Duane Collins Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, Austin And Dallas/Ft Worth Area, Texas

Seasoned leader guiding a team of investigative professionals with years of experience in the investigations arena. We provide professional criminal defense and due diligence investigations across Texas, as well as court qualified consulting and testifying expert witness services nation-wide. Our firm is a premier investigative and forensic consulting firm with a principal office in San Antonio, Texas and field offices in the Austin and Dallas/Ft. Worth area, specializing in criminal defense investigations and internal business investigations. Retained or appointed cases - state and federal court. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI), Region 4, San Antonio Chapter (2019 - Present)Our licensed professionals are hand selected, career investigators with vast investigative and forensic experience at the local, state, and federal government level prior to beginning their private investigations careers. Each of our investigators have extensive investigative experience, and each has served in managerial positions with law enforcement agencies overseeing investigative offices. We have the unique experience of being able to conduct or review an investigation and determine its sufficiency and to provide investigative consultation with experience from both sides of an investigation. Our investigators have overseen a myriad of investigations from allegation to prosecution with the government prior to becoming a private investigative professional. This gives us the unique ability to provide you with highly trained, highly experienced professionals. Our team approach ensures case specific experience is brought to the table to solve your issue. Texas License #A04138501

San Antonio, Texas

Responsible for the conduct and oversight of criminal and internal affairs/integrity investigations involving threats to the transportation network in southern Texas. Routinely called upon for difficult or complex investigations throughout the south central US (Dallas Field Division AoR). Representative to the FBI Border Corruption Task Force and responsible for liaison and conduct of task force investigations involving DHS/TSA interests. Lauded for the development of a joint-agency insider threat operation aimed at identifying and deterring insider threats and corruption. Initially launched as a southwest border initiative, this operation became a national joint-agency program. By name requested to personally brief this program and its strategic objectives to senior members of the Federal Law Enforcement Community to include Deputy Director of the FBI and senior staff, Undersecretary of Homeland Security, Administrator of TSA, senior leadership team within TSA, DHS Director of Counterintelligence, and senior members of HSI and ICE. These briefings detailed a well thought out operational plan which resulted in the entire operation being elevated to a national, joint-agency program. Repeatedly called upon by TSA HQ to conduct numerous senior-level briefings on agency investigative capabilities and strategies. Named as the TSA Special Agent of the Year (Law Enforcement Award) for 2016, and nominated for TSA Special Agent of the Year for 2015.

Washington Dc

Served as representative to the Department of Homeland Security Counterintelligence Working Group. Original member of TSA Insider Threats Working Group. Co-developed first ever multidisciplinary vulnerability threat assessment (MDVA) to identify insider threat issues and corruption at airports along the southwest border. Led multi-agency MDVA across south Texas which served as agency pilot program. Was instrumental in the establishment and conduct of human vulnerability threat assessments throughout TSA identifying vulnerabilities in programs. Routinely conducted program assessments within TSA and the Federal Air Marshal Service, criminal and integrity investigations, and covert testing.

Multiple Locations Worldwide

Served in multiple positions as a special agent, supervisory special agent, and Special Agent in Charge (commander) during over 20 years as a reservist with AFOSI. Often called upon for expertise in counterintelligence/counterespionage, criminal investigative techniques, as well as investigative integrity reviews and oversight. Member of AFOSI reserve Protective Security Operations (PSO) team, and closed case review team.

Washington Dc

Responsible for the oversight, resource management, policy development, and operational assessment of AFOSI's counterespionage operations and investigations, technology protection, and Counterintelligence (CI) programs. Proven, results-driven background helped lead the CI directorate during critical agency transformation. Oversaw full spectrum of CI and counterespionage program management with over 800 agents world-wide and a $10 million annual budget. Recognized for leadership of newly formed Strategy and Program Management Divisions. Responsible for development and oversight of entire CI program compliance and sufficiency. Subject matter expert in counterespionage, counterterrorism, force protection, investigations, offensive operations, policy formulation, and program management.

Yokota, Japan

Identified and implemented organizational vision and oversaw the conduct of counterespionage and offensive counterintelligence/clandestine case officer operations and investigations throughout the Far East. Responsible for interagency liaison with senior members of DoD and OGAs as well as overseeing joint operations. Highlighted for leading a cultural shift and development of far-reaching operational processes. Credited by senior members of the Department of Defense (DoD) for having built some of the best effects-based strategic offensive counterintelligence operations and investigations within DoD. Highly successful at representing the agency at senior levels throughout the US government with extensive interagency involvement. Recognized by the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive for having broad impact in interagency cooperation throughout the US Intelligence Community. Twice selected as senior civilian special agent of the year.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

National-level, Joint Agency Deputy Director and senior instructor in complete spectrum of courses focusing on anti-terrorism/force protection, investigations, surveillance, and counterespionage/clandestine case officer. Served as the "voice" of Department of Defense (DoD) counterintelligence (CI) training with senior members of numerous agencies through the US government. Interaction within the joint agency environment was praised as the reason for agency success within the national security structure post 9-11. Expertly negotiated with Congressional members for increased funding and resources necessary to meet the requirements of DoD training. Representative to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence detailing DoD's response to the Cole Commission and post 9-11 requirements for CI training. Knowledge of broad joint requirements of DoD allowed an in-depth look into future needs for CI training. Forward thinking skills and strategic vision were key factors in accelerating cooperation with The George Washington University in establishment of accreditation and professional career track for DoD CI.

Pentagon, Va

Developed first-ever full time position providing counterintelligence support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) at the Pentagon. Proactively identified requirements, implemented responses and evaluated outcomes. Ability to provide sound strategic objectives and results solidified joint US Air Force/OSD decision to expand support to what became a full time Special Agent in Charge detachment within the Pentagon. Served as the single CI representative to OSD for specialized CI services, investigations, and functional support. Maintained an extensive relationship with Pentagon leadership to develop the full spectrum of CI support. Lauded for aggressive, results-driven accomplishments, building lasting coalitions within the bureaucracy of the Pentagon, and ability to work cohesively within the interagency structure at senior levels.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Texas

San Antonio, Texas Area

Multiple Locations Worldwide

Active duty Security Forces/Security Police member. Served as member of Emergency Services Team, police sniper, and Air Base Ground Defense instructor.

Master'S Degree, Strategic Intelligence/International Terrorism

Non-Degree Program Of Study - Leadership In The Joint Environment Focusing On Air Power

Bachelor'S Degree, Security Management/Criminal Justice/Psychology