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George H. Barnes
George began his career in 1967, serving as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialist in the United States Army. George was assigned to the Test and Evaluation Command. His assignments were primarily the testing and evaluation of experimental munitions including chemical and biological weapon systems.
Upon being discharged from the army in 1971, George became a police officer with the Bethany, Oklahoma Police Department. George served in several positions within the police department including assistant patrol shift commander and detective sergeant.
In 1987 George obtained his BS from Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma. Upon graduation George immediately was hired as a Special Agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. His first assignment was Cheyenne, Wyoming where he investigated a variety of crimes under the jurisdiction of the ATF.
In 1982, George became interested in fire investigation. To better serve his community and to learn more about fire behavior and investigation George joined a local volunteer fire department. George attained the rank of Assistant Fire Chief and served the community well until his transfer to the Houston Arson Task Force in 1987.
George was an integral member of the Houston Arson Task Force from 1987 to 1992. In this assignment George was responsible for investigating arsons throughout southeast Texas. In 1988, George as selected for the ATF Certified Fire Investigator program. In 1990, George was assigned to the Houston Arson Bureau to do fire origin and cause determinations on multi-alarm fires within the city of Houston.
In 1992, George was transferred to Beaumont Texas to open a new office in that city. George retired from this last assignment in January 2000.
While an ATF special Agent George had many collateral assignments. These assignments included the ATF National Response Team from 1984 to 1998. ATF International Response Team from 1990 to 1998, the ATF tactical team from 1989-1990. George was a member of the 1984 and 1996 U.S. Olympic Security Task Force, has been involved in several dignitary protection details, and other special event security operations.
George currently operates a private investigation company licensed in Texas and Louisiana. In addition to this George teaches fire and explosive investigation internationally and regularly teaches at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia.
THE
BARTON AGENCY, incorporated
in 1974, and it’s other trade names (Southern Vermont Security
Agency, Northeast Security, Backgrounds Plus and New England Investigative
Services) are insured, licensed and bonded in Vermont, New Hampshire and
Massachusetts as well as Florida.
The owner,
Peter Barton is retired from law enforcement. His association with the Vermont
State Police started as a Trooper in 1958, then one of the first troopers
selected to form the VT State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations and to
the Attorney General’s office as an Investigator. His other related career
jobs have included Investigator for the Bennington County States Attorney and
Chief of Police for the Town of Bennington VT ending 1987.
He also served as Chief of Security at Mt. Snow VT ski area before
becoming a private investigator full time.
The Barton
Agency does all types of criminal, civil and corporate investigations, security
consulting and pre-employment screening.
Working
with Peter is Anita Bobee worked for the Brattleboro Police Department for 31
years. During that time she working as the
department administrator, Secretary to the Chief of Police and part time
certified law enforcement officer.
The
majority of the staff is comprised of law enforcement trained individuals who
specialize in investigations.
The E-mail
address is bartonag@sover.net
or visit the web-site at www.bartonag.com.
Willard Ronald T. Baughn
·Retired Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
(ATF), Senior Special Agent, Certified Fire Investigator, # 91-02-06, Certified Explosives Specialist, # 91-02, and Assistant Team Leader of the Southeast National Response Team.
·BAUGHN Investigations, sole proprietor.
·ATF National Academy, Contract Staff, New Professional Training.
·Mississippi Fire Personnel, Minimum Standards & Certification Board, Fire Investigator # 98-C01529.
·International Association of Arson Investigators, CFI # 40-25.
·National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1033 FI # 65261.
·Testified as a fire origin & cause expert in state and federal, civil and criminal court proceedings.
Professional Associations:
·International Association of Arson Investigators
·Service on the Ethical Practices and Grievance, and Membership Committees
·National Association of Fire Investigators
·International Association of Marine Investigators
·International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators
·Mississippi Fire Investigators Association
·Previously served as President, Southern Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer, and currently hold position as Board Member.
Mr. Baughn has conducted federal background, gambling, firearms, firearms/controlled substances, undercover, and, fire and explosion investigations. He has developed an expertise in the conduct of fire and explosion investigations, conducting several hundred-fire investigations, including arson for profit, arson, accidental, natural, and undetermined causations. He has conducted explosion investigations, including intentional and accidental causations. He participated as a member of the ATF-NRT in many fire incidents and national explosion investigations occurring in the USA during the 10 years before retirement. Most notable NRT explosion cases include the World Trade Center bombing in New York City, the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing in Oklahoma City, the accidental explosion at the Huberto Vidal Building in Puerto Rico, and the Atlanta and Birmingham Bombings. He teaches fire investigation at the ATF National Academy, and has taught several hundred local, state, and federal officers, and private individuals, and international officers in fire, and/or explosion and investigative techniques. He has set fires and detonated explosives in training, and attended over 2,500 hours of training related to fire, explosion, and other law enforcement investigation subjects.
Harold Clements
Harold Clements is an experienced private investigator licensed with the State of North Carolina. He provides extensive investigative service with emphasis in the areas of civil & insurance investigations, criminal defense investigations, asset identification, workman's compensation & pre-employment background investigations.
Harry has twenty-four years of federal law enforcement experience as a Special Agent, working major conspiracy/international drug cases with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Harry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business & Economics from the University of Maine, and post-graduate courses in Accounting from the University of Scranton, PA.
Harry has the investigative experience required by attorneys for trial preparation & court testimony. He has testified extensively in criminal cases in both State and Federal Courts in the States of North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Maine.
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Ronald F. Decker
32 years in law enforcement; USAF Security Police 1959-1964;
USAF Office of Special Investigations 1964-1971 US Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms 1971-1991;
Original member National Response Team 1978-1991; Team Leader, Philadelphia District Response Team
ATF Certified Fire Investigator; ATF Explosives Specialist; Private Investigator since 1992
Career highlights: Provided expert testimony relative to fire and explosive matters in Delaware,
Lousiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania State Courts as well as Federal Court.
