Schools before she retired and was also a Professor at Indiana University. During Sylvia’s tenure at Indianapolis Public Schools she was awarded the Excellence in Teaching-Over & Above the Call of Duty and the PTA Award For Outstanding Performance and Excellence in Education. Sylvia was also a member of Minorities Administrator Program and a Member of IASP Indiana Association of School Principals.
While working at Indianapolis Public Schools, Sylvia implemented supporting and evaluating instructional programs/practices, implemented federal program guidelines as Title 1 Coordinator and served as Community Liaison between teacher, parents, and students.
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