David A. Gibb Email & Phone Number

Belleville, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada Area

Serving the legal, insurance, and corporate communities since 1988.*SURVEILLANCE specialists**Over 5,500 MISSING PERSONS found**Over 30 years of experience in INSURANCE CLAIMS FRAUD Investigations**Capable and experienced LITIGATION SUPPORT specialists*Providence Investigations Ltd. is a fully licenced and bonded Canadian agency. Our courteous staff, experienced investigators, unparalleled investigative reports and video, and unrelenting attention to detail ensure… Show more Serving the legal, insurance, and corporate communities since 1988.*SURVEILLANCE specialists**Over 5,500 MISSING PERSONS found**Over 30 years of experience in INSURANCE CLAIMS FRAUD Investigations**Capable and experienced LITIGATION SUPPORT specialists*Providence Investigations Ltd. is a fully licenced and bonded Canadian agency. Our courteous staff, experienced investigators, unparalleled investigative reports and video, and unrelenting attention to detail ensure that our clients receive the very best investigative services available. Here's a few things I've done:• Found over 5,500 missing people – including abducted children, runaways, lost loves, beneficiaries, adoptees, loan skips, and con men;• Surveillance specialist, with over 30 years of “in the trenches” experience with both mobile and static operations;• Thousands of insurance frauds exposed, and millions of dollars saved;• Received commendations from the RCMP, the PPSC, and WSIB, with whom we have worked to gather information to identify and prosecute frauds;• Undercover work in such diverse and dangerous settings as religious cults, satanic organizations, organized crime – and undercover “workplace audits” in hotels, restaurants, armoured car companies, etc.;• Helped hundreds of corporate clients identify and reduce losses;• Provided solid investigative support services helping litigation lawyers become heroes to their clients;• Background screening checks on government employees, and those with access to highly confidential documents and potentially vulnerable high-risk environments, such as nuclear power facilities and water and electricity infrastructure;• Provided conclusive evidence of marital and relationship infidelity to hundreds of spouses seeking peace of mind;• Testified as an Expert Witness in criminal court to assist defence attorneys in establishing the truth, by negating essential elements of an offence; and• Managed to stay out of jail while doing all of the above. Show less

Ontario, Canada

Provides quality online training for Private Investigators and Security Guards in Ontario.

Currently marketing one major motion picture screenplay and one TV series, both in the comedy-action genre involving, you guessed it, private investigators. Both are registered with the Writers Guild of America (West) Screenplay Registry.Movie: BIG DAMN HEROES: When a meek, superhero artist’s heroic cop brother is murdered, it takes a 4-foot P.I. to keep him alive, bring the killers to justice, and understand exactly what heroism is really all about.TV series: OLD SCHOOL P.I.:… Show more Currently marketing one major motion picture screenplay and one TV series, both in the comedy-action genre involving, you guessed it, private investigators. Both are registered with the Writers Guild of America (West) Screenplay Registry.Movie: BIG DAMN HEROES: When a meek, superhero artist’s heroic cop brother is murdered, it takes a 4-foot P.I. to keep him alive, bring the killers to justice, and understand exactly what heroism is really all about.TV series: OLD SCHOOL P.I.: When a hard-nosed gumshoe awakens from a 30-year coma, he finds his Millennial daughter now running his agency. The rules and games have changed, and it's a whole different world out there. He'll try to adapt....or will he? Show less

North America

Author of the best selling (Canada) true crime book, Camouflaged Killer: The Shocking Double Life of Colonel Russell Williams, published by Penguin Canada and Berkley Books (USA).Also authored, "Evil in Plain Sight", published by Y Books, Dublin, Ireland (2012).

An accomplished writer, I have been published numerous times in such newspapers and magazines as: The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, The Toronto Star, The Huffington Post, Forever Young, Askmen.com, Airforce Magazine, General Aviation News, and The Naughty American. I also acted as a staff writer and Contributing Editor for The EMC/Belleville News from 2008-2011.I have written on such topics as news, politics, travel destinations, aviation, human psychology, crime, sports… Show more An accomplished writer, I have been published numerous times in such newspapers and magazines as: The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Sun, The Toronto Star, The Huffington Post, Forever Young, Askmen.com, Airforce Magazine, General Aviation News, and The Naughty American. I also acted as a staff writer and Contributing Editor for The EMC/Belleville News from 2008-2011.I have written on such topics as news, politics, travel destinations, aviation, human psychology, crime, sports, entertainment, and op-ed. Show less

Oakville, Brampton, Ontario

I accepted a temporary p/t teaching contract with Sheridan College, which included the development of curriculum for their Law & Security Administration and Investigations programs, as well as teaching various courses within the mandated curriculum.In addition to developing and teaching the courses, I organized a variety of industry-specific field trips, and co-ordinated outside presentations and guest lecturers. I also evaluated the students, and provided extra assistance whenever… Show more I accepted a temporary p/t teaching contract with Sheridan College, which included the development of curriculum for their Law & Security Administration and Investigations programs, as well as teaching various courses within the mandated curriculum.In addition to developing and teaching the courses, I organized a variety of industry-specific field trips, and co-ordinated outside presentations and guest lecturers. I also evaluated the students, and provided extra assistance whenever required. Additional responsibilities included facilitating work placement opportunities for students within the security, investigation and law enforcement industries. Show less

Mississauga, Ontario

Conducted disability claims surveillances, and worked undercover in a variety of workplace environments to identify sources of losses.

Toronto, Ontario

Responsible for all security matters pertaining to this large, luxury downtown Toronto hotel - which consisted of 2 towers of guest rooms (each approx. 34 stories high), 3 bars, 3 restaurants, a shopping concourse, a conference level, and an adjacent convention centre.Supervised 4-5 staff per shift as Sr. House Officer.

Toronto, Ontario - Downtown

Responsible for all security matters relating to this downtown Toronto highrise hotel (now a University of Toronto residence, at 89 Chestnut Street).Worked alone on each shift, conducting patrols, responding to emergencies, assisting guests with security issues, dealing with frauds, prostitution and other crimes, escorting celebrities, etc.

Diploma, Law Enforcement, 4.0 Grade Point Average

Diploma, Creative Writing

Certificate, Fundamentals Of Teaching And Learning

High School Diploma, 12

Activities and Societies: School newspaper, Yearbook committee, Biology Club Graduated on Dean's Honour List

Certificate, Online Training Initiative To Address Human Trafficking, 100%