For more than 36 years, I had the privilege of investigating some of the most difficult crimes a police officer will ever encounter. From walking a patrol beat in Seattle to leading Crimes Against Children for INTERPOL, my mission has always been the same: help victims be heard, hold offenders accountable, and equip investigators with practical, evidence-based techniques to conduct stronger investigations and better serve victims.

Over the years, I learned that great investigations are measured not only by the evidence collected, but by the professionalism shown throughout the investigation. Treat every victim with dignity. Treat every suspect lawfully and professionally. The truth depends on both.