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Dennis H. Chevalier
729 Grapevine Highway #441
Hurst, TX 76054
817-243-4344
dhchevalier@outlook.com
“...exceptionally
energetic and
enthusiastic
teacher...projects a
charisma that captures
the imagination of
students...demonstrated
excellent classroom
management skill...”
Mike Smith
- CareerCom, Inc.
“...I’m happy to see you
once again offering
your investigative
services…”
John Douglas,
FBI, Ret.
Professional Profile
35+ years of law enforcement background in operations, academy and Special Weapons and Tactics
(SWAT) systems management.
Holds a Master of Science Degree in Management of Criminal Justice and a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Criminal Justice
Licensed CHL/LTC instructor in Texas by the state of Texas DPS
Advanced Texas peace officer and academy instructor by TCLEOSE
Certified and licensed Personal Protection Officer and Private Investigator in the state of Texas
Experienced in the use of the Internet and educational software including Blackboard, Moodle,
and live on-line interactive instruction
Dedicated to enthusiastic and dynamic teaching as a means of creating and nurturing a lifelong
love of knowledge in Criminal Justice
Member of the American College of Forensic Examiners International Executive Advisory
Board for the Registered Investigator Program
Education, Certifications and Publications
Master of Science in Management for Criminal Justice
2009 graduate from Colorado Technical University -Colorado Springs, CO.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
2008 graduate from Colorado Technical University -Colorado Springs, CO.
Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates in Change Management, Grant Writing, Public
Administration, Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigation, Legal Studies and Court Process,
Juvenile Delinquency and Victim Services, Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Skills, Corrections
Technician, and Criminal Profiling.
Key Qualifications
Certified as a Military Emergency Management Specialist (MEMS) by SGAUS Master rating
Certified as a Criminal Psychological Personality Profiler by P.A.C.T.
Certified as a medical investigator (CMI) by the American College of Forensic Examiners
Institute.
Certified as a Homeland Security Professional (CHS) by the American Board for Certification
in Homeland Security.
Certified by the Supreme Court of Texas as a process server.
Licensed as a Private Investigator and Personal Protection Officer by the Texas Department
of Public Safety Private Security Board.
Certified by the Texas DPS as a concealed handgun instructor/permit carrier.
Licensed by the state of Texas as an Advanced Peace Officer and academy instructor and
firing range instructor.
Advanced crime scene investigator.
Designed and instructs subject areas using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and
implementation strategies to engage students in active learning involving all 5 senses.
Incorporates learning modality principles into classroom and individual instruction. Develop
and conduct inter-grade activities.
Implement technological approaches to subject material. Research educational resources on
the Internet. Assist with information retrieval.
Publications
Chevalier, D. (2010). Making the Ethical Choice. PI Magazine, issue 112(Nov-Dec 2010 issue).
Chevalier, D. H. (2010). Private Investigator Ethics: What Will the Client Do with Your Report?
[Ethics]. Pursuit Magazine(September-November 2010), 1.
Chevalier, D. (2010). 50 years of work place influence: transactional leadership in the power
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“…His attention to
detail as well as his
ability to meet
aggressive deadlines is
one of his most
impressive qualities” –
Attorney Ricky J.
Brantley
“My ability to
motivate students
and officers to share
a love of learning
fosters a successful
classroom
environment.
bases for use in Criminal Profiling. Unpublished Student paper submittion. Institute for Advanced
Studies: Colorado Technical University, DM-HLS studies; Doctoral studies.
Chevalier, D. H. (2002). An objective guideline for consistancy in profiling violent serial sexual
offenders. from http://cocatalog.loc.gov/cgi-
bin/Pwebrecon.cgi?Search_Arg=chevalier+dennis&Search_Code=NALL&PID=jEZvaAgI8m4ibMCofyo
U5TA-&SEQ=20100421100907&CNT=25&HIST=1
Experienced investigator and criminal justice instructor/use of force expert
Investigative case acceptance ranged from Stolen Valor and workman’s compensation fraud; serial rape
investigations and consultations; inheritance cases; murder investigation of implications for second
assailant; civil process serving; use of force by police expert; taught defensive skills for officers,
firearms and weapon retention; PR-24 baton instructor trainer; provided expert testimony for and
against officers.
Director of Public Safety at West Village for Universal Protection Services -Dallas, TX
Chief –Provided post and guard services, regulation/supervision and training for the Dallas
suburb consisting of residential apartments, shops, eateries and entertainment establishments.
Regulation of parking enforcement polices budget oversight and public relations.
Establishment of emergency polices during disasters and evacuation plan implementation
Licensed Manager -Shadow Protective Agency, LLC -Dallas County
–Provided post and guard regulation and supervision for the DFW area.
Texas Military Forces
Army Division of the Texas State Guard –Arlington, TX Non-commissioned officer and
rated expert in Military Emergency Management Specialist (MEMS) Master rating/Academy
Instructor
Adjunct Professor Instructor-facilitator
Brown-Mackie College -Bedford, TX Criminal Justice Bachleor program
Kaplan College –Arlington and Dallas, TX provided instructional guidance for students in
and outside of the classroom in Criminal Justice studies as an Adjunct Professor.
Colorado Technical University –Colorado Springs, CO provided on-line instructional
guidance for students in the classroom in undergraduate Criminal Justice studies as a guest
lecturer.
Cedar Valley College –Dallas, TX provided instructional guidance for students in cultural
diversity.
Chevalier and Associates Protective Service Academy -Provided security commissioning
courses, concealed handgun classes, and continuing education classes for PI’s, security
officers, and police.
Private Investigator
Trustify DFW area investigator. General investigations
Chevalier and Associates CSIR -Director and owner of a private for-profit company that
offers academy training, Investigative services including service of process certified by the
Supreme Court of Texas; Criminal Investigative Analysis and Jury profiling.
Texas Peace officer and academy director/instructor
Dallas and Denton County Texas -certified Texas peace officer and SWAT entry officer to
include civil service of court papers and jail operations.
Program Director and lead instructor
CareerCom Inc., for Mansfield Business School Security Specialist Program. -Designed all
instructional support and curriculum for eight schools throughout Texas.
The first of its kind in a business school setting approved by the Texas Education Agency in
1986.
Professional Affiliations
American College of Certified Criminal Investigators -Vice President
American College of Forensic Examiners Institute CMI-1
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security CHS-1