Specialized Investigative Training: Fire and Explosions
John J.Dowd Jr.
John J.Dowd Jr. is a graduate of Providence College and is a veteran of thirty years of service with the United States Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. He began his career with ATF in 1969 as a Special Agent in Boston, Massachusetts and in 1975 was promoted to Supervisory Special Agent. He retired from ATF in 1999 and incorporated as a Private Investigator. He is licensed by the Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts License P-983.
An innovative problem solver and investigator with thirty years of leadership experience in progressively more demanding supervisory positions with the United States Department of the Treasury's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
(ATF). Experience in developing, managing and conducting criminal investigative operations in large metropolitan areas of the northeast.
AS Supervisory Special Agent, Boston, Massachusetts, was responsible for the management of seven special agents and one investigative assistant. Specifically charged with establishing the investigative priorities and direction of investigative and financial resources to detect violations of the Federal Firearms, Arson and Explosives Laws. Was responsible for the security, budget and control of ATF personnel, office space, evidence and secure installations.
Was directly responsible for managing the assessment of violent firearms, explosive and arson crimes in eastern Massachusetts. Worked with State and Local agency managers and those from other Federal Agencies, in developing a working strategy to utilize Federal laws within ATF's jurisdiction to combat these crimes. The unit managed was traditionally one of the highest in criminal case production and enjoyed an extremely high conviction rate.
Served as the primary liaison and advisor to the United States Attorney's Office and various local District Attorney's Offices on issues relating to violation of firearms, arson, explosives and violent crime.
Maintained close working liaison with members of the state, local and federal agencies primarily in the northeast, but also throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
In 1989, selected to develop and manage the Boston Field Division Special Response Team designed to address dangerous and high-risk operations. The unit consisted of sixteen highly trained special agents who were trained extensively in special weapons and tactics. This unit was detailed to Waco, Texas during the Branch Davidian siege in 1993. Commanded this unit until 1994.
Career included broad experiences as a criminal investigator and manager in all aspects of ATF's jurisdiction and responsibility. Maintained a twenty-plus year interest in ATF's training program. Managed and directed the development of several highly successful training programs for Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement officers. Personally coordinated a nine-week New Agent Training Class at the ATF Training Academy in 1988. Conducted extensive national and worldwide travel with specific responsibility for direct liaison with foreign officials. Traveled extensively as a deputized U.S. Marshall and member of the President's anti-hijacking program in 1971 on international flights. Has enjoyed consistent success and recognition from superiors and peers throughout career. Accomplished writer and public speaker. Extensive exposure in national print media, professional publications, radio and television.
Now self-employed as a Private Investigator doing contract background and security update investigations for Federal Agencies including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and the U.S Department of State, Office of Diplomatic Security. Also has conducted due diligence investigations, as well as, executive protection for large U.S corporations.
William J. Docken
Will Docken retired from the US Customs Service following 28 years in Federal Law Enforcement. He started his career with the IRS in 1972 as a Co-op Student in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following his graduation from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville in 1973, Docken was reassigned to a Criminal Investigator position in Chicago, Illinois and then transferred to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Docken continued his investigator career with the IRS until 1987 when he transferred to US Customs in Milwaukee.
While with US Customs, Docken specialized in investigating Customs Fraud violations.
In 1991, Docken attended the first computer forensic training seminar offered by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists
(IACIS). Docken examined scores of computer systems while with US Customs searching for evidence of violations for drug trafficking, obstruction of justice, trafficking in child pornography, the arms export control act, customs fraud, money laundering and assisting the local police in murder investigations.
Docken testified as a computer expert during several Federal trials.
Following his retirement from the US Customs Service in 1999, Docken has continued to conduct computer forensic examinations for private companies, his private business and he has been hired by the Government as a consultant on criminal cases destined for trial.
Since receiving his Minnesota Private Investigators License, Docken has continued to conduct computer forensic examinations and incorporated those examinations as part of his private investigator business.
Docken has continued computer forensic training by attending the annual IACIS training conferences as both a student and as a coach in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, and 2002. Docken competed his IACIS updated certification as a Certified Computer Forensic Examiner I January of 2003. Docken has also received Encase training and attends the annual training offered by the Forensic Association of Computer Technologists (FACT). Docken is currently serving FACT as its president. Docken was also a cofounder of the Wisconsin Association of Computer Crime Investigators.
Robert F. Finke
Robert F. Finke is currently an international consultant in the private sector. He serves as a consultant to major corporations and prominent law firms in the areas of security, protection and investigations. His professional services include complex investigations, special events planning, executive protection, workplace violence, physical security surveys and threat/vulnerability assessments. He also provides training in bomb threat management and anti-terrorism.
Prior to working in the private sector, Mr. Finke served with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
(ATF) and retired as a Supervisory Special Agent with over 24 years of service. He also served in the ATF positions of Strike Force Representative and Special Agent. His assignments involved complex explosives' and firearms' investigations and the collection of criminal intelligence related to international/domestic terrorist groups, organized crime and gangs. He also served as the Team Leader of the Atlanta ATF Special Response Team
(SRT). Other assignments included presidential candidate protection in support of Secret Service operations.
Mr. Finke served as a primary instructor in bomb threat management, post-bomb scene investigations and anti-terrorism courses. He has made presentations on terrorism to the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and the American Society of Industrial Security. Mr. Finke has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Atlanta television/radio stations and in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Newspaper as an expert on the subjects of terrorism, bombs and bombings.
