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