James Siddall
Baldwinsville
Summary
Results-driven investigator with a strong focus on financial fraud and community safety. Successfully led and coordinated high-stakes investigations with local and federal agencies, reinforcing public trust. Dedicated to developing strategic case plans and delivering expert testimony to support judicial processes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Investigator
NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Elbridge
07.2021 - Current
- Led complex investigations into financial fraud, embezzlement, and money laundering, ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
- Led complex investigations into financial fraud cases.
- Coordinated complex criminal investigations with local, state, and federal agencies, enhancing inter-agency collaboration and efficiency.
- Investigated numerous crimes ranging from homicides, sexual assaults and larcenies.
- Provided expert testimony in court regarding investigative findings and procedures.
- Developed case strategies based on investigative insights and legal guidelines, improving case outcomes and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Trained junior investigators on best practices in criminal investigation techniques.
- Explored alternative investigative methods when traditional ones proved ineffective.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes including photographs, fingerprints, and physical samples.
- Drafted legal documents such as search warrants, subpoenas, arrest warrants, and indictments.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting investigative processes and findings, facilitating informed decision-making for legal proceedings.
- Developed case plans and conducted comprehensive investigation tactics to obtain necessary evidence.
- Completed comprehensive face-to-face interviews with subjects, neighbors and employers to generate reports to document investigative findings.
Trooper
New York State Police
Elbridge
06.2004 - 07.2021
- Performed road patrol as a senior Trooper from 2017-2021 at my assigned station.
- Led station in DWI arrests, traffic tickets, and felony arrests, contributing to enhanced public safety.
- Responded to calls and complaints, delivering community-oriented police services to enhance quality of life.
- Investigated incidents and collected evidence for criminal cases.
- Provided testimony in court regarding cases and evidence collected.
- Prepared detailed reports of all law enforcement activities and arrests made during shift.
- Collaborated with local agencies on community safety initiatives, strengthening inter-agency partnerships.
Staff Sergeant
US Army
Oswego
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Trained and led section of 12 soldiers, then created and led Battalion Protective Services Detail in Iraq.
- Acted as Battalion Battle NCO in the Battalion Tactical Operations Center, planning operations and tracking unit movement and mission status.
- Trained and instructed subordinates and supported units in combat training.
- Developed top talent by leading training initiatives for combat preparation.
- Collaborated with military units to coordinate engineering support and share intelligence, enhancing mission effectiveness.
- Conducted reconnaissance operations to identify terrain features and potential threats.
- Identified hazardous objects such as unexploded ordnance or improvised explosive devices.
- Responsible for a heavy equipment section in the Combat Engineers.
- Prepared reports and briefings on engineering project status and mission outcomes to support operational decisions.
Loss Prevention
Best Buy
Syracuse
08.2000 - 06.2004
- Enforced loss prevention policies to minimize shrinkage losses due to theft or fraud.
- Oversaw loss prevention activities including monitoring CCTV footage and responding appropriately in case of theft incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Justice
SUNY OSWEGO
Oswego, NY01-2002
Skills
- Fraud detection
- Fraud analysis
- Credit card fraud investigation
- Money laundering
- Digital evidence analysis
- Criminal case analysis
- Background investigations
- Case documentation
Timeline
Investigator
NYSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation
07.2021 - Current
Trooper
New York State Police
06.2004 - 07.2021
Loss Prevention
Best Buy
08.2000 - 06.2004
Staff Sergeant
US Army
01.1999 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Public Justice
SUNY OSWEGO