Christopher Dodson
Summary
Experienced Special Agent with an accomplished and distinguished law enforcement career (more than 22 years) with a focus on investigating white-collar crime (fraud), counterintelligence (economic espionage) cases, and serving as Coordinator of the Los Angeles Informant Program. Experienced Commissioned Federal Bank Examiner/Regulator (10 years) that was responsible for planning, organizing and executing Examinations in the areas of Risk Management, Compliance, and Information Systems.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Agent
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
05.1999 - 12.2021
- Conducted investigations in the areas of Bank Fraud (emphasis on money laundering and structuring, and embezzlements), Corporate Fraud, Cyber/Internet Fraud, Computer Intrusion, Intellectual Property Right, Color of Law, Bankruptcy, and Public Corruption Investigations.
- Prepared investigation reports, kept investigation records, maintained all case-related paperwork, and properly obtained and preserved evidence to support identified crimes.
- Coordinated investigations with other federal agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Coordinated investigations with local law enforcement departments if state charge provided better outcome.
- Investigated criminal activity through combination of document research and interviews.
- Responsible for overseeing the Los Angeles Field Office's (LAFO) Informant Program to include adherence to DOJ Policy and Regulations. Also responsible for reviewing documentation to show compliance with applicable Regulations.
- Provided training to all new Agents to LAFO (more than 100 annually) concerning Informant recruitment and handling requirements.
- Provided training to all LAFO Agents (more than 1000) pertaining to Tradecraft.
- Inspected evidence and researched allegations to determine accuracy of statements.
- Experienced at interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Prepared investigative reports reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence for prosecution with the United States Attorneys Office.
- Experience testifying in federal and state courts.
Bank Examiner/Regulator (Commissioned)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC
08.1990 - 05.1999
- Completed Reports of Examinations (ROEs) for banks and savings associations. Authored Examination reports detailing results of investigations and recommendations to improve compliance and maintain solvency.
- Led Audits teams to ensure compliance with FDIC Rules and Regulations. Also was responsible for reviewing and establishing the effectiveness of internal controls in place and making recommendations to those areas where deficiencies were noted.
- Discussed examination findings, conclusions and areas of concern with Board of Directors and Senior/Executive Bank Management as the Examiner-in-Charge (EIC).
- Developed supervisory strategies and plans for corrective action and progress monitoring in coordination with other experts.
- Performed yearly reviews of bank policies and procedures to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and standards.
- Highlight of career included serving as the Special Assistant to the Director of Supervision in Washington D.C. Responsible for ensuring that the Director was well versed on issues to be discussed with FDIC Chairman.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM05.1987
Skills
- Federal statutes knowledge
- Federal criminal code expertise
- Strong knowledge of evaluating the effectiveness of Internal Controls
- Investigating techniques knowledge
- Risk Assessment expertise
- Witness interviews expertise
- Surveillance techniques
- Outstanding Oral and Written Communication
Community Volunteer Work
Bethany Church - Food Pantry Distribution Volunteer
Bishop Amat High School - Executive Member
Bishop Amat High School - Curriculum and Instruction Committee Member
City of Azusa - Planning Commission (2000-2010) & (2023 - present)
Timeline
Special Agent
Federal Bureau Of Investigation, FBI
05.1999 - 12.2021
Bank Examiner/Regulator (Commissioned)
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, FDIC
08.1990 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Western New Mexico University
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