LOGAN RICHARDSON
Panama City,FL
Summary
Dynamic fire marshal and criminal investigator with extensive experience at the State of Florida, excelling in fraud detection and evidence collection. Proven track record in high-stakes investigations, utilizing critical thinking and interview skills to achieve successful prosecutions. Adept at managing emergency situations and ensuring legal compliance in complex environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Law Enforcement Instructor
Gulf Coast State College
01.2025 - Current
- Instructor for a state-accredited law enforcement academy training new recruits in high-liability disciplines.
- Trained recruits in use of force, decision-making under stress, and legal application to prepare them for real-world scenarios
- Taught defensive tactics, emergency vehicle operations, and first aid to enhance recruits' operational readiness
- Delivered comprehensive training programs at state-accredited law enforcement academy, contributing to recruits' successful certification
- Ensure accountability, safety, and performance in high-risk training environments
Fire Marshal / Criminal Investigator
State of Florida
01.2022 - Current
- Lead investigator handling fires, explosions, and high-loss incidents with significant financial exposure.
- Investigate large-loss fires exceeding $1M and coordinate directly with insurance carriers and SIU personnel
- Conducted origin and cause investigations per NFPA 921 and NFPA 1033 standards, ensuring compliance and accuracy in findings
- Identified fraud indicators, incendiary fire patterns, and insurance claim misrepresentations to support successful claims resolution
- Develop probable cause and assist in arrest and prosecution of arson offenders
- Conducted interviews with property owners, witnesses, and suspects, preparing detailed case reports to facilitate legal proceedings
- Serve as a State Bomb Team member supporting explosive threat response and suspicious device investigations
- Testify in court as an expert witness regarding investigative findings and fire origin determination
Lead HVAC Service Technician
K&A Heating & Air
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered diagnostic and repair services that enhanced property functionality and minimized operational disruptions.
- Identified mechanical failures contributing to property damage, facilitating timely repairs.
- Assisted clients in occupied spaces while addressing urgent needs
- Recorded failures for insurance documentation, ensuring compliance and supporting claims.
- Maintained safety and compliance
Elevator Mechanic
Oracle Elevator Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed inspections and repairs affecting life safety
- Responded to emergency calls involving trapped occupants
- Implemented lockout/tagout safety procedures
- Maintained elevator systems, ensuring operational safety in critical environments.
- Maintained regulatory compliance documentation
Trooper / Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Florida Highway Patrol
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Law enforcement officer specializing in crash investigations, fraud detection, and commercial vehicle enforcement.
- Enforced Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations under CFR Title 49 through inspections and audits
- Identified vehicle-related fraud, uncovering stolen trailers, VIN swaps, altered identifiers, and title inconsistencies
- Investigated staged vehicle crashes and insurance fraud schemes involving false claims and coordinated accidents
- Conducted advanced crash and traffic homicide investigations involving significant liability exposure
- Performed post-crash inspections, analyzing mechanical failures and ensuring regulatory compliance
- Interviewed drivers, owners, and witnesses; documented findings for legal proceedings
- Testified in court and administrative hearings
Police Officer
Panama City Beach Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintained public safety during peak tourist hours by monitoring and responding to potential threats
- Managed incidents involving large crowds during tourism peaks to ensure orderly conduct
- Conducted investigations involving disorderly conduct and public safety threats
- Enforced local ordinances while fostering positive relationships within the community
- Enhanced de-escalation strategies for handling tense situations
Education
Associate of Science - Criminology
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Criminology (In Progress)
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL04-2026
Skills
- Fire cause determination
- Fire prevention
- Fire suppression systems
- Hazardous materials handling
- Criminal investigation
- Investigative techniques
- Evidence collection
- Legal compliance
- Fraud detection
- Emergency management
- Interview skills
- Data analysis
- Case reporting
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Adjunct Law Enforcement Instructor
Gulf Coast State College
01.2025 - Current
Fire Marshal / Criminal Investigator
State of Florida
01.2022 - Current
Lead HVAC Service Technician
K&A Heating & Air
01.2022 - 12.2022
Elevator Mechanic
Oracle Elevator Company
01.2020 - 01.2022
Trooper / Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Florida Highway Patrol
01.2013 - 01.2022
Police Officer
Panama City Beach Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Criminology
Gulf Coast State College
Bachelor of Science - Criminology (In Progress)
Gulf Coast State College