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J.S. Held Strengthens Forensic Accounting and Financial Investigations Expertise and Expands Suite of Services in Canada with Acquisition of ADS Forensics
Read MoreMichael is a retired Nevada State Police Detective responsible for investigating arson, insurance fraud, fatal fires, explosions, high liability fires, and burn injuries. Michael has a successful track record of convictions on criminal cases he has investigated. Michael also investigated fire protection systems and contractors for code compliance as a State regulatory agent. He has extensive experience investigating multi-national companies and litigation with attorneys. Michael has also served as an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for the State of Nevada at numerous high-profile events, including presidential visits to Las Vegas and the 2016 presidential debates. Michael previously served as the Southern Director of the Nevada Police Union, negotiating the state Collective Bargaining Agreement and representing officers in personnel matters. Today, Michael is on the Board of Directors for the Nevada Police Foundation, assisting law enforcement officers and their families in times of need.
Michael is a senior consultant in the fire origin and cause service line. He specializes in fire and explosion scene investigations and is responsible for investigating incidents in commercial, residential, and industrial facilities, automobiles, heavy equipment, and marine conveyances.
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