Richard Lam

• Coordinate and review over 1,000 federal background investigations annually, ensuring adherence to national security protocols.
• Manage a team of independent investigators, optimizing case assignments, and conducting quality assurance to boost efficiency.
• Designed a hyperlinked case tracking database, cutting processing time by 20%, and enhancing workflow for remote teams.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders via Microsoft Teams to assign cases, provide updates, and resolve issues.

• Conducted in-depth background investigations for the U.S. Government positions, interviewing subjects, and verifying records.
• Authored detailed reports that meet federal standards, synthesizing complex case data for high-level security clearances.

• Conducted federal background investigations under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for the U.S. Department of State.
• Ensured compliance with Executive Orders 13526, 10450, 12968, and 13467, as well as federal investigative standards and security protocols.
• Conducted subject interviews (ESI), source interviews, local law enforcement checks, employment verifications, and education verifications.
• Produced detailed investigative reports following Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) guidelines.
• Managed overseas, minimized investigations, and leveraged Microsoft Teams for remote interviews.
• Conducted remote interviews and record checks, leveraging Microsoft Teams to summarize findings efficiently.

• Led a specialized counterterrorism and intelligence unit with a $1.2 million budget and a team of 68 investigators, linguists, and cyber specialists.
• Directed long-term covert investigations in collaboration with state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies.
• Conducted intelligence analysis on terrorism-related threats, supporting national security investigations.
• Established and managed an Identity Management Team, overseeing deep-cover operatives' online identities.

Key Accomplishments:

✔ Led multi-state and international investigations, resulting in successful terrorism-related prosecutions.
✔ Received commendation from District Attorney Robert Morgenthau for leading a precedent-setting post-9/11 terrorism case.

• Performed general law enforcement duties within the Apex jurisdiction

• Lieutenant – Commanding Officer, Field Operations Unit (2010 – 2011): Led a mobile surveillance unit, gathering intelligence on terrorist threats.
• Lieutenant – Executive Officer, Operations & Analysis Unit (2009 – 2010): Produced daily intelligence briefings for NYPD leadership.
• Lieutenant – Commanding Officer, Leads Investigations Unit (2006 – 2009): Managed all terrorism lead investigations for NYC.
• Lieutenant – Commanding Officer, 122nd Precinct Detective Squad (2002 – 2006): Supervised homicide, burglary, and fraud investigations.
• Sergeant – Internal Affairs Bureau (2000 – 2002): Conducted internal corruption and misconduct investigations.
• Detective – Narcotics Bureau (1998 – 2000)|Police Officer (1992 – 1998)

• Earned the Army Achievement Medal for service excellence.

Veteran of Desert Shield/Storm; awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

• National Defense Service Medal.
• Southwest Asia Service Medal (Bronze Star)
• Kuwait Liberation Medal.
• Meritorious Unit Commendation.