On March 10, 2004 William L. Taylor, III passed away after a two year battle with cancer. PLE Security & Investigations evolved form Professional Law Enforcement, Inc., which was started by Mr. Taylor in 1981. Mr. Taylor was the founding father of corporate undercover drug investigations. In 1981, Bill Taylor founded Professional Law Enforcement, Inc. to provide independent undercover drug investigation expertise to business and government. As one of the nation’s leading authorities on undercover investigations and the issue of drugs in the workplace, Mr. Taylor appeared on several network television news shows, including CBS’s 48 Hours and ABC’s Nightline, as well as the international documentary on undercover investigations, America Undercover. Mr. Taylor served as a speaker for the White House Conference for a Drug Free America and has been invited to testify before the Congressional task force responsible for developing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. In addition, Mr. Taylor has been a guest lecturer for numerous professional associations, law enforcement and security industry seminars, the American Bar Association, and community organizations. A resolution has been passed by the Ohio Senate honoring Mr. Taylor for his outstanding efforts on behalf of a drug-free America. Prior to establishing Professional Law Enforcement in 1981, Bill Taylor worked with several law enforcement agencies to design and execute undercover drug investigations. During his tenure as alaw enforcement officer, he was credited with the arrest and conviction of some of the most powerful drug dealers in the State of Ohio. In addition to his investigative background, Bill Taylor possessed solid experience in sales and training, having operated his own retail business, supervised sales training for Pitney Bowes, and gained extensive sales experience through his work at National Cash Register Corporation (NCR). Mr. Taylor was an active member of the American Society of Industrial Security, International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association, National Sheriffs’ Association, and International Association of Chiefs of Police. |
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