JAMES W. NASH
BRIGHTON,CO
Summary
Law enforcement professional with a long career in patrol, detective work, and gaming enforcement. Background includes criminal investigations, regulatory compliance, background checks, evidence collection, and training officers and licensees.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Investigator
Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Gaming
Central City, Colorado
06.2011 - 12.2021
- Conducts crime investigations for Colorado casinos, identifies and interviews suspects, gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, and reviews criminal activity.
- Investigated and enforced the Colorado Limited Gaming Act of 1991 and Colorado Revised Criminal Statutes.
- Performs peace officer duties to investigate and enforce Colorado Limited Gaming Act of 1991 and Colorado Revised Criminal Statutes.
- Completes comprehensive background and pre-licensing investigations.
- Patrols Colorado casinos and assists with regulatory investigations, compliance inspections, and educational outreach to licensees and public.
- Supports fair, honest, and competitive limited gaming while keeping operations free from criminal and corrupt activity.
- Provided educational services to licensees and the public to promote understanding of gaming regulations and responsible practices.
- Completed career in law enforcement, contributing to public safety and regulatory compliance.
- Concluded law enforcement career, focusing on regulatory integrity and public service.
Criminal Investigator
Colorado Department of Revenue Medical Marijuana Division
Commerce, Colorado
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Performed complex criminal, financial, and regulatory investigations on companies and individuals applying for medical marijuana center licenses, assessing eligibility and adherence to legal standards.
- Conducted background investigations for licensing medical marijuana centers, optional premises cultivation licenses, and infused products manufacturing to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Investigated gaming violations in Colorado to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Conducted thorough background checks for applicants seeking gaming licenses to verify eligibility.
- Interviewed witnesses, complainants, and licensee personnel
Detecive
Denver Police Department
Denver, Colorado
09.1978 - 07.2009
- December 1986: Vice and Narcotics Bureau, Street Narcotic Detective.
- Investigated over [number] criminal cases, leading to successful resolutions and arrests.
- Initiated criminal cases involving illegal drugs and vice cases
- April 1991: Burglary/Theft Bureau
- Investigated numerous burglaries and theft cases
- December 1991 to February: Specific assignments to Denver Police Check/Fraud unit.
- Assisted in resolving theft and embezzlement cases, contributing to case closure and recovery of stolen assets.
- Gathered facts and collected evidence for criminal cases through interviews, record examination, and suspect observation, enhancing case quality and investigative outcomes.
- September 1978: Performed patrol duties to ensure public safety.
- July 2009: Retired as a Detective.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Law Enforcement
Denver Police Department Academy
Denver, CO01-1979
Associate Degree - Business
Arapahoe Community College
Littleton, Colorado08-1978
Skills
- Proficient with some Microsoft Office Systems (including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook)
- Installed network appliances such as printer or router
- Criminal investigation
Military
- US Air force
- September 1972 - September 1976
- Aircraft Maintenance Tech, worked on 1 and 2 jet engines.
- Colorado Air National Guard
- May 1979 - June 1995 (Retired)
- Aircraft Maintenance Tech
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Gaming
06.2011 - 12.2021
Criminal Investigator
Colorado Department of Revenue Medical Marijuana Division
08.2010 - 06.2011
Detecive
Denver Police Department
09.1978 - 07.2009
Graduate Certificate - Law Enforcement
Denver Police Department Academy
Associate Degree - Business
Arapahoe Community College