Electrical Engineer
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PHOTOS/VIDEOS ABOUT/CONTACT
Master Trainer David Latimer
I. PERSONAL
Born May 3, 1952, in Clanton Alabama.
Oldest of three children: One brother, Joe Latimer, one sister, Sandra Kornegay, both residents of Bibb County, Alabama.
Married Kathryn Ann Frego on May 29th, 1977.
One son, James David, born February 13, 1980 in Alabaster, Alabama.
II. EDUCATION
Graduated from Bibb County High School May, 1970
Attended George C. Wallace Community College from the Summer of 1976 through the Fall of 1978 Associate in Applied Science Degree June 11, 1993
Attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Winter quarter of 1983
Graduate FBI National Academy, December 16, 2011
III. REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Adjunct Instructor Alabama State Fire College
Certified Crime Scene Investigator
Certified Arson Investigator
Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission
Law Enforcement Officer State of Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOST)
Certified Firearms Instructor Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jefferson County Law Enforcement Academy
Certified Tazer Instructor - Tazer International, Bevil State Junior College
Certified Chemical Sprays Instructor - University North Alabama
Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) - National Association of Fire Investigators
Certified Fire Investigations Instructor (CFII) - National Association of Fire Investigators
Certified Fire Investigator - Alabama Fire College
Certified Fire Inspector Alabama Fire College
Certificate of Achievement Forensic Locksmithing Course E.L.Griggs, Forensic Locksmith, Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Examiners
Court Qualified as Electrical and Heating & Air Conditioning Expert - Jefferson County, Alabama - Circuit Court
Certificate of Completion Accelerant Detection Canine School Florida Canine Academy, Safety Harbor, Florida
Certification as Master Canine Trainer World Detector Dog Organization, New Windsor, Maryland, Florida Canine Academy, Safety Harbor, Florida
Certificate of Proficiency Canine Accelerant Detection Association
Certified Detector Dog Trainer - Joint Project of International Forensic Science Research Institute (IFRI) at Florida International University (FIU), the National Forensic Science & Technology Center (NFSTC), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Contraband Interdiction Program and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and other partners.
Certificate of Competency as Master Electrician State of Alabama
Certificate of Competency as Master Plumber State of Alabama
Certificate of Competency as Master Gas Fitter State of Alabama
Certified Contractor - Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning State of Alabama
Universal Certification as Refrigerant Recovery Technician- Environmental Protection Agency
Certified Healthcare Provider American Heart Association
IV. MILITARY EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technical Course, Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls, Texas. Completed July 13, 1971, 17 wks
Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor Course, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Completed January 22, 1976, 6 wks
Civil Engineering Production Control, Positive Control Orientation and Instruction Course. Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona. Completed March 9, 1972, 16 hrs
Student Leader School, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas. Completed April 12, 1971, 8 hrs
Member USAF - January 1971 through March 1976, Honorably Discharged. HV ACR Specialist and Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor
Member Air National Guard, Birmingham, Alabama from March 1976 through February 1977 - Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor.
V. WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2007 Present & Ongoing
City of Harpersville, Alabama Police Department Director of Public Safety/ Chief of Police
Overall responsibility for day to day operation of police force and fire EMS. Responsible for discipline and employment decisions on police officers, fire, rescue personnel and staff. Responsible for formulation and administration of budgets and fiscal forecasts. Respond to citizen complaints and concerns with respect to police operations and activities. Conduct and supervise operations in patrol, investigations and other police and fire/rescue activities.
March, 2002 July 2007
City of Vincent, Alabama
Involved both Part and full Time - Patrol / K9 Officer,
Vincent Police Department
Canine Trainer and Handler. Responsible for training and handling of arson, weapon, drug, explosive and tracking canines. Conduct canine evidence searches for illicit drugs, weapons and explosives for Vincent PD and other agencies. Patrol and traffic operations and investigations. Full time January, 2005 to Present.
December 2001 Present and Ongoing
City of Harpersville, Alabama Fire Department - Fire Marshal
City of Vincent, Alabama Fire Department - Fire Marshal
Fire Investigator, Canine Trainer and Handler, Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections Responsible for the conduct of fire scene investigations and fire scene canine searches. Investigations include determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions. Perform life safety inspections on structures and facilities.
January 2000 Present & Ongoing
FSI K9 Academy
262 Kennel Drive
Vincent, AL 35178
Owner - Testing and examination of electrical and gas appliances and apparatus. Conduct analysis of HVAC systems, write reports, conduct fire scene investigations, offer expert testimony, canine handler and trainer. Services used by insurance companies, attorneys, individuals and others.
