Our Investigative Approach, Memberships and Training:

We assist clients in the sale or merger of their businesses and in their divestiture of corporate divisions. We also serve corporate clients and outside general counsel.  We assist clients in a variety of public and private financings, mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, both domestically and internationally.  Our experienced private investigators analyze cases involving law enforcement officers and public sector employees from both the employee and management perspectives. We will investigate command staff, to include mayors, police chiefs, city council members, county officials, employees and any other person or entity that is relevant to the case investigation. We will investigate the investigators. We can travel anywhere in the United States to conduct on site interviews and investigations. We provide referrals to appropriate law firms specializing in your particular needs such as other law firms specializing in Law Enforcement and public sector employee representation including law firms specializing in violations of the Public Records Act.

In regards to employment related investigations, we neither represent the complainant or respondent in internal or external employment investigations.  We are currently engaged to provide objective, extensive and comprehensive investigative services and risk management services, for public entities, private corporations, and individuals with a high net worth throughout Western Washington. We conduct investigations in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

We handle cases involving hostile work environments, harassment, retaliation, discrimination, and terminations in addition to Violations of Collective Bargaining Agreements, Unfair Labor Practices, Policies and Procedures, Criminal Law, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), and the Whistleblowers Act.

We will investigate disciplinary action brought against employees, including pre-textual discipline. We will attend pre-disciplinary interviews and hearings, advice regarding employee discipline situations, evaluate discipline appeals and grievances, assist attorney in preparation of tort claim, civil suit, and disciplinary cases at appeal hearings or arbitration.

Memberships:

Associates of Workplace Investigators

National Association of Public Defense

Member and Expert Witness for Washington Defender's Association

Association of Threat Assessment Professionals - NW Chapter

RIMS Risk Management Society - Washington Chapter

PTAC - Washington State Procurement Technical Assistance Center

National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement

NLADA & the National Alliance of Sentencing Advocates and Mitigation Specialists (NASAMS) 

Training: 

03/22/24: Abusive Head Trauma also known as Shaken Baby Syndrome.  Retinal hemorrhages, intracranial bleeding, and cerebral edema.  Assess for mimics, determine the timeline of injury, and provide opinions about causation.  (NAPD: Jessica Curci, RN from Godoy Medical.)

03/22/24: Abusive Head Trauma also known as Shaken Baby Syndrome.  Retinal hemorrhages, intracranial bleeding, and cerebral edema.  Assess for mimics, determine the timeline of injury, and provide opinions about causation.  (NAPD: Jessica Curci, RN from Godoy Medical.)

03/07/24: Association of Workplace Investigations: What Investigators Need to Know About Labor Law, National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”)

02/28/24: AI-enabled data-to-knowledge platform: We attended training on the complex geopolitical landscape under China’s influence, diplomatic, information, military, and economic (DIME) power dynamics.  Identified tools to provide a decision advantage for military leaders in deciphering China's intentions.

02/20/24: We attended the Federal Resources for K-12 Security Threats and Incidents presented as part of the 2024 School Safety Virtual Training Series. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and U.S. Secret Service.

02/13/24-02/14/24: We attended the Department of Homeland Security Threat Evaluation and Reporting seminar. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) training educating attendees to mitigate acts of targeted violence and terrorism. 

02/09/24: A European law firm and requested assistance in locating two fugitives identified as two of Europe's Most Wanted. Subject one had been convicted of purchasing plutonium and C4 explosives, which were shipped to him and his accomplice by the U.S. Military during an undercover operation. He had also purchased deadly poison and gases for use against soft targets. The law firm had previously retained the services of an American corporate security corporation comprised of former federal investigators with impressive titles; however, after a month of impressive strategies and the expenditure of a $10,000 retainer, they requested an additional $10,000 retainer. We were then contacted. By 02/10/24, we had positively identified & located both subjects together and was requested to contact Interpol and Homeland Security, which we did. We provided photographs of the subjects together to the authorities. Total invoice: $717.25.

02/07/24: We completed the Association of Workplace Investigations: Reluctant Witnesses course.

01/18/24: Association of Workplace Investigations: Investigations Conundrums – Identifying and Maintaining Credibility. 

11/01/23 and 11/02/23: 2023: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency-National Summit on K-12 School Safety and Security.  Recommendations that enhance safe and supportive learning environments in kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) schools.  Topics: Cybersecurity, Physical Security, Emergency Planning, Capacity Building, School Climate, Student Mental Health, Training, Exercises, and Drills, Targeted Violence, Reporting Systems, Violence Prevention, and Online Safety.

