High School Company

Contact Info:

Roger L. Cotterman Home: 574-***-****

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Elkhart, IN. 46514- 2516 Email:**************@****.***

Preferred Contact: Cell

Resume:

Experience: I am responsible for conducting discreet surveillance of Claimant’s in insurance and worker’s compensation claims, using both a video camera, and a covert camera. Testifying in court, depositions and hearings when necessary. Providing written reports to coincide with video surveillance of Claimants including mobile surveillance of Claimants and fixed surveillance.

Updating the employer twice daily on the status of the case, as well as claimant’s activities for that period. Receiving instructions on whether to continue surveillance or terminate. Conducting pretext when necessary to obtain additional information in regard to the claimant, for the client. I am also responsible for handling the SIU Investigations for the company. I also have handle the classroom and field training of all new employees as well as updating current employees of new laws and regulations regarding the field of investigations. Currently I am responsible for conducting SIU investigations for mty employer. Including oral, written, and recorded statements, conducting investigations of accident scenes, taking photographs and measurements, interviewing witnesses, and interacting with attorneys and clients in regard to special instructions for the case. Updating the employer and client in regard to progress on cases.

9/2013 to Present: Insight Service Group Investigations 55 Ferncroft Road. Suite 100 Danvers, MA. 01923 Phone: 978-***-****

Position: Field Investigator

Responsibilities include conducting both fixed and mobile surveillance of Claimant’s including providing written report to coincide with video captured of Claimant activities. Keep Case Manager updated in regard to Claimant activity. Upload video activity upon completion of day’s assignment, and testify in court and hearings as necessary.

7/2012 to 9/2013: Discreet Investigations 19785 12 Mile Road Suite 646 Southfield Michigan

Position: SIU Investigator

Responsibilities include conducting both written and recorded statements from Claimants and insured’s that have been involved in either industrial accidents or personal accidents. Including neighborhood canvasses, alive and well checks. As well as conducting both Internet and Courthouse record’s searches for clients, as well as documenting and photographing accident scenes for clients. Diagramming and photographing of vehicle accident and industrial accident sites. Setting appointments with Claimant's and Insured's to conduct written, oral, and recorded statements, including contacting the client in regards to special handling or special instructions for cases. Conducting both fixed and mobile surveillance of Claimant's and Insured, writing written reports in regards to investigations and submitting reports and video to the company via the Internet. Left company due to lack of steady work.

6/2011 – 6/2012 Investigative Solutions Crown 10971 Four Seasons Place Suite 134 Crown Point, Indiana

Position: Lead/SIU Investigator/Training Manager

Conduct both surveillance both fixed and mobile, on claimants, including obtaining covert video of claimants engaged in activity outside of their residence. Update Director of Surveillance in regard to status of claimant. Provide the Director with written updates at the end of the day in regard to the hours worked on the file, as well as activity of the claimant that was observed during the surveillance period. Conducting pre-surveillance investigation to obtain additional information in regard to the claimant prior to conducting the surveillance. Trained new investigators both in the classroom and in the field in regard to methods of investigations, fixed and mobile surveillance, as well as obtaining video as well as report writing, and submission to the Director of Surveillance. Looking for employment with a company that has benefits and that can provide fairly steady employment.

1/2010 – 6/2011 Roger Cotterman Investigations Dayton, Tennessee

Position: Field Investigator/SIU Investigator/Repossessions/ Fugitive Recovery

Sub- Contractor for various companies conducting surveillance, skip- tracing, conducting repossessions, and fugitive recovery. Conducted SIU work such as witness statements, along with conducting alive and well checks, and other SIU investigative means for clients. Mainly conducted both fixed and mobile surveillance of claimants, and provided a written report to coincide with video obtained of the claimant, including covert video of subjects in public venues such as stores, malls, etc. Conducting skip tracing, both Internet and courthouse records checks for clients, as well as process services, fugitive recovery, and repossessions for clients. Moved back to Indiana and closed company

6/2009 – 01/2010 ICS/ Merrill Investigations P O Box 350580 Jacksonville, FL.

Position: Lead Field Investigator/SIU Investigator

Conduct field investigations including but not limited to mobile and fixed surveillance of Claimant’s. Obtain video documentation of Claimant's activity with video camera and covert video camera. Write detailed reports to coincide with the activities of the Claimant and submit them via email. Conduct activity checks of Claimant's and write detailed report of Claimant's level of activity. Submitting expense and chain of custody forms for evidence submitted to the home office. Conduct records checks both physical and via the Internet, as well as handle SIU investigations for the company.