Investigations include determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions and the examination and testing of electrical and fuel gas systems. Conduct forensic analysis of automobile locks and security systems. Evaluation of lightning damage to electrical and other apparatus. Other investigations include the evaluation of HVAC systems.
Training and sales of scent detection canines for use in the detection of accelerants, explosives, termites, weapons, narcotics and other scents.
July 1998 January 2000
Interscience, Inc.
20815 NE 16th Ave
Suite B15
North Miami Beach, Florida 33179
Director of Operations, Senior Loss Analyst, South Florida Region - Testing and examination of electrical and gas appliances and apparatus. Conduct analysis of HVAC systems, write reports, conduct fire investigations, offer expert testimony. Conducted examinations of automotive locks and security systems under the supervision of a forensic lock smith. Services used by insurance companies, attorneys, individuals and others. Investigations include determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions, the examination and testing of electrical and fuel gas systems and the evaluation of vehicle theft losses. Evaluation of lightning damage to electrical and other apparatus. Conduct field investigations of sick building syndrome allegations; gather lab samples and document conditions.
Duties as Director of Operations included administration of the South Florida (Miami) Regional office, including review of investigator’s field investigations, work product and technical reports and supervision of personnel.
October 1997 - June 1998
Pyrtech, Inc.
6930 Honor Keith Road
Trussville, Alabama 35173
Fire Investigator / Technical Analyst - Testing and examination of electrical and gas appliances and apparatus. Write reports, conduct fire investigations, offer expert testimony. Services used by insurance companies, attorneys, individuals and others. Investigations include determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions and the examination and testing of electrical and fuel gas systems.
February 1996 - January 1998
Technical Services & Investigations
3390 Highway 83
PO Box 389
Vincent, AL 35178
Self Employed - Forensic Engineering Technician and Fire Investigator. Conduct fire investigations and failure analysis related testing and examination of electrical and gas appliances. Evaluation of lightning claims and examination and testing of equipment on which claims for lightning damage were filed. Aid insurance adjusters in the evaluation of estimates and proposals from repair contractors, submitted for repair of HVAC and electrical equipment. Write reports, generate CAD and manual drawings, conduct accident investigations, construct court exhibits (models), offer expert testimony. Services used by insurance companies, attorneys, engineering firms and other investigative firms. Investigations include determining the origin and cause of fires, explosions, asphyxiation's and electrical accidents and determining cause of failures and means of avoiding same.
September 1995 - January 1996
Emergency Response Specialists, Inc.
3701 1st Ave No.
Birmingham, Al. 35222
Documentation Officer and Response Coordinator - As Documentation Officer - Provided written, photographic and video documentation of chemical spills responded to by ERS. Maintained site log containing chronological record of events relating to spills and ERS response efforts. Drew CAD site maps and prepared photographic journals. Wrote reports and did invoicing for responses. As Response Coordinator - chose team members for responses and coordinated team efforts during response. Updated clients with respect to progression of efforts and estimated cost projections.
October 1994 - April 1996
Environmental Concepts, Inc.
Irondale, Alabama 35210
Investigative and Fire Consultative Services
3258 Cahaba Heights Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Forensic Engineering Technician - Forensic Engineering Technician and Fire Investigator. Conduct fire investigations and failure analysis related testing and examination of electrical and gas appliances. Evaluate lightning claims and conduct examination and testing of equipment on which claims for lightning damage were filed. Write reports, generate CAD and manual drawings, conduct accident investigations, construct court exhibits (models and other exhibits), offer expert testimony. Services used by insurance companies, attorneys, engineering firms and other investigative firms. Investigations include determining the origin and cause of fires, explosions, asphyxiation's and electrical accidents and determining cause of failures and means of avoiding same.
