Member of the following Professional Associations
International Association of Chiefs of Police
F.B.I. National Academy Associates
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Associated Licensed Detective of NYS Inc.
American Society for Industrial Security
During his Law Enforcement career Mr. Betts has worked in the capacity of :
Police Officer
Undercover Narcotics Officer
Police Sergeant
Detective Sergeant
Police Lieutenant.
Mr. Betts is a graduate of the FBI National Academy's 173rd session in Quantico Virginia. He has also received training with the New York City Police Department, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, the Suffolk County District Attorneys' Office, the Suffolk County Police Department, New York State Organized Crime Task Force, New York State Police Department, Southampton Town and Village Police Departments, Suffolk County Medical Examiner, International Association of Chiefs of Police, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and others, all providing him with a unique perspective of the criminal justice system.
In addition to Mr. Betts' expertise, Columbo and Holmes utilize(s) other professionals currently employed in law enforcement, and well as experienced staff members who have the qualifications necessary to complete the job in the most efficient manner for our clients.
David Betts PCI, CPP, CHS III is the Chief Investigator and CEO of Columbo and Holmes. With over twenty years of police service, including extensive national, state and local level training, Mr. Betts has broad insight into police administration, investigations and evidentiary matter(s) pertaining to the law enforcement profession.