David C. Guy
Timnath,CO
Summary
Veteran law enforcement investigator with 15+ years of experience leading complex cybercrime, financial fraud, and internal misconduct investigations across local, state, and federal jurisdictions. Proven expertise in uncovering sophisticated digital and financial crimes using OSINT, digital forensics, cryptocurrency tracing, and legal process development. Highly skilled in managing multi-jurisdictional cases, child exploitation investigations (ICAC), and enterprise-level fraud detection. Recognized leader in integrating technology into investigative workflows—serving as both a Homeland Security Task Force Officer and a certified police academy instructor. Known for cross-agency collaboration, expert courtroom testimony, and mentoring future investigators. Now transitioning to the private sector, with a focus on integrity, innovation, and data-driven threat analysis.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective | Cyber Crimes & Financial Crimes Unit
Fort Collins Police Department
Fort Collins, CO
07.2020 - Current
- Taskforce Officer with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI): ICAC and crypto-fraud investigations (TRM Labs, Nighthawk).
- Led investigations in cybercrime, including wire fraud, identity theft, sextortion, and large-scale narcotics operations.
- Authored 250+ legal processes targeting cloud providers, banks, telecoms, and crypto exchanges to trace/seize assets.
- SME in cryptocurrency tracing, cyber-fraud detection, OSINT, and digital forensic methodologies.
- Instructor, Colorado POST Academy: Curriculum development and instruction in report writing, interrogation, emergency driving, and digital systems.
- Spearheaded agency-wide implementation of RMS (Report Management System), CAD (Computer-Aided Dispatch), and cloud-based digital analysis software (LEOVision / Nighthawk).
- Developed and distributed updated computing hardware specs for optimized detective unit performance.
Police Officer | Patrol Division
Fort Collins Police Department
Fort Collins, CO
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Led and conducted frontline investigations involving fraud, narcotics, trafficking, and cyber-facilitated scam investigations.
- Developed rapport with suspects and witnesses to gain actionable intelligence across digital and physical cases.
- Developed legal subpoena process for social media evidence and trained detective teams in its application.
- Pioneered the use of search warrants targeting social media accounts and online platforms for evidence collection.
- Field Training Officer (FTO): Direct training and supervision of new officers.
- Authored and implemented a legally compliant vehicle towing policy approved by city and local agencies to support lawful processes.
- Assisted the Northern Colorado Drug Task Force (NCDTF) in wire investigations and received commendations for innovative digital crime solving techniques.
Police Agent/Officer
City of Palo Alto Police Department
Palo Alto, CA
11.2005 - 07.2015
- Supervised patrol operations and conducted fraud and property crime investigations.
- Mentored officers in investigative techniques and developed field documentation standards.
- Developed crime prevention strategies involving early-stage digital surveillance practices.
- Led rollout of FTO software and documentation standards.
- Developed outer carrier vest proposal in response to back injuries—adopted regionally.
- Led, developed, and implemented a citywide cell phone program for all sworn officers.
- Identified a rise in officer back injuries and proactively sourced a solution by researching and testing outer carrier vest systems; led a successful proposal and rollout adopted across multiple Bay Area law enforcement agencies, improving officer safety and long-term wellness.
- Led, developed, and implemented a work issued cell phone program internally which provided each sworn police officer with a cell phone.
Police Officer Trainee
City of Milpitas Police Department
Milpitas, CA
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Completed rigorous POST-certified academy training in criminal law, investigations, and community response.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA05-2003
Skills
- cybercrime investigation
- digital forensics
- cryptocurrency tracing
- report writing
- emergency driving
- investigative techniques
- evidence collection
- team leadership
- negotiation skills
- communication skills
- case management
- problem solving
- Team leadership skills
- Criminal law proficiency
- Intuition and instinct
- critical thinking
- adaptability
- Supervising investigations
- Witness interviews
- Crime solving
- Negotiation tactics
- Victim support
- Mental agility
- Criminal profiling
- Interrogation skills
- Leading team operations
- Debriefing informants
- Firearms proficiency
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Training proficiency
- Criminal law
- Computer forensics
Affiliations
Rocky Mountain Moose Hockey Club - Operations Manager
- Managed air/ground travel logistics and accommodation for players and staff.
Maintained and reported organizational budget. - Primary liaison between parents and team operations.
- Youth Sports Coach: Palo Alto Babe Ruth (2009–2015), Northern Colorado Youth Hockey (2019–Present)
- USA Hockey Level 4 Certified Coach (2019-Current)
- SafeSport Certified
Accomplishments
- Chief’s Commendation – Lead Detective in dismantling a multi-state criminal enterprise (Felony Lane Gang); leveraged OSINT, cellphone forensics, cloud data, and banking surveillance to secure organized crime charges.
- Commendation – Operation Brak Water – Recognized for pivotal role in a joint-agency operation that disrupted a major international drug trafficking network operating in Northern Colorado and sourced from Mexico.
- Lifesaving & Bravery Award – Honored for leading the successful hostage rescue of a business owner shot during an armed robbery; recognized for tactical leadership under extreme threat.
Certification
- ICAC Investigations Certified through National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC)
- Sextortion investigations certified National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC)
- Cyberbullying Investigations Certification through Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety
- Cryptocurrency for narcotics investigations certified through western regional counterdrug training center
- ICAC Investigative Technic certifications through ICAC TaskForce National Training Program
- Supervisor Certification
- Field Training Officer Supervision
- Advanced Police Officer Certification (Police Officer Standard Training - Colorado and California)
- Open Source intelligence trained and certified through Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug trafficking Area (RMHIDT)
- Cell Phone Investigation Certifications
- Northeast Counter drug training center
- LexisNexis (ZETX)
- Money Laundering
- Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug trafficking Area (RMHIDT)
- Narcotics Interdiction Investigations
- Force Science Institute Certified
- Interview and interrogation Certifications
- Third Degree Communications
- Forensic Interview Solutions (PEACE)
Timeline
Detective | Cyber Crimes & Financial Crimes Unit
Fort Collins Police Department
07.2020 - Current
Police Officer | Patrol Division
Fort Collins Police Department
07.2015 - 07.2020
Police Agent/Officer
City of Palo Alto Police Department
11.2005 - 07.2015
Police Officer Trainee
City of Milpitas Police Department
09.2004 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
San Jose State University
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