08/17/23: Head Trauma, Comprehension and Intoxication: What to Look For in Every Case: Course covered the different types of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) that result from trauma to the brain to build a foundation of how trauma affects the brain, and then will dive into the application in criminal cases.  Godoy Medical Forensics/WDA. 

08/09/23: Blunt Force Trauma: What Every Attorney/Investigator Needs to Know: various injuries that result from Blunt Force Trauma. Bruises/Contusions, Abrasions, Lacerations and Avulsions are all discussed with definitions, examples and information on each wound. Dating of bruises is included as well.  Godoy Medical Forensics/WDA.   

05/20/23: Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis: Foundations of Targeted Violence Prevention

05/19/23 Association of Threat Assessment Professional NW – Starbucks Risk Management: The State of Behavioral Threat Assessment at Starbucks. 

04/19/23: Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and Analysis: Behavioral Approach to Violence Prevention 2.0

04/14/23 Challenging clients and how to deal with resistance from them.  National Association for Public Defense.

03/16/23-03/15/23: National Association for Public Defense - Rise. Resist. Represent Conference 2023.

2022 ALICE Active Shooter Instructor Re-certification

2022, Final Rule 2021R-05F, Definition of “Frame and Receiver” and Identification of Firearms. ATF, Firearms and Explosives Industry Division, Washington, DC 20226. 

2022 Importance of School-Based Mental Health Services in K-12 Schools, hosted by the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse. 

2022 COVID-19 Guidance and Mental Health Resources for K-12 Schools, Federal School Safety Clearinghouse.  

2021 NLADA & the National Alliance of Sentencing Advocates and Mitigation Specialists (NASAMS): Investigation, Testifying, How to Present a Mitigation Case and Trauma-Informed Practices. 

2021 School Safety: Youth Preparedness and Community Resilience, Federal School Safety Clearinghouse and FEMA, Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice 2021. 

2021 Bombing Prevention Programs and Resources for K-12 Schools, Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice. 

Mitigating the Threat of School Violence after COVID-19, presented as part of the 2021 School Safety Webinar Series, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 2021. 

Police Reform: Role of First-Line Supervisor in Facilitating Change in Law Enforcement Organizations. Dr. Robin S. Engel, Ph.D., Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Director of the International Association of Chiefs of Police / UC Center for Police Research and Policy, NACOLE, 2021 

NACOLE Webinar: Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement: Report on the State of the Field and Effective Oversight Practices, will serve as a critical resource for communities across the nation considering establishing or strengthening civilian oversight of police, jails, and prisons, 2021 

2021 Webinar Series: Investigation and Systemic Review of Police Responses to Large-scale Protests, NACOLE, 2021. 

NACOLE Accountability and Transparency in Law Enforcement: Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and Independent Police Review and Deputy Inspector General for Safety City of Chicago OIG. 

NACOLE: Does their Camera report the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?  Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission, 2020. 

WA State Department of Commerce, Thurston County EDC Center for Business & Innovation: ScaleUp Training Series, 35 hours of business development coursework, 2020.  

Initiative I-1639 Training, 2020. 

Defending in the Era of COVID-19, WDA, 2020. 

Cross Examination of Reid Technique, WDA, 2020. 

ABC’s of DUIS, WDA, 2020. 

Defending Failure to Register Cases, WDA, 2020. 

Mega Verdicts – Impact on Claims Management and Industry Results, RIMS-Liberty Mutual Insurance, 2020. 

Still Fighting the Draeger, WDA, 2020. 

Preserving the Bond, Preserving the Record – Child Welfare, Washington State OPD Parents Representation Program, 2020.

Washington Digital Government Summit 2020. 

Association of Threat Assessment Professionals, Seattle, WA: Amazon: Special Agent Barbara Daly and the Battalion Protection Group’s Founder and President Martin Park presented the stalking case of musician and Seattle icon Chris Cornell, and how it compared with other notable stalking cases 2018. 

Founder and President of Hetherington Group Cynthia Hetherington provided tips on reducing risk of identity theft, stalking, and harassment through learning where your personal data is stored online and learning how to remove it 2018. 

Risk Management Society, Seattle, WA: Starbucks presented- Improving Workers Compensation Outcomes Thru an Advocacy Approach along with Bob Howie with employment law and practices update 2018.   

Effective Crisis Intervention Programs, National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement 2018.  

Using Reflected Ultraviolet Imaging (RUVIS) to Find More Latent Evidence, Sirchie Education & Training, 2017.  

Understanding Live Scan & FBI NGI Technologies, Sirchie Education & Training, 2017. 

Narcotics Investigation Safety - Handling Suspected Fentanyl, Sirchie Education & Training, 2017. 

Fentanyl Safety for First Responders, Risks of Occupational Exposure to Synthetic Opioids, and Naloxone intramuscular injection, Drug Enforcement Agency, 2017.