9/2008- 6/2009 Roger Cotterman Investigations Dayton, Tennessee

Position: Field Investigator/SIU Investigator/Process Services/Repossessions

I was responsible for conducting surveillance both fixed and mobile for clients. Including conducting discreet videotaping of Claimant’s activities and writing a report to coincide with video surveillance of Claimant. Conduct records checks both Internet and Courthouse based. Conduct both health and welfare checks of Claimant’s. Obtain written statements from Claimant’s in regards to accidents. Testify in court and hearings as necessary.

11/2004 - 9/2008 Facticon Inc. Chadds Ford, PA.

Position: Field Investigator/SIU Investigator

I was responsible for conducting both fixed and mobile surveillance in insurance and worker’s compensation claims, using video camera. Would document Claimant’s activities and provide written report to company. Including testifying in depositions, court and hearings when necessary. Conduct physical records checks of Claimants. Conduct welfare (wellness) checks of Claimants. Obtaining both photo and video documentation of Claimant. Conducting oral and video statements from Claimants when necessary. Was responsible for checking in with company twice daily with an update on the Claimants activities. As well as whether to continue surveillance or terminate surveillance, based on the Claimant’s activities or lack of activities.

09/1995- 11/2004 Bobbies Security & Investigations

Position: Armed/ Unarmed Security Officer/Field Investigator/SIU

Investigator/Training Officer

I was responsible for the security of numerous facilities, throughout the Michiana area, including numerous banks and financial institutions. I was responsible for providing written activity logs that were turned in to the owner of the company, regarding activity that happened at each location. Would provide additional security for armored car deliveries to those financial institutions. I was responsible for scheduling of employees. I also conducted private investigations for the company as they would arise. Providing written reports to coincide with photo and video surveillance of subjects. I would also conduct plainclothes security for various clients. I was responsible for the hiring and termination of employees, along with training of these employees.

Company went out of business 10/31/ 2004

1/1985- 9/1995 Attorney Services Dayton Ohio

Position: Armed/Unarmed Security/ Field Investigator/SIU Investigator/ Training Officer

I worked as both armed and unarmed security for the company as well as plainclothes armed security for various clients in the Dayton Metro region. Conducted private investigations including child custody, marital infidelity, and insurance and worker’s compensation cases. I would testify in court or hearings when necessary. Conducted repossessions for numerous clients including a condition report of the vehicle and contents if any were present.

I was also worked in the bail enforcement division of the company.

I left the company in 9/1995 when my uncle closed the company due to bad health.

6/1981- 1/1985 Candid Investigations Ontario, California

Position: Private Investigator/ Repossession agent/ bail enforcement agent

I conducted private investigations for employer and supplied written reports to company and client. Provided both armed and unarmed private security for various clients. Testified in court or hearings when necessary. Conducted numerous accident and injury investigations to ascertain if individual was actually injured. Repossessed vehicles and bail enforcement for numerous clients.

I left the company, to return to Ohio in 1/1985.

12/1977-12/1981 US Navy Honorable Discharge.

EDUCATION:

12/1998 Indiana University South Bend

Certification:

Completed Introduction to Paralegal Studies Program

Get Defensive Driving Course Completed 4/2007

Completed 12-15 hours of Continuing Education 12/2009

Completed HIPAA and GLBA training 12/2009

SOME COLLEGE COURSE WORK COMPLETED:

12/1981- 7/1983 Chaffey Community College Alta Loma California

Law Enforcement & Corrections 3.5 Grade point average.

High School:

Chaffey High School Graduate 12/1977, Completed classes for college prep. 3.5 GPA.

Affiliations:

Chaffey College Dean’s List Spring 1982

Member American Credit & Collection

Member East Tennessee Pit Bull Rescue

Member Almost Home Pet Foundation

Additional Information:

I am available to work any shift, including weekends. I can also travel as needed. I would often travel from South Bend Indiana, to Dayton, Ohio to work for my uncle’s company. I have conducted numerous fixed and mobile surveillances. I have testified in Court and Hearings on numerous occasions. I have my own surveillance equipment that I can use. Including a Sony DCR- SX63 camera, laptop computer and other investigations equipment, including covert camera equipment, and both micro-cassette and digital recorders for statements.

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