Overview
Work History
Education
Recognitions
Locations
Career Experience
Community Service
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David Reynolds

Wilmette,IL

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Proven Insights LLC
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide strategic assistance in investigations and litigation based on 23 year career in local, state and federal law enforcement
  • Collaborate with client and third-party advisors to achieve targeted results
  • Collect and analyze key information relevant to investigations and litigation
  • Conduct witness interviews in support of investigations and litigation
  • Provide expert testimony in matters regarding DEA controlled substances.

Candidate, General Election

Campaign for Porter County Sheriff
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Crafted a comprehensive campaign strategy based on improved school safety, drug enforcement, and community outreach
  • Created and implemented a county-wide marketing and communications campaign
  • Garnered bi-partisan support from community leaders, school officials, and local law enforcement by engaging key stakeholders to address strategic needs.

Supervisory Special Agent, Inspector

Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Conducted inspections of domestic and foreign Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) offices related to financial, confidential, and investigative policies
  • Conducted internal investigations of DEA personnel related to purported policy violations
  • Developed and presented training to DEA management regarding best practices and guidance regarding DEA compliance requirements
  • Investigated and authored investigative reports regarding agent and officer-involved shootings and critical incidents
  • Collaborated with federal and state prosecutors, agencies, and other stakeholders from investigation through sentencing
  • Led investigations targeting international transcontinental criminal organizations and violent street gangs, resulting in successful prosecutions and the seizure of thousands of kilograms of narcotics
  • Drafted and executed affidavits in support of search warrants, wiretaps, arrest warrants, tracking devices, and other court documents
  • Interviewed hundreds of targets, subjects, and witnesses
  • Testified in dozens of state and federal criminal cases
  • Qualified as a drug and gang expert in federal court
  • Served as a Peer Trauma Team member to assist members of law enforcement and their families after a traumatic or critical incident
  • Assisted in securing and distributing millions of dollars in federal funds seized during DEA enforcement actions.

Supervisory Special Agent, Group Supervisor

Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Conducted inspections of domestic and foreign Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) offices related to financial, confidential, and investigative policies
  • Conducted internal investigations of DEA personnel related to purported policy violations
  • Developed and presented training to DEA management regarding best practices and guidance regarding DEA compliance requirements
  • Investigated and authored investigative reports regarding agent and officer-involved shootings and critical incidents
  • Collaborated with federal and state prosecutors, agencies, and other stakeholders from investigation through sentencing
  • Led investigations targeting international transcontinental criminal organizations and violent street gangs, resulting in successful prosecutions and the seizure of thousands of kilograms of narcotics
  • Drafted and executed affidavits in support of search warrants, wiretaps, arrest warrants, tracking devices, and other court documents
  • Interviewed hundreds of targets, subjects, and witnesses
  • Testified in dozens of state and federal criminal cases
  • Qualified as a drug and gang expert in federal court
  • Served as a Peer Trauma Team member to assist members of law enforcement and their families after a traumatic or critical incident
  • Assisted in securing and distributing millions of dollars in federal funds seized during DEA enforcement actions.

Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2005 - 01.2014
  • Conducted inspections of domestic and foreign Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) offices related to financial, confidential, and investigative policies
  • Conducted internal investigations of DEA personnel related to purported policy violations
  • Developed and presented training to DEA management regarding best practices and guidance regarding DEA compliance requirements
  • Investigated and authored investigative reports regarding agent and officer-involved shootings and critical incidents
  • Collaborated with federal and state prosecutors, agencies, and other stakeholders from investigation through sentencing
  • Led investigations targeting international transcontinental criminal organizations and violent street gangs, resulting in successful prosecutions and the seizure of thousands of kilograms of narcotics
  • Drafted and executed affidavits in support of search warrants, wiretaps, arrest warrants, tracking devices, and other court documents
  • Interviewed hundreds of targets, subjects, and witnesses
  • Testified in dozens of state and federal criminal cases
  • Qualified as a drug and gang expert in federal court
  • Served as a Peer Trauma Team member to assist members of law enforcement and their families after a traumatic or critical incident
  • Assisted in securing and distributing millions of dollars in federal funds seized during DEA enforcement actions.

Patrol Officer

Porter County Sheriff’s Office
04.2000 - 11.2005
  • Served as a patrol officer in the Patrol Division
  • Testified regarding incidents in state court.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and promptly responding to emergencies.
  • Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.

Detective

Porter County Sheriff’s Office
11.2003 - 01.2005
  • Served as a detective in the Investigation Division (year to year)
  • Lead investigator on violent crimes, including, murder, robbery, rape, and other violent incidents
  • Drafted and executed affidavits, search warrants, and other court-related documents
  • Conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects
  • Coordinated with prosecutors and other stakeholders from investigation through prosecution.
  • Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.

