Our experiences gained over the past 20+ years encompasses: As a law enforcement officer working undercover for 8 months, secured the arrests of 25 drug dealers and associates, including 3 high-level dealers, as well as the impounding of 17 pounds of heroin and cocaine valued at approximately $7 million on the street. For 14 months, worked undercover in the Detroit area as a man with ties to organized crime in Florida in order to infiltrate an Organized Crime, Teamster, Police corruption and racketeering ring. As a result, at least 40 individuals were indicted by a Federal Grand Jury on charges ranging from extortion to solicitation to commit murder. Among those arrested were a 3-term Pontiac City Commissioner, the president of Teamsters Local 614 and the individual who was to meet Jimmy Hoffa the day of his disappearance. Recipient of the Governor’s Medal of Honor, FBI Director’s Commendation Letter; “Special recognition by the Detroit City Counsel in a “Testimonial Resolution;” Detroit Police Departmental Citation” and 3 Commendation certificates for valiant service performed in the line of duty, “Policeman of the Month” award, 3 Award of Merits, “Professional Excellence” citation, 2 “Purple Ribbon” awards for distinguished service to victims of domestic violence, and “Officer of the Month” award.

Currently a subscriber to Consumer Sentinel comprised of 1000 law enforcement agencies in Australia, Canada and the U.S. Consumer Sentinel gives law enforcement officers access to over 1 million complaints including those from Better Business Bureaus, the National Fraud Information Center, and Canada's PhoneBusters. This database helps build cases and detect ever-changing trends in consumer fraud and identity theft.

Core competencies: Adherence to Strict Operational Procedures; Leadership by Example; Conducting Internal/External Investigations; Ability to Grasp & Utilize New Technologies; Managing a Heavy Caseload; Formal Presentation Skills; and High Standards of Ethics & Integrity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF INSURANCE FRAUD (DIF), Tampa/St. Petersburg/Orlando, Florida

2001 to 2006

Regional Operations Commander/Law Enforcement Captain, Central Region – Recruited to manage Florida Fraud Division operations, with oversight of 40+ employees in 16 counties. Responsible for reviewing and analyzing fraud trends and leading investigations into a wide variety of insurance fraud and other white collar crimes. Served as member of the Tampa Bay Area Intelligence Association charged with tracking crime trends including fraud.

1. Within 15 months as Commander, replaced 4 squad leaders, upgraded employee operations, established guidelines, and cultivated higher employee standards, resulting in a 200% improvement in investigations and case management. The streamlined operations delivered millions of dollars in savings for corporations operating in Florida.
2. Personally worked and presented to Florida CFO Tom Gallagher, a case in which a group of individuals falsified applications and other documents submitted through the Governor’s office to participate in a state-funded program. Working closely with corporate security for Bank of America, successfully uncovered the scheme which involved 100+ state drafts written and processed through Bank of America for more than $200,000. As a result, 6 people were indicted and arrested.

PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, West Palm Beach, Florida

1998 to 2001

Certified Law Enforcement Officer/Domestic Violence Coordinator – Responsible for creating a coordinator concept and position for a 3,000-member governmental organization. Developed long-range programs, initiated operational policy and training programs, and handled departmental instruction, legislation proposals, grant writing; public speaking, and media presentations.

1. Drafted a proposal to the then Palm Beach County Sheriff that included short/long-term plans to develop a domestic violence program for the 400,000 residents served within the Sheriff’s jurisdiction. Proposed a coordinator’s position responsible for developing programs, conducting public speaking engagements and employee training, networking, and writing grant applications. In 1997, there was nothing in place – no unit, no special training or awareness. Within 15 months, results started to show.  Where in 1997 there were 10 family homicides, that number was reduced to an average of 2 family deaths per years with zero deaths in 2000.  Millions of dollars were saved to taxpayers by the significant reduction in violent crimes.  Public awareness, training of CEO’s, executive staff, public school administrators, counselors and staff; and community awareness at-large improved remarkably.

1. Achieved a significant reduction in family-on-family homicide (from 10 deaths in 1997 to zero in 2000) while substantially increasing domestic violence awareness and quality of life for hundreds of thousands of individuals.

1. Wrote applications for and awarded Federal and State grants in excess of $250,000 for development of innovative program.  Introduced 70 high-tech digital cameras furnished to deputies trained in handling domestic violence calls. The photographed evidence was then downloaded and made available to attorneys, counselors and judges in a timely manner, thereby helping to coordinate efforts between the State Attorney’s Office, domestic violence court, and counseling services throughout the county to safeguard families in jeopardy. 

PRIOR 1998 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT, Cape Coral, Florida

1993 to 1998

Certified Law Enforcement Officer/Neighborhood Resource Officer

DAIRY QUEEN, Cape Coral & Ft. Myers, Florida

1982 to 1993

Franchise Owner/Consultant

OAKLAND COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, ORGANIZED CRIME STRIKE FORCE Pontiac, Michigan

1976 to 1982

Certified Law Enforcement Officer/Criminal Investigator

DETROIT POLICE DEPARTMENT, Detroit, Michigan

1971 to 1976

Special Investigator assigned to Chief of Police (1974-1976)
Narcotics Detective/Case Agent/Undercover Investigator (1971-1973)

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 

B.A., Public Administration, 2000
Barry University, Miami, Florida

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) candidate – Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

Technical skills:
Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, ISO database
Knowledgeable in MS Access, Office Project 2003, SharePoint