Mr. Finke's government career also includes service as a covert Intelligence Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), active duty in military intelligence and he is retired from Army Special Forces (Reserves). In Special Forces he served on an operational A-detachment and had specialties in operations and intelligence, light weapons and demolitions. One of his Special Forces missions involved training with the British Special Air Service
(SAS). During his government and military service Mr. Finke completed assignments in the Far East, Middle East and Europe.
Mr. Finke is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) and has completed over 30-advanced law enforcement and military courses. He is a graduate of the Hazardous Devices School
(HDS) at Redstone Arsenal and the Army Anti-Terrorism Instructor School. He was a Certified Explosives' Instructor while serving with
ATF. He received language training in Russian and French. Mr. Finke is currently working on his Master's Degree in Unconventional Warfare.
Mr. Finke is an active member with the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, the International Police Association and the Special Forces Association.
Dennis Flavin
Dennis Flavin is an experienced private investigator licensed with the State of Maine, Department of Public Safety. He provides investigative services through "Atlantic Investigations" with emphasis in the areas of, civil & insurance investigations, criminal defense investigations, asset identification, workman's compensation & Pre-employment background investigations.
Dennis has Thirty (30) years of law enforcement experience at the Local, State and Federal level. Dennis recently retired from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms after twenty six (26) years of service as a Special Agent.
Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Northwestern University in addition to having attended Local, State and Federal Law enforcement training academy's. Dennis has attended numerous specialized investigative training courses at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy in
Glynco, Georgia to include, Advanced Arson for Profit, Interview & Interrogation Techniques, Conspiracy Investigations and Investigative Link Analysis.
Dennis has the investigative experience needed by attorney's for trial preparation & court testimony. He has testified extensively in criminal cases in both State and Federal Courts in Maine, Massachusetts and Virginia.
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Robert J. Glenn
Special Agent (Retired), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and owner of Forensic Mapping Innovations, LLC.
Retired from ATF on January 31, 2000 after serving twenty-five years as a U.S. Treasury Agent. This included nine years as a criminal investigator
with the Internal Revenue Service, both in the Intelligence Division (CID) and Internal Security Division.
During the last fifteen years of his Federal Law Enforcement career, Bob was a member of ATF's National Response Team, which works major fire and
explosives scenes. He participated in the investigation of numerous high profile crime scenes including the Oklahoma City bombing and major fire
investigations throughout the Western United States.
Bob was an ATF Certified Explosives Specialist for ten years, was one of the first ATF Forensic
Mappers, and was instrumental in refining the ATF
forensic mapping program which began in 1997. He attended numerous ATF schools on explosives and arson investigation and crime scene processing.
He attended three Forensic Mapping schools, and has also designed and conducted training for ATF Forensic
Mappers. Bob has mapped numerous crime
scenes including arson, explosives, robbery and homicide investigations for use in Federal District Court and by Insurance Investigators.
Bob received a BSBA Degree in Accounting from Rockhurst College, Kansas City, MO, in 1975, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967 through
1971.
Charles Richard (Dick) Gonzales
28 years in law enforcement. Member of ATF National Response Team 12 years. Certified Fire Investigator. PI since 1997. Specialized Investigative Training: Fire investigation; Photography; Tactical Operations Officer - video/audio surveillance; Wire-tap school; Specialized monitoring; Equipment installations. Areas of investigative specialization: Fire investigation; Insurance fraud; Video Surveillance; Photography; Background; Interviews; General investigation.
Michael Hankee
See Michael Hankee's
Profile
John M. Healy, CMI
Lt. (Ret) NH State Police
President, NH League of Investigators
President, New England Council of State Investigator Associations
Retired Lt (NH State Police
Certified Master Investigator
President NH League of Investigators
President New England Council of State Investigator Associations
Charter/Founding Member Global Investigators Network
Faculty Member: NH Community Technical College and New England Polygraph Institute (Newly formed, first class 11-2000)
Richard E. Hendricks
Private Investigator for the past 15 years.
In law enforcement since 1968: Reserve Police Officer, Pittsburg Police
Department, Deputy U.S. Marshal, Department of Justice, Special Agent, Bureau of
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, U.S. Treasury Department.
In depth experience in all types of investigations. Advanced training in
numerous fields from the Department of Justice and Department of the Treasury.
Over 30 units in Masters Degree Program in Secondary Administration.
EDUCATION
Fresno State College, B.A. Degree, 1959, Secondary Administration Credential,
1963, Graduate of U.S. Marshal's Academy. 1969, Dept. of Justice, Wash. D.C.,
Graduate of U.S. Treasury Dept. Academy, ATF, Wash. D.C. 1971
ISI offers general investigations,
pre-employment backgrounding, surveillance, personal injury & accident investigations,
automobile and Low Velocity Impact (LVI) crash investigation, criminal defense & medical service
investigations together with business security consultation and investigations.
Michael J. Isaac
See Michael J. Isaac's
Profile
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Jodi K. Jensen
Trained Mediator for the state of Minnesota; Instructor for Parents Forever (Court ordered seminar) since 1996; Member of the Minnesota Association of Private Investigators.
Specialized Investigative Training: Auto Accident Scene Investigation; Interviewing and Investigation and Legal Research.
Area covered: Western and central Minnesota, eastern half of South Dakota.
Investigative specialization: Personal Injury, criminal, civil, service of process, auto accidents, record searches, missing persons investigation, family law, etc.
James N. Kalkman
25 years of federal law enforcement field investigations that involved investigative work encompassing the entire U.S., NRC Special Agent of the year 1999, performed commercial nuclear reactor site security audits post 9/11. Performing criminal and civil defense investigations for various Chicago area law firms and personnel security background investigations; conducted basic investigator training for Nuclear Management Company, Hudson, WI. Specialization: Firearm & explosive violations, employment discrimination, police misconduct violations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission reactor & materials license violations. Specialized Investigative Training: Firearms & Explosives laws, Internal Affairs integrity issues, Commercial Nuclear Power Plant, Atomic Energy Act laws. Cover Chicago and suburbs & Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan.
