Adam Fox
Tequesta
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with over 25 years of investigative and supervisory experience specializing in financial crimes, fraud detection, loss prevention and patrol operations. Proven expertise in conducting complex financial investigations, managing teams, and collaborating with federal and state partners to identify and mitigate financial risks. Seeking to transition into a role within financial crimes compliance, corporate investigations or physical security.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Sergeant
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
West Palm Beach
01.2024 - Current
- Supervise a team of five deputies overseeing all aspects of patrol operations, documentation, and performance evaluations.
- Manage staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and operational readiness.
Sergeant, DUI Enforcement Unit
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
West Palm Beach
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Supervised eight deputies conducting traffic enforcement operations and impaired-driving investigations.
- Oversaw budget and disbursement of grant funds related to traffic safety initiatives.
- Served as the primary liaison for countywide DRE (Drug Recognition Expert) call-outs and operations.
Patrol Sergeant
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
West Palm Beach
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Directed 14 deputies handling diverse patrol and investigative assignments.
- Reviewed case documentation, performance metrics, and ensured compliance with departmental policies.
Detective, Financial Crimes Unit
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
West Palm Beach
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Conducted in-depth investigations into fraud, money laundering, mortgage fraud, and financial exploitation of the elderly.
- Collaborated with federal agencies (FBI, IRS, Secret Service) and state partners on complex financial investigations.
- Analyzed financial statements, banking records, and transaction data to identify illicit activity and build prosecutable cases.
- Prepared detailed reports and testified in court proceedings regarding financial investigations.
Detective, Property Crimes Unit
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
West Palm Beach
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Investigated major retail theft and burglary cases, including multi-jurisdictional organized theft rings.
- Handled lower-level financial crimes and identity theft cases.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Criminology
Eastern Michigan University
01.1995
Basic Law Enforcement Certification - Police Academy
Florida Community College
01.1998
Skills
- Financial Crimes Investigations
- Fraud Detection & Prevention
- AML / KYC Principles
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
- Regulatory Compliance (Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act)
- Interviewing & Interrogation
- Case Management
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Apple Productivity Tools
Professional Development Courses
- Basic and Advanced Traffic Homicide Investigations, 01/01/18, Tallahassee Community College
- FBI LEEDA, 01/01/17, Federal Bureau of Investigation Leadership and Executive Development Association
- Hostage Negotiations, 01/01/13, Palm Beach State College
- International Money Laundering Investigations, 01/01/11, St. Petersburg College
- Advanced Financial Investigations, Money Laundering and Asset Forfeiture, 01/01/11, Armstrong Atlantic State University
- Elder Abuse Training, 01/01/10, Area on Aging Palm Beach County / Treasure Coast
- Real Estate and Mortgage Fraud, 01/01/09, Miami-Dade Public Safety Training Institute
- Introduction to Forensic Accounting, 01/01/08, Institute of Public Safety Broward Community College
- Internet Investigations, 01/01/07, Public Safety Institute – University of North Florida
- Assessing Deception or Honesty Through Observation of Body Language, 01/01/06, Benchmark Professional Seminars
- Fraudulent Document Examination, 01/01/06, Public Safety Institute – University of North Florida
- Identity Theft, 01/01/05, Ohio University
- Investigative Interviews, 01/01/05, Palm Beach Community College
- Burglary and Robbery Investigations, 01/01/05, Palm Beach Community College
- Police Media Relations, 01/01/05, Palm Beach Community College
- Interviews and Interrogations, 01/01/05, Palm Beach Community College
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Workshop for Prosecutors and Law Enforcement, 01/01/03, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- In Car Video User Training For DUI Enforcement & Prosecution, 01/01/03, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- Symposium on Alcohol and Drug Enforcement, 01/01/03, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- Symposium on Drug and Alcohol Enforcement, 01/01/02, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- Sobriety Check Point Operations, 01/01/02, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- Drug Recognition Expert, 01/01/02, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- DWI Instructor, 01/01/01, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- Criminal Law, 01/01/00, Palm Beach Community College
- DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, 01/01/00, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- DUI Case Preparation and Courtroom Presentation, 01/01/00, Institute of Police Technology and Management
- Human Diversity Training, 01/01/00, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
- Terrorism, 01/01/99, Palm Beach Community College
- Speed Detection, 01/01/99, Palm Beach Community College (Now Palm Beach State College)
- Community Policing Demonstration Center, 01/01/99, Miami Police Department
- Wicklander and Zulawski Interview and Interrogation Techniques, 01/01/96
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
01.2024 - Current
Sergeant, DUI Enforcement Unit
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
01.2017 - 01.2024
Patrol Sergeant
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
01.2015 - 01.2017
Detective, Financial Crimes Unit
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
01.2007 - 01.2014
Detective, Property Crimes Unit
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
01.2004 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Criminology
Eastern Michigan University
Basic Law Enforcement Certification - Police Academy
Florida Community College