You have decided to retain me to serve as your private investigator.  This introductory note explains the professional experience and credentials I’ll apply to your case.

  I have a university education, including law and professional courses, and hold a lifetime college teaching credential in Police Science.  Personal interests include reading, history, and outdoor sports; particularly fishing, horses, hounds and hunting.  I have extensive owner-operator experience in ranching and private businesses.

  My government investigative career was in the criminal justice sector.  I served as non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Military Police on military reservations, and Armed Forces Police Detachment in domestic civil jurisdictions; and duty officer, team and platoon leader during the 1968 Tet Offensive in Vietnam.

  From 1969 to1989, I was a member of the highly respected Palo Alto and San Jose (California) Police Departments.   Assignments included intelligence specialist during great civil unrest; SWAT;  supervising security of Presidents, foreign and domestic dignitaries, political candidates and corporate executives; and lead detective in missing persons, robbery, sexual assault, organized crime, and homicide cases.

  As a college and state-certified police instructor, I’ve trained hundreds of criminal justice personnel nationwide in investigative techniques, sexual assault cases and victimology.

  Since 1989, I’ve been lead private investigator in dozens of large, complex and high-profile cases, including Rico, death penalty, drug diversion, domestic and international fraud, drug and money laundering schemes, and United Nations tribunals.  I have rare skill and ability in foreign investigations, particularly Latin American, Carribean, and European cases.

INTRODUCTION TO:     RICHARD C. STAGNER, Chief Investigator

  Richard C. Stagner, Sr. is a licensed private investigator.  He offers proven capabilities in the full range of multi-lines insurance and criminal investigations.

  Mr. Stagner was a Detective Agent with Palo Alto Police Department where he won statewide awards and commendations for clearing open cases and locating stolen vehicles.

  After retiring from police service, Mr. Stagner served as Investigator for the Insurance Crime Prevention Institute and Maryland Insurance Group.  He handled felony investigations as San Mateo County District Attorney Inspector.

  Mr. Stagner has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology.  His specialized professional training and certificates include FCLA and FCLS degrees.  A highly qualified insurance fraud investigator, he has significant expertise in worker’s compensation, property and staged accident fraud investigations.

  Mr. Stagner has also conducted thousands of criminal investigations, including homicides and gang-related crimes.  He’s served as defense investigator in dozens of federal and state cases throughout the western  United States.