Cid Consultant

Available to the soldier and his/her attorney who is facing Judicial action as a result of a criminal investigation.

Professional Services Offered:

Investigative Consultations: Discussions between the client and defense attorney to identify defense strategies to be utilized at trial as well as to assist in the questioning of CID Special Agents and selected Government expert witnesses.

Investigation Review: A review of the USACIDC Report of Investigation designed to identify investigative deficiencies that the defense counsel can capitalize on to create a reasonable doubt at trial

Expert Witness Testimony: Utilized in cases where the client made incriminating statements to refute the voluntaries of the confessions or admission. This testimony is available on a first come first serve basis and requires investigative consultations as well as an investigative review with client interviews to discern interrogation facts and circumstances.

Professional USACIDEC Experience:

06-1976 to 06-1992; Special Agent/Criminal Investigator; Team Chief, Acting Special Agent In Charge, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division Command (USACIDC) Conducted felony criminal investigations at major U.S. Army installations in the United States, Germany, and Korea. Conducted victim and witness interviews to discern facts. Interrogated suspects and subjects of criminal investigations. Testified before courts and boards. Identified, preserved, collected and analyzed physical and testimonial evidence. Photographed and sketched crimes scenes. Coordinated with unit commanders, prosecution, defense attorneys, foreign national police and prosecution authorities. Prepared reports of investigation for supported commanders and legal officials. Proactively developed drug and procurement fraud investigations by developing sources of information and criminal intelligence leading to the identification of offenders. Served in the position as evidence custodian, insured the accountability of collected evidence, and disposed of evidence in accordance with applicable regulations and laws. Served in the position of criminal information coordination that resulted in developing information that identified a major drug trafficker at a major US Army installation. Accounted for confidential funds utilized in the investigation process. Trained subordinate investigative personnel. Supervised criminal investigators assigned to the Economic Crimes Team , General Crimes Team, and the Drug Team for the US Army Military Communities of Frankfurt, Germany and Fort Gordon, GA and insured investigations met established standards. Reviewed criminal investigations for thoroughness and timeliness in accordance with the organizations professional standards. Conducted crime prevention surveys of various US Army activities ranging from supply activities to unit arms rooms identifying crime conducive conditions that could lead to fraud, waste, or abuse. Served as the Acting Special Agent In Charge of the Frankfurt Resident Agency, USACIDC during the extended absences of the Special Agent In Charge. Participated in providing dignitary protection for Department of Defense officials that consisted of , foreign government dignitaries, Chief of Staff of the US Army, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, and the Secretary of Defense.