Experienced Law Enforcement Investigator and Expert Witness

Qualified by more than 25 years experience in law enforcement and as a Private Investigator in Chicago, Illinois and Wisconsin. Retired from the Chicago Police Department in 1994 ending a 25-year career as a homicide detective. A solid knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, coupled with investigative skills and courtroom experience. The ability to locate and interview witnesses, accurate reporting and a good working relationship with both prosecution and defense attorneys.

Licensed Private Investigator and Agency owner in Illinois and Wisconsin since 1998.
Training Instructor in Wisconsin, responsible for training and certifying new officers in 1998 and 1999.
Investigated many high profile cases while working as a detective in the Chicago Police Department, responsible for homicide and sexual assault cases.
Experienced case manager with a good working relationship with Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies and the news media.

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

While working as a private investigator I have successfully built a reputation as a skilled investigator working with the areas best criminal attorneys.
2000 successfully investigated a homicide case in Polk County, WI that resulted in the defendant being released and the real killer being charged and convicted in that murder.
2002 responsible for the investigation of the Somerset, WI Police Department that led to criminal charges of the Chief of Police as well as the termination of almost all its officers.
2003 successfully worked with the Wisconsin Innocence Project to win a new trial for Evan Zimmerman who had been wrongly convicted of murder in 2001. State Supreme Court ordered a new trial and he was freed in 2005.
2003 solved a 35-year-old abandoned baby case in Red Wing, MN. A newborn baby boy had been thrown into a city sewer but miraculously survived. Many years later my investigation resulted in identifying the mother of the abandoned baby, obtaining an admission of guilt and turning the case over to the police for prosecution.
Received the “Police Officer of the Year Award” from the Chicago Chamber of Commerce in 1973 and 1975.
Received “Veterans of Foreign Wars Award” for exemplary police work in face of great danger in 1973.
Received a heroism award from the Chicago Council of Banks and Savings and Loans in 1973 for the capture of two armed offenders responsiblefor many bank robberies.
Received 12 Department Commendations and 148 Honorable Mentions from the Chicago Police Department and publicly cited on numerous occasions by the media during my law enforcement career.
Received many letters of personal commendation from other law enforcement agencies for assisting in the apprehension of high-ranking gang leaders.

Education

Graduate of Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois with a BA in Criminal and Social Justice in (1993)

Chicago Police Academy Graduate – Chicago, Illinois (1971)

State of Wisconsin / Certified Patrol Officer and Jailer (1996)

State of Wisconsin / Certified Instructor of new police officers (1998 – 1999)

Experience

State of Wisconsin, certified instructor of new police recruits at Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Northern Lights Investigative Services – Private Investigations licensed in 1996. Licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin.

Chicago Police Department – Chicago, Illinois

Detective – Area 5 Violent Crimes (1985 – 1994)

Managed and coordinated homicide and sexual assault investigations. Responsible for identifying the offenders and preparing cases for the successful prosecution in the courtroom.
Responsible for the investigation of police involved shootings.
While working as a homicide and a sex crimes investigator, perfecting techniques in interviewing victims and witnesses.

Gang Crimes Unit (1982 – 1985)

As a civilian dressed officer, charged with investigating violent crimes and narcotic trafficking of gang members with emphasis on putting together cases against gang leaders. Responsible for confiscating large quantities of weapons, narcotics and profits from these illegal activities.

Tactical Officer (1972 – 1982)

Responsible for all in-progress violent crimes within a district and the immediate follow-up of these crimes that often resulted in the arrest and charging of the wanted offenders. Compiled crime patterns, identified career criminals, conducted surveillance, executed search warrants and sting operations.

Uniformed Patrol (1971 – 1972)

Routine patrol operations in one of the cities highest crime rate areas. Conducted preliminary investigations and wrote reports that led to the arrest and conviction of misdemeanants and felons.

Memberships

Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge No. 7
Retired Chicago Police Officers Association
Member of Associated Detectives of Illinois (ADI)
Member of National Association of Investigative Specialists (NAIS)
Member of Detective’s Association Chicago Police Department
Member of Midwest Homicide Investigators Association
Member of Profession Association of Wisconsin Licensed Investigators (PAWLI)