VI. CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SEMINARS
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY SPONSORED COURSES HELD AT:
Alabama Power Company
Heat Pump Training Center
Verbena, Alabama
Residential Heat Loss/Gain Calculations, Course #1802, 24 hours
Residential Duct Design, Course #1803, 24 hours
Foundations for Troubleshooting Heat Pump Refrigeration Systems, Course #1501, 32 hours
Foundations for Troubleshooting Heat Pump Electrical Systems, Course #1502, 32 hours
Troubleshooting Heat Pump Refrigeration Systems, Course #1503, 32 hours
Troubleshooting Heat Pump Electrical Systems, Course # 1504, 32 hours
Servicing Heat Pump Refrigeration Systems, Course #1504 32 hours
Servicing Heat Pump Electrical Systems, Course #1506, 32 hours
Hydro-Tech 2000 Variable Speed Familiarization Course,
Course #HT2000, 8 hours
Heat Pump Quality Check Form Completion Course, Course #15017, 8 hours
CARRIER CORPORATION SPONSORED COURSES
Venting Gas Furnaces, 2 hours
Air Measurement, 2 hours
Service Management Seminar, 16 hours
Service Sales Seminar, 8 hours
Contracting Business Management, 16 hours
The Accounting Game, 8 hours
ALABAMA GAS COMPANY SPONSORED COURSES:
Apollo Water Heating Familiarization Course, 4 hours
VGI TRAINING INCORPORATED SPONSORED COURSES:
Refrigerant Recovery Technician Certification Course, 8 hours
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE INVESTIGATORS SPONSORED COURSES (NAFI)
Held in Shamburg, Illinois:
Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training Program, 24 hours. Co-sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association
Certified Fire Investigation Instructor Training Seminar, 8 hours
Held at Eastern Kentucky University:
Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation Training Program, Advanced, 24 hours. Co-sponsored by the National Fire Protection AssociationINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS (IAAI)
Expert Testimony (The Daubert Challenge)FLORIDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE on ARSON PREVENTION (FACAP)
Annual Seminar
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS (IAEI)
Soare's Electrical Grounding Seminar, 8 hours
One and Two Family Dwellings, 8 hoursCOPELAND CORPORATION
Compressor Operation & Service Seminar
PUBLIC AGENCY TRAINING COUNCIL
Kinesic Interviewing Techniques, 24 hours
FIRE FINDINGS
Investigation of Gas & Electric Appliance Fires, 16 hoursNORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL SERVICES (NETS)
Key Pathway Analysis Training, 8 hours
FLORIDA CANINE ACADEMY
Accelerant Detection Canine School, 240 hours
PROFESSIONAL ARSON COOPERATIVE (PARCO)
Professional Arson Cooperative Seminar, John D. Dehaan, InstructorCANINE ACCELERANT DETECTION ASSOCIATION
Accelerant Detecting Canine Fire Investigation TrainingPROTECTION TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED, E.L. Griggs, FL-DABFE
Forensic Lock ExaminationALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE
Fire Investigator - 48hours
Fire Inspector 40 hoursALABAMA FIRE MARSHAL’S ASSOCIATION
NICET Level II Fire Alarm Codes 40 hoursUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
Weapons of Mass Destruction and The Emergency Response to Terrorism HARPERSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) Certified Healthcare Provider
Emergency Medical Technician 172 HoursJEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT POLICE ACADEMY
APOST (Alabama Peace Officer Standards and Training) Training and Certification Program 480 hours FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
Firearms Instructor Certification Course 80 Hours
Southeastern Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (SLEDS)
October 7 through 12, 2007
FBI National Academy, Session 247, December 16, 2011
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF”S DEPARTMENT POLICE ACADEMY
Law Enforcement Officers Flying Armed 2 Hours
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/SOUTHEAST TRAINING CENTER
Conducting Complete Traffic Stops 24 hours
ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
Management styles, Brian Polanski, PhD, 8 hours, August 14, 2007
GULF COAST HIDTA TRAINING PROGRAM
K-9 Medical: Preventive Medicine and Emergency Management for the Narcotics Canine June 22 through 24, 2010 24 hours
US MARSHAL’S SERVICE
Courtroom Security, Advanced: June 4 through June 8, 2012, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Glynco, GA
VII. SEMINARS/COURSES/PRESENTATIONS INSTRUCTEDALABAMA FIRE COLLEGE
Electricity and Fires (several one hour presentations)
The role of Canines in Fire Scene Examinations (several one hour presentations)
EXPLOSIVES DETECTION CANINE HOOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT
Co-Presenter with Sgt. Rod Glover, Hoover Police Department and, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation. January 2, 3 and 4, 2008. Use of canines in the detection of small and large amounts of explosives. Practical exercises demonstrating canine response to large odor concentrations. Attended by approximately 25 dog/handler teams from federal, state, county, municipal and military teams.
TASER CERTIFICATION SEMINAR CHILDERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
Instruction in the deployment and use of ECD (Electronic Control Devices) and Neuro-Muscular Incapacitation and certification testing. Classroom instruction on Taser technology and policy and legal considerations of Taser use. Practical exercises deploying the Taser.
BASIC POLICE SERVICED DOG SEMINAR
Basic Police Service Dog Seminar, September 20 & 21, 2007, Falkville Police Department and surrounding agencies. Basic handling techniques for canine scent detection and canine apprehension / handler protection.
