Eric Thomas Email & Phone Number

United States

Investigator responsible for the detection, prevention and investigation of a wide range of insurance frauds and vehicle theft crimes in partnership with over 1,200 insurance company stakeholders, and with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

San Diego, California, United States

Spearheaded over 100 + federal criminal, civil, and administrative investigations resulting in multiple administrative actions, indictments, arrests, convictions resulting in millions of criminal and administrative recoveries and cost avoidances to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Planned, directed, supervised, and motivated cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams of special agents (healthcare provider fraud and internal mail theft investigators, fraud analysists, student co-ops and interns) in CA and HI to combat fraud, waste and abuse committed against the USPS. Supervised internal control reviews, internal mail theft, financial crimes, embezzlements, public corruption, contract fraud, healthcare medical fraud, workers’ compensation fraud, general crimes, Congressional inquiries, and undercover operations. Effectively managed team goals: collaborated with peers and subordinates and assured effective advisory support; and ensured continuous progress toward agency goals. Prepared prompt written and verbal responses to official inquires to subordinates, senior managements, prosecutors and stakeholders. Improved upon and executed an evidence program in the field office and managed seven evidence storage areas with 14 evidence custodians to ensure compliance with policy. Enhanced mission critical relationships with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to fuse and launch joint efforts to maximize impact and investigative efforts. Reviewed electronic cases files and ensured files were regularly updated and compliant.

San Diego, California, United States

Led complex criminal and administrative investigations to detect fraud, waste and abuse, against the USPS and its programs. Investigations involved contract fraud, embezzlements, internal mail theft, workers’ compensation fraud, indemnity fraud, resulting in indictments, arrests, convictions, administrative remedies and recoveries, and restitutions to the USPS and its customers. Communicate both orally and in writing with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, while independently investigated contract violations. Issued grand jury subpoenas, testified before a grand jury, obtained true bills, and executed search warrants. Prepared final criminal Reports of Investigations outlining facts and findings, resulting in convictions, over one million in recoveries, fines, asset forfeiture, and cost avoidances for the USPS. Knowledgeable of financial regulations authorities, and reporting processes to identify complex money transactions. Maintained and updated an electronic case file for management review. Utilized agency database tools and systems to analyze fraud indicators to prevent and investigate fraudulent and wasteful payouts to insurance claimants. Supplied clear written reports of investigations, memorandums, email communications to subordinates, senior managements, prosecutors, and stakeholders. Awarded the USPS-OIG Inspector General Award for Excellence for work performance in a contract fraud investigation.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Planned and executed complex contract fraud, grand fraud, and procurement fraud investigations relevant to the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) programs. Worked regularly with other federal law enforcement agencies to include, the FBI, USDA-OIG, and Army CID. Issued reports of investigation and administrative reports to DOE management.

San Diego, California, United States

Successfully patrolled an assigned area, managed dangerous domestic violence disputes, gang violence, civil disputes, narcotics allegations, investigated major traffic collisions, arrested criminals for felony and misdemeanor offenses resulting in convictions and restitutions ordered. Neighborhood Policing Team officer responsible for problem solving and liaisons with community members. Managed the professional development of new police officers as a Field Training Officer. Awarded multiple Commanding Officer Citations.

Criminal Investigations

Criminal Investigations Training Program

Bachelor Of Science, Criminal Justice, Cum Laude

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Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

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