Mike Knox
The Center for Safe Youth was proud to welcome Mike Knox as the Director of our Texas office, which opened in mid-1999. Mike brings a wealth of valuable experience and knowledge to The Center. More and more adolescents are "flirting" with the gang culture, emulating gang behavior and attire, or including active gang members among their friends.
Recognized international expert on gangs and youth violence
Author of the book, Gangsta in the House: Understanding Gang Culture - winner of the 1998 National Gang Crime Research Center - Thrasher Award (presently in 5th printing)
Consultant to parents, schools and government officials on public policy and law related to gang and youth violence
Member of Governor Bush's Juvenile Justice Task Force
Founding member - Texas Gang Investigators Association.
Seen on: ABC "Nightline," CBS "Day and Date, and " CNN "Policing in America,"
Featured in New York Newsday, The Detroit News, Houston Chronicle, Woman's Day and others
Radio interviews: ABC - Jay Monihan Show, Talk America - Probing America, National Public Radio - All Things Considered, and the World Radio Network - Tom Martin Show.
Mike coordinates all of our activities in Texas, including the location of runaways and serving personally as the primary escort agent on most escorts originating in that part of the country. A licensed private investigator and a fifteen year veteran of Houston Police Department, he helped create their Westside Command Divisional Gang Unit in 1988. During his tenure, he helped form intelligence networking groups among school, local, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Lynda Larsen
Lynda Larsen was an investigative journalist who covered many nationally publicized matters. She was deeply involved in tobacco and asbestos matters. Lynda Larsen has 23 years experience as a Private Investigator.
William Lundy
Private Investigator since April, 2000. Over 900 hours of law enforcement training. Over 650 hours of insurance fraud training, Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator,
(IASIU). Over 1350 hours of fire and arson investigation training, Certified Fire Investigator (CFI).
Career highlights: Experienced in U/C, Served as Crime Scene Technician with
Wisconsin Crime Lab Bureau, Deputy State Fire Marshal with Wisconsin's Arson
Bureau.
Insurance Career: Managed the oldest constantly running SIU in the industry. Supervised the establishment of in-house fire investigation teams. Supervised development of nationally recognized Low Velocity Impact investigation protocols.
Supervised development of computerized automatic fraud detection software. Founded the International Association of Special Investigation Units,
(IASIU). Served on the boards of IASIU (International), IAAI-Wis. chapter, IAATI
(NCRC), Wisconsin Arson Insurance Council, Wisconsin Chapter IASIU, Anti Vehicle Crime Association of Wisconsin, Insurance Committee for Arson Control, National Association of Independent Insurers. Served as advisor to NICB north central
region.
Dennis A. Leach
Seasoned problem-solver whose energy levels, perseverance and shirtsleeve management style have earned rewards in two successive career tracks.
Experienced in all aspects of security and loss prevention, from a rifle company perimeter in Vietnam, to founding and launching my own firm specializing in private research and investigations. Client base consists of individuals, attorneys, small businesses and large corporations.
Twenty-eight year track record of successes and progression in the U.S. Army. Command experience included command and bottom-line responsibility for 20 separate military camps, and more than 8,000 personnel of the only U.S. Army Infantry Brigade on the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea. Later, commanded the U.S. Army's Joint Readiness Training Center, which trained an average of nine Infantry Brigade and Joint Special Operations task forces annually.
Established internal and external security measures for major retail businesses. Reduced losses from pilfering by $100,000.
Conducted extended covert surveillance operations against local extremists group. Prevented property loss and insured safety of personnel for major retail chain.
Interfaced with local law enforcement agencies regarding the trafficking of illegal drugs.
Training advisor to county SWAT team commander. Established OPSEC procedures, enhanced organization, training, and standard operating procedures.
Commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Infantry from the United States Military Academy in 1963. Served two combat tours in the Republic of Vietnam. Three years of duty on the Demilitarized Zone in the Republic of Korea. Over ten years of command at every level from platoon to brigade.
Languages:
English, Hangul (Korean)
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Donald L. Merrell
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
· California Highway Patrol Academy
· Drug Enforcement Administration, narcotics and dangerous drug law enforcement training
· Completed 15 courses and/or schools covering all aspects of firearms repair and training
· Completed 17 classes and/or schools that taught all facets of motor vehicle collision
investigation and reconstruction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
· Merrell Enterprises; Licensed Investigator--Provide a full range of investigative services and
related expert testimony. 1992 to present
· Oregon Parole and Probation; Parole/Probation Officer--Supervised caseload of parolees
and probationers. July, 1987 to September, 1993 and May, 1996 to march, 1997
· Grant County (Oregon) Justice Court; Justice of the Peace, Pro Tem--Conducted the
regular business of the Court in the absence of the permanent Justice of the Peace.
1988 and 1989
· Riverside (California) City College; Associate Professor of Administration of Justice--Taught
criminal justice subjects to college students and police academy trainees. Served as
administrator for two years. September, 1973 to June, 1986
· California Highway Patrol; State Traffic Officer--General law enforcement with
concentration on laws regulating safe operation of motor vehicles, investigate and
reconstruct collisions, and served as field training officer to provide on the job training to
recent academy graduates. December, 1965 to September 1973
· Santa Maria (California) Police Department; Patrolman--General law enforcement duties,
acting sergeant, and field training officer. October, 1960 to December, 1965
Fresno (California) County; Deputy Constable--General law enforcement, court and civil
duties. October, 1958 to October, 1960
PUBLICATIONS:
· "Peace Officers' Expectations of Retirement Programs", Journal of California Law
Enforcement, July, 1973
· Co-authored "Open Enrollment: Boon or Bust", Journal of California Law Enforcement,
January, 1979
· Co-authored course material currently utilized in teaching criminal law, evidence, firearms,
traffic law enforcement, and accident investigation in California police academies
NATIONAL MEDIA:
· "The Perfect Cop", CBS 60 Minutes, January 1985
Thomas J. Matison
Fraud, civil liability, personal injury, employee misconduct, criminal & defense investigations, discrimination claims & background investigations.
