Mr. Harry Owen, Gemologist

Westfield High School 1979 graduate

Thomas Edison College B.S. Criminology / Sociology

Miracle status: For me, the only miracle status in my life is love of my children

Police Officer 1993-2000 – Citations received 1993, 1999. All police duties including motor vehicle patrol, emergency responding, summons and arrest, prisoner transport, courtroom duties, etc.,

Deputy Sheriff’s Officer 2000–2019 - 9/11 Citation received. Daily patrolling all County including special security details since 9/11. Citation received 2002 – World Trade Center Attacks first responder. Special Assignment FBI Bldg. 10/03 Newark Field Office, Post 9/11 Airport Sec.

Awarded Physical Fitness Citation - Essex County Police 2001

Awarded Pistol Marksmanship Expert – Plainfield Police Division. 2002

Police Academy Fitness and Tactical Instructor – Union County Police Academy - developed a nutrition and fitness program for police officer recruits. Advised and trained police officer recruits in defensive tactics & combat skills.

Specialized Training: Haz-Mat 1& 2, First Responder EMT, NJ Police Training Commission Basic Criminal Law, Firearms Qualified, Fugitive Recovery Investigation Trained, Street Survival, U.S. Parachute Association, Use of Force Escalation / De-escalation, Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor, Armed and Unarmed Encounters Instructor, Advanced Martial Arts Trained, Side Handle Baton Pr-24, Handling Intoxicated Persons, High Risk Warrants, Felony Auto Stops, Riot and Crowd Control, Patrol Concepts, Perception, Stalkers and Threat Management, Certified TASER Instructor for Law Enforcement personnel, Criminal Identification, Search and Seizure, Radiological Monitoring

Other qualifications: proficient in installing and maintaining covert surveillance equipment, CCTV, transmitters, receivers, and counter-surveillance equipment.

Professional Affiliations: ABC Television, CBS Records, NBC Television, FOX, Discovery, Disney World, Exxon, Coca Cola, Citibank, Continental Airlines, Westinghouse Corp., General Electric, General Motors, McDonalds, IBM, Merrill Lynch, Columbia University, NYU, The Julliard School, Waldorf Astoria, Pierre Hotel, Caesars Atlantic City, Golden Nugget, Trump Hotel, Bally’s, Tropicana

Member: International Police Association – Appointed European region delegate current 2005, Fraternal Order of Police 2005, N.J. Law Enforcement Officers Association 2005, International Counter Terrorism Officers Association

Education: B.A. Criminology, Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New Jersey

Personal Data: Height: 6-05, Weight: 250

Harry Owen has written six books on geology that is respected worldwide, and he independently wrote, hosted, produced and 61-part television series seen in over 80 countries worldwide

Second Generation Diamond Trader and Jeweler for over 40 years.

Qualification Summary: Experienced Diamond and Jewelry provider with a diversified background in gold and platinum, wax and casting, and general jewelry fabrication, and very familiar with buying of all shapes, colors and sizes of diamonds and gemstones. Trained in design making, workmanship and grading of diamonds and gemstones. Extensive knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Based in New York Diamond Exchange, providing and designing unique jewelry worldwide for 2 generations

Training / Education: Graduate of Diamonds / Jewelry - GIA, New York City

Organized and conducted events and security details: for celebrity and dignitaries including Pope John Paul, President Clinton, Frank Sinatra, Donald Trump, Julio Iglesias, Steve Bayner, The Beach Boys, New York Giants, many others including NJ State Governor Personal Security Details