Grandmaster Miguel Ibarra

     Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Yamabushi Kai Miguel Ibarra, Shihan holds the following ranks and recognitions:
M.S. ED.; B.A. Psychology from Fordham University
10th Degree Black Belt Hawaii Martial Arts Intn’l. Society
Kaiden Shihan [9/10 Dan] Budokai International France
SOKE by World Head of Family/Sokeship Council
8th Dan Yudansha JuJutsu Federation [Canada]
8th Dan Intnl. Federation of JuJutsuans
Kaiden Shihan
United States Martial Arts Association
Professor, American Teachers of Martial Arts
Featured in Who's Who in American Martial Arts 3rd ed.; Who's Who Martial Arts Elite; Who's Who of ATAMA 1995
Inducted in Latin America Martial Arts Hall of Fame 1995; World Head of Family Sokeship Council Hall of Fame 1995; Action Martial Arts Magazine Hall of Fame 2001; Hawaii Martial Arts International Society Hall of Fame 2003
Featured in "Mastering Aikijujutsu"; "Five Aiki Masters"; "Aiki for the Streets" and "Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Yamabushi Kai" video tapes
Studied or trained under: Shinan A. Pereira, Soshi Shihan Katsumi Yonezawa, Shihan R. Okabayashi, Shihan T. Kawabe, Soke Hisashi Nakamura and others.
NYS Certified Firearms Instructor; Peace Officer Instructor
Certified ASP/Monodnock/PPCT Baton Instructor
Certified PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor
Instructor: Criminal Justice Division
New York City Probation Dept. 1982 – Retired 9/05
33 Beaver Street
N.Y. N.Y. 10004
Assistant Commissioner Bronx Adult Operations:
     [Feb.04 to the present] Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner for Adult Services, I had overall management responsibility for planning, directing and administering the activities of the Borough's Adult Court Services. I planned for the effective management and delivery of probation services for Supreme and Criminal Court in both the preparation of Investigation and Supervision Reports and the provision of effective supervision services. This included the implementation of workable gang member supervision strategies as well as enforcement of New York State Sexual Offender Registry laws through the Special Offender Supervision Units. I provided direction and consultation to management personnel responsible for the delivery of Adult Court Services. I participated in the development, formulation, implementation and evaluation of new and existing policies and procedures for Adult Court Services within the Bronx. I served as a liaison and representative in matters involving the Criminal and Supreme Courts, the District Attorney and other law enforcement agencies
Assistant Commissioner Intelligence Division:
     [July 02 to Feb.04] In this capacity I served as a liaison and Dept. representative in matters involving the Criminal and Supreme Courts, the District Attorney's Office, New York City Police Department. NYS Division of Parole, Community Planning Boards and other community based organizations. I assisted in the development and enforcement of agency policies pertaining to the implementation of the Special Offender Units [gang, sex offenders etc.] and High Risk units throughout the city; worked in conjunction with the borough Assistant Commissioners to provide consultation services and coordinate the intensive supervision field activities of Probation Officers in the High Risk and Special Offender Units. I established the Department's first precinct based supervision reporting for the Special Offender's Gang and Sexual Offender Units in the Bronx.I had direct responsibility for the developing, implementing and administering of the Intelligence Unit as well as the citywide implementation of the department's Confidential Informant policies. I was responsible for all criminal investigations involving probationers and their associates, gang debriefings, enforcement of sex offender laws and regulations, overseeing and directing the Warrant Squad investigations and coordinating all law enforcement activities with the appropriate New York City Police Department Divisions as well as other law enforcement agencies in the pursuit of absconders and probationers involved in new criminal activities.
In this capacity I also assisted in the development and enforcement and training regarding agency policies pertaining to weapons training, use and maintenance; radio protocols; arrest procedures and field equipment protocols. I ensured compliance with the Code of Conduct and the State statutes for control of firearms. I advised the Associate Commissioners and all Executive Management personnel on any administrative, legal and other related problems that may arise as a result of the use and carrying of firearms by Probation employees.
     I represented the Probation Department on the Mayor's Office Megan's Law Project Task Force. I provided oversight to the monitoring of sexual offenders and ensure compliance with the Sexual Offenders Registration Act. I worked in conjunction with the borough Assistant Commissioners to provide consultation and coordinate the intense supervision and monitoring of sexual offenders on probation.
     I evaluated the effectiveness of all field services activities and report all findings to the Associate Commissioner. I assisted the Associate Commissioner of Operations in identifying short and long-term goals of performance for personnel to attain.
     I provided core training for Department Personnel in the areas of defensive tactics, handcuffing, pepper spray, firearms and Streetwise Tactics and Peace Officer Powers and Duties. I reported to the Associate Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner on agency policy relating to the care and safeguarding of off-duty weapons to meet required standards.