Registered through the U.S. Government, Central Contractor Registration (CCR)
(Over 1500 hours of advanced and specialized training)
-22-year veteran with extensive experience in Investigations and General police Services.
-Experience Investigating: Homicides, Robberies, Assaults, Narcotic Violations, Gambling, and Property Crimes & Employment Background Investigations.
-Special Operations Group Team Member 10 years (High Risk Entry).
-Excellent interviewing and crisis intervention skills.
Gary Mugridge
A retired Federal Agent, Gary Mugridge joined us in 1995, following a distinguished career that included the following positions and awards:
-Coordinator of the Presidential Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force
-Special commendation for role in planning and implementing the Federal Sky-Marshal Program
-Superior Performance Award for Presidential Task Force work
-Senior Investigator, Office of Inspector General
-Senior Special Agent, Internal Affairs
-Resident Agent in Charge
-Ohio State Highway Patrol: Trooper, Investigator, Assistant Post Commander
-Recipient of more than 20 other various awards and commendations for service
With over 30 years of experience in law enforcement, Gary retired to pursue his dream of working with adolescents as a volunteer. Working with youth and their families through church and civic organizations, his compassion, training and "on the street" experience proved a powerful tool in helping shape the decisions of many at-risk youth. When Gary and John met, they recognized they shared a common commitment to these at-risk adolescents and their families. Accepting the position of "Chief Investigator", Gary became the person in charge of all investigations involving youths, including cases involving runaways, abductions, gangs, drug involvement and other activities. His investigative skill and gentle demeanor quickly gained him the respect of parents, law enforcement, and even the kids, as he located and transported runaway after runaway. His present position includes participating as a Primary Escort Agent and Training Officer, working with John to conduct certification training for other escort agents.
Ken Muntz, HIP Investigations, Inc.
Ken graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice after serving two years with the U.S. Army; one of those as an infantry squad leader in South Vietnam. He 1972 he was hired as a Special Agent with the Bureau of ATF and remained until his retirement in 1998. Ken served at Posts of Duty at
Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo, Ohio.
During Ken's career, he participated and/or directed investigations related to numerous violations of Federal law under the purview of the Bureau. These ranged from Federal Alcohol administration violations and cigarette smuggling to Arson For Profit, Federal Money Laundering, and homicide by use of explosives. In addition, he has also acted as the ATF representative on various specialized task forces organized by the Secret Service,
FBI, DEA, and other state and local agencies.
In 1978, after extensive training, Ken was certified as an Explosive Specialist by ATF and has maintained that certification to the present day. In 1991, subsequent to a two year training program, he was also certified by ATF as a Fire Investigator. During his 26 years with the Bureau, he conducted or participated in excess of 500 fire and/or explosive related investigations that included numerous Arson For Profit schemes, murders, conspiracies, mail fraud, and other violations. From 1979 - 1998, Ken was the ATF Representative to the State of Ohio Arson/Explosive Response Team and also the ATF Representative on various multi-county arson/explosive task forces. He has also conducted training numerous times for Federal, State, and local law enforcement and fire service professionals on the topics of arson, bombings, etc.
Ken has testified in both Federal and State Courts as an expert witness related to fire and explosives incidents.
In 1998 Ken retired from the Bureau and the following year was granted Private Investigator Licenses for the State of Michigan and the State of Ohio under the corporate name of H I P Investigations, Inc.; the initials representing Honesty, Integrity and Professionalism. The main focus of the company is in the area of fire/explosive investigation for the private sector, backgrounds, and the locating of witnesses, non-support violators, etc. Ken also conducts security clearance investigations for the
government and is presently serving as a member of the Explosive Investigation cadre at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, Georgia.
Investigation & Security, Inc.
Jim began his 30-year Law Enforcement career with the Minneapolis Police Department in 1968 in the uniformed patrol division in the downtown precinct. He spent 23 years of his police career involved in the investigation of narcotics cases.
Jim later served as a member of the Tactical Squad. The Tactical Squad was an elite unit that performed various high risk police functions. The Tactical Squad was the first MPD unit to be trained for civil disobedience, this unit evolved into the present day SWAT team. The members of this unit also received extensive training in dignitary protection.
Jim was promoted to Sergeant in 1974 and entered the MPD Police Career Development Program which assigned Sergeants to work in various police investigative units. Jim has worked as an investigator in the Homicide & Robbery Division, as well as, the Burglary, Juvenile, Vice & Narcotics units.
In 1976, Jim was assigned to the MPD Narcotics unit as an investigator. During this 23 year assignment Jim was assigned to an 8 year detail with the Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) Task Force. During this assignment Jim investigated complex cases involving persons and organizations that were targeted as major dealers of controlled substances.
During the initial time period that the City of Minneapolis experienced a serious problem with the saturation of Crack/Cocaine, Jim was assigned as the Supervisor of the City Wide Crack Unit. The unit was responsible for solving neighborhood problems connected with Crack sales in both houses and on street corners. Jim interacted with neighborhood watch groups and block clubs to assist in dealing with this serious problem that plagued many city neighborhoods.
Jim was also assigned as a Supervisor with the Special Investigations Division in the MPD narcotics unit. His unit was directed by the MPD Administration to target major drug traffickers. The unit conducted a number of Federal Wiretap cases and successfully assisted in prosecuting numerous individual violators and members of organized criminal groups.