Understanding Forensic Swabs, Sirchie Education & Training, 2017. 

Crisis Intervention Specialist Certification Leven II, WSCJTC, Burien, WA, 2017. 

Best Practices for Sexual Assault Investigations including the Photo Swab Touch Method, 2017. 

U.S. Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection: Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop, Kent, WA, 2017.  

Discovering and Documenting Clandestine Graves, Sirchie Education & Training, 2017. 

Identification of Current Trends and Patterns in Active Shooting: Ideologically motivated/radicalized offenders, assessing anonymous threatening communications during high-profile social upheaval or political unrest, Behavioral Analysis Unit, FBI, Seattle, WA, 2017. 

Investigating and Defending Homicide and Death Penalty Cases September 14-16, 2016 University of Washington School of Law Presented by: Washington Defender Association, King County Department of Public Defense, and the Innocence Project Northwest. 

2016 National Sexual Assault Policy Symposium, Department of Justice -

"Best Practices for Sexual Assault Investigations - The PST Method"

The Role of Law Enforcement in the Investigation Process 

Fingerprint Reporting & Testimony Language.  U.S. Office of Justice Programs & Forensic Technology Center of Excellence, 2016 

Alice Training Institute, Active Shooter Instructor Course, City of Kirkland Police Department, WA, 2016. 

HISTORICAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING 

Personnel Investigations & EEOC Updates

Washington Defense Association: Interviewing and Legal Updates

Risk Assessment & Management, Conflict Resolution, Arbitration, Legal Updates

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission Law Enforcement Digest Legal Updates

State of California Commission on Police Officer Standard Training-Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Police Skills Refresher Training, City of Everett Police Department

Hazmat/Carcinogenic Material (Certification)

Biohazards/Blood borne Pathogens.

Courtroom Testimony/Brady Law

Intelligence (R.I.G.)/Gangs/Motorcycle Gangs

Legal Update

Preparedness for Officer Family Safety

Elder Abuse/Mental Illness

Alzheimer's/Dementia Recognition

Police Liability Prevention/Use of Force Issues

Narcotics Update

EVOC/ Defensive Tactics 

Active Shooter Instructor Course, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, State of Texas/US Department of Justice.

Domestic Violence Training, Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office 

Police Skills Refresher Training, City of Everett Police Department

Hazmat/Carcinogenic Material (Certification)

Biohazards/Bloodborne Pathogens

Debrief/S.M.A.R.T./ASU

Firearms Investigations/Leads/Tracing

Preparing for After the Critical Incident

1st Aid/CPR

Narcotics Update

Legal Update

DV Update

Excited Delirium

EVOC/ Defensive Tactics

Defensive Tactics / EVOC 

Police Skills Refresher Training, City of Everett Police Department

Hazmat/Carcinogenic Material (Certification)

Auto Theft Task Force

Biohazards/Bloodborne Pathogens

Computer Forensics-1st Responder

Crime Scene Photography

Intelligence Update

DYC/CRC Update

I.D. Theft / Fraud Legal Updates

Child Assault Cases

Dawson Place

"Patrol Response to Civil Disturbance" / EVOC

Risk Management & Legal Updates

DV Updates

Personnel Investigations

EEOC Investigations

Risk Assessment & Management, Use of Force/Vehicle Pursuits, Conflict Resolution, Arbitration, Legal Updates

EVOC/ "Patrol Response to Civil Disturbance"

Narcotics Update

DNA Collection from Property Training, Washington State Patrol

Pharmacy Related Crimes, United States Attorney's Office.

King County Methamphetamines Action Team, King County Sheriff's Office.

Introduction to Incident Command System, Federal Emergency Management.

Field Training Officer Instructor Course, City of Seattle Police Department.

Domestic and International Terrorism Updates

Violent Crimes Investigations, King County Sheriff's Office.

Firearms Instructor Course, Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.

Crime Scene Investigations, WSCJTC.

Forensic Photography, Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office.

Close Quarter Combat Training, Camp Pendleton, CA

Sniper Course, Camp Pendleton, CA

Combat Fighting and Edge Weapons Training, Seattle, WA

Low Light Sniper Training, Camp Pendleton, CA

Undercover Operations, City of Seattle Police Department.

Supervisory Training & Collective Bargaining, UW, Seattle, WA.

Performance Evaluations & Misconduct, UW, Seattle, WA.

State of Washington Law Enforcement Academy, WSCJTC.

Reserve Law Enforcement Academy, WSCJTC.

Emergency Medical Technician Training, Madison Area Technical College.

State of Wisconsin Law Enforcement Academy, Madison Area Technical College.