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... is a graduate of the University of Iowa. He went on to have a 24 year career with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) where he was responsible for investigations of murders, robberies, burglaries, frauds, public corruption cases, and other crimes. He has over 1,200 hours of specialized training in interviewing and interrogation tactics, financial and background investigations and surveillance techniques. Mike has served as lead agent in conducting background investigations on large corporations, their directors and officers who were associated with gaming in Iowa.
An instructor of local law enforcement officers for the last ten years, Mike has trained over 600 officers in covert and sting operations, corruption investigations, and surveillance techniques. He has worked in congruence with the U.S. Secret Service in pre-trip intelligence gathering and ground security for Pope Paul II, Presidents Nixon, Carter, Ford, Reagan and Bush as well as many other dignitaries. He has also received numerous letters of commendation and awards from local, state and federal law enforcement agencies for his assistance in the arrest, prosecution and conviction of criminals.
In 1994, Michael retired from DCI and founded MARLIN'S SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS, INC.
Professional Investigations and Services Rendered for:
-Attorneys
-Insurance Companies
-Businesses
-Private Citizens
Services Rendered:
-General investigations
-Criminal and civil investigations
-Background investigations
-Workman's compensation
-Photo and video documentation
-Professional and punctual reports
-Trial court testimony
-Surveillance
-Domestic investigations
Credentials & Memberships:
-Over 25 years investigative experience
-Graduate of Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (Vice President of Class)
-DCI Special Agent Association; Secretary/Treasurer: 4 years
-Mid-States Organized Crime Information Center (MOCIC): 9 years
-Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit (LEIU): 24 years
-Mid-West Crime Conference: 19 years
-Law Enforcement Intelligence Network (LEIN);
Charter Member and Instructor: 10 years (DCI facilitator for Iowa LEIN)
-Advisory Board Member-Salvation Army
-Member of the Iowa Association of Private Investigators