As a result of his extensive experience in the narcotics field, Jim has developed a unique background and expertise in surveillance techniques, which is, by far superior to most investigators.
Jim's experience has enabled him to develop an unquestioned expertise in the narcotics field which qualified him as an expert in the investigation of narcotics cases. He has testified in a number of federal narcotics case prosecutions as an expert witness.
For several years Jim was an instructor of narcotics-related topics in the police recruit training and in service classes for sworn officers.
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Warren L. Parker
Over forty years experience in explosives / bombs; Retired in 1973 as a
Lt. Col after 20 years as a U.S. Army Bomb Disposal Officer. Retired in 1995 after 20 years as an Explosives Enforcement Officer, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms.
Specializing in the analysis of accidents or incidents involving fire or explosion and reconstructing the
events, identifying the cause and origin and preparing expert opinion statements for use in court presentations.
Member of The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators and The International Association of Arson Investigators.
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Research
& Collection Services (Pvt) Limited (RCS) is a member of the Pathfinder
Group which includes Security & Management Services (Pvt) Ltd (SMS) – the
largest private security services company in Pakistan. SMS is providing security
guarding services since 1986 to the US Embassy (Islamabad) and the three
Consulates (Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar). Mr. Ikram Sehgal is the Managing Director of the Group. RCS undertakes credit/antecedent verification, due diligence, investigations, debt recovery, assets re-possession etc etc. We would be happy to assist if anything needs to be done here in Pakistan - all contacts through RCS Head Office only.
To provide fast and efficient service throughout Pakistan, operations have been divided into
18 zones.
Al Ristuccia
Al Ristuccia has 22 years years experience in Law Enforcement and 6
years as a private investigator. Al directed the IRS-CID portions of the Polar Cap Narcotics Money Laundering investigations. Al Ristuccia directed the investigation of the Barry
Minkow/ZZZZ Best fraud. This was the first time the money laundering statute was used in a non-narcotics related case. Since retiring, Al Ristuccia has been involved in numerous major financial fraud, environmental and product liability investigations. Two of the fraud investigations were featured in the print media and one was featured on "60 Minutes".
Kevin J Rogers
Mr. Kevin J Rogers in his 13 years as a Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Police officer has spent the majority of his tenure on squad patrol in the Inner city. Having been involved in the Weed and Seed Program (WASP), being versed in Community Oriented Policing and having to walk the Neighborhood Beat Patrol. Assignments other than patrol included assignments on the Tavern Regulation Car (plain clothes/undercover detail), Burglary, Auto Theft, Armed Robbery and Drug Car Directed Patrol Missions (plain clothes/undercover).
Previously a Field Training Officer for patrol recruits, and a Head Jailer in the Milwaukee City Jail as Head Jailer. Kevin also worked an assignment in the Property Control Section, and served as an Investigator with the Sensitive Crimes Division investigating Crimes Against Children and Missing Persons. He has received a Chief’s superior Achievement Award and numerous Meritorious Arrest Awards.
Mr. Rogers is currently employed with the Menominee Tribal Detention facility as a Corrections Officer frequently fulfilling duties as Acting Corporal.
Kevin Rogers is married with five children, choosing to leave the metropolis for the family’s quality of life, moving to northern Wisconsin and starting his own licensed and insured Private Investigating agency in June of 2000.
Kevin is a member of: Professional Association of Licensed Investigators (PAWLI), National Association of Investigative Specialists (NAIS), Association of Christian Investigators (ACI), International Cops for Christ (ICFC)- President of Milwaukee area/Wisconsin Chapter traveling internationally with the ministry. Kevin is also an accredited Insurance Investigator.
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During his career Don has developed an excellent reputation
and background in both criminal and civil fraud investigation, explosion/fire scene
examination and evidence analysis. He has conducted investigations nationally as a law
enforcement officer and private investigator.
Don’s career includes 8 years as a city police officer &
detective and 22 years as a Senior Special Agent with the
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. As a law enforcement officer, Don worked in a
variety of specialized assignments, including the U.S. Secret Service and State Department
security details for U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents and Foreign Heads of State. Don has
been licensed as a private investigator since 1993.
He has received extensive training in various investigative
disciplines to include vehicle accident investigation,
homicide & narcotics investigation, dignitary protection training,
interviewing techniques, explosives and fire scene investigation and insurance
fraud investigation.
Don has worked on long-term, deep undercover investigative
assignments, as well as complex national investigations of organized criminal
groups involving narcotics, gambling, bombings, arson and multiple homicide
cases. Don also served ten years as a member and team leader on ATF’s elite
National Response Team. He was selected as one of ATF’s first Tactical
Operations Officers and later as a Fire & Explosion Specialist.
Don also served on a variety of multi-jurisdictional law
enforcement task forces, which gave him the privilege of working with the
finest law enforcement and fire personnel from agencies throughout the United
States, Canada and South America.
Don is a certified fire investigator and in his capacity as
a private investigator has provided investigative and consulting services
nationwide to attorneys, insurance companies and corporations.
His past exposure to a variety of investigative
responsibilities as a law enforcement officer and private investigator has
permitted him to develop a national network of professional contacts in the
law enforcement, fire science and private investigative communities.
Don Currently serves as a Member of the State of Minnesota
Campaign Finance & Public Disclosure Board.
Don is married and with his wife enjoys fishing, hiking,
music, opera & the theater in addition to spending time with their
children and grandchildren.