Police Officer

Indiana University Police Department
01.1998 - 04.2000

Education

Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety -

University of San Diego
San Diego, California
01.2021

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Criminal Justice -

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
01.2000

Recognitions

  • Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Appreciation Award, 2021
  • Instructor of Gang and Drug Investigation Course in Brazil, 2019
  • Instructor of Gang and Drug Investigation Course in Brazil, 2017
  • Chicago Crime Commission Award, 2018
  • Chicago Police Department Joint Investigation Award, 2017
  • DEA Special Achievement Award- Creation of Nationwide Initiative, 2013
  • DEA Administrator’s Award, 2009
  • Chicago Agent of the Year Award, 2009

Locations

Chicago, Illinois

Career Experience

  • Proven Insights LLC, Chicago, Illinois, 2024, Current, Owner, Provide strategic assistance in investigations and litigation based on 23 year career in local, state and federal law enforcement., Collaborate with client and third-party advisors to achieve targeted results., Collect and analyze key information relevant to investigations and litigation., Conduct witness interviews in support of investigations and litigation., Provide expert testimony in matters regarding DEA controlled substances.
  • Campaign for Porter County Sheriff, Porter County, Indiana, 2021, 2022, Candidate, General Election, Crafted a comprehensive campaign strategy based on improved school safety, drug enforcement, and community outreach., Created and implemented a county-wide marketing and communications campaign., Garnered bi-partisan support from community leaders, school officials, and local law enforcement by engaging key stakeholders to address strategic needs.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration, Chicago, Illinois, 2005, 2020, Supervisory Special Agent, Inspector (2020), Conducted inspections of domestic and foreign Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) offices related to financial, confidential, and investigative policies., Conducted internal investigations of DEA personnel related to purported policy violations., Developed and presented training to DEA management regarding best practices and guidance regarding DEA compliance requirements., Investigated and authored investigative reports regarding agent and officer-involved shootings and critical incidents., Collaborated with federal and state prosecutors, agencies, and other stakeholders from investigation through sentencing., Led investigations targeting international transcontinental criminal organizations and violent street gangs, resulting in successful prosecutions and the seizure of thousands of kilograms of narcotics., Drafted and executed affidavits in support of search warrants, wiretaps, arrest warrants, tracking devices, and other court documents., Interviewed hundreds of targets, subjects, and witnesses., Testified in dozens of state and federal criminal cases. Qualified as a drug and gang expert in federal court., Served as a Peer Trauma Team member to assist members of law enforcement and their families after a traumatic or critical incident., Assisted in securing and distributing millions of dollars in federal funds seized during DEA enforcement actions.
  • Porter County Sheriff’s Office, Porter County, Indiana, 2000, 2005, Patrol Officer, Investigation Division, Served as a patrol officer in the Patrol Division (year to year)., Responsible for responding to emergencies, including in-progress crimes and other critical incidents., Testified regarding incidents in state court., Served as a detective in the Investigation Division (year to year)., Lead investigator on violent crimes including, murder, robbery, rape, and other violent incidents., Drafted and executed affidavits, search warrants, and other court-related documents., Conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects., Coordinated with prosecutors and other stakeholders from investigation through prosecution.
  • Indiana University Police Department, Bloomington, Indiana, 1998, 2000, Police Officer

Community Service

  • Dressed for School, Board of Directors, 2021, 2023
  • Hilltop Neighborhoods House, Board of Directors, 2021, 2023
  • Porter County Substance Abuse Council, Volunteer, 2021, 2023
  • Valparaiso Youth Baseball, Coach, 2017, 2023
  • Valparaiso Youth Basketball, Coach, 2015, 2023
  • Robert Hardesty Memorial Scholarship Board, 2009, Current

Timeline

Owner

Proven Insights LLC
04.2024 - Current

Candidate, General Election

Campaign for Porter County Sheriff
01.2021 - 01.2022

Supervisory Special Agent, Inspector

Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2020 - 12.2020

Supervisory Special Agent, Group Supervisor

Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2014 - 01.2020

Special Agent

Drug Enforcement Administration
01.2005 - 01.2014

Detective

Porter County Sheriff’s Office
11.2003 - 01.2005

Patrol Officer

Porter County Sheriff’s Office
04.2000 - 11.2005

Police Officer

Indiana University Police Department
01.1998 - 04.2000

Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety -

University of San Diego

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Criminal Justice -

Indiana University

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