LINDA SANEM

P.O. Box 3052, BOZEMAN, MT 59772

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www.bozemanpi.com                                                

CELL:  406-580-2109                                   EMAIL:  LSANEM.PI@GMAIL.COM

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR

QUALIFICATIONS

18 years of experience in licensed private investigation with over 1,800 investigations including, but not limited to, Criminal Defense, Civil and Background Investigations, Surveillance, Domestic/Custody Issues, Asset Searches, Person Locates and Fraud Detection. Sixteen years of experience in the Criminal Justice field as a police officer, and adult probation and parole officer 

• · Wide-ranging knowledge, training and experience in the following areas: interview/interrogation, criminal, civil and accident investigation, electronic intelligence and surveillance; case management, evidence gathering, report writing, interpersonal skills, and research
• · Over 1800 training and education hours in the criminal justice field, including 1,180 hours certified by the Montana Police Officer’s Standards and training (P.O.S.T.) Advisory Council
• · 2003 – 2009 Governor Appointee to the Montana Board of Private Security Patrol Officers and Investigators

 EXPERIENCE

Owner/ President Investigative Solutions, Inc. and  Licensed Private Investigator, Bozeman, MT,  January 2001 to Present

• · Provide confidential and effective investigative services for attorneys, companies, and private individuals.

Adult Probation and Parole Officer, Montana Department of Corrections, Bozeman, MT, 1995 to 2000

• · Conducted 75-100 Pre-Sentence Investigations
• · Supervised and managed caseload of over 90 convicted felons
• · Wrote decisive and comprehensive reports
• · Conducted criminal record checks, searches, and gathered evidence
• · Worked in cooperation with numerous criminal justice/social service agencies
• · Member of Gallatin County Drug Treatment Court

Sergeant, Patrol Officer, and Narcotics Detective, Bozeman Police Department, Bozeman, MT, 1984 to 1995

• · Conducted and supervised criminal and traffic investigations
• · Responded to and supervised major incidents
• · Wrote thorough and conclusive reports
• · Testified in court proceedings
• · Supervised, directed, and evaluated performance of officers
• · Addressed officer’s training needs
• · Enforced local, state, and federal laws
• · Worked in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies and members of the legal system
• · Additional Responsibilities Included: DARE Instructor, Special Response Team, Fitness Training Officer

ASMSU Student Security, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 1981 to 1984

• · Provided security and crowd control for campus events
• · Police Dispatcher for Montana State University Campus Police
• · Director of ASMSU Student Security

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology (Honors Graduate), Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 1984

Certifications & Awards: 

• · Montana P.O.S.T. Council Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory Certification
• · Montana Department of Corrections Probation & Parole Officer Certification
• · Recipient Kaaro Award for Highest Academics MLEA Basic 57 & Red Ribbon Officer of the Year Nominee