Theodore Rose
23 years in law enforcement; 9 years as a Supervising U.S. Probation Officer, where I reviewed and approved reports of officers on offender who had pending cases before the District Court, Southern of New York. Also, Electronic Monitoring/Home Detention coordinator for the boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx. Supervised a team of officers toward monitoring the compliance of general supervision cases plus offenders living with HIV/AIDS. District-wide coordinator and liaison for preliminary interview assignments on parole violators with the U.S. Parole Commission, North East Regional Office, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a Special Investigator with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, I am responsible for conducting background investigations for employment with the FBI and other agencies, and individuals requiring security
clearance, and the reinvestigations of current federal employees. Investigative specialization: Record Searches.
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Michael Satovich, has a strong research background and a
thorough foundation in the sciences and mathematics which has provided him
with the opportunity to further develop his innate analytical abilities.
Since joining ISI in 1998, Michael has capitalized on his
psychology, mathematical and pre-medical education by pursuing specialized
training in civil and criminal investigations, premises liability
investigations, hospital & nursing home liability investigations, auto
accident investigation and insurance fraud investigation.
Michael has served as the lead investigator in both criminal
defense investigations, as well as, personal injury cases. The Attorney’s he
has worked with have praised his analytical case review, investigative
reports, witness interviews and timely completion of investigations.
Michael has developed his ability to assess an individuals
verbal & nonverbal body language through his training in interviewing
techniques, as well as, the years he spent as a leading sales representative
with the nations most successful high-end jewelry salons.
His skills in investigative research were finely honed
during his work as a reference librarian, which required exhaustive search of
international, national, state and local data sources; through both printed
and computer online sources. During this time frame, Michael studied
Psychology at the University of Minnesota and became the only undergraduate
teaching assistant at The University for General Psychology.
Michael studied Physics and Mathematics at the University of
St. Thomas in conjunction with a pre-medical sequence. He was involved in
several clinical studies in conjunction with an independent research facility
with ties to the University of Minnesota Medical School.
Michael is married and with his wife enjoys a physically
active life of various outdoor activities, the fines arts and time with their
family.
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Jon Syrett
The diverse qualifications that Jon Syrett brings to the Center for Safe Youth Utah represent a unique blend of relevant experience, extensive training, and acquired skills. His enthusiasm for helping families in crisis, professional skills and caring attitude have proven valuable assets in consistently meeting the needs of the families we
serve.
Jon's academic background includes a degree in Criminal Justice and law enforcement training, including a diploma for successful completion of the State of Utah Police Officers Standards and Training curriculum. By virtue of his training and experience, Jon has also earned the distinction of Primary Escort Agent. As such, he works closely with families of at-risk children, coordinating their transportation needs with various schools and programs. Jon often accompanies our other agents on escort assignments, in addition to supervising all Center for Safe Youth activities in the western United States.
Of course, most therapeutic escorts do not include the need to locate a runaway child, but when a parent contacts us because their child is missing, and requests that we locate and transport their child, Jon's qualifications are an especially valuable asset. His police training and years of experience in security and investigations enable him to appropriately assess and intervene even in the most challenging situations.
As a senior level investigator, Jon has participated with us in coordinating investigations to locate and transport runaway youths and young adults throughout the United States. A licensed private investigator in Utah, he is also Trustline-certified in the State of California and is a valuable part of the Center for Safe Youth investigative and transport team.
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John Villines
For over 25 years, John Villines has been coordinating the various services we provide to parents, schools, therapists and others involved with at-risk youth. He is a published author, court qualified expert witness and frequent seminar presenter. His extensive experience includes dealing with thousands of families and professionals throughout the United States and foreign countries.¨ interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, 48 Hours and other media ¨ former Regional Director of Georgia Crime Prevention Association¨ Board certified trainer for police, investigators and others who deal with at-risk adolescents¨ certified by International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners as Crime Prevention Specialist¨ developed the crime prevention certification program for training law enforcement in the State of Georgia¨ certified instructor in Unarmed Self Defense In 1970, as an undergraduate majoring in Social Work, John began working with at-risk youths as a volunteer. After finishing his degree in Urban Studies and attending three years of law school, he began devoting more of his professional career to addressing the issues involving at-risk youths. Consistently in contact with specialty schools, juvenile case workers and other professionals, his involvement included the location of runaways and abducted children, the transportation of oppositional adolescents, and the development and presentation of professional training seminars. In addition to remaining an active part of The Center for Safe Youth, which continues to provide these valuable services, he has served on the Board of Directors for a family counseling center, coordinated pro-bono services for families in need, and served as a consultant to various organizations dealing with at-risk youth.
James J. Watterson
James J. Watterson is a veteran of Twenty five years in Law Enforcement, serving from 1969 through 1989 as a Senior Special Agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms following his Five years of service as a State Police Officer with the Connecticut State Police Department . Mr. Watterson is a graduate of the University of New Haven with a degree in Police Science and Administration.
Mr. Watterson founded I SYSTEMS, a Florida Private Investigation Agency holding Florida License Number A9000043. Since founding I SYSTEMS, in 1989, he has developed an international investigative network consisting of former and current Law Enforcement and Military personnel throughout the world.
I SYSTEMS, primary areas of operation are the Southeastern United States; Mexico; Central & South America and the Caribbean. Mr. Watterson also has extensive experience operating in Massachusetts; New York & California. In early 1999 Mr. Watterson established a company in Capetown, South Africa to coordinate all investigative & security assignments in Africa.
Mr. Watterson was responsible for the Security and Investigative operations of a Central American Air Carrier from 1990 through 1996. I SYSTEMS, has also conducted numerous loss prevention and due diligence investigations for Sea Carriers in the United States, Central and South American. Mr. Watterson has gained extensive knowledge of Airline and Sea Carrier operations and procedures from his years of investigative operations in these areas.
James Watterson has served as a team Member with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms National Response Team, which conducted high profile bomb and fire/arson investigations throughout the United States. He has also served as an instructor for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia at the ATF National Training Center, Undercover School, where he designed and instructed in the Undercover Training Program for deep undercover operations.
