Private Investigators, Forensic Accountant and Mitigation Specialist
Gary Cayo - Investigator
Education and Experience
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University of Minnesota Graduate
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31 years Law Enforcement experience
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10 years Assigned to Investigation Division
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Trained Homicide investigator St. Paul Police
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2 years General Investigator
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8 years Unit Supervisor
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REID and Advanced Interviewing trained
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25 years Use of Force Instructor
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Certified Firearms Instructor
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Classroom Use of Force Instructor for POST Board
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20 years conducting Background investigations
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25 years Trained Hostage Negotiator
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1994 Officer of the Year
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State President for Minnesota Fraternal Order of Police
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2017 Fraternal Order of Police Officer of the Year
Community Involvement
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1995 Awarded William H Spurgeon by the Boy Scouts of America
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2003 Award the Silver Beaver by Boy Scouts of America - the highest award given to volunteers.
Judy Enders, CPA, CITP, CFE
Education and Experience
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Master’s Degree (MBA with emphasis in Accounting)
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting – University of MN, Carlson School of Management
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Certified Information Technology Professional
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Certified Fraud Examiner
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25 years accounting, financial reporting and electronic data analysis experience
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Business valuation and economic damage analysis
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Forensic Accounting and Fraud investigation
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Perform forensic analysis of financial records
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Conduct interviews and prepare memorandum of interviews
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Examine evidence and prepare reports of findings (i.e. declarations and expert witness reports)
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Assist legal counsel in identifying strengths and weaknesses in civil and criminal cases
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Expert witness services
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Divorce investigation - locate hidden assets, trace income and property, business valuation, ability to pay analysis for alimony and child support
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Fraud Prevention
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Analyze risk, control environment and internal control systems.
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Develop and implement fraud prevention policies, procedures and communication standards
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Develop and conduct fraud prevention training
Memberships
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Minnesota Society of CPA’s
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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Forensic and Valuation section member
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Information Technology section member
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Tim Trocke - Investigator
Education and Experience
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Master’s Degree (MBA) from MSB
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Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from U of MN
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10 years Criminal Defense Investigator (CDI) State of Minnesota
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11 years Law Enforcement Experience
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Criminal Investigator for 7 Years
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Background Investigator
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Internal Affairs Investigator
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Evidence and Crime Scene Technician
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Computer Crime Investigator Certified
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Cornerhouse Certified (Child Forensic Interviewing)
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REID and Advanced Interviewing trained
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Offered opinion testimony - acquittal for client. 02-CR-09-6371
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Federal Case Investigations
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Criminal Justice Instructor
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Business Law Instructor
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National Trainer and Presenter
Community Involvement
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Former Assistant Scoutmaster Boy Scouts of America Troop 352
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Former President Local Lodge 15 Fraternal Order of Police
Amy Butler, Mitigation Specialist
As a full service Private Investigation agency, we utilize the services of a the following dispositional advisor:
Amy Butler is a highly qualified dispositional advisor, sentencing advocate, and mitigation specialist. Amy graduated from Ripon College with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology. Amy is well respected by the court system because of her thorough investigative skills, valid insights into defendants, and ability to create big-picture solutions. Amy not only tells your story, she gives you the tools necessary to improve the way your story ends.
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Able to assist with any type of criminal case: state and federal, juvenile and adult
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Complete social history investigations, including detailed information about social, biological, and environmental factors
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Identify additional experts, act as liaison with expert and formulate referral questions
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Assess the criminogenic needs of the client and connect client to necessary resources
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Guide clients through complicated legal and social service systems
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Provide extra support to clients, reducing the burden on attorneys
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Make alternative recommendations for the court to consider.