ALABAMA FIRE MARSHAL’S ASSOCIATION
Electricity and Fires March 28, 2007, Co-Presenter with Jeff Crane, Electrical Engineer, Crane, Massengill Investigations
Use of Canines in Fire & Explosion Investigations, Co-Presenter with Sgt Rod Glover, Hoover Police Department, March 29, 2007
The Role of Canines in Fire Investigation, June 2009
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, PELHAM, AL
Guest Lecturer Forensic Aspects of Fire & Explosion Investigations
The Use of Canines in Fire and Explosion Investigations
ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS, (AAAI) ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA
Basic Electricity & Electrical Fire Investigations, March 4, 5 & 6, 1998
ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS, (AAAI) GULF SHORES, ALABAMA
Lightning and Fires- February 10 & 11, 2000
The Role of Canines in Fire Investigations February 10 & 11, 2000 Co-presenter with William H, Whitstine, Florida Canine Academy
PYRTECH, INC., TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA
Basic Electricity & Electrical Fire Investigations, February 27, 1998
INTERSCIENCE, INC., NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
Collection and Preservation of Physical Evidence, February 11th & 12th, 1999SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS GROUP (SIG)
Presentation for Gamma Adjusters, Using Canines at Fire Scenes, 2 hoursFLORIDA ADVISORY COMMITTEE on ARSON PREVENTION (FACAP)
Electrical Appliance Failure - Did This Really Cause the Fire? November 17th - 19th, 1999
GEICO INSURANCE, Tampa and Orlando, FL March 28 & 29, 2001
Auto Theft and Auto Fire Investigations PELL CITY, AL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Rookie Class - Evidence Preservation During Suppression and The Role of Canines in Fire Investigation - April, 2000
HARPERSVILLE/VINCENT, AL FIRE DEPARTMENT
Evidence Preservation During Suppression.- December 13, 2001 Fire Investigation Overview for Suppression Crews - March 5, 2002
FALCO K9 ACADEMY
Security K9 Detection, Protection and Administration May 11th 21st 2009, Brea, California
VIII. MEMBERSHIPS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI)
Alabama Fire Marshal’s Association
World Detector Dog Organization
Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police
FBI National Academy Associates
XI. Testimony Experience
Depositions
STATE OF Alabama
August 15, 1997 Danielle Duff v. Alabama Gas Corporation, et. al.
February 6, 1998 Toye Brown v. Regina Corporation
May 14, 1998 State Farm Fire & Casualty v. Ruud Manufacturing
August 31, 2000 Cornelius & Teresa McGinnis v. Jim Walter Homes, et. al. CV-98-0762
April 15, 2002 Vicki Morese vs. Lochinvar Corporation
CV-01-S-0828-N
August 25, 2003 Gary And Debra Allen vs. Guide One America Insurance Company, Brandon Niven d/b/a Niven Insurance, et al CV-02-172A
October 15, 2003 Allstate Insurance Company & Mallory Cross vs. Campbell Roofing CV 02-364
June 23, 2004 Cason, Clay & Charity vs. Ford Motor Company
CV-02-168
October 22, 2004 Progressive Specialty Insurance Company and EMC Insurance Companies vs. Hy-Line Enterprises, Inc. Alexandria Mobile Home & RV Supply et al, Recreational Vehicle FireSTATE OF FLORIDA
May 11, 1999 Bankers Insurance v. Americold Corporation
October 2, 2002 Nova Casualty Company vs Dixie Food Market Broward County, Case No: 01010993
May 7, 2003 State Farm Fire And Casualty Company as Subrogee Of Dennis H. Crunkelton vs. Florida Power & Light Company
Collier Co. Case No. 00-2121-CA-HDHTrial Testimony
STATE OF ALABAMA
June 1, 1998 Jefferson County District Court
State Farm Fire & Casualty v. Ruud Manufacturing
May 11, 2007 State of Alabama vs. Larry Darnell Robertson Discharging a Weapon into an Occupied Dwelling Assault 2nd
GRAND JURY PRESENTMENTS
STATE OF ALABAMA, WASHINGTON COUNTY
February 14, 2005 State of Alabama vs. O’neil Jones Criminal Mischief (Burning of a Vehicle)
STATE OF ALABAMA, SHELBY COUNTY
September 15, 2004 State of Alabama vs. Michael Jerome Millender Burglary, Breaking & Entering, Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree Warrant Nos. WR2004001923, **24, **25
October 17, 2005 State of Alabama vs. Harold Blackerby Felony DUI
April 17, 2006 State of Alabama vs. Louis Abbot Felony DUI
May 16, 2006 State of Alabama vs. Larry Darnell Robertson
Assault 2nd Warrant No. WR2005004861
June 14, 2006 State of Alabama vs. Jerry Lewis Robertson 1st Degree Rape 1st Degree Sodomy Harassment
August 21, 2006 State of Alabama vs. Bonnita Nannette Johnson Possession of Controlled Substance
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