Mr. Watterson also served as the ATF liaison officer with the United Kingdom Bahamas and Jamaica. He is speaks fluent Spanish and has worked deep undercover assignments in the United States, Caribbean, as well as, Central and South America.
Ronald E. Williams
Ron is a 24 year veteran of ATF, retiring in June 1993 in Montgomery, Alabama. He has 8 additional years experience with the state of Florida as an investigator,
beginning his law enforcement career in September 1960.
Ron incorporated in September of 1993 and began operating his business at that time as an individual private investigator. One year later he changed
his license to an Agency, and utilizes the services of subcontractors, when needed.
Since June of 1993, Ron has conducted investigations in the private sector that included
pre-employment background checks, criminal history checks, insurance fraud, domestic, missing persons, criminal defense, child custody, child abuse, and financial background investigations, to name a few. He carries the required licenses and bonds to operate as a Private Investigative Agency in the state of Alabama.
Ron subscribes to the State Judicial Information System (AJIS).
Information available to him through the AJIS include state wide criminal histories including Case Action Summaries, information regarding divorces in
the state, civil actions against persons, Traffic cases, Court Payments, Child Support and Small Claims.
Chuck Wood
Mr. Wood was with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1997. DCI is a division within the Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) as is the State Patrol, State Narcotics, Fire Marshall and Capital Police. He was the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the special agents working general criminal investigation for central Iowa for the last four years of his career. From 1991 to 1993 he also served as the SAC in the area of lottery and pari-mutual gaming in Iowa. Beginning in 1998 Mr. Wood was the director of the Internal Affairs/Staff Inspections Bureau for the Iowa Department of Public Safety. He held this position until 1991 when he accepted another supervisory position in Iowa gaming. Prior to being promoted to SAC he worked a variety of general criminal investigations of which most time was spent on homicide investigations. During his early years with the DCI Mr. Wood spent six years as their polygraph examiner.
Mr. Wood's law enforcement career began in 1962 when he worked approximately 5 1/2 years as a patrol officer with the Waterloo, Iowa Police Department.
Mr. Wood's career has given him a variety of training in such areas as accident investigation, interrogation and interviewing, homicide and crime scene investigation, labor law, as well as a variety of other investigative skills.
Walt Wysocki
Walt Wysocki served as a West Virginia State Trooper from 1959 through 1966 in a variety of duties. He conducted a broad spectrum of investigations at the State & Local level during his State Police Career.
Mr. Wysocki began his career with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms as a Special Agent and he served in a variety of positions throughout the United States. He also served as a Supervisory Special Agent until his retirement from the Bureau in 1988.
Mr. Wysocki has been a Private Investigator in the State of Oregon since 1991. Walt's broad investigative experience includes all phases of general investigative responsibilities. He currently is working with various law firms and insurance carriers in the State of Oregon. Mr. Wysocki has conducted investigations for Law Firms and the Insurance industry in the areas of fire and explosion scene investigation, insurance contract investigation, conspiracy, and employee misconduct.
Mr. Wysocki has developed associations with other private investigators, law enforcement officers and fire investigators throughout the State of Oregon. Mr. Wysocki has developed a network of private investigative associates with a variety of investigative specialties. This network of Investigators has the ability to conduct investigations throughout the State of Oregon.
David L. Ziegler
Ziegler and Associates, Inc. is a consulting firm providing professional investigations and security services. Our staff is comprised of exceptionally qualified retired Federal Investigators. These are experts whose primary task is client requests and goals. The flexibility of our resources and experience will match up with your specific needs.
Ziegler & Associates, Inc. is pleased to offer background and due diligence investigative services on the Pacific Rim. Limited backgrounds, educational verifications and records checks are now available in China (PRC), Hong Kong, Taiwan and other Pacific Rim countries. Media research in specialized financial databases can be a very productive source of competitive intelligence.
Insurance Fraud Investigations-International corporate due diligence investigations, Background Investigations and media research, Asset Searches, Financial Profiles, Executive Protection, Expert witness locates, Forensic Hypnosis Interviews, Forensic Accounting, Fire/Arson Investigations, Bomb and Explosion Investigations, Origin & Cause Determinations, Computer Fire Modeling, Certified Fire Investigators (CFI's), "Nanny" Checks, Polygraph Examinations, Bomb Threat Management & Training,
Ziegler and Associates was founded based upon the conviction that the insights gained from Federal law enforcement experience offers a decisive advantage in the field of fire/arson and general fraud investigations. We have strong backgrounds in professional investigations with unique qualifications in explosion, arson and fire investigations.
The principal, David L. Ziegler had 28 years experience with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) specializing in fire, arson and explosion cases. He is a certified fire investigator (CFI), a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), Pennsylvania Association of Arson Investigators, as well as a Certified Fraud Investigator (CFE). Our Associates include CPA's with strong forensic accounting skills, providing an additional resource rarely found in an investigative office. They maintain active memberships in numerous professional groups. Mr. Ziegler is a member of the Vidocq Society of Philadelphia, an International club of forensic experts who investigate "cold case" murders.
Our information systems are among the most modern communication, data and word processing systems available today. We have immediate electronic communication with "on line" data based information systems, nationwide and worldwide to expedite information retrieval as well as locating persons and assets.
Ziegler & Associates, Inc, is the exclusive U.S. representative for the international research firm, Intelysis Corp., with offices in Canada and the U.S. They have a strong background in corporate due diligence, international corporate intelligence gathering and an international network of pre-qualified researchers.
Ziegler & Associates, Inc. and Intelysis Corp. are pleased to announce our new association with a group of Police Psychologists from Washington, DC, Virginia and nationwide who are "State of the Art" in addressing work place violence, fitness for duty and selection.
