Formed after retiring from the County Sheriff's Department in Washington. During his law enforcement career, he became involved in all types of investigations. He retired as a Sergeant with 23 years of service.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
- Police Misconduct/Use of Force Issues/False Arrest
-Criminal Defense Investigations -Embezzlement Investigations
-Auto Accident Investigations/Reconstruction
-Aviation Investigations
-Witness Interviews and Statements
- Death Investigations
-Civil Investigations
-Personal Injury Investigations
-Missing Persons/Skip Tracing
-Corporate Security and Loss Prevention
-Employee Interviews
-Electronic Eavesdropping Detection/Debugging
-Arson Investigation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Investigations, Washington Owner/Private Investigator,
1997 - Present Private Investigator experienced in all types of investigations. Specialties include capital murder cases, police misconduct cases, wrongful death cases, drug cases, and all other criminal defense investigations.

Pierce County Sheriff's Department, Washington Sergeant,
1984-1997 Sergeant assigned as Field Force Supervisor.

Supervised a shift of Sheriff's Deputies in all aspects of police work. Reviewed and approved all police reports turned in during the assigned shift.

Took charge of crime scenes, and supervised these crime scenes until investigators arrived. Made decisions on calling out Detectives, Forensic Officers and other departmental personnel. Served in the capacity of department Watch Commander. Assignments also included piloting the department search and rescue helicopter, supervising the Courthouse Security Unit, and the Sheriff's Civil Unit.

Served as a member of the County Sheriff's Department Board of Professional Standards. This Board made decisions on all use of force incidents involving department members, including all officer involved shooting incidents. This board also assisted the Sheriff and his administration in developing and improving policies and procedures.

Served as the Sheriff's representative on the County Domestic Violence Committee, the County Courthouse Security Committee, and the  County Mental Health Task Force. Also, served as the Leader of the first County Sheriff's Department Quality Circle.

Served as instructor in the following areas: Report writing, response to/and management of the crime scene, conducting the preliminary investigation, riot control, barricaded suspects, felony traffic stops, handling a major incident, arrest procedures, sheriff's civil duties, domestic violence investigation, service and enforcement of domestic violence protection orders, courtroom security, etc. 

County Sheriff's Department, Washington Deputy Sheriff,
1975-1984 Deputy Sheriff involved in all aspects of police work.

Field Training Officer responsible for training and evaluating new deputies. Assignments also included department Hostage Negotiator, Tactical Team Member, Department Pilot, and Civil Deputy.


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
-Member, National Association of Investigative Specialists
-Charter Member, Washington Association of Legal Investigators
-Life Member, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
-Member, Tacoma Mountain Rescue Unit

SCHOOLS AND TRAINING

- Washington State Police Officer Academy
-Advanced Patrol Officer Course
-Homicide Investigation
-Major Incident Management Course
-Firearms Qualifications/Combat Shooting
-Traffic Accident Investigation
-Search and Rescue Training
-REID Interview and Interrogation Course
-Sexual Assault Investigation
-Basic/Advanced Sheriff's Civil Course
-Police Pursuit Driving Course
- Police Policy and Procedures Development
-Police Officer Survival Skills Course
-Crime Scene Investigation
-Hostage Negotiations Course
-Death Investigation Course
-Breathalyzer Operator Certification
-Police Defensive Tactics/Riot Control
-Drug Enforcement
-Police Supervisor Certification Course
-Auto Theft Investigation
-Quality Circle Leader Course
-Interpersonal Communication Skills
-Arrest, Search and Seizure Training