Founder Dave Doddridge has 22 years experience in law enforcement.
As an LAPD Detective he worked numerous assignments including theft/fraud,
robbery, narcotics, sex crimes, juvenile, burglary and auto theft.
He also has extensive experience in executive and celebrity protection, and
asset protection. He has worked from Damascus to Denver. He was trained
by FEMA in riot control countermeasures and radiological monitoring,
and is also a court certified narcotics expert trained in identifying
persons under the influence of narcotics.
As a Director of WorldTrac, LLC, Dave is in a unique position to offer
tracking and locating solutions to his clients. These
products are currently in use by several agencies including the US Forest
Service, and construction companies in the Las Vegas area who recover
considerable amounts of stolen merchandise.
In addition to his 22 years in law enforcement he has 11 years experience
in international executive, and high profile celebrity protection.
He and his team of professional investigators are
the right ones to call for your investigative needs.
Curriculum Vitae – January 12, 2008
EXPERIENCE:
2003 – to present. Private Investigator registered by the State of Utah. Specializing in Criminal Defense. Duties include investigating crime scenes, interviewing of witnesses, victims, and suspects, obtaining and writing reports, affidavits, and statements. Also testifying in court regarding findings. Certified as an instructor in Positive Control Systems (PCS), a course designed to enhance compliance using without force. Conducted training classes for transport agents of USA Guidescorp.
Also working as a transport agent having apprehended hundreds of belligerent juveniles without injury.
1994 – 2008. Conduct risk assessment and executive protection for high-risk travelers from the Middle East. International in scope. Includes staying current regarding the identification of belligerent or threatening behaviors, including drug effects, mood swings, psychological profiles, or other potential threats to the client.
1973 - 1994. Officer and Detective, Los Angeles Police Department. Trained in, and practiced, police procedures regarding use of force, pain compliance, and arrest. Taught at Police Academy regarding detention and apprehension of mentally ill and drug affected persons – including alcohol. Participated in numerous no-knock highly volatile narcotic search warrants. Trained and taught apprehension techniques including shooting situations. Supervised the Valley Filing Unit which examined each drug arrest to determine legality and procedures. Worked 3 years Juvenile and Sex Crimes. Identification and profiling of sex offenders.
1971 - 1973. United States Army. Military Police. Trained in recognition and arrest of law violators including persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelor of Arts: Brigham Young University. 1973. Major – History with minors in Political Science and Speech. Post graduate work at UCLA and University of Wisconsin.
U.S. Army Military Police School. Ft. Gordon, Ga. 1971.
Los Angeles Police Department. 1973-1994, 6 months Academy and miscellaneous in-service schools including; Traffic Accident Investigations, Latent Prints, Narcotics, Civil Disturbances, Homicides, Juvenile crimes, Drug Recognition, Mental Evaluation, Arrest Procedures, and Shooting Techniques. Qualified as a court-certified Drug Recognition Expert.
Taught and trained at three F.B.I. schools presented at LAPD Academy. Instructor development, Nuclear War, Terrorism.
Taught classes at LAPD Academy regarding proper police tactics to be used when apprehending mentally disturbed suspects.
FEMA trained in Terrorism, Nuclear Warfare, and Emergency Preparedness and Wiretapping. 1994.
University of California, LA; University of Wisconsin. Post Graduate courses. 1999-2000
Positive Control Systems Instructor Course. Crisis Intervention Program. 2006
EXPERT TESTIMONY PURSUANT TO RULE 26.
State of Utah vs. Todd Mulder. Case # 05-1501050. (Murder) Testimony for the defense.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
National Association of Investigative Specialists (NAIS)
Private Investigators Association of Utah (PIAU)
Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (UACDL)
Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL)
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP). Member of Speakers Bureau.
Chairman, Citizens Police Review Panel (St. George)
PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
- Radio :
- 1450 KZNU (Cedar City), Dan Murphy’s “Last Call” Behalf of LEAP.
- 1480 KPHX (Phoenix), Walt Weiders “A Different View” Behalf of LEAP.
- Film:
- Docu-Drama, “Smoke Screen” Produced by Jean Fleming. Behalf of LEAP
- Television:
- MSNBC news hosted by Alex Witt . Interviewed regarding police tactics used by LAPD during the Cinco de Mayo demonstration. (5-12-07)
- News Columnists:
- The Agitator”, Fox News Columnist Radley Balko regarding police tactics during drug arrests. (8-14-07).
- Published two Op ED articles regarding the War on Drugs and improper SWAT team tactics resulting in the death of a citizen in Lima, Ohio.
