Educational Background:

• Certificate in Criminal Investigations from Texas A&M Forensic Science Academy:

  • Basic Criminal Investigation: A 40-hour course that covers initial responses to case prosecution, investigative leads, crime scene searches, evidence collection and preservation, interview and interrogation procedures, and specific crime investigations (e.g., narcotics, property crimes, crimes against persons)​ (TEEX.ORG |)​.

  • Foundations of Forensic Photography: This course teaches fundamental principles of forensic photography, including capturing photographs at simulated crime scenes, essential for documenting criminal investigations​ (TEEX.ORG |)​​ (TEEX.ORG |)​.

  • Courtroom Testimony: Focuses on preparing participants to testify as expert witnesses, establishing credibility, and presenting effective courtroom testimony​ (TEEX.ORG |)​​ (TEEX.ORG |)​.

  • Investigative Tools and Equipment: Participants learn about various tools and equipment used in law enforcement, including personal protection equipment and proper cleaning and storage methods​ (TEEX.ORG |)​​ (TEEX.ORG |)​.

• Private Investigator Diploma from Penn Foster:

  • Legal Principles and Requirements: Covers the basics of the legal system, including constitutional amendments, Supreme Court cases, and local, state, and federal laws affecting private investigators. Topics include civil and criminal law procedures, laws regulating arrests, and notable Supreme Court decisions​ (Penn Foster)​​ (Penn Foster)​.

  • Surveillance Techniques: Provides methods for conducting surveillance, including observation, descriptions, and systematic approaches to ensure successful investigations. Techniques for maintaining discretion and legality during surveillance are also covered​ (Penn Foster)​​ (Penn Foster)​.

  • Evidence Collection and Preservation: Focuses on techniques for collecting and preserving physical and digital evidence, fingerprinting, document examination, and the use of polygraph tests. Emphasizes chain-of-custody protocols and proper documentation​ (Penn Foster)​.

  • Communication Skills: Emphasizes the importance of verbal and nonverbal communication in investigations, enhancing listening skills, effective courtroom testimony, and professional interactions with clients, witnesses, and law enforcement​ (Penn Foster)​.

  • Investigation Business Basics: Covers the essentials of setting up and running an investigative business, including identifying services to offer, marketing strategies, administrative procedures, report formats, and billing. Topics include creating case files, client management, and ethical business practices​ (Penn Foster)​​ (Penn Foster)​.

  • Sources of Information: Teaches how to utilize various information resources, including public and private records, databases, and the Internet, to gather crucial investigative information. Emphasizes ethical and legal considerations when accessing and using information​ (Penn Foster)​​ (Penn Foster)​.

  • Computer and Digital Investigation: Focuses on the role of computers in investigations, including cybersecurity, data analysis, and digital forensics. Topics include the use of software tools for data recovery and analysis, and techniques for investigating cybercrimes​ (Penn Foster)​.

• Certificates from FEMA:

  • Anti-Human Trafficking: An 8-hour course covering the recognition of human trafficking signs, legal considerations, victim support, and coordination with law enforcement agencies to combat human trafficking​ (TEEX.ORG |)​.

  • Active Shooter Response: An 8-hour course teaching strategies for responding to active shooter incidents, including threat assessment, evacuation procedures, and coordination with emergency responders​ (TEEX.ORG |)​.

  • Emergency Management/Disaster Response: An 8-hour course focusing on planning, response, recovery, and mitigation strategies for various types of disasters, ensuring effective emergency management​ (TEEX.ORG |)​.

Professional Experience:

• Lead Investigative Consultant at PATRIA since 2023

• Specializes in solving issues such as human trafficking, infidelity, and cyberstalking

• Developed the Smart Intake System to ensure high success rates in case resolutions

Workplace:

• PATRIA, a Private Intelligence Firm based in Garden City, Idaho

• Focuses on advanced investigative technologies and innovative methodologies

Skills and Expertise:

• Forensic Science

• Predictive Analysis using MindTrace system

• Digital Tools and AI in investigations

• Criminal and Business Background Checks

Achievements:

• High ratings and positive reviews for PATRIA

• Successful resolution of numerous complex cases

Mission:
Committed to leveraging technology and expertise to uncover the truth and deliver justice. Dedicated to helping clients with integrity and professionalism.