Daniel R. Jones

Dedicated Criminal Investigator with a 24 year history in Law Enforcement focused on keeping general public safe through superior investigation of crimes and offenses. Assisted fellow employees, superiors and community leaders in complex investigations of crimes against people and property. Specialized in fraud and identity theft, then in fatal traffic accident investigation. Results-oriented Investigator with diverse experience in law enforcement settings. Independently handles long-term investigative cases.

Extensive experience in criminal investigations, focusing on fraud detection, prevention, and financial fraud/identity theft cases. Strong knowledge of state criminal laws, investigative techniques, evidence handling, and computer/cyber-crime forensics. Proficient in utilizing modern law enforcement technologies, forensic tools, and additional computer applications for case analysis, data management, and crime analysis. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, delivering results in high-pressure situations. Track record of developing and maintaining positive public/community relations through managing community and school-based policing. Providing effective, ethical leadership for colleagues and community members. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access for documentation and reporting purposes.

• Certified Law Enforcement Instructor by the Municipal Police Officers' Education and Training Commission (MPOETC)
• Professional Certified Investigator, ASIS International - January 2023
• Accredited Traffic Accident Reconstructionist, ACTAR - March 2022

• Collision Investigations, Training & Education, Principle investigator & Trainer | Owner, 2021-01-01, Present, Direct end-to-end business facets of private investigation services to ensure standard and quality services for a wide range of clients. Interact with clients to evaluate and understand individual needs pertinent with traffic accident reconstruction, personal issues, and mobile notary services. Leverage crash reconstruction expertise to support insurance investigators and attorneys/legal professionals in pursual of collision/accident investigations. Provide public education and training of law enforcement. Founded the business to provide accredited Traffic Accident Reconstruction services and Pennsylvania licensed private investigation services in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Successfully obtained Pennsylvania Private Investigators License and commission as a PA Notary Public to provide services to personal injury attorneys, insurance companies, and private parties. Grew the company from ground and expanded customer-base by implementing best business development practices.
• Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, Municipal Police Officer, Pennsylvania ACT 120 Certified, 2002-01-01, 2021-01-01, Traffic Accident Reconstructionist for 13 years. Community Education Officer for 12 years. Detective for 5 years. School Resource Officer for 2 years. Patrol Officer for 4 years. The core duties amongst these roles include enforcement of Pennsylvania Criminal Law (Title 18), Vehicle Code (Title 75), and the Drug Device and Cosmetic Act (Title 35). These core functions were completed utilizing clear written and oral communications through effective use of MS Office applications as well as the Department’s record management system. The core duties were built by utilizing interpersonal skills to build excellent rapport and working relationships with community members and business owners to build trust and improve upon communication. Investigated reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property by gathering necessary information and data by interviewing complaining witnesses, witnesses, suspects, and processing crime scenes, managing assignments and self-initiated investigations in accordance with legal and departmental polices and standards. Responded to emergency calls to aid citizens in need, including accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries, referred citizens to appropriate agencies for additional resources. Prepared and executed various written documents including written reports, search/arrest warrants, affidavits, court orders, and criminal complaints. Monitored and supervised crowded public areas at busy events to mitigate risk, promote safety, prevent injury and property destruction. Provided court testimony.

• Traffic Accident Reconstructionist, PMRPD -Investigated serious and fatal traffic accidents, led forensic mapping of traffic crash scenes, and created near-scale diagrams to provide detailed analytics and comprehensive reports. Searched and analyzed crash scenes to collect evidence as well as interviewed witnesses, vehicle operators, and passengers to investigate and unearth accident causes. Utilized specialized crime scene equipment to identify, collect, preserve and analyze physical evidence at crime and accident scenes. to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices. Prepared sketches and diagrams detailing primary and secondary crime scenes. Determined criminal liability by analyzing crash reconstruction reports, in collaboration with the District Attorney's Office. Commended for best practices and recognized as an expert in crash reconstruction, Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, Commonwealth v. Strausser (CP-45- CR-0001580-2010).
• Detective, PMRPD - Investigated and specialized in fraud cases, including identity theft, credit card fraud, and computer crimes to prosecute felony and misdemeanor crimes under the PA Crimes Code and the Drug Device and Cosmetic Act (Title 35). Interviewed complaining witnesses and witnesses, interrogated suspects, and collected and processed evidence to compile detailed case reports. Analyzed and compiled relevant reports, data and other information into clear and concise reports Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes. Followed Federal and Pennsylvania constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches. Successfully closed multiple identity theft and fraud cases with convictions. Conducted forensic analyses of mobile devices. Conducted personal, property, and event surveillance.
• School Resource Officer/Community Education Officer, PMRPD - Provided law enforcement education and facilitated positive police interactions with students/staff/faculty to nurture mutual trust through collaboration with school staff to formulate and deploy safety and security plans for campus buildings and emergency response. Guided private communities to establish crime watches. Led enforcement of applicable laws and established safe learning environment to facilitate desired learning outcomes. Excelled as School Resource Officer at Pocono Mountain West campus for a partnership with Pocono Mountain School District. Fostered relations with faculty, staff, and students as well as offered relevant material during staff in-service training and classroom presentations. Developed and delivered power point presentations, providing prevention information to various community groups and educating on various topics including identity theft, burglary prevention, sexting and cyber-bullying.

• Cyber and Computer Forensic Institute, Social Network Investigations, 2012-07-01
• Deep Undercover, Search Warrant Prep, 2008-04-01
• Institute for Law Enforcement Education, Recognizing Deception in Interviews, 2005-01-01
• Northeast Counterdrug Training Center, Introduction to Intelligence Analysis, 2009-03-01
• Pennsylvania State Police, Search and Seizure, 2004-02-01
• Pennsylvania State Police, Computer Search and Seizure, 2005-01-01
• Pennsylvania State Police, Cognitive Interviewing, 2008-09-01
• Pennsylvania State Police, Basic Criminal Investigation, 2009-05-01
• Pennsylvania State Police, PSP Reconstruction Seminar, Statement Analysis 2019-11-01

• Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators (PALI)
• International Association of Special Investigations Units (IASIU)
• Pennsylvania Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Society (PCARS)
• National Association of Professional Accident Reconstructionists (NAPARS)
• ASIS International
• International Association of Interviewers