     I had oversight responsibility for the administration of the Staten Island Community Based Response Team. I ensured that the CBRT were focused on increasing both supervision and enforcement activities in the targeted communities and that the Chief met regularly with the law enforcement and civilian community members.
     I personally planned and directed special operations throughout the city pertaining to our joint work with the NYPD such as Operation Impact and Hot Spot locations. I also planned and directed special operations relating to sex offenders [Halloween Curfew Checks] and gang activities [Gang Unit all outs and Debriefings].
Chief, Brooklyn CBRT
     [Feb. 2000 to July 2002] In this capacity, under the direction of the Asst. Commissioner, I was directly responsible for the daily supervision of teams composed of New York City Police officers, New York City Probation Officers and Community Liaison Workers assigned to the Neighborhood Shield Community Based Response Teams. Additionally, I had to supervise both permanent, temporary clerical assistants as well as summer youth workers. I served as the liaison with the special Supreme Court part that was set up for CBRT and with the various community based organizations. I collaborated with the Chief of Community Affairs to plan, develop and institute a Community Advisory Board for Bklyn. CBRT
     I worked in collaboration with the Adult and Family Court Probation Staff in establishing and instituting the Special Probationer Misconduct Guidelines to better supervise the targeted probationers. I conducted regular meeting with all Police and Probation Staff and participated in community meetings on behalf of the Dept. [Community Board, Weed and Seed, Precinct Council etc.]
     I planned and coordinated the joint law enforcement activities such as teen prostitution interdiction, narcotics interdiction, quality of life violation enforcement, vertical patrols, warrant executions, investigations of probationer open complaints as well as probation address verification visits. I also conducted Administrative Misconduct Hearings for probationers. I assisted in the developing and planning of the Department's first annual Family Day Olympics for the Cypress Hill Community.
Supervisor Field Services Unit:
     I supervised a group of Probation Warrant Officers and 2 clerical assistants in the execution of Violation of Probation Warrants, Search Orders, Narcotics Warrants, Extradition and Investigations of new crimes committed by probationers. I reviewed, assigned and conducted criminal investigations related to the violation of probation court process. Led, assigned and supervised investigations of domestic violence, parental abuse, drug abuse and sales and sex offenders. I represented the Department at judicial hearings and acted as a troubleshooter for any problems related to the execution of warrants, warrantless arrests and search orders.
Probation Officer
     [Investigations/Supervision]: I served in the capacity of Investigations Probation Officer where my duties consisted of interviewing potential probationers and writing a presentence report for the court. As a Supervision probation officer I supervised a caseload of approximately 250 probationers. It was my duty to ensure that the probationers were in compliance with their conditions of probation, provide referral services for employment, drug or family problems, conduct home visits and effectuate arrests when necessary. I wrote regular reports to the court as well as violations of probation when necessary.
     Deputy Armorer/Firearms/Defensive Tactics Instructor/DSOD Adjunct Instructor:
In this capacity I have conducted peace officer training, firearms classes and taught empty hands defensive tactics and strategy to members of the Probation Department in compliance with the requirements set forth by the NYS Div. of Criminal Justice Bureau if Municipal Police.
Pace University
1981-1982
Asst. Director HEOP:
     Responsible for coordinating academic tutorial programs and financial aid packages for college students. Also responsible for the delivery of direct personal counseling services to program participants.
NYS Dept. of Labor 1979-1981
Employment Counselor
     Responsible for assessing the employment needs of applicants; administer and evaluate various intelligence and vocational testing instruments; design and implement appropriate vocational plans.
Fordham University
1973-1979
Asst. Director/Counselor:
     Responsible for coordinating academic tutorial programs and financial aid packages. Supervise a staff of 3 counselors and 12 peer counselors as well as select and supervise a teaching staff of 5 college professors. Responsible for the direct delivery of personal counseling to program students.
Education:
M.S.ED. [Counseling]; B.A. [Psychology] Fordham University '76, '73
NYS Certifications and Awards
NYS Peace Officer
Firearms/Police Instructor
Peace Officer Instructor
Chemical Agent Instructor
ASP/Monadknock/PPCT Tactical Baton Instructor
PPCT Defensive Tactics Instructor
Grandmaster/ 10th Degree Black Belt in JuJutsu
Commissioner's Individual Citation 2001 [Probation Dept]
Certificate of Honor 2002 [Probation Dept.]
Certificate of Appreciation 1998; 2000 [Probation Dept.]
Award for Outstanding Contribution DSOD 1994-96; 1998 [Probation Dept.]
Community Service Award 2001 [Probation Dept.]
Service Citation Award 2002 [NYC Community Board 4]
Numerous Certificates in Gang Identification/Strategy Training
Presenter at MAGLOCEN Youth Gang Conference May 2004
Presenter DCJS Gang Strategy Conferences Spring 2004
Adjunct Instructor NYC Probation Dept. DSOD
Retired Law Enforcement Concealed Carry License New York